Job Description

Pay - $22.00/hr

Part-Time

Role Purpose
Ensure company computers and hardware are properly configured, securely deployed, accurately tracked, and recovered when employees exit.

Support infrastructure preparation for the Research Center launch.

Core Responsibilities - Asset Management (Primary Priority)

• Coordinate shipment of laptops and peripherals to new hires.
• Verify recipient information before shipping.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking (serial number, user, location, status).
• Initiate and track return process upon employee termination.
• Inspect, wipe, and reimage returned devices.
• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliation.

Hardware Setup & Research Center Support

• Assist with physical setup of servers, networking equipment, and storage devices.
• Install base operating systems and required software.
• Configure security settings and endpoint protection.
• Stage and test research center workstations.
• Maintain cable management and labeling standards.

Inventory & Procurement Support

• Monitor hardware inventory thresholds.
• Assist with receiving and logging new shipments.
• Validate hardware against purchase orders.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all returned devices are securely wiped.
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Enforce company hardware and security standards.

Daily 4-Hour Allocation Example

• Hour 1: Process shipments, initiate returns, update inventory logs.
• Hour 2: Configure and image devices.
• Hour 3: Prepare research center infrastructure and staging.
• Hour 4: Reconcile tracking, process returns, prepare next-day deployments.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• 100% asset tracking accuracy.
• Device deployment turnaround time under 48 hours.
• Return recovery rate above 95% within 10 days.
• Zero untracked devices.
• Research center hardware readiness milestones met.

Priority Order

1. Protect company assets (tracking & recovery).
2. Ensure new hires receive working devices on time.
3. Support research center infrastructure buildout.
4. Maintain accurate documentation.
5. Prevent inventory shortages.

Success Criteria

• No equipment is lost or unaccounted for.
• New hires are never delayed due to hardware.
• Terminated employee devices are consistently recovered.
• Research center hardware is staged ahead of schedule.