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# Software Application Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Jackson State University
- **Location:** Jackson, MS, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Information Systems, Learning Management Systems, Data Governance, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Banner Advertisement, Api Design
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fb9afd70e5e1146e

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
 * 2-4 years of experience administering enterprise applications, with specific expertise in Canvas and/or Ellucian Banner strongly preferred.
 * Experience with SIS/LMS integrations, LTI standards, Middleware solutions, and API-based workflows.
 * Strong organizational skills with emphasis in multitasking
 * Good communication skills (verbal and written)

## Description

* Support and manage applications, integrations, and middleware connected to Ellucian Banner, including data feeds, APIs, LTI tools, SIS imports, and authentication systems.
 * Administer, configure, and maintain the Canvas LMS and third-party learning tools.
 * Provides help resources and training for students, faculty, and staff including instructional videos, how-to guides, and FAQs related to the usage of the learning management system, instructional technology, and documents relevant data.
 * Assists with course provisioning, term creation, and user roles/permissions.
 * Manage and monitor automated processes for enrolling students, updating courses, and synchronizing data between Banner and Canvas.
 * Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to faculty, staff, and students on Canvas functionality and integrated academic tools
 * Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and testing for Canvas, Banner integrations, and related academic technologies.
 * Assist with data governance, FERPA compliance, security standards, and institutional policies related to academic systems.
 * Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for Canvas and integrated Banner applications.
 * Performs other duties as assigned.


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