Learning Management Systems Manager

South College DPT - Knoxville

. Administer and configure the LMS, including system settings, roles, permissions, sub-accounts, and workflows .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in LMS administration, including configuration, integration, and troubleshooting, while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and institutional policies. Proficient in managing LTI integrations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance instructional technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

LMS AdministrationLTI Integration ManagementData Analytics ToolsProgramming Languages: Java, Python, .NetCompliance with FERPA and WCAG Standards

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

LMS ConfigurationApplication DevelopmentDatabase SoftwareRESTful APIsSOAPETL ToolsData Integrity ValidationBlueprint ManagementTroubleshootingSystem Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

LMSSISERPCRMExcel

Industry Keywords

Accessibility StandardsData GovernanceInstructional DesignChange ManagementVendor Evaluation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPETLJavaPythonSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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
Establish team roles, workflows, and operational standards
Contribute to departmental priorities such as vendor evaluations, pilot programs, compliance audits, or technology rollouts as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Front Loaded PTO
Tuition Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) – with Employer Contribution