LMS Platform Automation Specialist

LMS Platform Automation Specialist

The Canvas LMS Platform Automation Specialist will design, build, and maintain automations between Canvas and Airtable to support Per Scholas's training, learner services, and operations teams. The role focuses on making learner data, course operations, and reporting more efficient, accurate, and scalable across Per Scholas programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and implement automations between Canvas and Airtable using tools such as Google Apps Script and the Airtable API.
• Configure Canvas courses, sections, enrollments, and grade passback processes to align with Per Scholas program and onboarding workflows.
• Build and maintain Airtable bases that track learners, cohorts, attendance, and outcomes, ensuring data integrity and usability for staff.
• Create monitoring and alerting for failed runs or integration errors, and troubleshoot issues quickly with minimal downtime.
• Partner with Training, Admissions, Learner Support, and Data/IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust, documented workflows.
• Maintain clear documentation for integrations, data mappings, and SOPs so other team members can use and support the automations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and propose new automations that improve learner and staff experience.

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years working with Canvas LMS in an admin, technologist, or developer role (e.g., managing courses, enrollments, or API integrations).
• Hands-on experience building automations with Airtable (linked records, views, automations, interfaces, permissions).
• Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and webhooks; ability to read API docs and implement integrations.
• Experience with at least one automation or integration platform, or light scripting (JavaScript) for API workflows.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills; able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!

Holidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.

Dental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members

Parental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.

Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.