What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Learning Systems Manager position at ACCS?
JOB
The Digital Learning Systems Manager serves as the Innovation Center's senior expert for managing, designing, overseeing the strategic management, design, and optimization of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and all integrated instructional technologies.This position carries statewide responsibility for the loading, maintenance, and performance of all Innovation Center courses, ensuring every Skills for Success and workforce training program is seamlessly delivered and accessible across Alabama's 24 community colleges.Combining instructional design expertise with deep technical knowledge, this role ensures course structure, interactivity, and accessibility meet industry standards and educational best practices. This position collaborates with the Curriculum Design, Workforce, and IT teams to enhance the learner experience, guide faculty and SMEs in effective digital pedagogy, and oversee statewide Canvas initiatives including Credentials, Career, Impact, and Insight implementation.**This position may be located anywhere in the state**
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PRIMARY DUTIES: Lead and manage all aspects of statewide Canvas LMS operations, ensuring the successful delivery of all Innovation Center courses across Alabama's 24 community colleges.Load, configure, and publish all courses developed by the Innovation Center into Canvas, blueprinting, maintaining accuracy, accessibility, and functionality.Serve as the primary liaison for Canvas-related projects and issues, coordinating across the Innovation Center, System Office, and college-level LMS administrators.Implement, maintain, and optimize Canvas-integrated tools including Credentials, Career, Impact, Insight, and Studio and other Canvas products and instructional design tools to enhance learner engagement, feedback, and analytics.Collaborate with Curriculum Design, Workforce teams, and stakeholders to ensure statewide course delivery aligns with Innovation Center standards for quality, consistency, and accessibility.Monitor and maintain course performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure timely resolution in partnership with IT and vendor support.Lead the creation and maintenance of standardized course templates, structures, and processes to support consistency across statewide deployments.Develop and maintain LMS documentation, user guides, and training materials for Innovation Center and college personnel.Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.Provide training and professional development on Canvas features, course delivery processes, and instructional technology best practices.Ensure compliance with FERPA, ADA/Section 508, copyright, and data security standards.Leverage Canvas Insight and Impact analytics to evaluate engagement, identify issues, and recommend system improvements.SECONDARY DUTIES: Pilot and test new Canvas features, integrations, and content delivery solutions prior to statewide launch.Partner with Innovation Center's Marketing, Curriculum, Workforce, and ACCS IT teams to resolve course design, media, and SCORM compatibility issues.Support the evaluation and adoption of new instructional technologies that enhance the learner experience.Represent the Innovation Center in system-level meetings and external collaborations related to LMS operations and instructional technology.Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current on trends in LMS management, learning analytics, and digital pedagogy.Perform other related duties as assigned.TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED IN JOB: Learning Platforms: Canvas LMS, Canvas Credentials, Canvas Career, Canvas Impact, Canvas Insight, Canvas StudioAuthoring Tools: Articulate Rise 360, Articulate Storyline, CanvaDesign Tools: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Frame.ioProject Management: Monday.comFile Management and Communication: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Teams, DropboxVideo Conferencing: Zoom, Microsoft Teams
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online at: complete application packet must be submitted by the posted deadline in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. A complete application packet consists of: Online applicationCover letterCurrent resumeSeparate list of four (4) professional references (not letters) with complete contact informationUnofficial or official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred and conferral datesAll application materials must be scanned. It is recommended that you have digital (preferably .pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, list of references, and transcripts showing degree(s) and conferral dates, ready to upload before you begin the application process.WE DO NOT ACCEPT E-MAILED APPLICATIONS.When you finish the online application procedure, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this does not mean that your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.Please direct any questions regarding the application process to Charlene Finkelstein at or , or Nikita Odoms at or you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact: NEOGOV Customer ServiceMonday-Friday8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST AGENCY INFORMATION: The Alabama Community College System is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.The Alabama Community College System reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.