Learning Management Systems Manager

South College of Tennessee, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition assistance

401(k) contribution

Job summary

South College is seeking an experienced LMS Administrator to configure and secure the LMS, manage course provisioning, and orchestrate integrations with SIS and identity systems. You will partner with stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that support accreditation, accessibility, and instructional design needs.

The role emphasizes governance, documentation, and advancing an accessible, blueprint-driven LMS environment across multiple campuses and online programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• 3+ years minimum experience as an LMS Administrator.
• Experience with security, privacy, and production systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, .Net.

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure the LMS, including system settings, roles, permissions, sub-accounts, and workflows.
• Manage term structures, course provisioning, and access controls aligned with centralized academic processes.
• Troubleshoot LMS issues related to permissions, enrollments, integrations, data syncs, and system behavior.
• Coordinate LMS updates, feature releases, and regression testing with IT and vendors.
• Administer the full lifecycle of LTI integrations, including configuration, security, testing, deployment, and retirement.

Skills

LMS Administration

System Configuration

Security & Privacy

RESTful APIs

LMS Integrations

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Java

Python

.NET

Excel

Job description

All Jobs > 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

LMS Administrator Description

Position Overview:

The LMS Administrator at South College will be responsible for configuration, security, and integration of the school’s LMS software. This role will collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, architect solutions, and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and configure the 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 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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As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.