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Princeton, NJ · Hybrid

$60 - $63/hr

Collaborate with the manager as the primary point of contact for all vendors as they relate to the LMS. * Assist in drafting communications and alerts within Canvas. * Be willing to take on ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for canvas lms assistant in the United States is $48,396.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $48,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Canvas LMS Assistant is a support professional who helps students, instructors, and administrators navigate and use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Their responsibilities often include answering technical questions, troubleshooting issues, providing guidance on course setup, and assisting with content uploads. They may also facilitate training sessions and create user guides to help users maximize the platform's features. Canvas LMS Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth online learning experience for educational institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Canvas LMS Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Canvas LMS Assistant, you need a solid understanding of learning management systems, strong technical troubleshooting abilities, and familiarity with educational processes. Experience with Canvas LMS, basic HTML, and knowledge of tools like Turnitin or Zoom are often required, along with relevant certifications such as Canvas Certified Educator. Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help in supporting diverse users and addressing their technical issues effectively. These skills ensure smooth course delivery, enhance user satisfaction, and support the overall educational experience.

What are some common challenges faced by a Canvas LMS Assistant when supporting faculty and students, and how can they be addressed?

As a Canvas LMS Assistant, one of the primary challenges is troubleshooting a wide variety of technical issues for users with different levels of digital literacy. It's crucial to communicate solutions clearly and patiently, often translating technical jargon into simple instructions. Another challenge is managing multiple support requests during peak times, such as the beginning of semesters. Prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized documentation can help address these challenges effectively, ensuring timely and accurate support for both faculty and students.

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Canvas LMS Administrator

Princeton, NJ • Hybrid

RiseIT Solutions
201 - 500 employees
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$60 - $63/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

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 System (LMS) administrator position and includes all LMS administration duties. This position will work closely with instructional designers, IT colleagues, and vendors to address the LMS needs and issues of students and faculty. In addition, this position will carry out the development and delivery of functionality, integrations, and third-party system support for solutions integrated with the primary LMS system, Canvas. The LMS Administrator will partner with various OIT colleagues on a routine basis and use excellent interpersonal communication skills to establish strong relationships with vendors and campus units to ensure efficient processes and successful outcomes. The LMS Administrator will be expected to contribute to discussions and decision-making activities by the team or committees related to content, functionality or any requested changes to the LMS and its affiliated systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that courses are imported correctly from the Student Information System (PeopleSoft) into Canvas.
  • Ensure that instructors and students are imported correctly from the Student Information System (PeopleSoft) into the appropriate courses and sections in the LMS.
  • Build and support integrations with other third-party systems such as Zoom, Panopto, CampusCE and Timber-Booklog.
  • Manage other third-party solutions affiliated with Canvas and implement/support their LTI integrations
  • Provide second-tier support for instructors and students having issues with the LMS.
  • Monitor the internal ticketing system for LMS-related issues and address issues appropriately.
  • Collaborate with the manager as the primary point of contact for all vendors as they relate to the LMS.
  • Assist in drafting communications and alerts within Canvas.
  • Be willing to take on additional administration duties of other integrated solutions such as Panopto or Gradescope.
  • Work with vendors to troubleshoot any issues with vendor LMS systems.
  • Responsible for maintaining security roles within the LMS.
Skills and Experience for the Role:
Must Have
Strong Preference
A Plus to Have
Canvas Administration in a Higher Education setting (3+ years)
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Evaluating and documenting LTI integrations with Canvas (3+ years)
X
Implementing and supporting SIS-Canvas integrations (3+ years)
X
Tier-2 support for Canvas, custom applications, and integrated systems
X
Ability to collaborate with instructional designers, faculty, and students
X
Experience with ITSM ticketing systems (ServiceNow)
X
Knowledge of Change Management, data governance, and security best practices
X
Ability to edit basic CSS and HTML
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Knowledge of templates, quizzes, placement tests, and other LMS functions
X
Experience with PeopleSoft
X
Experience with Campus CE, Zoom, and Panopto
X
Java programming and custom application development and support
X

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