Digital Learning Strategist

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Digital Learning Strategist to plan and direct the development of education programs with emphasis on online learning. Based in Pendleton, SC, the role involves coordinating SMEs, ensuring accessible, standards-compliant course design, and supporting instructors across campus.

The position requires a Master's degree in education or related field and experience in curriculum management or development, plus familiarity with Canvas LMS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Minimum 1 year online higher education teaching, or related field.
• Experience in curriculum management/development or related area.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct online course development and alignment with learning objectives.
• Provide educational consulting and manage project documentation.
• Lead campus-wide instructor training and professional development workshops.
• Identify and remove accessibility barriers to ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Course management

Consulting

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Digital Learning Strategist

Full Time

JR-10886

JOB SUMMARY

The Digital Learning Strategist plans, manages, and directs the development and implementation of education and training programs in specialized curriculum areas at an institution.

JOB DUTIES

• 35% - Course Management: Consults program SMEs on how to align learning strategies and ensure delivery methods support desired online course learning objectives and outcomes. Leads and ushers program SMEs through the process to develop, review, or revise online courses. Provides technical solutions that are compatible with appropriate pedagogical approaches for online learning. Conducts online course reviews to support college or program-level initiatives.
• 25% - Consulting and Partnerships: Serves as an educational consultant for instructors, staff, and program administrators. Manages and tracks work on projects and initiatives. Develops documentation to ensure structure and consistency in messaging across modalities.
• 20% - Professional Development: Plans and implements campus-wide training programs for Clemson instructors, or identifies SMEs to deliver training sessions. Facilitates training sessions and Quality Matters workshops. Supports professional development schedule/calendar. Pursues own professional growth through workshops, seminars, and demonstrations to remain updated on technologies and methodologies.
• 20% - Compliance: Identifies, implements, and documents strategies to eliminate accessibility barriers in order to increase student success. Ensures compliance with accessibility and copyright standards. Ensures all design and development initiatives comply with CU policies, CHE, SACS, and any other program or specialized accrediting agencies.

JOB CODE

CA25

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in education or related field and experience in curriculum management/development or related area.

At least 1 year online higher education teaching, or related field.

Preferred Requirements

Knowledge of Canvas LMS

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 50% Recognize or inspect visually: 50%

WORKING CONDITIONS

Overnight travel: 5%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $67,728 - $67,728

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Pendleton, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 20, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.