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Dairy Farmers of America Learning Management System Administrator in Kansas City, Kansas
Job Description
The LMS Administrator is responsible for administering DFA’s Learning Management System (LMS). This includes supporting the design, configuration, functionality, maintenance, security, operation, implementation, and ongoing administration of LMS system.
The role is a key liaison for Dairy University (DU) coordinators, end users, and the business user community to provide system support, analysis, reports, communication, and troubleshooting.
The LMS is a critical tool that supports DFA’s, L&D strategy, processes, and tools for leaders to identify and develop their people. The LMS administrator works closely with the L&D Instructional Designer and the Manager, Learning Operations to ensure the LMS supports the L&D Strategy.
LMS Administration & Support
Partner with leaders and other system administrators to configure, maintain, manage, and operate the LMS to reflect business processes and events
Provide user support to ensure adoption and ease of use, including high level support (escalation point)
Assist in training new team members and business units on LMS
Is a liaison between DU, IT, HRIS, and the business user community to provide system support, analysis, and leverage technology solutions to meet the needs of the business
Assist DU, HR, IT, and the business user community with technical and process related issues
Investigate problems, troubleshoot end user issues, and develop detailed suggestions for resolution of issues. Document processes for future use
Partner with DU coordinators, managers, or business owners to create ad hoc reports, queries, dashboards, and metrics on training data and to determine frequency of reports
Ongoing System Performance and Maintenance
Perform tests to ensure all procedures adhere to organizational processes, policies, guidelines, and work according to pre-determined standards
Review release updates, provide input, and provide upgrade and patch support for the LMS
Participate in research and development to enable continued innovation
Design, develop, and/or maintain all forms of training material, when needed
Maintain system security roles and supporting content
Create and update system processes, procedures, and support documentation for each impacting release
Perform quality assurance checks on system configuration and test workflows
Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to upgrades, releases, fixes, and enhancements
Perform regular system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of the system
Manage data integrity issues and communicate planned system downtimes or issues
Provide project leadership and support from design through implementation
Create test scenarios and assist project team members in performing tests to ensure all processes work according to predetermined goals
Vendor Management
Partner with colleagues and third-party vendors for system maintenance and integrations of solutions
Work with third-party providers to keep up to date on release schedule and system specifications, manage system changes, identify impacts to system, and communicate updates to impacted stakeholders
Continuous Improvement
Analyze existing training and make recommendations for improving effectiveness / consistency
Analyze existing system and determine areas that can be streamlined/more efficient
Content Development
Design training solutions to close gaps in performance, compliance, and other business needs
Develop online courses, documentation, and support materials to support these training solutions
Provide maintenance to existing courses to help ensure business relevance
Catalog Management
Perform catalog shelf-life analysis
Perform review of catalog subscriptions, additions, deactivations, and program support
Requirements
Education/Experience :
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5 years’ experience as an LMS Administrator (Cornerstone experience a plus)
5 years’ experience in managing projects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of computer operations and computer systems analysis
Knowledge and understanding of basic XML concepts and current Web technologies (WebEx, Teams, HTML)
Knowledge and understanding of graphical user interfaces (radio button, pick lists, and other configuration items)
Knowledge and understanding of integration concepts and tools (flat file, APIs, connectors)
Excellent documentation and written communication skills (SOP manuals, workbook updates, support tickets, job aids)
Strong analytical/problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PPT)
Strong customer service skills and ability to determine root causes of issues and provide solutions
Able to manage multiple projects and participate in cross-functional environment
Able to communicate at all levels of the organization, to both technical and business audiences
Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Able to solve problems related to computer system software and operations
Able to follow complex oral and written instructions
Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
Fluency in English is essential, for verbal and written communication
An Equal Opportunity Employer