Desktop Support Specialist

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Computer Science, Information Technology, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:  - IT-AT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVI

End User Computing Spec I

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level Desktop Support Specialist to join Academic Technology, a unit within UFIT. The UFIT Help Desk is a fully staffed call center that provides IT support to the entire campus. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using Hi Per Gator .

Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

• Assists end users with getting set up on supported equipment and software
• Assist with inventory
• Familiarizing end-users with how to use the equipment and software
• Assists end users with resolving software issues pertaining to supported software
• Installs and moves computers, printers, and other end-user technology devices, including installing designated system images and application software
• Troubleshoots and resolves entry-level problems and provides entry-level maintenance for computers, printers, and other end-user technology devices

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are:
Academic Technology;
Applications, Development, and Integrations;
Business Center;
Customer Experience and Resource Planning;
Data Platform and Analytics;
Information Security Office;
Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using Hi Per Gator . For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).

The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

$19.16 – $21.55 per hour; commensurate based on education and experience

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience.

Valid driver's license.

• Knowledge of various current OS environments
• Troubleshooting basic hardware and software, operating systems and utilities, and Internet client/server software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, G Suite, Dropbox, and other software used across campus

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Resume
• List of professional references with contact information (minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment

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Advertised: 09 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.