eLearning Specialist and Developer

University of Montana•Helena College Donaldson Campus, MT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Helena College University of Montana is seeking a full-time eLearning Specialist and Developer for its eLearning & Faculty Development team. The position reports directly to the Director of eLearning & Faculty Development and is part of the General Education & Academic Support Division. It is responsible for administration of the College’s learning management system, currently Canvas; instructional design and educational technologies; and technical support for academic programs. The position also collaborates with the Director to provide professional development that strengthens teaching and learning for faculty, staff, and students. The role supports faculty, contributes to teaching excellence, and enhances student success through professional development, instructional design, instructional technology integration, interactive digital media development, LMS administration and enhancement, and the deployment of emerging technologies. It calls for initiative, independent decision-making, and a commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment that values and respects diversity. This is an on-campus, in-person position based in Helena, Montana, supporting the Donaldson and Airport campuses. The role is highly interactive and involves regular engagement with faculty and students. Flexible working hours are available. The stated schedule is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours and schedule may vary based on program needs. The position does not supervise or manage classified staff members or contract professional employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
At least two years of experience administering and using a major learning management system, such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard.
Ability to maintain a regular physical presence on the Helena College campus.
Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire; sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Development, or a relevant field, or a combination of teaching experience in higher education.
Expertise administering and managing Canvas LMS.
Experience designing and developing engaging learning materials and online curricula, including assessments, outcome mappings, and multimedia, using instructional design principles and collaborating with subject matter experts.
Experience in project management and designing and delivering training for adult learners.
Experience teaching and developing courses within an LMS, preferably Canvas.
Familiarity with Montana University System policies and procedures related to online education and curriculum development.
Experience creating ADA- and Section 508-compliant content.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Canvas, including user accounts, course creation, enrollments, system configuration, and data integrity standards.
Test, validate, troubleshoot, and resolve LMS issues involving updates, upgrades, outages, and third-party integrations.
Implement, manage, and document LMS integrations and technical workflows in collaboration with IT and external vendors; serve as an escalation point for complex issues.
Provide LMS support and guidance to faculty, staff, and students, and document best practices and system use.
Represent the College in Montana University System LMS discussions and contribute to systemwide planning, coordination, and decision-making.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to design engaging, accessible, outcome-aligned courses.
Develop clear, inclusive learning materials in multiple formats, including text, video, audio, visual, and AI-assisted materials.
Coordinate with Directors or Lead Faculty to develop course templates for programs or specific courses.
Participate in course design reviews and revise courses across modalities as needed.
Train and provide individualized support to faculty on the LMS, course design, instructional technologies, and effective online teaching practices.
Partner with departments to promote faculty development initiatives focused on student engagement and success.
Assist with onboarding and orienting new adjunct and full-time faculty, especially those teaching online.
Provide technical support for academic platforms and systems, including CourseLeaf, Degree Works, Explorance Blue, Follett, and related tools.
Administer and manage Canvas add-on products and integrations, including Student and Employee Training, Canvas Credentials, Canvas Catalog, and Canvas Trust Accounts.
Create and maintain documentation, tutorials, and training resources supporting LMS usage, course design, and online teaching and learning.
Perform additional duties as assigned.