As an Instructional Designer & Canvas LMS Administrator, you will be responsible for managing our Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring its efficient operation, and designing engaging online courses that align with our educational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Canvas LMS Administration
· Oversee the Instructure-hosted Canvas LMS infrastructure.
· Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and manage SIS, third-party tools, and other plugins.
· Troubleshoot and resolve LMS-related issues in collaboration with Canvas support.
Instructional Design
· Participate in a weekly Instructional Development meeting to collaborate with subject matter experts to design, develop, and deliver engaging online courses.
· Apply instructional design theories and practices to create interactive and multimedia-rich content.
· Ensure course designs are mobile-responsive and accessible to all users.
Evaluate courses regularly for effectiveness and implement revisions as necessary.
Training and Support
· Train faculty and staff on the Canvas LMS, ensuring they can utilize its features efficiently.
· Develop user manuals, tutorials, and FAQ resources.
· Provide ongoing support and guidance to users facing challenges or issues with the LMS or course content.
Analytics and Reporting
· Extract, analyze, and report data on course enrollments, user activity, and other relevant metrics.
· Recommend strategies for course improvements based on data insights.
Stay Current
· Continuously monitor edtech trends and Canvas updates, ensuring our institution remains at the forefront of digital learning best practices.
· Be aware of available plugins and addons for the Instructure Canvas environment.
· Promote the use of new Canvas resources, capabilities, and professional services that would lead to effective and efficient teaching and learning.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,600.00 - $58,240.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abilene, TX 79601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Canvas LMS: 2 years (Required)
- Instructional Design: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person