University of Utah
IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $42K - $48K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ November 5th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring IT Support / Help Desk Specialists to provide timely support services for employees facing complex technical issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. The role includes assisting onsite and remote employees, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, planning installs and upgrades, responding to outages, and ensuring quick resolution of incidents using software tracking tools.
Highlights
- Provide front-line IT/help desk support for faculty, staff, and students including desktops, laptops (Windows and macOS), tablets, printers, and peripherals.
- Image, configure, and deploy computers and related equipment for new users and refresh cycles.
- Reclaim, sanitize, and reissue computing devices while ensuring policy compliance.
- Maintain accurate inventory of computer hardware and software licenses across College of Social Work locations.
- Support and maintain College computer labs and classroom/hybrid meeting technology, including Zoom and AV equipment.
- Assist in troubleshooting AV issues during meetings, classes, and events.
- Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives by adhering to security standards and configurations.
- Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) plus 2 years related experience for Specialist I; Bachelor's plus 4 years or Master's plus 2 years for Specialist II.
- Track incidents in software solutions and work to expedite end-user issue resolution.
- Full-time day shift position within the College of Social Work under Academic Affairs with a pay range of $42,000 - $48,000 annually.
IT Support / Help Desk Specialists Full Description
IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 10/31/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43475B
Job Title | IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
Working Title | IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00172 - College of Social Work-Dean
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $42,000.00 - $48,000.00
Close Date | 12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
Provide timely support services to employees with complex and/or escalated technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Assist both onsite and remote employees. Handle escalated issues coming from lower level IT support groups. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with hardware, software, network, and other related systems. Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed. Plan for installs and upgrades of PC components and software. Respond to service outages. Track incidents in a software solution and follow through to resolution, working to get end user issues fixed as quickly as possible.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, IProvide timely support services to employees with complex and/or escalated technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Assist both onsite and remote employees. Handle escalated issues coming from lower level IT support groups. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with hardware, software, network, and other related systems. Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed. Plan for installs and upgrades of PC components and software. Respond to service outages. Track incidents in a software solution and follow through to resolution, working to get end user issues fixed as quickly as possible. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, IIProvide timely support services to employees with complex and/or escalated technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Assist both onsite and remote employees. Handle escalated issues coming from lower level IT support groups. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with hardware, software, network, and other related systems. Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed. Plan for installs and upgrades of PC components and software. Respond to service outages. Track incidents in a software solution and follow through to resolution, working to get end user issues fixed as quickly as possible. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Core job duties include: Provide front-line IT/help desk support for faculty, staff and students, including desktops, laptops (Windows and macOS), tablets, printers, and peripherals. Image, configure, and deploy computers and associated equipment for new users and refresh cycles. Reclaim, wipe and reissue computing devices; ensure retired systems are securely sanitized and sent to surplus in compliance with policy. Maintain accurate inventory or computer hardware, accessories, and assigned users across College of Social Work locations. Track and maintain software licensing to ensure compliance. Support and maintain the College computer lab, including keeping systems updated and functional for student use. Support classroom and hybrid meeting technology, including Zoom, PowerPoint presentations, microphones, webcams, and conference room setups. Assist in basic troubleshooting of AV issues during meetings, classes and events. Contribute to college and campus cybersecurity initiatives by following security standards and assisting with required configurations. Perform routine maintenance, upgrades and repairs assigned. Safely move, set up, and transport computer equipment between offices and buildings as needed. Work collaboratively with other IT staff and communicate status updates clearly to end users. Maintain and update loaner laptop inventory. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN43475B
Job Title | IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
Working Title | IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
Career Progression Track | P00
Track Level | P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code | Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday
VP Area | Academic Affairs
Department | 00172 - College of Social Work-Dean
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $42,000.00 - $48,000.00
Close Date | 12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary | IT Support / Help Desk Specialists
Provide timely support services to employees with complex and/or escalated technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Assist both onsite and remote employees. Handle escalated issues coming from lower level IT support groups. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with hardware, software, network, and other related systems. Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed. Plan for installs and upgrades of PC components and software. Respond to service outages. Track incidents in a software solution and follow through to resolution, working to get end user issues fixed as quickly as possible.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, IProvide timely support services to employees with complex and/or escalated technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Assist both onsite and remote employees. Handle escalated issues coming from lower level IT support groups. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with hardware, software, network, and other related systems. Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed. Plan for installs and upgrades of PC components and software. Respond to service outages. Track incidents in a software solution and follow through to resolution, working to get end user issues fixed as quickly as possible. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, IIProvide timely support services to employees with complex and/or escalated technical problems and information technology issues involving desktop, laptop, or network services. Assist both onsite and remote employees. Handle escalated issues coming from lower level IT support groups. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with hardware, software, network, and other related systems. Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed. Plan for installs and upgrades of PC components and software. Respond to service outages. Track incidents in a software solution and follow through to resolution, working to get end user issues fixed as quickly as possible. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Core job duties include: Provide front-line IT/help desk support for faculty, staff and students, including desktops, laptops (Windows and macOS), tablets, printers, and peripherals. Image, configure, and deploy computers and associated equipment for new users and refresh cycles. Reclaim, wipe and reissue computing devices; ensure retired systems are securely sanitized and sent to surplus in compliance with policy. Maintain accurate inventory or computer hardware, accessories, and assigned users across College of Social Work locations. Track and maintain software licensing to ensure compliance. Support and maintain the College computer lab, including keeping systems updated and functional for student use. Support classroom and hybrid meeting technology, including Zoom, PowerPoint presentations, microphones, webcams, and conference room setups. Assist in basic troubleshooting of AV issues during meetings, classes and events. Contribute to college and campus cybersecurity initiatives by following security standards and assisting with required configurations. Perform routine maintenance, upgrades and repairs assigned. Safely move, set up, and transport computer equipment between offices and buildings as needed. Work collaboratively with other IT staff and communicate status updates clearly to end users. Maintain and update loaner laptop inventory. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
IT Support / Help Desk Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 15 years
- 15 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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