What are the responsibilities and job description for the LMS Administrator & Instructional Technologist position at Hanover College?
Position Overview
Hanover College, a liberal arts college committed to excellence in teaching and learning, invites applications for the position of LMS Administrator and Instructional Technologist. This full-time position serves as both the primary administrator of the college’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and the campus’s lead support for faculty using the LMS and related technology. The person in this role supports faculty in using digital tools for teaching and learning, manages the technical operation of the LMS, helps integrate other instructional technologies, and ensures accessibility through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies and collaborating closely with IT, the Registrar and academic departments, this position is essential to advancing the college’s mission of fostering high-quality, innovative, and inclusive learning experiences. This position is on-campus with some remote flexibility as approved. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Faculty Support and Training
- Assist faculty in designing and enhancing courses using educational technologies, including Canvas, AI tools, and other instructional software.
- Develop and deliver workshops, individual consultations, and online resources to build faculty confidence and competence in using educational technologies.
- Advise on instructional design, accessibility, and pedagogical strategies related to technology-enhanced learning.
- Provide ongoing support for faculty and staff by troubleshooting technical issues related to Canvas and integrated tools.
LMS Administration and System Support
- Serve as the system administrator for Canvas: manage user accounts, course creation, term settings, and system updates.
- Maintain the quality and functionality of course offerings within Canvas, ensuring alignment with best practices in instructional design and pedagogy.
- Apply course quality frameworks, such as the Quality Matters Rubric, to support the development of engaging online and hybrid courses.
- Collaborate with IT and vendors to resolve system-level LMS issues and implement third-party tool integrations.
Collaboration and Communication
- Serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, IT, and other stakeholders to support instructional technology needs.
- Work with Academic Affairs, Library Services, and Accessibility Services to promote the effective and equitable use of instructional technology.
- Stay current on instructional technology trends and bring forward new tools or practices that support student learning.
Accessibility and Compliance
- Promote and implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure course materials and instructional tools support diverse learning needs.
- Ensure that all instructional technologies comply with accessibility standards, such as WCAG and Section 508 compliance, and with FERPA privacy requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in instructional technology, instructional design, educational technology, education, or a related field.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in instructional technology, online/hybrid course design, or LMS administration.
- Experience with Canvas LMS or a comparable learning management system (experience with Canvas preferred).
- Familiarity with AI tools, OER, and other emerging instructional technologies.
- Customer service experience.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and UDL principles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with faculty with varying levels of technological proficiency.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability t9o manage multiple tasks independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in instructional technology, instructional design, educational technology, education, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Canvas LMS.
- Experience in LMS administration, including troubleshooting system-level issues and managing third-party tool integrations.
- Experience applying course evaluation frameworks such as the Quality Matters Rubric.
- Knowledge of technology-supported student learning assessment strategies.
- Prior teaching experience, especially in a higher education setting.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, applicants should submit the following materials to www.hanover.edu/about/employment/:
- Cover letter detailing their interest in the position and relevant experience.
- Current resume or CV highlighting qualifications and professional experience.
- List of three professional references with contact information.
Review of applications will begin on April 21 and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about the position, please contact Carey Adams at adamsc@hanover.edu.
About Hanover College
Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution with core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana’s oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover’s 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. In Fall 2024 the College posted record enrollment and the third largest entering class of first-year students in its history.
About the Region
Hanover College is located in Southeastern Indiana, adjacent to the picturesque city of Madison, home to a historic downtown, an inviting riverfront, and Clifty Falls State Park. The city of 12,000 people was recently named the top place in Indiana to raise a family and was named Best Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today. Madison bills itself as “Indiana’s Music City” with multiple live music venues and hosts several outdoor music festivals throughout the year. Madison’s downtown business district is one of the country’s largest National Historic Landmark Districts and was the 2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner. Madison hosts frequent events and concerts, including the Madison Regatta, the Ribberfest Blues Festival, and the Chautauqua Festival of Art. The College is within driving distance of three major cities: Louisville (45 minutes), Cincinnati (75 minutes), and Indianapolis (90 minutes).
