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IT Asset Management

The IT Asset Management Specialist serves as a point of contact for technology asset management, procurement, and licensing activities; coordinates the acquisition, deployment, utilization, renewal, and disposition of hardware, software, licenses, and related technology products and services; partners with Procurement, Finance, vendors, and other University units to facilitate purchasing, contracting, licensing, and compliance activities; forecasts technology needs, evaluates products and services, maintains asset and licensing information, and provides analysis and recommendations to support effective technology investments.

• Serve as a point of contact for technology asset management, procurement, and licensing needs; coordinate with Procurement on Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, purchases, and related activities
• Determine technology requirements and coordinate processes for the acquisition, deployment, renewal, utilization, and disposition of hardware, software, peripherals, licenses, and related technology products and services
• Administer software licensing programs in accordance with established University policies, procedures, agreements, and licensing requirements; monitor license utilization, renewals, and compliance
• Evaluate technology products, services, and suppliers based on factors such as cost, quality, functionality, availability, service, and delivery requirements; provide recommendations regarding selection and continued use
• Establish and maintain relationships with designated vendors and suppliers; collaborate with Procurement on pricing, volume purchasing, contract terms, and other vendor negotiations
• Monitor vendor and contract performance to ensure compliance with established terms, conditions, service levels, licensing requirements, and business expectations; identify and resolve issues as appropriate
• Review and approve technology purchases within established authority and budget parameters; verify that proposed acquisitions align with business requirements, technology standards, and applicable University policies
• Request, gather, review, complete, and submit documentation required for technology purchases, contract activities, reconciliations, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, purchase orders, and related transactions
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and other University units to resolve questions involving invoices, payments, purchasing transactions, contracts, and technology-related expenditures
• Forecast ongoing hardware, software, licensing, and technology service requirements; assist with budget planning and financial projections related to asset acquisition, renewal, replacement, and lifecycle needs
• Maintain accurate asset, inventory, licensing, contract, ownership, and lifecycle information within designated electronic systems; conduct periodic reviews and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy
• Conduct audits and analyses of technology assets, inventories, licenses, contracts, and expenditures; identify discrepancies, compliance concerns, utilization issues, and opportunities for cost or operational efficiencies
• Prepare and provide reports and analysis regarding asset performance, license inventory and utilization, contract status, expenditures, lifecycle requirements, and related financial information
• Serve as a liaison with University units and external organizations regarding technology asset management, procurement, licensing, vendor, and contractual matters
• Research technology products, services, licensing models, market conditions, and industry practices to support recommendations for technology acquisition, standardization, utilization, and lifecycle management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $54,060.00
• MidPoint – $66,252.00
• Maximum – $78,444.00

• Contract management
• Customer Service
• Data integrity
• Document management
• Financial Management
• Management software
• Negotiation
• Vendor management