LMS Administrator

LMS Administrator

Posting Number: 0000871
Reports to: Director, Instructional Design and Teaching Technology
Department: Academic Affairs
Classification: Professional/Technical
Full or Part-time: Full Time

Job Summary:
This position is working 40 hours per week, and is a salaried role. The LMS administrator manages the daily operations of Canvas, provides technical leadership in the support of Canvas, and contributes to the development of solutions for technical problems. This position is responsible for the design, development, implementation, delivery, and maintenance of content, assets, and other resources used for instruction. The LMS Administrator is the primary system administrator for the Canvas LMS and oversees the troubleshooting of all system updates and upgrades, as well as tools and software integrated with the LMS. Serves as a key member of the Instructional Design and Teaching Technology (IDTT) team

Essential Functions:
· Develops, builds, and maintains all elements related to LMS functionality, including but not limited to content integration and creation, building and alignment of outcomes, LMS structure, course publishing, user creation, and reporting.· Manages the routine and daily operation, use, maintenance, and configuration of the Canvas LMS.· Works with faculty, IT staff, and other subject matter experts to ensure the quality, organization, and timeliness of all LMS content, processes, components, and tasks.· Stays current with new technologies in the field through research, release notes, conferences, podcasts, webinars, and trade publications and organizations.· Evaluates and recommends integrations and tools that work in concert with the learning platform to provide a full range of functionality for teaching and learning.· Seeks feedback from faculty, staff, and student users and communicates opportunities for learning innovation and process and quality improvements. Implements solutions in concert with IDTT staff.· Creates and updates resources to train and support users on how to use the LMS and related integrations and technologies. Assists with LMS-related professional development offerings.· Manages relationships with various third-party vendors and facilitates the successful integration of a variety of applications with the Canvas LMS.· Serves as point of escalation (second-level support) for Canvas support issues and requests. Works with IDTT staff and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to accessing the LMS, course content, and integrated applications.· Performs system testing related to LMS issues, new tools, upgrades, and features.


Other Duties:


Accountabilities:
Under the limited supervision of the Director of Instructional Design and Teaching Technology, responsible for the design, development, implementation, delivery, and maintenance of the Canvas LMS and all content, assets, and other resources used for instruction.

Job Specifications:
· Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, in educational technology, instructional design, information technology, or related field.· Minimum three years’ experience as a Canvas administrator.· Experience with online/distance learning instructional design practices.· Experience with integrations such as Zoom, Kaltura, TurnItIn, or Respondus is a plus.· Demonstrated technical experience developing, deploying, and supporting courses, tools, and other learning solutions in Canvas.· Strong customer service orientation and ability to collaborate with all college stakeholders, external partners, vendors, and others.· Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.· Confidentiality required.

Grade: B14
Salary Range:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Official transcripts required upon hire.

Virtual Campus tour:
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Open Date: 04/28/2022
Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/4105

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesake’s breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our region’s future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the college’s facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMC’s main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet it’s less than a half-day’s drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis. jeid-361d1eca645ae542a4130f0e615aa39a