Digital Learning & Accessibility Specialist (Blackboard)

University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management; Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) seeks a Digital Learning Specialist to support educational technology initiatives with a focus on course development within Blackboard and accessibility remediation.

This role collaborates with the Instructional Design and Technology Team to ensure content meets WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and ADA standards, while building engaging, inclusive digital learning materials.

Competenze

• Demonstrated knowledge of 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Digital accessibility knowledge

Project management

Strong communication

Independent work

Tech troubleshooting

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, information technology, communications, education, or related field

Strumenti

Blackboard

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camtasia

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office 365

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) seeks a Digital Learning Specialist to support educational technology initiatives with a focus on course development within Blackboard and accessibility remediation.

This role collaborates with the Instructional Design and Technology Team to ensure content meets WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, and ADA standards, while building engaging, inclusive digital learning materials.