Temporary Support Specialist – Cellphone Program Decommissioning-2

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Temporary Support Specialist to assist with the structured decommissioning of our company-wide cellphone program. This role will support the transition away from corporate-liable mobile devices and/or service plans, ensuring accurate asset tracking, timely communications, secure data handling, and proper closure of carrier accounts.
The ideal candidate is process-driven, comfortable working with large data sets, and capable of coordinating across departments including IT, Finance, HR, and external telecom vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end decommissioning of Berklee mobile devices and service plans.

• Maintain and update cessation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, IT support, operating asset inventories, tracking returned devices and associated accessories.

• Assist with data validation and releasing lines from our Verizon and AT&T accounts

• Communicate clearly with employees regarding release instructions, timelines, and policy changes.

• Provide basic troubleshooting support and escalation as needed.

• Ensure secure handling of devices, including confirmation of data wipes and removal from mobile device management (MDM) systems.

• Track outstanding devices and follow up with employees or managers as necessary.

• Support documentation of processes and create reports on progress and completion metrics.

• Assist with final carrier account termination and confirmation of billingons, asset management, or project coordination.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data sorting, filtering, reconciliation).

• Experience working with inventory management systems or ticketing tools (JIRA) is a plus.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Comfortable managing repetitive tasks while maintaining high accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with telecom carriers (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) is a plus.

• Familiarity with mobile device management (MDM) platforms.

• Experience supporting large-scale operational or IT transitions.

• Basic understanding of iOS and iPhones 

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Process-oriented mindset

• Strong follow-up and accountability

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Physical Requirements (if onsite)

• Ability to handle, package, and ship mobile devices and accessories.

• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 25 lbs.

Success Measures

• Accurate tracking of all mobile assets.

• Timely collection and reconciliation of devices.

• Zero data security incidents during decommissioning.

• On-time closure of carrier accounts and billing.

Hiring Range:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour; hourly rate dependent on relevant experience and education. Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee. 

This is a temporary project-based role ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, process improvement, and supporting cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

This is a temporary project-based role ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, process improvement, and supporting cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

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Employee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)