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Canvas LMS Administrator

Princeton, NJ · Hybrid

$60 - $63/hr

Title: Canvas LMS Administrator Location: Hybrid On-Site Type: Contract (12 months) Rate: $62 per hour REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree Description: This is the primary Learning Management ...

Canvas

Jr. Contract Administrator

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL Canvas II, LLC is seeking a Junior level Contract Administrator to join our Contracts Team. This role will assist in the full lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts, ensuring ...

Canvas

Jr. Contract Administrator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Huntsville, AL Canvas II, LLC is seeking a Junior level Contract Administrator to join our Contracts Team. This role will assist in the full lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts, ensuring ...

Canvas

Financial Education Specialist

Lone Tree, CO · On-site

Serve as Canvas Credit Union's financial education ambassador, building strong relationships with educators, administrators, university leaders, and community stakeholders. * Represent Canvas at ...

Canvas

Financial Management Analyst

Huntsville, AL

Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funding (Admin and Case) a significant plus. About Us Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge ...

Canvas

Optics Programmer

Tullahoma, TN · Hybrid

... administer high-availability clusters and high-speed storage networks (iSCSI, SAN, NAS). Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. About Us Founded in 2007, Canvas ...

Canvas

Financial Management Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funding (Admin and Case) a significant plus. About Us Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and ...

Canvas

Optics Programmer

Tullahoma, TN · On-site

... administer high-availability clusters and high-speed storage networks (iSCSI, SAN, NAS). Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. About Us Founded in 2007, Canvas ...

Canvas

Leave Specialist

Lone Tree, CO · On-site

Experience working with third-party leave administrators * HRIS experience, preferably UKG, not required For Current Canvas Employees: To be considered, you must be meeting performance expectations ...

Niagara University

$29.67 - $30.77/hr

Serve as a Canvas Administrator and the primary escalation contact for student-facing LMS and exam proctoring issues. * Monitor emerging trends and best practices in instructional and emerging ...

Niagara University

$29.67 - $30.77/hr

Serve as a Canvas Administrator and the primary escalation contact for student-facing LMS and exam proctoring issues. * Monitor emerging trends and best practices in instructional and emerging ...

Niagara University

Serve as a Canvas Administrator and the primary escalation contact for student-facing LMS and exam proctoring issues. * Monitor emerging trends and best practices in instructional and emerging ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for canvas administrator in the United States is $25.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Canvas Administrator do?

A Canvas Administrator manages and supports the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for an institution or organization. They handle system configuration, user account management, course setup, troubleshooting, and support for faculty and students. Additionally, they may integrate third-party tools, ensure data security, and provide training on Canvas features. Their role is crucial in maintaining a smooth and efficient e-learning experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Canvas Administrator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Canvas Administrator, you need expertise in learning management systems (LMS), a solid understanding of course design principles, and often a bachelor’s degree in education, instructional technology, or a related field. Familiarity with Canvas LMS, basic HTML/CSS, and LMS administration certifications such as Instructure Certified Admin are typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills help you effectively support faculty, troubleshoot technical issues, and manage multiple projects. These skills ensure smooth operation of the LMS, enhance user experience, and enable effective online learning support across an institution.

What are some common challenges a Canvas Administrator faces, and how can they be addressed?

Canvas Administrators often encounter challenges like managing frequent software updates, supporting users with varying technical abilities, and ensuring data integrity across courses and user accounts. Staying updated on platform changes and maintaining regular communication with faculty and IT teams helps address these issues proactively. Administrators also utilize troubleshooting guides, knowledge bases, and ongoing professional development to resolve user concerns efficiently. By being adaptable and responsive, they help maintain a seamless and accessible online learning environment for all stakeholders.

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Canvas Administrator

Canvas Administrator

CARLOS ALBIZU UNIVERSITY

Miami, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Role: Canvas Administrator (Remote)

Departament: Digital Learning

Location: Miami (Remote)

The Canvas Administrator is responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance, and operational support of the University's Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This position ensures the reliable, secure, and effective operation of Canvas by providing technical administration, troubleshooting, system configuration, user support, and coordination of LMS integrations.

Essential Functions:

  1. Administer and maintain the University's Canvas LMS, ensuring system reliability, security, availability, optimal performance.
  2. Configure and manage user accounts, enrollment processes, authentication methods, permissions, roles, subaccounts, terms, and course templates within Canvas.
  3. Maintain Canvas system settings, institutional branding, navigation menus, permissions, feature options, and account-level configurations.
  4. Support course creation, course copying, blueprint courses, course imports, SIS integrations, and semester rollover processes.
  5. Configure, test, maintain, and support LTI applications and third-party integrations including Honorlock, Turnitin, Zoom, Microsoft 365, Panopto, Tutor.com, and other instructional technologies.
  6. Coordinate testing, validation, and implementation of Canvas updates, new features, and release changes.
  7. Collaborate with Information Technology to support Single Sign-On (SSO), identity management, data integrations, and system security.
  8. Monitor daily LMS operations and proactively identify and resolve technical issues affecting system performance or user experience.
  9. Assist faculty and instructional designers in resolving technical issues related to assess; accessibility; and course functionality issues related to assignments, quizzes, discussions, rubrics, outcomes, gradebooks, and multimedia content.
  10. Generate reports and analytics related to LMS usage, user activity, course participation, enrollment, and system performance Develop and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, knowledge base articles, and user support resources.
  11. Provide training and technical support to faculty, students, and staff.
  12. Monitor compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, accessibility standards (ADA/WCAG), information security requirements, and data privacy regulations.
  13. Maintain effective communication with Canvas Support, software vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  14. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Requirements:

Academic Preparation

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Technology, Information Systems, Instructional Design, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related field. A master's degree and/or Canvas Certified Technical Administrator certification is preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience directly administering the Canvas Learning Management System in higher education.
  • Experience managing LMS configurations, user provisioning, authentication methods, SIS integrations, and LTI applications.
  • Experience providing technical support and training to faculty, staff, and students.

Benefits begin on the first day of the month following 90 days of employment:

  • Medical Insurance: participation in the group medical plan; with institutional contribution to insurance premium. 
  • Retirement Plan: Employer contribution of 5% of annual base salary. 
  • Tuition discount for employees and family members.
  • Professional development.
  • Sick & Vacation leave.
  • Holidays: Paid Holidays based on the academic calendar

Albizu is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong institutional commitment to achieve excellence among its faculty and staff, in compliance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.