CPT Training And Education Specialist Jobs
Training and Education Specialist jobs align closely with CPT eligibility when your curriculum covers instructional design, workforce development, or organizational learning. Your DSO must document how the role integrates with your degree plan before you can begin. Positions in corporate training, e-learning development, and continuing education programs are common CPT fits for this title.
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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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Does a Training and Education Specialist role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in instructional design, human resources development, organizational learning, or a related field and your school treats the work experience as a required or elective curriculum component. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific program requirements, not the job title alone. Corporate training, workforce development, and e-learning roles routinely meet this standard.
Can I do CPT for a Training and Education Specialist role at a nonprofit or government contractor?
Yes. CPT authorization is based on your curriculum integration, not your employer's sector. Nonprofits focused on workforce development and government contractors running compliance training programs both hire Training and Education Specialists on CPT. Confirm the employer can provide a qualifying offer letter with defined start and end dates before your DSO processes the authorization.
How do I find Training and Education Specialist employers who are comfortable with CPT?
Migrate Mate lists Training and Education Specialist roles from employers with documented visa sponsorship activity, which correlates with familiarity handling work authorization paperwork. Targeting employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications reduces the time you spend educating HR about CPT and increases the likelihood they'll provide the documentation your DSO requires.
Does full-time CPT for a Training and Education Specialist role affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. If you're planning a post-graduation OPT period to pursue Training and Education Specialist roles or H-1B visa sponsorship, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully with your DSO before accepting a full-time CPT position.
What job duties make a Training and Education Specialist role integral to my curriculum?
Your DSO looks for a direct connection between your coursework and what you'll do on the job. Duties like developing training curricula, conducting needs assessments, facilitating instructional sessions, or evaluating learning outcomes map clearly to graduate programs in education, instructional technology, or organizational development. O*NET lists the core competencies for this occupation, which you can use to align your course descriptions with the job posting.