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Clinical Education Specialist roles sit at the intersection of healthcare and instruction, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate students in nursing education, health professions, or instructional design. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and your offer letter should describe how the role integrates with your program curriculum.
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VCU Libraries supports learning, research, and creativity across Virginia Commonwealth University. With locations at James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Health Sciences Library on the MCV Campus, we help students, faculty, and staff access the information, spaces, and services they need to succeed. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and service, creating an environment where ideas thrive and learning flourishes.
The VCU Libraries’ Health Sciences Library, located in Richmond, VA, invites applications for the Health Sciences Librarian (HSL) Intern position with the Research and Education Department (RED). The position is open to current and recent graduate students in ALA-accredited library/information science programs.
Ideal for a currently enrolled or recently graduated student of library science with an interest in health sciences librarianship. The HSL RED Internship offers up to 25 hours per week and the opportunity to work with practicing health sciences librarians, in person or virtually. Through experiential learning, the individual in this position will be able to build and develop their career portfolio.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Internship Coordinator, the RED Intern is responsible for the completion of outreach and research support projects for the Research and Education Department at VCU Libraries Health Sciences Library. The internship experience will provide an opportunity for a librarian at the beginning of their career to gain practical professional experience in an academic health sciences library. The internship experience supports the development of an individual using the Medical Library Association’s Competencies for Lifelong Learning and Professional Success. The RED Intern will work closely with health sciences librarians and directly with library users, including VCU faculty, students, and staff. There is also the potential to work with members of the Greater Richmond community. The RED Intern will gain the knowledge and skills to provide research and instruction support through opportunities to interact with users, conduct library orientations, present library workshops; as well as the possibility to participate in evidence synthesis projects. Work accomplished by the RED Intern could also include the creation and maintenance of learning objects such as research guides or instructional videos, development of workshop lesson plans, and data analysis and assessment support. The RED Intern will work with the Internship Coordinator to establish achievable personal and project goals for the duration of the internship period.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
- Employment contingent upon enrollment in or recent completion (no more than two years) of an ALA accredited Master Information or Library Science program.
- Basic knowledge of library resources, such as academic library research databases, websites and information sources.
- Strong service orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with research methods and practices, database searching techniques, instructional design techniques or project management skills.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $20 - 21/ hour
BENEFITS
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
HOURS PER WEEK
- up to 25 hours per week
RESTRICTED POSITION: No
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid
RANK: Non Faculty
TENURE: Ineligible
CLOSING AT: Aug 18 2026 - 23:55 EDT
LOCATION: 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
LOCATION: 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
UNIT: VCU Libraries MBU
DEPARTMENT: University Libraries
INTRODUCTION
VCU Libraries supports learning, research, and creativity across Virginia Commonwealth University. With locations at James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Health Sciences Library on the MCV Campus, we help students, faculty, and staff access the information, spaces, and services they need to succeed. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and service, creating an environment where ideas thrive and learning flourishes.
The VCU Libraries’ Health Sciences Library, located in Richmond, VA, invites applications for the Health Sciences Librarian (HSL) Intern position with the Research and Education Department (RED). The position is open to current and recent graduate students in ALA-accredited library/information science programs.
Ideal for a currently enrolled or recently graduated student of library science with an interest in health sciences librarianship. The HSL RED Internship offers up to 25 hours per week and the opportunity to work with practicing health sciences librarians, in person or virtually. Through experiential learning, the individual in this position will be able to build and develop their career portfolio.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Internship Coordinator, the RED Intern is responsible for the completion of outreach and research support projects for the Research and Education Department at VCU Libraries Health Sciences Library. The internship experience will provide an opportunity for a librarian at the beginning of their career to gain practical professional experience in an academic health sciences library. The internship experience supports the development of an individual using the Medical Library Association’s Competencies for Lifelong Learning and Professional Success. The RED Intern will work closely with health sciences librarians and directly with library users, including VCU faculty, students, and staff. There is also the potential to work with members of the Greater Richmond community. The RED Intern will gain the knowledge and skills to provide research and instruction support through opportunities to interact with users, conduct library orientations, present library workshops; as well as the possibility to participate in evidence synthesis projects. Work accomplished by the RED Intern could also include the creation and maintenance of learning objects such as research guides or instructional videos, development of workshop lesson plans, and data analysis and assessment support. The RED Intern will work with the Internship Coordinator to establish achievable personal and project goals for the duration of the internship period.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
- Employment contingent upon enrollment in or recent completion (no more than two years) of an ALA accredited Master Information or Library Science program.
- Basic knowledge of library resources, such as academic library research databases, websites and information sources.
- Strong service orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with research methods and practices, database searching techniques, instructional design techniques or project management skills.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $20 - 21/ hour
BENEFITS
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
HOURS PER WEEK
- up to 25 hours per week
RESTRICTED POSITION: No
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid
RANK: Non Faculty
TENURE: Ineligible
CLOSING AT: Aug 18 2026 - 23:55 EDT
LOCATION: 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
LOCATION: 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
UNIT: VCU Libraries MBU
DEPARTMENT: University Libraries
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Get Access To All JobsClinical Education Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Education Specialist role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your school's DSO determines the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Graduate programs in nursing education, health professions education, or instructional design are the most common fit because the job duties, such as developing clinical training materials and coordinating staff education, map directly to those academic tracks. You'll need documentation showing that connection before CPT is authorized.
Can I start working before my DSO issues CPT authorization?
No. Starting work before your I-20 is updated with CPT authorization violates your F-1 status, regardless of whether your employer has already extended an offer. Your DSO must issue the updated I-20 reflecting the specific employer, start date, and work location before your first day. Never rely on a verbal authorization from your school.
Will doing CPT as a Clinical Education Specialist affect my OPT eligibility?
Only if you complete 12 months or more of full-time CPT. Part-time CPT, meaning 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't count against your OPT eligibility no matter how long it runs. If your Clinical Education Specialist role is full-time, plan your CPT duration carefully with your DSO so you preserve post-graduation OPT for future H-1B visa sponsorship.
What types of employers hire Clinical Education Specialists on CPT?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare technology companies are the most active employers for this role. You can browse Clinical Education Specialist postings on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented international hiring history, which makes the CPT onboarding process smoother and signals openness to future visa sponsorship after graduation.
Can a Clinical Education Specialist CPT role lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It can, provided the role meets the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as nursing education, health sciences, or instructional design. Employers who have hired CPT students in this role before often already have H-1B filing infrastructure in place. Confirm the employer's willingness to sponsor before accepting the offer, not after you've started.