Canvas Learning Management Systems Manager

South College; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College is hiring a Canvas LMS Manager to administer enterprise Canvas LMS, ensuring stable operations, secure integrations, and blueprint-driven course delivery from a fully remote location. You will partner with instructional design, IT, and academic teams to govern, report, and continuously improve LMS capabilities.

The role offers opportunities to advance into leadership as the function grows, with a focus on accessibility, security, and data governance within a dynamic

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an LMS Administrator
• Experience with security and privacy in production systems
• Experience with database software, Excel, and data analytics tools
• Proven Canvas LMS administration or similar role with integration focus
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or .Net
• Experience with ERP, CRM, LMS, or SIS systems and integration tech
• Strong problem solving, multi-project management, and stakeholder collaboration

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure the Canvas LMS, including system settings, roles, permissions, sub-accounts, and workflows.
• Manage term structures, course provisioning, and access controls aligned with centralized processes.
• Troubleshoot LMS issues related to permissions, enrollments, integrations, data syncs, and behavior.
• Coordinate LMS updates, feature releases, and tests with IT and vendors.
• Manage blueprint templates, associations, sync schedules, content lock rules, and exceptions.
• Support centralized course rollovers, resets, and term-based provisioning.
• Coordinate blueprint updates with Instructional Design to ensure scalable delivery.
• Monitor and resolve blueprint sync errors and downstream impacts.
• Manage the full lifecycle of LTI integrations (config, security, testing, deployment, retirement).
• Collaborate with IT, vendors, and instructional designers to evaluate new tools.
• Test LTI tools in non-prod and prod, validating functionality and permissions.
• Troubleshoot LTI issues including authentication, data exchange, role mapping, performance.
• Maintain documentation of tools, configurations, and testing outcomes.
• Serve as technical liaison translating instructional requirements into LMS configurations.
• Support instructional technologies from a systems perspective.
• Advise on accessibility and consistency in LMS configuration and tool selection.
• Manage LMS integrations with SIS, identity management/SSO, reporting platforms, and third-party systems.
• Partner with IT on data flows, error resolution, monitoring, and system performance.
• Ensure FERPA and WCAG compliance and data governance policies.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster planning for LMS and tools.
• Develop LMS reports and dashboards for academic leadership, compliance, and assessment.
• Validate data integrity across blueprint-based courses, sections, and terms.
• Participate in governance, change management, and tool approvals.

Skills

LMS Administration

Canvas LMS

Security & Privacy

Data Analytics

Excel

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Programming (Java/Python/.Net)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

ERP

CRM

SIS

ETL tools

Job description

All Jobs > Canvas Learning Management Systems Manager

Fully Remote • Work From Home • Instructional Design and Technology

Full-time

Description

LMS Administrator

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

The Canvas Learning Management Systems Manager manages and supports Canvas as an enterprise academic

platform. This role ensures stable system operations, secure integrations, and consistent, blueprint-driven course

delivery while partnering with instructional design, academic teams, and IT. The position plays a key role in LMS

governance, reporting, and continuous improvement, with opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and configure the Canvas LMS, including system settings, roles, permissions, sub-accounts, and workflows.
• Manage term structures, course provisioning, and access controls aligned with centralized academic processes.
• Troubleshoot complex LMS issues related to permissions, enrollments, integrations, data syncs, and system behavior.
• Coordinate LMS updates, feature releases, and regression testing in collaboration with IT and vendors
• Manage blueprint templates, including associations, sync schedules, content lock rules, and exception handling.
• Support centralized course rollovers, resets, and term-based provisioning.
• Coordinate blueprint updates with the Instructional Design team to ensure scalable, consistent course delivery.
• Monitor and resolve blueprint sync errors, conflicts, and downstream impacts.
• Administer the full lifecycle of LTI integrations, including configuration, security, testing, deployment, and retirement.
• Collaborate with IT, vendors, and instructional designers to evaluate and implement new instructional tools.
• Test LTI tools in non-production and production environments to validate functionality, permissions, grade pass back, and user experience.
• Troubleshoot LTI-related issues involving authentication, data exchange, role mapping, and performance.
• Maintain documentation and inventories of approved tools, configurations, and testing outcomes.
• Serve as the technical liaison translating instructional requirements into LMS and integration configurations.
• Support instructional technologies (publisher tools, media platforms, assessment systems) from a systems perspective.
• Advise on accessibility, usability, and consistency related to LMS configuration and tool selection.
• Manage and monitor LMS integrations with SIS, identity management/SSO, reporting platforms, and third‑party systems.
• Partner with IT on data flows, error resolution, monitoring, and system performance.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA, WCAG accessibility standards, and institutional data governance policies.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster planning related to the LMS and connected tools.
• Develop and maintain LMS reports and dashboards for academic leadership, compliance, and assessment.
• Validate data integrity across blueprint‑associated courses, sections, and terms.
• Participate in LMS governance, change management, and tool approval processes.
• Recommend improvements to workflows, automation, testing practices, and system scalability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for LMS configurations, integrations, and testing procedures.
• Develop user‑facing documentation explaining LMS behavior within a centralized, blueprint‑driven model.
• Contribute to training resources related to LMS features, tools, and supported integrations.
• Transition into a supervisory role as the function grows, with responsibility for hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and supervising an LMS and academic technology team, and establishing team roles, workflows, and operational standards.
• Take ownership of or contribute to departmental priorities such as vendor evaluations, pilot programs, compliance audits, or technology rollouts as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 3+ years minimum experience as a LMS Administrator
• Experience with security and privacy along with production systems & platforms.
• Experience with database software, Excel, and data analytics tools.
• Proven experience as a Canvas LMS administrator, or similar role, with a focus on application development and integration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, .Net
• Experience working with business applications and systems such as ERP, CRM, LMS, or SIS.
• Familiarity with application integration technologies and protocols, including RESTful APIs, SOAP, and ETL tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

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