Position Details
Position Information
Position Title: Learning Management System (LMS) Support Specialist
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University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.
Department: Center for Teaching Excellence
Job Purpose
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to support the technology needs of the teaching and learning environment. Primary responsibilities include support for the University’s Learning Management System (LMS-Brightspace), the online course evaluation system, the academic integrity tutorial, and the Teacher of the Year ballot process. The LMS Support Specialist provides technical support to users, helping to diagnose and resolve technical issues associated with the LMS, integrated educational technology tools, and other information systems used for department initiatives.
Essential Duties
- Strong knowledge of Brightspace or a comparable enterprise LMS administration; support the planning, implementation, and successful completion of technology-related projects
- Support the adoption of LMS features and educational technology best practices to enhance user satisfaction for faculty and students
- Plan, test, and implement changes, updates, or modifications to the LMS or other department information systems
- Primary technical liaison between CTE and IT
- Be able to independently troubleshoot, coordinate LMS integrations, and data governance
- Hire, train, and supervise techcons (student workers) during all semesters, including intersession and summer semesters
- Coordinate and support techcons (student workers) in assisting faculty and staff with instructional technology needs
- Provide guidance and technical support to faculty, staff, and students in the effective use of the Learning Management System (LMS), including user account management, enrollment, and permissions
- Respond promptly to support requests and ensure timely resolution of LMS-related issues
- Troubleshoot and resolve LMS and technology-related issues in collaboration with IT and vendor support
- Coordinate LMS integrations, including the Student Information System (SIS), authentication systems, and external learning tools
- Assess LMS functionality and identify areas for improvement based on feedback from faculty, students, and departments
- Stay current with emerging LMS features and best practices to enhance the user experience
- Test and evaluate new features, upgrades, and integrations prior to release
- Manage the implementation of the Online Course Evaluation System, including system setup, deployment, troubleshooting, and reporting of results
- Manage the Academic Integrity Tutorial, including system setup, deployment, and troubleshooting, including resolution of student and faculty issues
- Ensure data integrity and privacy compliance for Online Course Evaluation system and the Academic Integrity Tutorial
- Administer the technical and administrative aspects of the Teacher of the Year ballot process
- Collaborate with the Informational Technology department to ensure that CTE lab hardware and software meet current academic and technical standards
- Develop and maintain user documentation, FAQs, and tutorials
Additional Skills Required
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including technical and process writing skills
- Effective project management and organizational skills
- Ability to research and resolve technical problems
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and data management
- Ability to work at a computer for an extended time
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required
- The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each person’s worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy
- Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission
Minimum Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field
Preferred Education
Minimum Job Experience Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting or managing a learning management system in an academic setting with administrative access
- Experience with LMS integrations
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a higher education environment
- Experience using instructional technology tools and software
- Proven ability to adapt to and learn new procedures and technology platforms
- Experience working with data exports, reporting workflows, and secure data handling Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Demonstrate creative thinking and problem-solving in the development and implementation of instructional technology solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Years of Experience: 2
University Classification: Professional
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Annual Schedule: 12
Posting Details
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Number: S1002P
Open Date: 02/24/2026
Close Date: 03/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
