Learning management system administrator | Ogdensburg, NY

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  • Location: Potsdam, NY

as the Learning Management System Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Moodle LMS to support the educational and training needs of our organization.

You will work closely with the IT team, instructional designers, and educators to ensure that the LMS effectively supports course delivery, user experience, and data management.

This position requires in-depth expertise in Moodle administration and Linux server management. The System Administrator reports to the Director of Network Services and Information Security. General Purpose: The Learning Management System Administrator exists to provide senior level leadership and extensive technical experience

and participate in the day-to-day implementation, administration and maintenance of the University’s learning management systems. Remote Workdays: This a full time position with up to 5 remote workdays per week.

Remote work available in the following States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin. Position Responsibilities: Administer, configure, and maintain the Moodle LMS, ensuring optimal performance and availability. - Manage user accounts, permissions, and course enrollments. Collaborate with instructional designers and educators to ensure the LMS meets the curriculum and training requirements.

Implement and maintain data backups, security, and access controls to protect user data and maintain system integrity.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including server, database, and application related problems. Monitor system performance, backss usage statistics, and generate reports for performance optimization. Keep abreast of Moodle updates and security patches, applying them as necessary. Assist in the planning and execution of system upgrades and migrations. Provide technical support and training to staff and faculty on LMS usage and best practices. Collaborate with IT colleagues to ensure seamless integration of the LMS with other systems and applications.

Stay up-to-date on industry trends and technologies related to e Learning and LMS platforms. Assist in the maintenance of data center infrastructure Provide expert-level technical leadership Participate in a 24x7 on-call system administrator rotation Leverage experience and judgment to accomplish goals with a minimal degree of supervision; exercises independent decision making as appropriate Provides project and personnel leadership, either formally or informally; may be required to supervise staff Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions.

All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified Essential Skills: Proven experience in administering and maintaining Moodle-based Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Sakai, or other similar open-source LMS acceptable) Strong proficiency in Linux server administration Knowledge of e Learning standards (ie.

SCORM, LTI) In-depth knowledge of PHP, Maria DB, and Apache web server or similar technologies Familiarity with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Java Script, and XML Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams Education: Minimal Qualifications: Completion of secondary education (high school) or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field Experience: Minimal Qualifications: Five to seven years of system administration Design, planning and implementation of at least one major system or service Project lead of the implementation of at least one major project or service Preferred Qualifications: More than ten years of system administration demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership Knowledge of digital accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA requirements Direct management of one part time or full time technical staff member Project lead or manager on the implementation of multiple concurrent major projects or services Physical Demands: The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records). For more details: jobs-search. org/marketing_potsdam-c441159/learning-management-system-administrator-potsdam_i1972141075

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