Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an IT Systems and Support Specialist in Boca Raton, FL. The IT Systems and Support Specialist will support the mission of the Schmidt College of Medicine, one of the fastest-growing medical schools in the nation. The College is dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement and is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Through partnerships with more than 300 community organizations from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, the College creates a significant impact across South Florida. Summary of Responsibilities: Systems Administration Provide day-to-day administration and operational support for servers, systems, and applications, including performance monitoring, patching, updates, and upgrades. Configure, deploy, and maintain servers, virtual machines, and network storage systems; ensure backup, recovery, data security, and physical device security. Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics for servers, networks, and enterprise systems; assist with planning and implementation of major information systems. Manage Active Directory and Intune: user and group management, device provisioning, configuration and compliance oversight, script development and deployment, and application packaging, deployment, and updates. Conduct weekly MDM audits to ensure device compliance; contact users and remediate non-compliant devices. Support information security initiatives and conduct system audits, including HIPAA/HITECH compliance. Manage user access controls, software licensing, printer systems, and ListServ email services (list creation, user management, permissions, role audits). Serve as a technical consultant for infrastructure, security, mobile device management, and educational technologies. Create and maintain technical documentation and liaise with Central IT (OIT), hospitals, and external partners. Help Desk & User Support Provide first and second tier technical support for desktops, mobile devices, AV systems, network access, and connectivity issues. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot operating systems, applications, hardware, and software. Support Office 365, SharePoint, classroom and instructional technologies, and assist with research and clinical IT needs. Respond to support requests via phone, chat, ticketing system, email, and walk-ins; provide on-site (may require travel) and remote support for all on- and off-campus locations. Provision equipment and system access for new users. Test and evaluate new tools, procedures, and software prior to deployment. Create end-user documentation and maintain knowledge base articles. Mentor and support Help Desk staff and student workers. FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Sick Leave Pool Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of related experience; or Associate's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of related experience required. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Valid driver’s license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience supporting Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Office 365. Experience with Active Directory, Entra, Intune, and JAMF. Experience using Hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc. Experience with enterprise backup software such as Veeam, CrashPlan, etc. Strong technical writing skills. Experience with scripting languages. Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 annually. College or Department: COM: IT - Systems and Support Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Application Deadline: 2026-11-08 Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1. Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu. In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial. To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [email protected]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1. 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Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).