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IT Consultant jobs on CPT place you inside client-facing projects where your coursework in systems analysis, enterprise architecture, or business technology directly maps to billable deliverables. Your DSO must certify that the engagement is integral to your program, so roles at consulting firms or in-house IT advisory teams tend to qualify more cleanly than generalist support positions.
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About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
The Opportunity
The Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (RCTLE) provides academic and instructional support for ERAU’s Worldwide Campus. The Instructional Consultant (Intern) is responsible for propelling the mission of the center and the university. This is accomplished through data mining and review, observation, and faculty development which includes course management and quality control activities that support faculty as they prepare to teach, when they are teaching and as they wrap-up teaching requirements. This can include reviewing courses to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and instructional best practices, as well as developing and offering learning experiences for faculty. Additionally, this can include engagement in special projects.
The Instructional Consultant (Intern) must be flexible and able to work collaboratively to best serve the needs of the ERAU-W faculty thus positively impacting student success. Other skills and abilities include:
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Strong pedagogical knowledge and experience
- Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning offerings
- Ability to collaborate and communicate using technology such as Teams, Zoom, email, etc.
- Technical skills should include MS suite tools, Canvas, other tech skills a plus
Interns must be available daily during the traditional work week (Monday – Friday). Weekends are optional. At minimum 2 hours a day for regular schedule, one of which must be during regular business hours (8-5 Monday – Friday).
Specific schedule to be determined upon hire.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a higher education or professional learning environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and pedagogy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively support and guide faculty.
- Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development or instructional training programs.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, instructional support teams, and technical staff in a team-based environment.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems such as Canvas.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and email for communication and training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting faculty development or instructional improvement initiatives in higher education.
- Experience conducting course reviews, faculty observations, or instructional quality assurance activities.
- Familiarity with online learning environments and instructional technologies used in higher education.
- Experience working in faculty support centers or teaching and learning centers.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311868. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Full Resume
- Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
Job Description
About us
For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
The Opportunity
The Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (RCTLE) provides academic and instructional support for ERAU’s Worldwide Campus. The Instructional Consultant (Intern) is responsible for propelling the mission of the center and the university. This is accomplished through data mining and review, observation, and faculty development which includes course management and quality control activities that support faculty as they prepare to teach, when they are teaching and as they wrap-up teaching requirements. This can include reviewing courses to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and instructional best practices, as well as developing and offering learning experiences for faculty. Additionally, this can include engagement in special projects.
The Instructional Consultant (Intern) must be flexible and able to work collaboratively to best serve the needs of the ERAU-W faculty thus positively impacting student success. Other skills and abilities include:
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Strong pedagogical knowledge and experience
- Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning offerings
- Ability to collaborate and communicate using technology such as Teams, Zoom, email, etc.
- Technical skills should include MS suite tools, Canvas, other tech skills a plus
Interns must be available daily during the traditional work week (Monday – Friday). Weekends are optional. At minimum 2 hours a day for regular schedule, one of which must be during regular business hours (8-5 Monday – Friday).
Specific schedule to be determined upon hire.
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a higher education or professional learning environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices and pedagogy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively support and guide faculty.
- Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development or instructional training programs.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, instructional support teams, and technical staff in a team-based environment.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems such as Canvas.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and email for communication and training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting faculty development or instructional improvement initiatives in higher education.
- Experience conducting course reviews, faculty observations, or instructional quality assurance activities.
- Familiarity with online learning environments and instructional technologies used in higher education.
- Experience working in faculty support centers or teaching and learning centers.
Application process/requirements
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311868. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
- Cover letter
- Full Resume
- Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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Does IT Consultant work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly relates to your enrolled program and your school approves it. IT Consultant positions in systems analysis, technology implementation, or IT strategy typically align with programs in information systems, computer science, or business technology. Your DSO makes the final call based on how the job description maps to your curriculum, not the job title alone.
Can I do CPT at a consulting firm that places me at a client site?
Yes, third-party placement arrangements are allowed under CPT, but your I-20 authorization must name the consulting firm as your employer, not the end client. Your school may require a contract or placement letter documenting the client site, the nature of the work, and how it connects to your degree program before issuing CPT authorization.
What happens to my CPT if my client project ends early?
CPT is tied to your employer and authorized dates, not a specific project. If the engagement ends before your CPT end date, you stop working immediately and notify your DSO. You can request new CPT authorization for a different position, but each authorization requires a new employer letter and DSO approval. Working without valid CPT authorization violates your F-1 status.
How do I find IT Consultant roles open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate surfaces IT Consultant openings filtered by employers with F-1 work authorization history, so you can focus on firms that already understand CPT timelines and documentation requirements. Many consulting firms list roles without explicitly stating CPT eligibility, so filtering by sponsorship history saves significant research time.
Does full-time CPT for 12 months or more affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you use full-time CPT for 12 months or more, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT. If you're considering a full-time IT Consultant CPT engagement that runs a full academic year, model the trade-off against your post-graduation OPT and STEM OPT timeline before accepting. USCIS enforces this rule strictly.