Applying information technology in state administrative management is one of the urgent policies to meet social development needs, especially in the turbulent situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cadres - public employees need to be continuously equipped with knowledge, skills, and equipment to improve work efficiency. This study determines the applicability of the UTAUT (Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003) with the support of TAM model to examine what factors affect the behavioral intentions of employees towards using Portal Office software for work in the context of public higher education. The study employs a quantitative method by a self-administered survey of 100 officials. The results show that perceived usefulness, ease of use, habits, and facilitation conditions affect behavioral intention and actual use of the Portal Office system. In terms of governance implications, the findings suggest that the Board of Directors may need to build usage habits, propagate the benefits and friendliness of the software, and meet convenient conditions that support the use of the software, thereby promoting effective work productivity of employees.