Senior Learning Management System Administrator
Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Position Information

Department Information Technology Services (ITS) Alternate Department Description

LSS-Online Learning Resources

Criminal Background Check Standard Background Check Motor Vehicle Background Check No Statement of Economic Interest Restricted Position? No, is eligible for layoff or severance benefits. Job Category Classified Staff Role (State) Job Title Information Technology Specialist 2 Working Title Senior Learning Management System Administrator Job Type Full-Time Position Number 02261z Recruit Number STF9399 Working Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Location Fairfax, VA Other Location Pay Band Payband 5 Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Web Announcement

Senior Learning Management System Administrator

Internal Search: Open to current George Mason University employees only.

George Mason University, Information Technology Services (ITS) - located on the Fairfax, Va., campus-invites applications for a Senior Learning Management System Administrator position within the Learning Support Services, Online Learning Resources team. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include:

Learning Support Services (LSS) of Information Technology Services (ITS) fosters and supports the George Mason community in the use of technology for teaching and learning. LSS is seeking a Senior Learning Management System Administrator to join its Online Learning Resources (OLR) Team. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include providing support to faculty, students and staff using the campus LMS and its integrated educational tools, serving as an internal expert for LMS Admins and Instructional Technologists, developing and delivering training workshops, and advising the OLR Manager on recommendations system enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

* Demonstrated professional work experience providing user support and administration for learning management systems (highest priority given to those with experience in Blackboard) in an academic setting;
* Demonstrated ability working with users, creating training materials, and facilitating workshops;
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment; and
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.



Preferred Qualifications:

* Working knowledge of multiple Learning Management Systems and a range of instructional technologies;
* Experience supporting synchronous learning management systems (highest priority given to those with experience in Blackboard Collaborate);
* Ability to communicate and collaborate well with technical staff, software support staff and vendors; and
* Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail.



Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position 02261z at https://jobs.gmu.edu; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. References must include name, email address and phone number.

For Full Consideration, Apply by: Posting Date 06/17/2019 Job Close Date 06/21/2019 Open Until Filled? No Telework Friendly? Yes Mason Ad Statement

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Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

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