IT Support Specialist

  • Uaustin
  • Austin, Texas
  • 1mo ago
  • Full-time
  • On-site

Job Summary


UATX is seeking an IT Support Specialist to serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day technology support across the institution. This role is hands-on and operational, focused on delivering reliable, responsive IT services while helping build the foundation for a more structured and scalable IT environment. The ideal candidate is a strong IT generalist who is equally comfortable troubleshooting user issues, supporting AV and conferencing systems, and improving basic service delivery processes. You will play a critical role in stabilizing IT operations, improving the user experience for faculty and staff, and enabling the IT Manager to focus on strategic and security priorities.


Responsibilities

End-User Support & Help Desk

  • Provide front-line IT support for faculty, staff, and students.

  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues across macOS and Windows devices.

  • Serve as the primary intake point for IT requests and help implement a formal ticketing system.

  • Track, document, and escalate issues as needed.


AV & Conferencing Support

  • Set up and support AV systems for classrooms, meetings, and campus events.

  • Provide real-time support for Zoom, Google Meet, and hybrid conferencing environments.

  • Troubleshoot audio, video, and presentation issues to ensure a smooth user experience.


Device & Workspace Support

  • Configure and deploy laptops and basic workstation setups.

  • Support printers, peripherals, and shared office equipment.

  • Assist with maintaining device health, updates, and general troubleshooting.


Identity & Access Support

  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including account setup and access provisioning.

  • Support badge/access management processes.

  • Help enforce basic access control practices under direction of IT leadership.


Operational & Process Support

  • Help transition IT from informal, reactive support to a more structured service model.

  • Contribute to documentation, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures.

  • Support rollout of foundational IT tools (ticketing system, endpoint management, etc.).


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or IT generalist roles.

  • Strong working knowledge of macOS and Windows environments.

  • Experience supporting AV and video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet).

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and basic networking issues.

  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset.

  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Google Workspace administration.

  • Familiarity with IT ticketing systems (e.g., Freshdesk, Zendesk, Jira).

  • Experience supporting small or growing organizations with limited IT resources.

  • Exposure to identity/access management or endpoint management tools.

  • Experience in small businesses or a startup environment.


What We’re Looking For

  • A service-oriented mindset with strong user empathy.

  • A reliable operator who can bring structure to a fast-moving environment.

  • Comfort working independently while knowing when to escalate.

  • Strong communication skills with non-technical users.

  • Willingness to be hands-on across a wide range of IT needs.

  • Interest in helping build and improve IT systems from the ground up.