Institutional Mission

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.

Position Overview

The Director for Learning Management Systems supports faculty and instructional designers in leveraging technology for effective teaching. Responsibilities include assisting with course design, managing Blackboard course shells, providing faculty training, and coordinating technology upgrades. They also identify and report course issues and support special projects as needed. This position is on site.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to and is accountable to the Dean of Academic Services

Core Values:

Nelson University faculty, staff, students, and alumni are committed to the following core values: Bible-based Education, Pentecostal Distinction, Spiritual Formation, Academic Excellence, Missions-mindedness, Servant Leadership, and Community and Personal Wellness.

Major Responsibilities

· Manage and maintain the SIS-LMS integration for Blackboard users, courses, and enrollments, troubleshooting integration issues as needed

· Develop and administer permissions and data access within the LMS and related software

· Serve as LMS administrator for creating and managing student and faculty accounts, courses, organizations, and enrollments

· Assist instructional designers with course design upon request

· Coordinate with IT on hardware and software upgrades related to course delivery

· Identify and report LMS data issues through review and extraction from LMS databases

· Coordinate and manage mass campus communications, including maintaining emergency communication systems

· Support faculty in the use of instructional technology

· Provide training for faculty on instructional technology tools and platforms

· Coordinate instructional projects and prepare related training materials

· Assist with developing instructional components for online courses as needed

· Research, evaluate, and implement upgrades to instructional and academic technology

· Support Academic Services with special projects and events as required

· Participate in industry groups to monitor LMS improvements and recommend new features

· Provide ongoing support to faculty teaching Blackboard courses

Team Qualifications

· Ensure privacy of educational records and departmental information through a secure office environment, proper training, and established processes and procedures.

· Consistently service guests through an organized interactive environment, proper training, and established processes and procedures.

· Efficiently service guests through an organized interactive environment, proper training, and established processes and procedures.

· Courteously service guests through an organized interactive environment, proper training, and established processes and procedures.

Departmental Qualifications:

· Faith, service and lifestyle that meets University expectations (See IPM sections: “Statement of Core Values,” “Doctrinal Statement,” “Christian Standards,” “Lifestyle Standard.”)

· Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

· High level of organizational skills

· High level of computer skills

· High level of communication skills

· High level of initiative and self-motivation

· Team Player

· Ability to multi-task

· Adaptable to new responsibilities

· Comfortable working with such business productivity applications as Microsoft Office, G Suite, etc.

· Technical skills, including coding and SQL/database query experience

· Ability to protect the privacy of educational records

· Competence to pay attention to detail

· Aptitude to serve guests effectively and efficiently

· Capability to work professionally and courteously with the public, faculty, and staff

Application Process: Complete the fields to the right of this screen under “Apply here”. These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application, you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Human Resources Office at humanresources@nelson.edu. Your resume may be included when submitting the application to the Human Resources Office.

Note:

This position is exempt from overtime in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Join us in shaping the future of Nelson University and empowering students to fulfill their potential!

Nelson University (formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University) is a vibrant, private Christian university located just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie. Founded in 1927, the university now offers over 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, available on campus and online.

As an evangelical Christian institution rooted in Biblical truth, Nelson University fostors a Spirit-emplowered community where faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to live out their faith with purpose and integrity. We are passionate about equipping our team members to make a meaningful impact in both personal and professional spheres, embodiying values aht inspire and transform.

Company website: www.nelson.edu