LMS Platform Automation Specialist

About the role

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. 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.
• Configure Canvas courses, sections, enrollments, and grade passback processes to align with Per Scholas program and onboarding workflows.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and propose new automations that improve learner and staff experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working with Canvas LMS in an admin, technologist, or developer role (e.g., managing courses, enrollments, or API integrations).
• Hands-on experience building automations with Airtable (linked records, views, automations, interfaces, permissions).
• Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and webhooks; ability to read API docs and implement integrations.
• Experience with at least one automation or integration platform, or light scripting (JavaScript) for API workflows.
• 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 learning analytics, reporting, or data visualization tools.
• 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. Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative environment that balances operational excellence with equity-focused decisions.

Benefits & Perks

• Holidays & PTO: Over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time!
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Dental and vision plans available.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members.
• Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment 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.