What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist III – IT Asset Management Specialist III position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition
202500347S
Title
Specialist III – IT Asset Management Specialist III
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Endpoint Services
Division
Information Technology
Open Date
11/03/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
Associates degree in related field. Three years relevant logistics or administrative support experience or experience in a related field. Certifications may be required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Performs advanced specialist duties for the IT Asset Management Department.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides support to campus clients for technology procurement and receiving using enterprise ITSM and purchasing systems. Operates as the point of contact for freight and carrier deliveries of equipment, assisting with loading/unloading as needed. Creates inventory database entries for received technology in conformity with state, institution, and department policies. Prepares on-demand reporting and analytics. Collaborates with stakeholders on campus technology projects to ensure hardware compliance and accounting. Assists in developing policies and procedures related to inventory accounting, warehouse workflow, and stock management. Maintains inventory warehouse organization, stock levels, and processes. Supervises asset lifecycle activities including: asset assignment, asset return, data sanitization, asset disposal. Coordinates with technicians to assign assets for client requests and other needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must be familiar with office functions and software as well as basic administrative procedures and best practices. Must be able to interpret and apply policy to solve routine problems of a repetitive nature. Must have an understanding of information security principles and some knowledge of network and computer hardware systems. Must be able to keep extremely accurate records and maintain audit trails for work performed. This position involves frequent communication with other university employees and external vendor contacts. Prospective employees must have excellent intrapersonal skills and the ability to present technical concepts in a user-friendly language. Must have highly effective leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to establish congenial work relationships with various groups and individuals. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout a normal workday and perform team lifts of up to 200 pounds as needed. Required to work occasionally in inclement weather. Special and/or emergency procedures sometimes require extended hours. Some travel may be required.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45359
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
202500347S
Title
Specialist III – IT Asset Management Specialist III
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Endpoint Services
Division
Information Technology
Open Date
11/03/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
Associates degree in related field. Three years relevant logistics or administrative support experience or experience in a related field. Certifications may be required. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Performs advanced specialist duties for the IT Asset Management Department.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides support to campus clients for technology procurement and receiving using enterprise ITSM and purchasing systems. Operates as the point of contact for freight and carrier deliveries of equipment, assisting with loading/unloading as needed. Creates inventory database entries for received technology in conformity with state, institution, and department policies. Prepares on-demand reporting and analytics. Collaborates with stakeholders on campus technology projects to ensure hardware compliance and accounting. Assists in developing policies and procedures related to inventory accounting, warehouse workflow, and stock management. Maintains inventory warehouse organization, stock levels, and processes. Supervises asset lifecycle activities including: asset assignment, asset return, data sanitization, asset disposal. Coordinates with technicians to assign assets for client requests and other needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must be familiar with office functions and software as well as basic administrative procedures and best practices. Must be able to interpret and apply policy to solve routine problems of a repetitive nature. Must have an understanding of information security principles and some knowledge of network and computer hardware systems. Must be able to keep extremely accurate records and maintain audit trails for work performed. This position involves frequent communication with other university employees and external vendor contacts. Prospective employees must have excellent intrapersonal skills and the ability to present technical concepts in a user-friendly language. Must have highly effective leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to establish congenial work relationships with various groups and individuals. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout a normal workday and perform team lifts of up to 200 pounds as needed. Required to work occasionally in inclement weather. Special and/or emergency procedures sometimes require extended hours. Some travel may be required.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45359
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
- 51.215.