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Job Code Title Instructor/Training Coordinator I
Advertised Title Instructional Technology Specialist
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Department HRSM College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management
Salary $16.00 per hour
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Part Time
Hours per Week 20
Work Schedule
This position is scheduled for 20 hours per week and is performed during the University’s regular operating hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Flexible scheduling is available based on departmental needs and the selected candidate’s schedule.
Job Search Category Other
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Digital Learning Specialist to support educational technology initiatives with a focus on course development within the Blackboard Learning Management System and digital accessibility remediation.
Working closely with the Instructional Design and Technology Team, the Digital Learning Specialist ensures that course content and digital assets meet established university and federal accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, ADA) as well as best practices in teaching and learning. The Digital Learning Specialist will play a key role in building, remediating, and enhancing digital learning materials to foster robust, engaging, and inclusive educational experiences for all students.
The ideal candidate works well independently, manages multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrates high technical proficiency, and maintains meticulous attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Accessibility Remediation & Compliance: Build and remediate course content to ensure full compliance with digital accessibility guidelines and legal standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, ADA).
- Asset & Content Auditing: Audit existing digital course assets—including PDFs, slide presentations, images, instructional videos, and web content—for digital accessibility and copyright compliance.
- Faculty Support & Asset Creation: Assist faculty in creating and formatting accessible, copyright-compliant documents, multimedia content, and interactive digital learning objects.
- Instructional Technology Projects: Collaborate with the Instructional Design and Technology Team on special projects related to educational technology adoption, course quality assurance, and digital learning initiatives.
- Emerging Tech & Generative AI: Utilize Generative AI tools to prototype, streamline, and develop digital learning assets and instructional support materials.
- Continuous Professional Learning: Stay current with accessibility standards, instructional technologies, and best practices in higher education digital learning.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and willingness to learn about digital accessibility principles and standards (WCAG, Section 508, ADA).
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard).
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail, commitment to quality assurance, and diligence in project completion.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Positive, service-oriented attitude and professional demeanor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior professional experience, or a strong willingness to learn, in instructional design, educational technology, or digital accessibility remediation in a higher education setting.
- Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., Blackboard Ally).
- Experience with multimedia creation and editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Camtasia, Canva, or similar applications).
- Experience working with Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude) for instructional support, content prototyping, and workflow enhancement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, information technology, communications, education, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience).
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 10/26/2026
Proposed End Date 09/15/2027
Job Open Date 10/14/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Number TMP02490PO26
Job Code Title Instructor/Training Coordinator I
Advertised Title Instructional Technology Specialist
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Department HRSM College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management
Salary $16.00 per hour
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Part Time
Hours per Week 20
Work Schedule
This position is scheduled for 20 hours per week and is performed during the University’s regular operating hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Flexible scheduling is available based on departmental needs and the selected candidate’s schedule.
Job Search Category Other
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Digital Learning Specialist to support educational technology initiatives with a focus on course development within the Blackboard Learning Management System and digital accessibility remediation.
Working closely with the Instructional Design and Technology Team, the Digital Learning Specialist ensures that course content and digital assets meet established university and federal accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, ADA) as well as best practices in teaching and learning. The Digital Learning Specialist will play a key role in building, remediating, and enhancing digital learning materials to foster robust, engaging, and inclusive educational experiences for all students.
The ideal candidate works well independently, manages multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrates high technical proficiency, and maintains meticulous attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Accessibility Remediation & Compliance: Build and remediate course content to ensure full compliance with digital accessibility guidelines and legal standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, ADA).
- Asset & Content Auditing: Audit existing digital course assets—including PDFs, slide presentations, images, instructional videos, and web content—for digital accessibility and copyright compliance.
- Faculty Support & Asset Creation: Assist faculty in creating and formatting accessible, copyright-compliant documents, multimedia content, and interactive digital learning objects.
- Instructional Technology Projects: Collaborate with the Instructional Design and Technology Team on special projects related to educational technology adoption, course quality assurance, and digital learning initiatives.
- Emerging Tech & Generative AI: Utilize Generative AI tools to prototype, streamline, and develop digital learning assets and instructional support materials.
- Continuous Professional Learning: Stay current with accessibility standards, instructional technologies, and best practices in higher education digital learning.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and willingness to learn about digital accessibility principles and standards (WCAG, Section 508, ADA).
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard).
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail, commitment to quality assurance, and diligence in project completion.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Positive, service-oriented attitude and professional demeanor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior professional experience, or a strong willingness to learn, in instructional design, educational technology, or digital accessibility remediation in a higher education setting.
- Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., Blackboard Ally).
- Experience with multimedia creation and editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Camtasia, Canva, or similar applications).
- Experience working with Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude) for instructional support, content prototyping, and workflow enhancement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, information technology, communications, education, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience).
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 10/26/2026
Proposed End Date 09/15/2027
Job Open Date 10/14/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Instructional Design Specialist
Document your degree field precisely
Your transcript and credential evaluation must show a degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, or a closely related field. A general education degree with no specialization can trigger a PERM denial if the job description requires a specific discipline.
Target employers with dedicated L&D teams
Companies with internal learning and development departments file PERM more often than those outsourcing training work. Focus on corporate employers in healthcare, tech, and finance where instructional design is a standing headcount role, not a project-based hire.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Design Specialist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Seeing PERM filing patterns by company helps you prioritize outreach before applying, not after an offer falls through.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer will document it as a requirement, EB-2 is available without country-of-birth backlogs for most nationals. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles but carries longer waits for Indian and Chinese nationals.
Confirm the employer will run a PERM recruitment
PERM requires the employer to conduct supervised DOL recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has PERM experience and whether the role is budgeted for a multi-year sponsorship timeline before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up your title on OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you can verify the offered wage meets the legal floor, which directly affects whether your PERM filing passes.
Green Card Instructional Design Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Design Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Instructional Design Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 at the bachelor's degree level, and EB-2 when the employer documents a legitimate business necessity for a master's degree or higher. The job must involve applying a body of highly specialized knowledge in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development. USCIS reviews both the job description and your credentials to confirm the fit.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that must be renewed every three years. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your employer can file anytime after PERM is certified. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process typically takes two to four years for most nationals, longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to visa backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing supervised recruitment showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews whether the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Analyst review at DOL currently averages several months. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa when a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Instructional Design Specialist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Instructional Design Specialist roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Targeting employers with established PERM filing patterns in learning and development reduces the risk of an offer falling through after months of interviews because the company lacks the legal infrastructure or budget for sponsorship.
Can my employer start green card sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B for this role?
Yes. Many employers begin the PERM process while you hold H-1B visa status, and the two run in parallel. Filing early matters because your priority date, set when PERM is certified, determines your place in the visa queue. H-1B extensions beyond the standard six years are available once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, which protects your status while you wait.