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Desktop Support Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin

UT MAIN CAMPUS, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2026

💰 $45,000/yr

About the role

Job Posting Title:

Desktop Support Specialist

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Hiring Department:

College of Liberal Arts

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position provides life/work balance with a 40-hour, typical work week. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Join Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/laits/), a unique service department dedicated to creating, maintaining, and promoting technology within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package (https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective) that includes:

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage for employee
Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents - up to 50% employer-paid
Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
12 days of paid sick leave per year
Matching contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Staff Tuition Assistance Program
Access to Recreation & Health Facilities

Purpose

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (LAITS) is searching for a new member to join our vibrant Computer Support team. The Computer Support team provides best-in-class customer service and technical support to 2000+ faculty and staff across various departments at the University of Texas at Austin. LAITS Computer Support provides remote support utilizing Amazon Connect and BeyondTrust Remote Support. We also provide in-person support by utilizing our Service Desks (SDs) for walk-ups and going desk-side to offices and classrooms. In this position, you will be the face of support for LAITS and will be tasked with providing the best support experience for all our customers.

Responsibilities

Triage, resolve, escalate, and document help desk requests submitted by phone, chat, in-person and remotely.
Provide in-person and remote technical assistance to customers and other support specialists to analyze, troubleshoot, diagnose, document, and resolve software, hardware, and network problems.
Interact and communicate with peers and customers in a professional, client-focused manner while working both in a team setting and independently with limited direction.
Utilize JAMF and SCCM to manage software deployments, packages, and configurations.
Conduct office moves and setup of computer equipment, phones, and occasional boxes and/or supplies.
Other duties as assigned by manager, director or team lead(s).

Required Qualifications

Professional experience providing customer service.
Experience installing and supporting hardware, software and networked systems in a multi-protocol environment.
Demonstrated experience in IT customer service and/or help desk environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently with limited direction.
Ability to maintain and manage information and documentation in an organized manner.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.
More than 1 year of experience supporting Windows and macOS computers in a networked environment.
Experience supporting a wide variety of commercial and educational software applications.
Experience using IT customer support systems and remote desktop technologies.
Experience supporting wired / wireless networks.
Professional experience in a university setting.