Per Scholas

Per Scholas

LMS Platform Automation Specialist

United States · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 27 days ago
JavaScriptRESTData EngineeringData VisualizationCybersecuritySalesforceCRMCommunication

About the role

  • The role focuses on making learner data, course operations, and reporting more efficient, accurate, and scalable across Per Scholas programs.​

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automations between Canvas and Airtable using tools such as Google Apps Script and the Airtable API.
  • 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.
  • Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members
  • 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.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members

Requirements

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

Nice to have

  • Experience in workforce development, higher ed, or bootcamp-style training environments, ideally with mission-driven nonprofits.​
  • Familiarity with CRM or learner data ecosystems (e.g., Salesforce, Airtable, data warehouses, reporting dashboards).
  • Experience with building and implementing LTI 1.3
  • Mission & Culture Alignment
  • Commitment to Per Scholas's mission of advancing economic mobility through tech training and to serving diverse learner populations nationwide.​

Skills

  • Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Compensation

  • 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 ).

Benefits

  • 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:
  • Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.
  • 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 ).
  • Vacation accruals increase with tenure.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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  • Non-Discrimination Policy
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