Academic Applications Coordinator

Posting Number

NE

Job Title

Academic Applications Coordinator

Number of Vacancies

1

About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time

Work Location

Murray, KY

Employment Term

12 Months

Position Type

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department

Info Systems

Summary of

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support for all academic and instructional applications such as Learning Management System (LMS), lecture capture, test scoring, collaborative tools, etc. Provide support for survey needs and research solutions.

• Responsible for administrative support and application management of the Learning Management System (LMS), including managing enrollments, populating courses, creating course shells, planning and executing user interface for system upgrades and overseeing user support.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the web conferencing system.
• Provide administrative and technical support for survey needs and research solutions.
• Participate in and lead training sessions relative to the administration and support of academic, instructional, and survey applications.
• Deliver direct support to end-users via ticketing system and other communication channels.
• Create and maintain documentation of supported educational tools.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about changes and updates to supported applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Two years’ experience in technology related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Higher education experience supporting instructional technology solutions such as LMS, lecture capture, web conferencing systems, email, etc. preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Posting Date

12/17/2025

Closing Date

01/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary

$21.15 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade

110

Work Hours

• Overtime likely during peak periods such as the beginning and end of each semester. Will also likely be required to work during Murray State events that occur outside of business hours when academic application support is needed, including Winter Term.

Physical Demands

• Normal for office environment

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