University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho

LMS Administrator & Instructional Technology Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Moscow, ID 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ April 1st, 2026
LMS ETL

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Idaho is hiring an LMS Administrator & Instructional Technology Specialist. This role provides technical leadership and administrative oversight for the university's Learning Management System (LMS) and related instructional technologies, managing system architecture, integrations, and data workflows. The specialist collaborates with multiple departments and offers instructional technology consultation to support faculty in technology-enhanced teaching.

Highlights
  • Provide advanced technical leadership and administration of the university's LMS ecosystem.
  • Manage system architecture, integrations, data workflows, and ensure reliability, security, and compliance.
  • Support institutional reporting and decision-making related to the LMS.
  • Collaborate with CETL staff, Office of Information Technology, vendors, and academic units.
  • Deliver instructional technology consultation to faculty and instructional staff.
  • Require two years of LMS administration experience in higher education.
  • Technical skills needed include LMS administration, HTML, CSS, Excel (pivot tables, data cleaning, visualization), and knowledge of SIS imports and analytics.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology, Computer Science, IT, or related field, or Associates degree plus additional LMS experience.
  • Compensation starts at $80,000 or higher, depending on education and experience.
  • Position is full-time, exempt, and contingent upon funding continuation.

LMS Administrator & Instructional Technology Specialist Full Description

LMS Administrator & Instructional Technology Specialist Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005216P
Position Title LMS Administrator & Instructional Technology Specialist
Division/College Vice Provost of Faculty
Department Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Location Moscow, Off Campus Location - Hybrid-eligible
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
Located within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), this position provides advanced technical leadership and administrative oversight for the University’s Learning Management System (LMS) and related enterprise instructional technologies. The role is responsible for the strategic configuration, optimization, integration, and long-term sustainability of the LMS ecosystem.

As the institutional LMS technical lead, this position manages system architecture, integrations, and data workflows; ensures reliability, security, and compliance; and supports institutional reporting and decision-making. The role collaborates closely with CETL staff, Office of Information Technology (OIT), vendors, and academic units to maintain a stable and scalable digital learning environment.

This position also provides targeted instructional technology consultation to support faculty and instructional staff in the effective implementation of technology-enhanced teaching.

This position may be eligible for remote work arrangements, subject to institutional approval and operational needs.
Unit URL
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
  • Two years of higher education LMS administration experience
  • Knowledge of LMS administration, including integrations, SIS imports, analytics, permissions, and system configuration
  • Administering and supporting enterprise learning management systems
  • Experience with HTML and CSS
  • Translating complex data into actionable insights
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; an Associates Degree of Applied Science in Network and Systems Administration and two additional years of LMS administration experience in higher education may substitute for Bachelor’s degree
Required Other
  • Technical documentation and communication skills
  • Excel skills including pivot tables, data cleaning, and data visualization
Additional Preferred
  • Experience managing LMS integrations and enterprise instructional technologies
  • Experience supporting accessibility and usability standards in digital learning
  • Experience with APIs, scripting, and automation
  • Experience with institutional reporting and data analysis
  • Experience with ticketing and service management systems
  • Strong collaboration and customer-service orientation
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $80,000 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 03/30/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than April 13, 2026. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like a copy of the full job description, please email jradil@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Academic Careers
    • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
    • Chronicle
    • Facebook
    • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
    • Indeed.com
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • LinkedIn
    • Newspaper
    • Other Venue
    • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
    • University of Idaho Website
    • University of Idaho Daily Register
    • University of Idaho Employee
    • Word of Mouth
    • Militaryjob.com
    • DSPSjobs.com
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  2. * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

    (Open Ended Question)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

Copyright © University of Idaho

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.