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University of Idaho

LMS Operations & Instructional Technology Developer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Moscow, ID 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ April 1st, 2026
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University of Idaho is hiring a LMS Operations & Instructional Technology Developer. This role manages the daily operations of the university's Learning Management System, provides technical support and troubleshooting, and assists faculty with course setup and instructional technology use. The position collaborates closely with faculty and instructional designers to ensure effective technology implementation and supports course development and delivery.

Highlights
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the university's Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Provide hands-on operational management, technical production support, and advanced troubleshooting for LMS and instructional technologies.
  • Support faculty course lifecycles, including course setup and delivery assistance.
  • Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and campus partners to ensure reliable and effective use of instructional technologies.
  • Develop user support documentation and provide practical consultation to faculty during course development.
  • Required skills include experience in LMS administration, HTML, CSS, troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and Excel for data tracking and reporting.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with LMS integrations, instructional technology support, accessibility in online learning, APIs or scripting, and ticketing systems.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology, Computer Science, IT, or related field; or an Associate Degree plus additional LMS experience.
  • Salary starts at $80,000 or higher depending on education and experience, full-time with exempt status.
  • Position is housed within the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, under the Vice Provost of Faculty division.

LMS Operations & Instructional Technology Developer Full Description

LMS Operations & Instructional Technology Developer
 Position Information 
Internal Posting?  |
Posting Number  | SP005217P
Position Title  | LMS Operations & Instructional Technology Developer
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 hands-on operational management, technical production support, and advanced troubleshooting for the University’s Learning Management System (LMS) and instructional technologies.

The role focuses on ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the LMS environment, supporting faculty course lifecycles, resolving technical issues, and assisting with course setup and delivery. This position works closely with faculty, instructional designers, and campus partners to ensure reliable and effective use of instructional technologies.

The position also contributes to instructional technology implementation and provides practical consultation to faculty during course development and delivery.

This position may be eligible for remote work arrangements, subject to institutional approval and operational needs.
Unit URL  | Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President | University of Idaho

 Position Qualifications 
Required Experience  | Two years of higher education LMS administration support experience Administering or supporting learning management systems Developing user support documentation Experience with HTML and CSSComposing, proofing and editing a variety of business documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
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  | Troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills Excel skills for data tracking, reporting, and analysis
Additional Preferred  | Experience supporting LMS integrations and instructional technologies Experience working directly with faculty in instructional technology or academic support roles Experience supporting accessibility and usability in online learning environments Experience with APIs or basic scripting Experience using support ticketing systems Strong collaboration, communication, and customer-service skills
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 

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
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  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