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Academic Applications Administrator

🇺🇸 Charleston, SC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $66K - $70K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ July 8th, 2026
LMS SCORM UX/UI

Edtech.com's Summary

College of Charleston is hiring an Academic Applications Administrator. The role involves serving as the primary technical expert for enterprise systems related to teaching and learning, providing operational support to faculty and students, and ensuring that academic applications comply with IT architectural and infrastructural standards.

Highlights
  • Provide technical expertise and daily administration for academic systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to resolve system issues and manage integrations.
  • Develop system management plans, perform troubleshooting, and test upgrades and third-party integrations.
  • Support Learning Management Systems (LMS) including architecture, configuration, user hierarchies, and analytics.
  • Utilize knowledge of Identity and Access Management, project management methodologies, and digital content standards like SCORM, xAPI, and LTI.
  • Read and troubleshoot basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code within LMS environments.
  • Provide excellent customer support, prepare documentation, and translate technical information for end users.
  • Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in an IT-related field with 2 years’ experience in higher education; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Salary range is $66,400 - $70,300, with full benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.
  • Department: IT Training and Support; role may require after-hours support and occasional travel for professional development.

Academic Applications Administrator Full Description

Academic Applications Administrator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
 POSTING INFORMATION 
Internal Title  | Academic Applications Administrator
Position Type  | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration  | Non-Faculty
Pay Band  | TEC06
Level  |
Department  | IT Training and Support
Job Purpose  | The Academic Applications Administrator serves as the primary technical expert for all enterprise systems and integrations related to teaching and learning. Provides operational support to faculty and students on academic applications and systems. Ensures that existing and future applications align with the architectural and infrastructural standards and strategies set by Information Technology and in the institution.
Minimum Requirements  | Associates degree in an IT-related field and 2 years of IT-related experience in higher education is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. Must have expertise with the management and support of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and integrations into the LMS. Candidates must also possess a deep understanding of LMS architecture, including system configuration and user hierarchies, as well as proficiency in learning analytics to track user data, measure the effectiveness of training and knowledge base articles, and generate detailed system-usage reports. Additionally, a foundational grasp of adult learning theory and UX/UI principles is required to design logical, engaging learning pathways. Finally, the successful candidate must demonstrate competence in accessibility compliance, specifically in testing system content against Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) to ensure full regulatory alignment. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  | Extensive working knowledge of systems architecture, systems planning and design, network operating systems, and systems management. Must possess extensive analytical, technical troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills to efficiently resolve system errors. Familiarity with project management methodology, Identity and Access Management (including Active Directory and user provisioning), and digital content standards such as SCORM, xAPI (Tin Can), and LTI is required. Candidates must demonstrate capability with basic coding and web technologies, specifically reading HTML, CSS, and simple JavaScript to troubleshoot formatting issues and embed web components. Expertise in integrating third-party tools into an LMS via APIs, alongside a strong attention to detail regarding quality assurance—such as course uploads, role management, and content testing—is essential. Finally, the role requires excellent customer support and communication skills to work well with others (colleagues, stakeholders, vendors), resolve learner tickets, write clear technical documentation, and translate complex technical issues into user-focused language for end-user training.

Additional Comments Regarding Position  | After hours support may be required to troubleshoot system/application outages. Some occasional travel for professional development, conferences and meetings may be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary  | *$66,400 - $70,300
Posting Date  | 07/07/2026
Closing Date  | 08/04/2026
Benefits  | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled  | No
Posting Number  | 2026103
EEO Statement  | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18203

 Job Duties 
Activity  | Serves as technical expert and provides technical support to primary stakeholders (faculty, staff, and students) for all academic systems and applications. Coordinates with stakeholders, vendors, and other technical IT groups to resolve system and application related problems and issues. Performs day-to-day-applications-system administration. Manages and tracks work through internal ticketing system. Analyzes performance indicators to ensure that enterprise systems are operating efficiently.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 50Activity  | Collaborates directly with vendor support to solve system issues for stakeholders. Stays in constant communications with stakeholders to meet user needs. Schedules and conducts one-on-one consultations with stakeholders as necessary. Consults with vendor experts, other analysts, and management on potential solutions for proactive systems management.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 20Activity  | Develops effective systems management plans and strategies, such as monitoring of system and error logs, monitoring disk space, etc. Prepares and maintains documentation for use in systems support and training. Researches and recommends new technologies for the enhancement of the academic community and campus systems.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 15Activity  | Performs and manages third-party integrations and upgrades on-prem and vendor-hosted systems. Debugs and tests systems software and system software packages purchased from vendors. Analyzes system design and develops methods to improve efficiency and performance of systems and applications.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 10Activity  | Participates in development of policies and procedures. Leads, or participates in, medium to large project teams that implement complex technical solutions to meet campus requirements.
Essential or Marginal  | Essential
Percent of Time  | 5
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  3. Reference List
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  4. Form DD 214
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