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University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno, Office of Digital Learning is recruiting for a Learning Systems Administrator. This position is responsible for the administration, support and maintenance of the university's learning management system (LMS) and any integrations, add-ons or expansions. The position oversees enterprise-level administration of the LMS, ensuring seamless integration with the student information system (SIS) and other university systems, accurate course and user provisioning, and reliable delivery of courses across the institution. The position is also responsible for the administration of the university's video management platform (i.e. Kaltura). This includes performing updates, ensuring accessibility of the video player, and managing the video content lifecycle. The position reports to the Executive Director, Office of Digital Learning (ODL).

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary administrator for the University's learning management system (LMS); performing maintenance and updates as necessary
• Working closely with any subaccount administrators within the university's LMS environment
• Evaluating and implementing new integrations with the LMS
• Working with internal ODL team and the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to ensure the accessibility of LMS integrations
• Serving as the primary system administrator for the university video management platform (e.g., Kaltura)
• Ensuring that all video players used in production meet university standards for accessibility and branding
• Working closely with OIT, the MyNevada team and Admissions & Records to maintain and support WebCampus/MyNevada grade integration
• Working closely with internal ODL team members and university constituents on projects and solutions to meet campus needs (e.g., WebCampus Engagement Survey)
• Creating integration files to accommodate special courses/circumstances
• Developing, deploying, and maintaining branding and customization for primary and secondary LMS interfaces, landing pages, and login screens

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience, or a master's degree and one year of related work experience. Related experience includes providing computing support in a networked environment, including some experience with a course management system.

Compensation grade is Administrative Faculty B. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable retirement benefits are offered, including a 19.25% contribution that is generously matched by the University. All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Other perks of working at UNR include health insurance options, generous annual and sick leave and life insurance, fitness center memberships, local business discounts, and a reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.

The Office of Digital Learning supports academic technology at the University both in and out of the classroom. We provide faculty training and support in the areas of instructional technology, classroom technology, instructional design, and accessibility.

Contact information: Emme Haw, ...@unr.edu