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Instructional Designer & LMS Administrator

Iowa Valley CCD


Job Location:

Marshalltown, IA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 53243 - 70991
Posted: 29 August 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Instructional Designer & LMS Administrator

Department:Academic Affairs

Reports To:Assistant Vice President of Academic Operations

Job Classification:Exempt

Location:District Services

Summary:The purpose of this position is to support the development and implementation of high-quality distance learning by combining instructional design expertise with day-to-day administration of the Districts learning management systems (LMS) and related technologies. This includes configurationmaintenance integration and security of LMS and associated academic systems as well as alignment with institutional and regulatory requirements. The person in this position works closely with faculty to design and improve courses using evidence-based instructional design principles and accessibility standards. The role also provides support to faculty and students through training resource development troubleshooting and timely communication regarding system updates and best combining technical and instructional focus the person in this position ensures consistent userfriendly high-quality distance learning experiences across the District.

Job Responsibilities:
  • LMS Administration and Technical Support: Serves as the primaryadministrator for the Districts Learning Management System (LMS)assessment system and other related systems and associated third-partytools including the attendance tracking solution video streaming andstorage platform e-book and digital content solution plagiarism detectiontool accessibility tools and other LTI course integrations. Ensures reliable secure and effective use across all instructional modalities. Configures and manages LMS settings course shells and merged courses. Administers and monitors LTI and other integrations in coordination with IT and vendors. Supports course setup and term readiness including course readiness cross-listing availability and functionality at the start of each term. Provides support for faculty staff and students including troubleshooting course access submissions grades and integrated tools. Escalates complex technical and integration problems to IT or LMS support as system updates outages and other important notices incollaboration with Academic Operations and IT.
  • Instructional Design: Partners with faculty to design develop and revisehigh-quality distance learning courses and instructional materials followingthe appropriate instructional design practices and ensuring compliance with state Federal and other organizations such as NC-Sara. Monitors and promotes quality distance learning practices including sharing updates best practices and innovations to improve distance learning.
  • Training and Distance Learning Support: Develops and conductsprofessional development and training focusing on the LMS and relatedacademic systems course design and technology-enhanced instructional training resources and materials including videotutorials and guides for faculty staff and students.
  • Assists with developing and implementing policies and procedures related to distance learning and assessment. Supports compliance and annual reporting requirements for distance education and other assigned academic initiatives. Creates technical documentation and proceduralmanuals. Participates in District-wide committees including strategic planning technology planning system user groups and system implementations. Assists the IT department in developing implementing and maintaining a cyber/data security plan especially as it relates tothe Districts LMS and related academic systems.
  • Supports the overall success of the Districts distance learning and assessment efforts by performing other duties as assigned.
  • Works and communicates professionally with others in a timely manner. Performs in a manner which benefits student learning.
  • Supports the overall success of the District by performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
  • Completion of a Bachelors degree and 1 year of experience. Experience can be substituted for education.
  • Experience with Canvas LMS and HTML coding.
Abilities:
  • This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills attention to detail technicalaptitude problem-solving and the ability to work in an environment of shifting priorities and frequent interruptions. Along with these general characteristics the position requires the ability tocommunicate complex technical matters using easy-to-understand non-technical language. This position must understand educational technologies such as learning management systems assessment systems video conferencing systems and multimedia systems including video editing.
  • The position must have knowledge of ADA and FERPA compliance as well as an understanding of NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements). This position also requires knowledge and understanding of academic assessment and familiarity with the unique systems and support needs of the higher education community.
  • This position should understand the actual systems used by the District and the associated processes and procedures.
Base Wage:$53243 - $70991 annually - actual salary will be based on experience and education.

Benefit Information:This position offers a full benefit package including health dental vision life insurance long-term disability retirement plan vacation sick and staff development opportunities.
Note:Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Iowa Valley Community College District does not discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion actual or potential family parental or marital status or other protected classes. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the District Equity Coordinator 3702 S. Center Street Marshalltown IA 50158 .


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority