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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 Designer
Align your portfolio with PERM job requirements
PERM certification locks in the job duties and minimum requirements at filing. Make sure your portfolio and resume exactly match the posted position's stated requirements, since discrepancies between your credentials and the labor certification can trigger a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Target employers with established PERM workflows
Universities, hospital systems, and large ed-tech companies regularly sponsor Instructional Designers through PERM because they have in-house immigration counsel and repeatable hiring cycles. Prioritize these over startups where sponsorship infrastructure may not exist.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Designer openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship is technically possible but the employer has never initiated a PERM case.
Verify your wage level against the OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the role is priced at a level your employer can certify without DOL scrutiny.
Get your foreign degree credential evaluated early
EB-2 eligibility for Instructional Designer roles often hinges on whether a three-year foreign bachelor's degree equivalates to a U.S. master's. Commission a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before the employer begins the PERM recruitment process.
Negotiate green card language into your offer letter
Before signing, ask your employer to confirm in writing that they will initiate PERM within a defined timeframe. Employers are not legally required to sponsor without agreeing upfront, and verbal assurances rarely translate into filed petitions.
Green Card Instructional Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer structures the position. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, which is common in higher education and advanced corporate learning environments. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree, which fits most corporate Instructional Designer postings. The employer sets the minimum requirement in the PERM application, so the job description is what determines the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery and no cap concern at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date availability add up to a multi-year process. H-1B approval typically takes months; EB-3 green card completion can take several years depending on your country of birth.
Which industries sponsor Instructional Designers for green cards most often?
Higher education institutions, hospital and healthcare networks, and large technology companies account for the majority of PERM filings for Instructional Designer roles. These employers run repeatable hiring cycles and have immigration counsel on retainer. Government contractors also sponsor frequently because their instructional design work is tied to long-term federal contracts that justify the multi-year PERM investment.
How can I find Instructional Designer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings do not explicitly advertise PERM sponsorship, so filtering by employers with documented sponsorship history is more reliable than keyword searching. Migrate Mate lets you search Instructional Designer roles specifically filtered by employers with active green card sponsorship records, so you avoid applying to positions where sponsorship is technically possible but has never been offered.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Instructional Designer roles typically share SOC codes and duties closely enough to qualify, but you should confirm the new position matches your approved petition before resigning.