Apprentice - IT Inventory

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking an IT Inventory Apprentice to support the department by assisting with inventory audits, documenting processes, and learning university systems for data extraction. You will handle IT orders, inventory organization, and collaborate with vendors on quotes.

The role emphasizes communication, analytical thinking, and adherence to LU policies. This is a full-time, on-site position at Liberty University with benefits including health, retirement, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Working on a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• Candidates for this position should have some previous experience installing and troubleshooting computer components.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory audits and reconciliations.
• Receive and track IT orders throughout the deployment process.
• Organize inventory and surplus equipment.
• Assist in documenting retirement, wiping, and sale of surplus equipment.
• Work with vendors to provide customers with product quotes.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Job description

The Apprentice assists in providing a high level of technicalsupport for their assigned business unit. This includesunderstanding and documenting the business processes, reporting andanalysis of data, working on projects, improving business processesusing available tools, and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the department he or she is assigned to with technicalissues. Works on tasks as assigned by leadership. Assists theirteam in streamlining business processes using new or currenttechnology. Documents business processes, reviews inefficiencies,and makes recommendations for improvement to supervisor. Learns University systems and data sets in order to accurately extractinformation from those systems. Adheres to Liberty Universitypolicies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracingand fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Championsfor Christ.

IT Inventory Apprentice

Assist with inventory audits and reconciliations Receiving andtracking IT orders throughout the deployment process. Organizationof inventory and surplus equipment. Assist in documentingretirement, wiping, and sale of surplus equipment Working withvendors to provide customers with product quotes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education andExperience

• Working on a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, InformationSystems, or a related field is preferred.

IT Inventory Apprentice

• Candidates for this position should have some previousexperience installing and troubleshooting computer components(hardware and software).

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and inwriting.
• Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writingEnglish to support professional correspondence andcollaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills torepresent Liberty University in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability toassess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine andcomplex problems using sound judgment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to perform desk-based work, includingcomputer use and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings andcollaborative settings, with or without reasonableaccommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

On-Camps

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties andresponsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle(or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a validdriver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval,and liability insurance is required when driving in the performanceof the employee’s position.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.

$12.77 - $19.23

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting forall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.