Learning Development Assistant Jobs in Connecticut

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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.
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Posted: April 1, 2026
Level: Administrator IV (SUOAF)
Hours: Full-time
Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Work Location: CT State Community College (185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by April 15, 2026.Position Summary
The Learning Management Systems (LMS) Administrator advances the remote learning experience by expanding features and supporting functionality of the LMS and associated integrations. Works collaboratively with the Office of Teaching and Learning staff and internal partners including Directors of Educational Technology (DET), Academic Information Technology, IT and other departments. Workforce, Industry, and Continuing Education, departments and offices across the College in utilization of the LMS and serves as the primary contact for technical issues. Serves as the primary technical investigator for Academic Affairs digital learning initiatives that align with the CSCC Strategic Plan as well as those corresponding with the Division of Academic Operations. Also works closely with the Director of Academic Operations on developing state-wide professional development training and standards for faculty and staff in regard to the LMS. Also tasked with staying current in a rapidly changing field, staying abreast of current and emerging trends and best practices in online pedagogy and develops recommendations for the CT State CC leadership team in maintaining the college as a leader in online delivery within higher education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure the effective performance of the CSCC Learning Management System. Serves as functional lead for the LMS and supports implementation of those decisions. Responsible for addressing and researching problem areas that are encountered in the complexity of this system. Supports the growth, development, and technical maintenance of the LMS. The LMS is a vital component of the educational experience and includes online (ONLN), Live Remote (LRON), Hybrid (HYBR), HyFlex (FLEX), and web enhanced delivery modes of instruction.
Key responsibilities include:

• Complete LMS related requests to assist faculty in course creation, management, and operation.
• Lead investigator on technical or operational issues with the LMS across all campuses and in collaboration with Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU Senior Information Systems Development Managers).
• Collaborate with the CSCU Senior Systems Development Manager and IT LMS administrator to operate, maintain, and develop connectivity and integration with 3rd party systems (including all Building Blocks and Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI's), Student Information System (SIS), Single Sign-On authentication, and other educational technology vendors.
• Provide training in face to face, virtual, and e-learning formats in collaboration with CSCC Teaching and Learning department.
• Work directly with internal providers (IT, Records, etc.) and external providers (Tier 1 Support, Vendor Support, etc.) to prioritize and conclude support needs and requests.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the LMS.
• Work with CSCU Senior Information Systems Development Manager and IT LMS administrator to maintain nonproduction environments (including planning vendor lead refreshes).
• Utilize testing environments to verify functional integration of emerging technologies.
• Provide communications on latest releases to any software utilized through the Learning Management System.
• Document relevant processes and procedures to ensure security, functionality, and consistency of operation.

Administration support
Accountable for assisting the Associate Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Operations and the Director of Academic operations with the effective and efficient management of the assigned operational area.
Key responsibilities include:

• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing review and revision of policies, standards, documentation, and processes to ensure on-line courses meet standards of excellence and consistency.
• Work as part of a team to provide planning, design, and technical facilitation services for distance education activities. Assist and coordinate the daily operations of CSCC's growing on-line program.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, or other appropriately related field, with four (4) years of related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working as an administrator or super user on a Learning Management System (such as Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace, etc.).
• Experience in Information Technology, Service Desk Support, or Systems Management.
• Familiarity with training methodology.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of experience in Learning Management System (LMS) administration within a comprehensive, multi-site community college system or university.
• Experience implementing continuous quality improvement and assessment processes.
• Experience supporting outcomes assessment at the course, program, and/or institutional level.
• Experience managing or implementing complex projects and programs that support the adoption of new technologies.
• Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $81,784 approximate annual
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
Application Instructions
To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process
After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.
The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.
Background Screening
Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.
Equity Statement
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.