About the Role
Texas Sports Academy is seeking an IT Support Specialist in Austin, TX, to support the IT Operations Manager with daily IT operations. This in-person role is ideal for a new graduate looking to begin a career in IT support.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the IT Operations Manager on daily tasks.
- Assist with imaging and preparing MacBook Neos for deployment.
- Install standard software, apply MDM profiles, and configure user accounts.
- Enforce security settings on devices.
- Receive inbound shipments, log serial numbers, and maintain inventory.
- Pack and ship laptops to schools, coaches, and staff.
- Process returned, damaged, or end-of-life devices.
- Wipe and reimage devices for redeployment.
- Retire devices that have reached end of life.
- Serve as the first point of contact for student and staff device issues.
- Resolve user issues directly or escalate to the IT Operations Manager.
- Maintain accurate device tracking, ticket notes, and internal documentation.
Requirements
- Hands-on IT support exposure through internships, help desk work, campus IT roles, coursework, or personal projects.
- Working experience with macOS deployment and management.
- Comfort supporting iOS or comparable mobile devices.
- Hands-on experience with Apple Business Manager, Jamf, Kandji, Mosyle, or a comparable platform.
- Comfort with receiving shipments, lifting boxes, organizing inventory, and preparing packages.
- Ability to communicate clearly and patiently with students and parents.
- Consistent, accurate record-keeping.
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Perplexity Computer is a plus.
- Prior experience supporting student device programs, including deployments of 100 or more devices is a plus.
- Exposure to scripting or automation tools is a plus.
- CompTIA A+, Apple Certified Support Professional, or comparable certifications are a plus.
Skills
- macOS deployment and management
- iOS or comparable mobile device support
- MDM platform experience
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- AI tools
- Scripting or automation tools
- CompTIA A+
- Apple Certified Support Professional
Location
- Austin, TX
- 600 Congress Ave. Austin Tx.
Work Type
- In-person
- Full-time
Experience Level
- New grad
- Entry-level
Salary/Compensations
- $25/hour
About the Company
- Texas Sports Academy is a K-12 school designed for serious student-athletes who want both elite academics and high-level athletic development.
- Students cover 2x the material in just 2 hours a day, using the same 2-Hour Learning model as Alpha Schools.
- This frees up their entire afternoon for serious training, where they work alongside former pro and D1 athletes coaching them at the highest standard.
