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The Training and eLearning Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in content development, training strategy, and eLearning design/creation within the revenue cycle. This role creates and delivers impactful, high-quality learning solutions that enhance performance and support a strong department culture.
Leading projects from concept through completion, the specialist will design innovative, results-driven programs and serves as a key coordinator, resource, and liaison for departmental training initiatives—ensuring alignment, consistency, and continuous improvement across all learning activities.
Note: Those selected for interview will be asked to showcase a completed e-learning project. Any platform would be ok, preference being The Articulate program.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Designs, builds, and implements web-based, multi-media development solutions which use instructional methods that best suit the content and learning needs of participants.
- Develops curriculum, course material and assessment techniques that meet the defined learning objectives.
- Supports design and implementation of projects.
- Provides subject matter support to appropriate areas.
- Collaborates proactively with team members and other internal clients to provide the most appropriate solutions to meet client needs.
- Provides technology support and program management in support of department initiatives.
- Reviews teaching and learning programs to assist their potential for online delivery and advises on which areas of the curriculum can be redesigned/enhanced using eLearning.
- Designs, develops and delivers training for leaders in support of ongoing leadership and development initiatives.
- Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, eLearning, blended learning and on-the-job coaching.
- Oversees the development of testing scenarios, test scripts, testing schedules, resources, and testing outcomes.
- Contributes to initiatives by creating resources, tools, and other materials to support learning and drive culture change.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under aggressive time frames.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
- Demonstrated ability to be organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment to meet production deadlines.
- Demonstrated presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly understand and assimilate new technologies.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Training and Development, Business, Communications, Education, or related area, or equivalency.
- Five to seven years of curriculum development, facilitation, and instructional design experience.
Preferred
- Experience filming and editing video productions, including graphic elements and audio tracks.
- Experience creating and editing scripts and video concepts.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Color Determination, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 87140
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10D RCSS Training
Category Educational/Training
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
The Training and eLearning Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in content development, training strategy, and eLearning design/creation within the revenue cycle. This role creates and delivers impactful, high-quality learning solutions that enhance performance and support a strong department culture.
Leading projects from concept through completion, the specialist will design innovative, results-driven programs and serves as a key coordinator, resource, and liaison for departmental training initiatives—ensuring alignment, consistency, and continuous improvement across all learning activities.
Note: Those selected for interview will be asked to showcase a completed e-learning project. Any platform would be ok, preference being The Articulate program.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Designs, builds, and implements web-based, multi-media development solutions which use instructional methods that best suit the content and learning needs of participants.
- Develops curriculum, course material and assessment techniques that meet the defined learning objectives.
- Supports design and implementation of projects.
- Provides subject matter support to appropriate areas.
- Collaborates proactively with team members and other internal clients to provide the most appropriate solutions to meet client needs.
- Provides technology support and program management in support of department initiatives.
- Reviews teaching and learning programs to assist their potential for online delivery and advises on which areas of the curriculum can be redesigned/enhanced using eLearning.
- Designs, develops and delivers training for leaders in support of ongoing leadership and development initiatives.
- Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, eLearning, blended learning and on-the-job coaching.
- Oversees the development of testing scenarios, test scripts, testing schedules, resources, and testing outcomes.
- Contributes to initiatives by creating resources, tools, and other materials to support learning and drive culture change.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under aggressive time frames.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
- Demonstrated ability to be organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment to meet production deadlines.
- Demonstrated presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly understand and assimilate new technologies.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Training and Development, Business, Communications, Education, or related area, or equivalency.
- Five to seven years of curriculum development, facilitation, and instructional design experience.
Preferred
- Experience filming and editing video productions, including graphic elements and audio tracks.
- Experience creating and editing scripts and video concepts.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Color Determination, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 87140
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10D RCSS Training
Category Educational/Training
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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Map your degree to DOL occupation codes
Pull the Training and Development Specialist profile on O*NET and confirm your degree field aligns with the listed knowledge requirements. Employers use this alignment to justify specialty occupation classification in the I-129 petition, so a mismatch in your credentials weakens their case.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run the Training Specialist SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV wage for your city. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and knowing the number before negotiating protects you from an underpaid LCA that USCIS will flag.
Target employers with multi-site training programs
Corporate training roles at companies with multiple U.S. locations require a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll deliver training. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already manage multi-site LCA filings, since they handle the compliance burden without treating it as an obstacle.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified job board
Search Training Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to browse employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. This filters out postings from companies that have never sponsored the role, saving you from pursuing offers that stall at the petition stage.
Document instructional design duties in writing
Ask hiring managers to include needs analysis, curriculum development, and learning-outcomes measurement in your written job description before the LCA is filed. Training roles that read as general facilitation on paper are more vulnerable to USCIS specialty occupation challenges than roles with explicit degree-level design responsibilities.
File premium processing for time-sensitive start dates
If your start date is fixed by a training program launch or fiscal-year budget cycle, ask your employer to elect premium processing when filing the I-129 with USCIS. Standard processing timelines can exceed the gap between your offer acceptance and your required first day.
H-1B Visa Training Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as instructional design, education, organizational development, or human resources. Employers must document that the specific duties, not just the job title, demand that theoretical and practical knowledge. Roles structured around general facilitation without degree-level design or evaluation responsibilities carry higher specialty occupation risk at USCIS.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Training Specialists?
Large corporations with dedicated learning and development functions, healthcare systems building clinical training programs, and technology companies scaling onboarding for technical staff file LCAs for this occupation most consistently. Browse Training Specialist roles with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors in your target city and industry.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer restructures the training department?
If your core duties change materially, your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you begin performing the new responsibilities. A restructuring that moves you from instructional design into general HR coordination could also affect the specialty occupation basis, so get clarity on your revised job description in writing before any change takes effect.
Can I work at client sites or external venues under my H-1B as a Training Specialist?
Each worksite where you deliver training needs its own certified LCA listing that location's prevailing wage. If your role involves traveling to client offices or off-site conference facilities on a regular basis, your employer must file additional LCAs covering those locations. Short-term assignments have limited flexibility under DOL rules, so confirm the worksite coverage with your employer's immigration counsel before your first off-site engagement.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Training Specialist position?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can extend it in increments up to a six-year total maximum. Beyond six years, continued extensions are only available if you have an approved I-140 immigrant visa petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days, so discuss long-term sponsorship plans with your employer early.