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Professional Learning Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or a directly related field. Employers in K-12 districts, edtech companies, and corporate learning teams regularly file LCAs for this occupation. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap registration window matters.
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New Mexico State University's Center for Learning and Professional Development is seeking an experienced manager to lead impactful programs that support the growth of faculty, staff, and the broader NMSU community. If you bring a background in training, organizational development, or continuing education, and a genuine interest in helping people reach their potential, this is a role worth exploring. NMSU offers competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and the chance to do work that genuinely matters to the communities of New Mexico.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Manager, Center for Learning and Professional Development
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Department: 530350-CENTER FOR LEARNING & PROF. DEV.
Location: Las Cruces
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $67,161.67 - $73,877.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President/CHRO, this position manages the various programs, including but not limited to professional development events, workshop events, new employee onboarding and offboarding, and service excellence program and all other programming offered by the Center for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD). The incumbent assists the CHRO with ensuring the department’s goals and objectives are accomplished efficiently and effectively. The incumbent provides leadership and guidance to the department staff and may work closely with University leadership to help train, coach, and recognize employees. The incumbent provides feedback to the CHRO on the day-to-day performance of department staff. The incumbent manages the department’s workflow, projects, programs, events, and performance items to achieve the unit goals successfully. In addition, the incumbent conducts need assessments, designs curriculum, facilitates workshops live and online, and evaluates programs and learning for all staff employees. The incumbent will work closely with the CHRO to evolve the strategic direction of the department and expand the department’s learning and development opportunities for all faculty and staff. The incumbent values the unique and various attributes of the University employee and student community to help provide a connection between the employee and the Institution. The incumbent builds and nurtures relationships to create connecting and collaborative partnerships with all levels of the institution and fosters a learning culture and community for all faculty and staff.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as Human Resources, Education, Business Leadership, Management, Event Management, or Communications from a regionally accredited college and/or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years of related experience in Learning and Development, Talent Development, Performance Management, Human Resources, a related field, including 1-2 years of experience supervising others in a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 year of LMS administrator experience.
6 months to 1 year of experience utilizing Workday or other HRIS Platform.
Equivalent Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate in Learning and Development, Curriculum Development, Human Resources, or specific curriculum for adult education.
Certification in curriculum design or e-learning design curriculum.
4-5 years of experience in Learning and Development or Talent Development with adults.
2-3 years of experience supervising others.
1-2 years of experience in Higher Education.
2 years of experience utilizing MS Word at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
2 years of experience utilizing MS Excel at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
2 years of experience utilizing MS PowerPoint at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
1 year of experience utilizing Adobe Captivate or other e-learning design software.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Department Contact: Breanna Garza, (575) 646-7444 bgarza@nmsu.edu/Bill Dial, bdial@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Closing at: Aug 14 2026 - 23:55 MDT
INTRODUCTION
New Mexico State University's Center for Learning and Professional Development is seeking an experienced manager to lead impactful programs that support the growth of faculty, staff, and the broader NMSU community. If you bring a background in training, organizational development, or continuing education, and a genuine interest in helping people reach their potential, this is a role worth exploring. NMSU offers competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and the chance to do work that genuinely matters to the communities of New Mexico.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Manager, Center for Learning and Professional Development
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Department: 530350-CENTER FOR LEARNING & PROF. DEV.
Location: Las Cruces
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $67,161.67 - $73,877.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President/CHRO, this position manages the various programs, including but not limited to professional development events, workshop events, new employee onboarding and offboarding, and service excellence program and all other programming offered by the Center for Learning & Professional Development (CLPD). The incumbent assists the CHRO with ensuring the department’s goals and objectives are accomplished efficiently and effectively. The incumbent provides leadership and guidance to the department staff and may work closely with University leadership to help train, coach, and recognize employees. The incumbent provides feedback to the CHRO on the day-to-day performance of department staff. The incumbent manages the department’s workflow, projects, programs, events, and performance items to achieve the unit goals successfully. In addition, the incumbent conducts need assessments, designs curriculum, facilitates workshops live and online, and evaluates programs and learning for all staff employees. The incumbent will work closely with the CHRO to evolve the strategic direction of the department and expand the department’s learning and development opportunities for all faculty and staff. The incumbent values the unique and various attributes of the University employee and student community to help provide a connection between the employee and the Institution. The incumbent builds and nurtures relationships to create connecting and collaborative partnerships with all levels of the institution and fosters a learning culture and community for all faculty and staff.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as Human Resources, Education, Business Leadership, Management, Event Management, or Communications from a regionally accredited college and/or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years of related experience in Learning and Development, Talent Development, Performance Management, Human Resources, a related field, including 1-2 years of experience supervising others in a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
1 year of LMS administrator experience.
6 months to 1 year of experience utilizing Workday or other HRIS Platform.
Equivalent Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate in Learning and Development, Curriculum Development, Human Resources, or specific curriculum for adult education.
Certification in curriculum design or e-learning design curriculum.
4-5 years of experience in Learning and Development or Talent Development with adults.
2-3 years of experience supervising others.
1-2 years of experience in Higher Education.
2 years of experience utilizing MS Word at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
2 years of experience utilizing MS Excel at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
2 years of experience utilizing MS PowerPoint at the intermediate to advanced skill level.
1 year of experience utilizing Adobe Captivate or other e-learning design software.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Department Contact: Breanna Garza, (575) 646-7444 bgarza@nmsu.edu/Bill Dial, bdial@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Closing at: Aug 14 2026 - 23:55 MDT
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Professional Learning Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with instructional design, education, or curriculum development, not just any bachelor's degree. Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Professional Learning Specialist to confirm which fields USCIS recognizes as directly related before applying.
Target employers with established LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Professional Learning Specialist roles by employers who have active LCA filings for this occupation. Districts and edtech companies with prior filings have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage certification process, which reduces your sponsorship risk.
Distinguish edtech employers from K-12 districts early
Public school districts are government entities and cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Corporate edtech employers are cap-subject. Identifying which type you're targeting changes your filing timeline by as much as a full fiscal year.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location before you reach the offer stage. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage level, and knowing the floor prevents late-stage offer complications.
Prepare a portfolio that documents specialty occupation standing
USCIS scrutinizes Professional Learning Specialist petitions because the degree-to-role connection isn't always obvious to adjudicators. Assemble course syllabi you've designed, credentialing artifacts, and any instructional systems design certifications to support the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 package.
Start the LCA process well before your intended start date
Your employer must post the LCA at your physical worksite for ten business days and then wait for DOL certification before filing your I-129. Build at least six to eight weeks into your timeline before the date you need to start.
H-1B Visa Professional Learning Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professional Learning Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or educational technology. The employer must document in the I-129 petition why a specific degree is the minimum normal requirement for the role. Generic education or training coordinator titles with loosely defined duties are more likely to face a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Professional Learning Specialist positions?
Corporate learning and development teams, edtech product companies, nonprofit education organizations, and higher education institutions are the most active sponsors. Public K-12 school districts are cap-exempt government entities, which means petitions filed through them skip the annual H-1B lottery entirely. Use Migrate Mate to browse Professional Learning Specialist openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a corporate employer to a public school district?
You can transfer your H-1B to the district through an H-1B portability filing, but the cap-exempt status of the new employer means you don't need to re-enter the lottery. Your employer files a new I-129 petition with USCIS, and you can start work once that petition is received, not just approved, provided you've maintained valid H-1B status throughout the transition.
Can I work remotely as a Professional Learning Specialist on an H-1B visa?
Remote work is permitted, but your employer must file an amended LCA listing every worksite where you spend a meaningful portion of your time, including your home address if you work from home regularly. Each new worksite must meet DOL prevailing-wage requirements for that location, which may differ from the original certified wage. Failing to update the LCA for remote locations is a common compliance violation.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Professional Learning Specialist roles?
The DOL assigns this occupation a Standard Occupational Classification code, and your employer must certify through the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for that code in your work location. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive a formal offer. Wages in higher cost-of-living markets are typically certified at higher thresholds than rural or lower-cost regions.