Director of Digital Learning Systems

Director of Digital Learning Systems

This position is an on-campus, full-time, Exempt,12-month, Non-Union Supervisory appointment based in Champaign, Illinois with an annual salary of $77,403.10.

Application Close Date/Time: Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7 PM CT

The Director of Digital Learning
Systems is responsible for managing the implementation, administration,
and ongoing improvement of the college's learning management system (LMS) and related
technologies. This position performs hands-on technical work while also leading
strategic and operational initiatives that align digital learning initiatives
and technologies with institutional goals, accessibility standards, and
compliance requirements. The incumbent is charged with directing the
application of management policies and practices, especially in the areas of
digital learning and accessibility.

The Director Digital Learning Systems is a full-time appointment scheduled in coordination with the Dean
of the Learning Commons. Occasional rotational after-hours availability may be
necessary to ensure continuity of operations. This role involves highly
responsible, policy-level functions in instructional technology and requires
discretion, judgment, and initiative to ensure compliance with accessibility
regulations and effective delivery of services across a diverse campus
community. The Director of Digital Learning Systems directly supervises the
Instructional Support Specialist.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
  

Essential Job Functions:

Instructional Technology System
Management

• Serve as the primary manager and administrator of the LMS, overseeing daily operations and system reliability.
  
• Review, configure, and maintain LMS roles/permissions, term/course settings, templates/master course shells, data structures, and reporting outputs in alignment with institutional policy.
  
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex system issues, working with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve problems and maintain performance.
  
• Evaluate, test, and implement LMS upgrades, product updates, and third-party integrations, including assessing impact, mitigating risk, and communicating changes to stakeholders.
  
• Oversee LMS course archival processes in partnership with Campus Technologies to comply with institutional governance, records retention requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
  
• Maintain expertise in the LMS and ensure it supports universal design for learning (UDL) and accessibility best practices.
  

Accessibility Compliance and Policy
Implementation

• Lead the integration of accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508, WCAG 2.1) across all instructional technology platforms and academic resources.
  
• Collaborate with campus accessibility and compliance officers to ensure learning technologies meet institutional and legal accessibility requirements.
  
• Review ACRs/VPATs and test system compliance with assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack). Make recommendations to administration regarding the accessibility of software and systems.
  
• Audit and evaluate LMS tools, course materials, and third-party integrations for accessibility compliance; recommend alternatives as needed.
  
• Develop and implement guidelines for faculty and staff to support accessible content creation and course delivery.

Faculty Engagement and Enablement

• Act as the primary liaison to faculty for support and training on LMS functionality and instructional technologies, with an emphasis on creating accessible learning environments.
  
• Design and deliver training and resources on accessibility tools and strategies (e.g., use of alt text, captioning, accessible assessments).
  
• Guide faculty in configuring LMS features and adopting digital tools that improve accessibility and inclusive learning.
  
• Lead the Digital Learning Systems team to support faculty in building accessible, engaging, and effective courses.

Project and Vendor Management

• Manage cross-functional instructional technology projects, from design to implementation, ensuring alignment with accessibility and institutional standards.
  
• Serve as the college's point of contact with LMS and instructional technology vendors; oversee escalated support tickets and ensure accessibility is considered in product updates.
  
• Direct implementation of protocols for after-hours system incidents and coordinate vendor communications accordingly.

Strategic Planning and Continuous
Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in instructional technology use, particularly in enhancing accessibility and equity in digital learning.
  
• Identify emerging technologies that improve student engagement and accessibility, and lead pilot testing and adoption efforts.
  
• Collaborate with the Learning Commons and Campus Technologies staff to ensure integrated support models and shared accountability for accessibility.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced coursework or certifications in instructional design, accessibility, information sciences, systems administration, or related fields preferred.
  
• Experience managing LMS integrations and data flows with the ability to diagnose issues, collaborate with Campus Technologies and vendors, and support secure and reliable system performance.
  
• Experience managing LMS product implementations and software updates.
  
• Experience managing workflows using ticketing or service management systems.
  
• Technical expertise with LMS platforms, including configuration, permissions, data management, integrations, and system troubleshooting within a complex enterprise environment.
  
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
  
• Working knowledge of accessibility legislation and guidelines (e.g., ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.1).
  
• Experience remediating digital content to meet established accessibility standards.
  
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives.
  
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proven ability to create accessible documentation, training resources, and user support systems.
  
• Ability to balance hands-on implementation with strategic alignment to institutional policy.
  
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment.This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our Benefits page .

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer