IT Asset Management Specialist; Technology Support Specialist III

Overview

Our Commitment To Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates.

The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Working independently under general supervision, the IT Asset Management Specialist serves as the campus subject matter expert and program owner for the full lifecycle management of university-owned end-user and departmental hardware, including desktops, laptops, peripherals, and specialized computing devices. This role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of hardware lifecycle programs, including PC as a Service (PCaaS), departmental purchasing models, and special-purpose computing environments.

The incumbent applies advanced technical, analytical, and policy expertise to evaluate technology solutions, vendor options, lifecycle cost models, and system integrations, ensuring the scalable, compliant, and sustainable delivery of hardware services across the institution. This position exercises independent judgment in developing hardware standards, refresh strategies, and operational workflows in collaboration with IT engineering teams, Procurement, Accounting, and Information Security.

The role is responsible for developing and maintaining lifecycle processes and system integrations that support procurement, deployment, inventory control, refresh scheduling, and secure retirement of hardware assets. The position provides advanced analysis and forecasting to support budget planning, service model decisions, and long-range operational planning for campus hardware services.

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Experience managing hardware lifecycle programs.
• Experience with Team Dynamix or equivalent asset management tools.
• Knowledge of environmentally responsible e-waste and surplus practices.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer:
Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range: $77,904 (Step
1) - $113,496 (step 20) per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position as set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised…