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Mississippi State University

Desktop Support Specialist II

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

ITSM

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Desktop Support Specialist II. The role involves providing comprehensive desktop support for executive administration departments and supporting University Enterprise Systems within an academic environment. The specialist also manages software and hardware procurement, provides training, and mentors junior desktop staff while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Highlights

  • Provide desktop support to President, Provost, Vice Presidents, and VIP offices including high-level executive event support.
  • Install, configure, and support Windows and Mac operating systems along with associated applications and services like AD joined workstations and Microsoft O365 mobile integration.
  • Train and mentor Desktop Support Specialists I and oversee student workers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues, including malware removal and enterprise system support.
  • Manage Active Directory accounts and participate in after-hours pager rotation.
  • Develop and deliver client training and support materials related to IT systems.
  • Require bachelor’s degree in IT or related field plus three years of customer/desktop support experience.
  • Preferred certifications and advanced skills in Office 365, networking in VLAN environments, and ITSM systems knowledge.
  • Salary grade 14; salary ranges available via university's compensation structure references.
  • Work within academic environment supporting enterprise-wide IT systems and client needs.