Description

Position Information

Job Title

LMS Administrator & Instructional Technology Specialist

Classification Title

Department

Center for Teaching and Lrng

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Academic Services/Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, this role provides system administration, training, and technical support for the Canvas Learning Management System ( LMS ). It also partners with faculty to explore and implement innovative technologies that promote student-centered teaching and learning. The LMS Administrator & Instructional Technologist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

• Learning Management System Administrator: Oversee daily operations of the Canvas LMS . Ensure secure integration with SIS , SSO , and third-party tools in collaboration with IT and vendors. Develop training materials, maintain process records, generate usage and performance reports, and communicate system updates and best practices to stakeholders.
• User Support: Serve as the primary contact for faculty regarding LMS and instructional technology support. Collaborate with the IT Help Desk to resolve student issues requiring elevated access or specialized expertise. Escalate complex technical problems to IT offices or LMS vendors, ensuring clear communication and documentation.
• Instructional Technology: Research, evaluate, and recommend instructional technologies aligned with institutional goals, accessibility standards, and student-centered pedagogy. Collaborate with faculty. Design and deliver professional development workshops, webinars, and training materials on LMS use, instructional design, and technology integration.

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Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage daily operations of the Canvas LMS , including user account provisioning, course creation, system configuration, and routine maintenance.
• Collaborate with Information Technology and LMS vendors to configure and maintain seamless integration between Canvas, the Student Information System ( SIS ), Single Sign-On ( SSO ), and third-party tools, ensuring secure authentication, data integrity, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Research, install and manage Learning Tools Interoperability ( LTI ) integrations and third-party applications.
• Monitor system performance, apply updates, and manage LMS testing environments to verify new features and integrations.
• Develop and maintain training resources and documentation for faculty, staff, and students, including guides, tutorials, and FAQs to support effective LMS use.
• Maintain documentation of LMS processes, procedures, and policies to ensure consistency and security.
• Generate and distribute reports on LMS usage, course activity, and system performance.
• Communicate system issues, updates, new features, and best practices to faculty, staff, and students.
• Serve as the primary contact for faculty regarding instructional technology and LMS -related questions and issues, providing support and training through email, phone, and consultations to resolve instructional and technical challenges.
• Collaborate with the IT Help Desk to address student LMS -related issues that require elevated permissions or specialized expertise, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.
• Escalate and coordinate with IT offices and external LMS partners to resolve complex technical issues, maintaining clear communication and thorough documentation.
• Route faculty/staff questions to the appropriate campus contact or office.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging educational technologies aligned with student-centered pedagogy and institutional goals.
• Design and deliver professional development workshops, webinars, and training materials on using LMS , instructional design, and instructional technologies.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and develop instructional materials and courses that reflect student-centered learning methodologies, integrating instructional technologies, digital accessibility standards, Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ), assessment strategies, and course quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with faculty to apply accessibility standards and teaching strategies that foster engagement and support the success of diverse learners across disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's in instructional technology, computer science, education, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience administering a Learning Management System (preferably Canvas)
• Experience working in a higher education setting and/or teaching preferred.
• Canvas Certified Technical Admin ( CCTA ) or equivalent LMS administration certification preferred.

Please ensure full-time equivalent 3 year's of experience is outlined in your application and resume

Qualifications

In addition to the above experience and education requirements, qualifications may include:

Demonstrated expertise in instructional design and student-centered learning methodologies, including course design, instructional technologies, digital accessibility, Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ), assessment strategies, and course quality standards, with a commitment to inclusive teaching practices that support diverse learners.

Working knowledge of HTML , CSS , and basic scripting or programming languages, with the ability to support LMS customization, automation, and integration through APIs, developer tools, and third-party applications. Experience working with relational databases and reporting tools is preferred.

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners, and drive continuous improvement and innovation in LMS support and instructional technology services.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Hybrid/remote work opportunities may be available after a 90 day introductory period.

Salary/Wage

$69,380 - $92,818, plus exceptional benefits

Hourly/Salary

Salaried

Benefits


FT Professionals Staff: Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Optional life: Disability insurance; Tuition reimbursement; Tuition waiver; SURS Retirement plan; Vacation Days; Holidays; Sick Leave; Personal days; Bereavement days; Tax-sheltered annuity plans
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Review of Applications Begins

11/07/2025