Job Description
Learning Systems Specialist
Posting Number: S01801
Campus:
Department: 2101-College of Podiatric Medicine
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $28.00 Hourly
Maximum $28.00 Hourly
Job Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Understanding of educational technology standards.
Skills:
- Ability to translate technical issues for non-technical faculty and staff.
- Self-managed workflow with the ability to prioritize tasks across multiple platforms.
- Flexibility in job assignments to meet departmental priorities and emerging or unplanned initiatives.
- Organizational skills necessary to prioritize workload to meet long and short-term deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, adaptability to changing priorities, leadership qualities to guide and support user effectively.
- Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments with accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse units within the University.
- Ability to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students is a top priority.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
- Ability to use multiple computer programs as needed to accomplish essential job functions.
- Ability to effectively utilize distance communication technologies (video/web conferencing) to accomplish tasks.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Design, or Educational Technology.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years related experience LMS (e.g., eMedley, Elentra, Canvas, Blackboard, or Brightspace).
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Official certifications in specific platforms (e.g., Canvas Certified Admin, Google Educator, or CompTIA Project+).
- Coding: Foundational knowledge of Javascript or Python for automating system tasks.
Posting Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2027
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/36807
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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