Nelnet (www.nelnet.com) is a diversified
educational services company with lines of business in student loan
generation, loan servicing, secondary market activities, and guarantor
servicing. Nelnet offices are located throughout North America. As we
pursue our vision of making educational dreams possible, we continue to
seek GREAT quality associates to help reach that goal. We are a
performance-based organization that rewards results.
IT Asset Management Analyst
Position Summary The Asset Management Analyst position will play a
critical role in Nelnet's Corporate Technology procurement process. The
ideal candidate will be required to apply a strong technology background
and knowledge in provide technology purchasing services and input in all
technology related purchases. This position requires a candidate that
understands and has a working knowledge of information technology
equipment and software. Candidate must also possess exceptional customer
service skills and excellent time management habits.
Principal Responsibilities * Assist in the development of purchasing
policy and planning * Serve as a technical and procurement resource in
the development of "best product" across Hardware & Software product
categories * Provide procedures & documentation in Asset Management
technical functions * Purchasing project prioritization and
implementation management * Monitor and measure Asset Management
purchasing staff and suppliers in attainment of established SLA's
(service level agreements) * Monitor and measure on quality standards
and systems * Effective proactive liaison with other departments as
necessary to forecast, plan to meet, and to supply demand relevant to
needs * Effective proactive liaison with other departments in soliciting
service delivery feedback * Provide technical assistance in the
negotiating and administration of purchasing contracts * Provide cost
saving budgeting and targeting analysis * Administration and reporting
as necessary * Warehousing, distribution, shipping management (if
applicable, or effective liaison with these functions/departments) *
Software compliance and information communication * Design and develop
administrative programs and database records required in the performance
of responsibilities as necessary. * Monitor and provide support in the
deployment, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of IT
systems. * Conduct research and remain current with the latest
technologies and solutions in support of procurement efforts. * Consult
with customers, suppliers, and internal LOBs and systems personnel to
research opportunities, gather process requirements, and determine
systems intent. * Assist in providing Technical Review on materials
requested to be purchased. * Support external customers in assisting
with implementing company supported technology solutions * Identifying
and act upon cost reductions * Track and maintain an accurate inventory
of all equipment purchased, deployed or retired * Facilitate equipment
delivery, returns, relocations and transfers * Extend lifecycle of older
equipment whenever possible with additional memory, storage or
processors * Asset Disposal Program * Ensure Software license compliance
Education and Experience Requirements * B.A. degree in related IT field
or commensurate experience. * 3 years procurement/asset management
experience in an IT department. * Minimum 3 years hands on experience in
desktop technology
Key Skills, Qualifications and Traits (E=Essential, P=Preferred) *
Understands the formal and informal departmental goals, standards,
policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other
departments within Nelnet. * Sensitive to the interrelationship of both
people and functions within the department. * Ability to exercises
administrative judgment. * Ability to obtain requirements, analyze
options and solutions for a variety of hardware and software
requirements in desktop technology * Demonstrated knowledge of
technology purchasing processes and procedures. * Demonstrated knowledge
of asset management processes and procedures. * Demonstrated knowledge
presenting technology recommendations from a business management
perspective. * Demonstrated understanding of PC and network software
licensing and desktop hardware. * Strong analysis and communication
skills. * Ability to solve problems independently, quickly, thoroughly,
and to communicate them clearly to upper management. * Ability to assume
responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact
on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.
* Excellent analytical, research, organizational, time management and
problem solving skills are essential. * Ability to analyze information
and provide financially viable options and/or alternatives. * Perform
on-call responsibilities, including nights and weekends as required. *
Other duties as assigned.
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order
11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants
are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without
regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex,
marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal,
sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status
protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. Qualified
individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in
order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such
accommodations by contacting Nelnet's Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Department.
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
For consideration please forward your resume to tpryor@5280solutions.com
Please don't hesitate to call Terri at 303-696-3355 or 303-667-5280 if
you need additional information.
