Part-time Learning Management System (LMS) Admin - Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults. JED partners with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. 

The Learning & Knowledge team supports this mission by delivering high-quality training and education to school professionals, caregivers, and other audiences through JED's Learning Management System. JED is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented LMS Administrator for a part-time contract (3-6 months) engagement to support the day-to-day operations of our Learning Management System. 

This is a hands-on, technical role focused on maintaining system configuration, supporting course quality assurance and launch readiness, generating regular reporting, and providing responsive technical support to end users. The ideal contractor is comfortable working independently, communicates proactively, and brings practical experience administering LMS platforms in a professional environment. Familiarity with Moodle, Articulate/RISE, or similar platforms is strongly preferred. 
Key Responsibilities

System Configuration and Maintenance

• Maintain and update LMS configuration, including course structures, organization settings, and access groups

• Manage user accounts, training enrollments, subscription access, and training credit administration

• Ensure the system remains organized, functional, and aligned with JED's operational needs throughout the engagement

Course Quality Assurance and Launch Preparation

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of courses prior to launch, checking for functionality, accessibility, and content accuracy
• Partner with instructional designers and developers to prepare instructor-led and self-paced content for deployment

• Troubleshoot and resolve course-level issues identified during QA or post-launch

Reporting and Data Management

• Pull and deliver regular training data reports on a cadence agreed with the Director of Learning & Development

• Audit course completions and learner progress data to ensure accuracy

• Identify and flag data anomalies or quality issues; work with internal teams to resolve them

End-User Technical Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external end-user technical questions and issues

• Respond to inquiries promptly and professionally, resolving issues or escalating as appropriate

• Document common issues and resolutions to build a support knowledge base for the team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 3 or more years of LMS administration experience, including user management, course configuration, and end-user support

• Familiarity with Moodle, Articulate/RISE, or comparable Learning Management Systems
  Experience with virtual instructor-led training platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams

• Strong attention to detail, particularly for QA and data accuracy work

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate proactively in a remote contract environment

• Familiarity with adult learning principles and blended learning environments is a plus

• Prior experience working with a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is a plus