IT Client Support Specialist II

University of Central Florida; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking an IT Client Support Specialist II to deliver customer-focused technical support across multiple channels. The role covers hardware, software, and technology lending operations to enhance teaching, learning, and research at the campus.

Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining devices, administering endpoint management tools, and mentoring student staff. On-site work is required with potential after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in desktop hardware, software, and end-user technology services is preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical support through walk-ins, phone, email, virtual, and desk-side channels.
• Configure, install, troubleshoot, and maintain university computers, peripherals, software, and tech.
• Support endpoint management tools including Intune, MECM, Active Directory, Jamf, and DHCP.
• Oversee technology lending operations and ensure equipment is distributed and maintained.
• Lead and mentor student employees; assist with onboarding, training, and coaching.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Windows OS

End-user support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Intune

MECM

Active Directory

Jamf

DHCP

ServiceNow

Job description

University Operations:

The University Operations division at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

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The Opportunity:

The UCF IT division within University Operations is seeking an experienced IT Client Support Specialist II to provide technical support and technology lending services to students, faculty, and staff. This position delivers customer-focused IT support across multiple service channels, including walk-in, phone, email, virtual, and desk-side support. The successful candidate will troubleshoot hardware and software issues, manage technology lending operations, assist with training and mentoring staff, and support technology services that enhance the university community's teaching, learning, and research experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct technical support for hardware, software, and technology-related issues through walk-in, phone, email, virtual, and desk-side support channels.


• Configure, install, troubleshoot, and maintain computers, peripherals, software applications, and university-supported technologies.


• Support and administer endpoint management tools, including Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Active Directory, Jamf, and DHCP.


• Assist with the daily operations of technology lending services, ensuring equipment is properly distributed, maintained, and supported.


• Provide leadership and guidance to student employees and assist with onboarding, training, coaching, and operational support as directed.


• Create and maintain knowledge base articles, technical documentation, procedures, and user support resources.


• Educate users on university technologies, software applications, and equipment usage to promote technology adoption and self-service support.


• Serve as a backup for test scoring operations, including support for Scantron systems and Student Perception of Instruction (SPoI/SPI) survey processes.


• Utilize ServiceNow to support incident, request, change, and problem management processes while meeting established service level objectives.


• Participate in mission-essential and emergency support activities, including occasional after-hours, weekend, holiday, or campus closure support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing technical support for desktop hardware, software applications, and end-user technology services.


• Experience troubleshooting and resolving customer technology issues in a professional environment.


• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented support environment.


• Experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems and common productivity applications.


• Experience working in technology support, service desk, or client services environment.


• Experience supporting technology lending programs, inventory management, or equipment checkout services.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, Active Directory.


• Experience with utilizing ServiceNow or similar IT service management platforms.


• Experience creating technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and user training materials.


• Experience training, mentoring, or leading employees or part-time staff.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $23.33-$23.59. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program


• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays


• Retirement savings options


• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions


• Education assistance


• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

UCF IT

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$23.33 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-22-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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