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Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator
Career Insights for Curriculum and Instructional Designer / Developer
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What they do
A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
$70,078 / year median in Louisiana
-7% projected decline
Job Description
- Build and manage curricula, courses, learning paths, and certifications within the LMS based on specifications from Learning and Talent Development teams.
- Assign learners to training, manage enrollments, and configure automation rules.
- Maintain system data integrity, roles/permissions, and user hierarchies.
- Set up and manage course evaluations, assessments, and completion tracking.
- Publish and archive learning content (eLearning, instructor-led, blended, etc.).
- Ensure SCORM/xAPI compatibility and troubleshoot upload or playback issues. Vendor and Content Management
- Coordinate with third-party content providers (e.g., LinkedIn Learning) to integrate and maintain external content libraries.
- Research and recommend new content vendors and tools that align with organizational training needs.
- Support contracts, renewals, and ongoing relationships with LMS vendors and partners. Support & Troubleshooting
- Serve as primary contact for LMS-related inquiries and issues from users and administrators.
- Troubleshoot access, content, and technical issues; escalate to vendors as needed.
- Provide support and training to internal stakeholders on LMS functionality and best practices.
- Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements to improve user experience. Reporting & Analytics
- Generate and distribute learning reports and dashboards for compliance, completion, and usage metrics.
- Analyze data trends and work with the Manager, Learning and Training Development to guide training strategy and improve engagement. Qualifications Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Communication, Information Systems or related field required or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.Experience:
2+ years of experience administering a corporate LMS or similar system that required interfacing with users and vendors with responsibilities that included the use of strong communication, troubleshooting and organizational skills.- Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and user experience.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills. Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- Familiarity with UKG and LinkedIn Learning.
- Experience with Survey tools.
- Experience supporting operational or field-based employee learning.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus. Travel Requirements
- Approximately 25%; actual travel may vary based on business needs.