Entry Level Desktop Administrator Jobs
New grad desktop administrator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Virtu Financial, Software Technology, and Procom Services America hiring at this level now.
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CentraCare is looking for a hardworking individual that knows healthcare information systems or wants to learn about them to join our IS Desktop Support Health System Team. This position provides technical support in the area of Desktop Support to the Information Systems Department. In this role you will train new staff on computer hardware. The position sets new policy standards of how to load and maintain desktop software, printers, and other computer devices.
Schedule:
- Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Sauk Centre, MN
- Day shift | 8-hour shifts | 7am-3:30pm
- After hours on-call rotation begins after 6 months from date of hire Travel to CentraCare sites in Melrose and Long Prairie required
Pay and Benefits:
- Starting pay begins at $27.80 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
- Pay range: $27.80- $41.70 per hour
- Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available Full-time benefits : Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required
- Associate’s degree or two years of specialized computer training preferred
- 1 year of computer support experience required
- 2+ years of work experience with personal computers preferred
- A valid MN driver's license and a driving record in good standing may be required
- Minimum amount of insurance liability coverage may be required HP Certification in Commercial and Consumer Desktops, Workstations and Notebooks Service Qualification within 6 months from hire
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
CentraCare is looking for a hardworking individual that knows healthcare information systems or wants to learn about them to join our IS Desktop Support Health System Team. This position provides technical support in the area of Desktop Support to the Information Systems Department. In this role you will train new staff on computer hardware. The position sets new policy standards of how to load and maintain desktop software, printers, and other computer devices.
Schedule:
- Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Sauk Centre, MN
- Day shift | 8-hour shifts | 7am-3:30pm
- After hours on-call rotation begins after 6 months from date of hire Travel to CentraCare sites in Melrose and Long Prairie required
Pay and Benefits:
- Starting pay begins at $27.80 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
- Pay range: $27.80- $41.70 per hour
- Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available Full-time benefits : Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required
- Associate’s degree or two years of specialized computer training preferred
- 1 year of computer support experience required
- 2+ years of work experience with personal computers preferred
- A valid MN driver's license and a driving record in good standing may be required
- Minimum amount of insurance liability coverage may be required HP Certification in Commercial and Consumer Desktops, Workstations and Notebooks Service Qualification within 6 months from hire
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
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Entry Level Desktop Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level desktop administrator job?
Start by earning a CompTIA A+ certification, which many hiring managers treat as the baseline credential for entry level candidates. Hands-on experience matters just as much as credentials, so build it through helpdesk internships, volunteer IT work, or a home lab where you troubleshoot real hardware and software issues. Tailor your resume to highlight any ticketing system experience, OS imaging, and end-user support you have handled, even in informal settings.
Which companies hire entry level desktop administrators?
Companies hiring entry level desktop administrators right now include Virtu Financial, Software Technology, and Procom Services America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from managed service providers, healthcare networks, government contractors, and large enterprises building out their IT support teams.
Are there remote entry level desktop administrator jobs?
Yes, though most entry level desktop administrator roles are on-site because hands-on hardware support is part of the job. About 21% of entry level desktop administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically focus on software support, remote desktop management, and ticketing rather than physical device work.
Are these new grad desktop administrator jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as a requirement, accepts internship or academic project work as qualifying experience, and treats certifications like CompTIA A+ as a substitute for a long work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level desktop administrators?
Entry Level desktop administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large employee bases that depend on maintained endpoint fleets, creating steady demand for junior IT support staff who can handle day-to-day desktop issues.