| Location | Rocky Mount, NC |
Instructional Designer & LMS Support Specialist
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
522 North Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
454
Division
Instruction
Department
Digital Teaching and Learning
Opening Date
07/31/2026
Closing Date
8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
The Instructional Designer & LMS Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting high-quality, accessible, and engaging learning experiences across all instructional modalities. This position provides both instructional design expertise for course development and technical support for the college's Learning Management System (LMS) and integrated educational technologies.
Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and the Digital Teaching & Learning team, this position assists with course design and enhancement, ensures compliance with ADA and accreditation standards, and provides prompt, professional support through multiple communication channels (email, phone, ticketing system, videoconference, or in person).
Essential Responsibilities
Instructional Design, Faculty Training, Collaboration and Assistance, and Accessibility
Partner with faculty to design, develop, and revise engaging, student-centered courses for online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery.
Review newly developed and current online courses using departmental forms and standards
Maintain documentation of course evaluations, updates, and revisions to ensure quality assurance.
Understand and troubleshoot third-party educational tool integrations, including all DTL tools integrated in Moodle
Ability to effectively use Google Workspace, MS 365 products.
Support the integration of multimedia and other technology tools into course content.
Ability to effectively use and train others to use various tools to produce multimedia content (e.g., screen recording, audio recording, design platforms, H5P or other authoring tools, interactive lesson platforms, interactive whiteboards, collaborative tools, virtual meeting platforms, and third-party educational tools)
Support and facilitate professional development sessions or workshops related to instructional design, eLearning tools, LMS updates, and digital accessibility.
Conduct workshops, one-on-one consultations, and training on instructional design, online teaching strategies, and the use of educational technology.
Develop and maintain user-friendly guides, tutorial materials, and other multimedia learning content for faculty and students in multiple formats (e.g., print, graphics, video, podcasts, interactive modules, etc).
Ensure compliance with digital accessibility standards and run tests with digital accessibility compliance tools.
Provide training on accessible design and accessibility checkers.
Assist in the adoption of AI to create AI-enhanced learning experiences and enhanced AI literacy through the responsible and ethical use of AI systems and tools.
Stay current with advancements in instructional technology and digital learning trends.
LMS & Technology Support
Completes the following as a backup to the LMS administrator:
Provide technical and instructional support for the college's LMS and integrated third-party tools.
Create and manage course shells, user enrollments, and other system configurations.
Support and troubleshoot login and access issues for faculty, staff, and students.
Test, integrate, and maintain third-party tools and plugins to ensure smooth operation.
Monitor LMS performance and escalate technical issues as necessary.
Maintain system security and ensure data integrity when operating the LMS and related environments.
Serve as a backup to the LMS Administrator as needed.
Collaboration & College Engagement
Serve on college committees as assigned and participate in campus events, training, and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned that contribute to the efficiency and success of the college's instructional mission.
Additional Responsibilities
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of time.
Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up to 15 pounds.
The ability to communicate information so that others understand.
The ability to observe details
Occasionally move to different classrooms across campus to provide instruction, advising, and instructional support
Travel to remote instructional sites or other locations in performance of job duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with technical support for a major LMS (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, D2L).
Experience with third-party educational tool integrations (e.g., Turnitin, Padlet, EdPuzzle, publisher platforms) and troubleshooting.
Experience in a higher education or community college environment.
Proficiency with audio and video editing tools for instructional use.
Experience creating and maintaining instructional materials in multiple formats (print, graphics, video, multimedia).
Demonstrated ability to produce and manage multimedia learning content (e.g., videos, webinars, podcasts, interactive modules).
Online teaching experience
Nash Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our full-time employees.
Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
Employer Nash Community College
Address 522 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804
Phone 252-451-8264
Website http://www.nashcc.edu