Learning And Development Specialist Jobs in New York
Learning And Development Specialist jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, media, and professional services across New York City, Buffalo, and Albany. Major employers with deep roots in the state include JPMorgan Chase, Mount Sinai Health System, and IBM, each running substantial L&D functions. The most in-demand specialties are instructional design, leadership development, and learning technology implementation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department/Unit:
Medical Education
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$64,972.00 - $97,458.00
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree, PhD preferred
- 3 years’ experience in higher education student support positions
- Experience in graduate level higher education preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a documented ability to interact with Staff, Students, and Faculty
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complex tasks
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Appointed by the Dean of the Albany Medical College/Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of the Albany Medical Center, upon advice and consent of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Albany Medical College
- Reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education
- Represents the Albany Medical College at the Albany Medical Center level or outside the College and Center at the request of the Vice Dean for Academic Administration
Position Summary
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
Responsibilities
The Learning Specialist is based in the Patient Safety and Clinical Competency Center. The Learning Specialist will design and implement academic support services and learning resource programs for medical and graduate students and residents in all years of training. The Learning Specialist will work with the learner and the appropriate people from the learner’s program (advising dean, the assistant dean for years 1&2/3&4, residency program director, graduate director). The Learning Specialist will coordinate academic support and remediation planning for students and residents, align support programs and services with accreditation and curriculum requirements, track student outcomes, and identify academic interventions to support student success. The Learning Specialist will refer students who may require Neuropsychiatric testing, psychiatric evaluation, or psychological counseling to the appropriate professional.
DUTIES
- Meet with students during orientation to proactively assess skills, potential weaknesses, and optimize performance in the curriculum.
- Develop and implement required workshops for students in the areas of Time Management, Effective Study Strategies, Examination Preparation, and Performance.
- Coordinate academic support services and programs for all USMLE Step exams, and other exams required for students.
- Work with faculty in the medical and graduate programs to design an early identification process for “at-risk” students.
- Collaborate with academic faculty to provide faculty resources and support for student remediation needs.
- Represent academic support services at meetings, seminars, or conferences, such as Northeast Group on Educational Affairs or other professional societies addressing student success. Continuing education and knowledge of current trends, student needs, and innovative support services is important to meeting the needs of medical and graduate students and residents.
- Evaluate and recommend the purchase of supplemental learning resources for medical students, graduate students, and residents.
- Coordination and oversight for the learning resources budget, annual planning for learning resource needs and program costs, and appropriate tracking of expenses throughout the year.
WHY THIS POSITION IS NEEDED
Students require support and assistance to successfully meet the academic requirements. It is an accreditation requirement of LCME to provide academic support to medical students.
Timely communication and responsiveness to student needs and questions is critically important to this position. Students meet academic standards to achieve educational and career goals.
Assisting students who experience academic difficulties and challenges will support student improvement within the curriculum.
Assisting students in developing a plan to address and/or remediate academic difficulties will support students in remaining “on track” within the academic program.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Department/Unit:
Medical Education
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$64,972.00 - $97,458.00
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree, PhD preferred
- 3 years’ experience in higher education student support positions
- Experience in graduate level higher education preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a documented ability to interact with Staff, Students, and Faculty
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize complex tasks
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Appointed by the Dean of the Albany Medical College/Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of the Albany Medical Center, upon advice and consent of the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Albany Medical College
- Reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education
- Represents the Albany Medical College at the Albany Medical Center level or outside the College and Center at the request of the Vice Dean for Academic Administration
Position Summary
The Learning Specialist will provide academic support to Albany Medical College students and residents. The Learning Specialist will evaluate and provide advice on study skills, time management, test-taking strategy, and managing test anxiety. Students and residents may request academic assistance or be referred when they experience academic difficulties as measured on course examinations, in-training examinations, licensing examinations, and clinical performance evaluations.
Responsibilities
The Learning Specialist is based in the Patient Safety and Clinical Competency Center. The Learning Specialist will design and implement academic support services and learning resource programs for medical and graduate students and residents in all years of training. The Learning Specialist will work with the learner and the appropriate people from the learner’s program (advising dean, the assistant dean for years 1&2/3&4, residency program director, graduate director). The Learning Specialist will coordinate academic support and remediation planning for students and residents, align support programs and services with accreditation and curriculum requirements, track student outcomes, and identify academic interventions to support student success. The Learning Specialist will refer students who may require Neuropsychiatric testing, psychiatric evaluation, or psychological counseling to the appropriate professional.
DUTIES
- Meet with students during orientation to proactively assess skills, potential weaknesses, and optimize performance in the curriculum.
- Develop and implement required workshops for students in the areas of Time Management, Effective Study Strategies, Examination Preparation, and Performance.
- Coordinate academic support services and programs for all USMLE Step exams, and other exams required for students.
- Work with faculty in the medical and graduate programs to design an early identification process for “at-risk” students.
- Collaborate with academic faculty to provide faculty resources and support for student remediation needs.
- Represent academic support services at meetings, seminars, or conferences, such as Northeast Group on Educational Affairs or other professional societies addressing student success. Continuing education and knowledge of current trends, student needs, and innovative support services is important to meeting the needs of medical and graduate students and residents.
- Evaluate and recommend the purchase of supplemental learning resources for medical students, graduate students, and residents.
- Coordination and oversight for the learning resources budget, annual planning for learning resource needs and program costs, and appropriate tracking of expenses throughout the year.
WHY THIS POSITION IS NEEDED
Students require support and assistance to successfully meet the academic requirements. It is an accreditation requirement of LCME to provide academic support to medical students.
Timely communication and responsiveness to student needs and questions is critically important to this position. Students meet academic standards to achieve educational and career goals.
Assisting students who experience academic difficulties and challenges will support student improvement within the curriculum.
Assisting students in developing a plan to address and/or remediate academic difficulties will support students in remaining “on track” within the academic program.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
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Learning And Development Specialist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- National Grid2
- Albany Medical Center1
- Cayuga Medical Center1
- New York University1
- Oscar Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Retail1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in learning and development specialist jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
- Experience designing and facilitating training programs for corporate or institutional audiences
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong instructional design skills using tools like Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar authoring software
- Demonstrated ability to assess organizational learning needs and measure program effectiveness
- Experience collaborating with business leaders and subject matter experts to develop curriculum
Learning And Development Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a learning and development specialist in New York?
Most learning and development specialist roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in human resources, education, or organizational psychology, though many employers prefer candidates with a master's degree. New York does not require a state-issued license for this role, but professional certifications carry real weight in hiring, particularly the ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development credential or SHRM-CP. Candidates who build a portfolio of instructional design samples or facilitator evaluations move through hiring pipelines faster at New York employers.
How much do learning and development specialists make in New York?
Learning and development specialists in New York earn a median of about $76,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,220 for the lowest 10% to over $133,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire learning and development specialists in New York?
Employers hiring learning and development specialists in New York right now include National Grid, Albany Medical Center, and Cayuga Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of large financial institutions, hospital systems, and media companies means sustained, year-round demand for L&D professionals at every seniority level.
Which New York cities have the most learning and development specialist jobs?
Brooklyn, New York, and Albany have the most learning and development specialist openings in New York. New York City drives the vast majority of demand, anchored by its density of corporate headquarters, major hospital systems, and financial services firms, while Buffalo and Albany generate consistent openings through large healthcare networks, state government agencies, and regional university systems.
Are there remote learning and development specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. Learning and development work is heavily content-creation and project-based, making a meaningful share of roles compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements. About 50% of learning and development specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have embraced flexible delivery. Instructional design and eLearning development roles trend most remote, while facilitation and onboarding roles are more likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a learning and development specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to move laterally from a training coordinator, HR generalist, or corporate trainer role, all of which are common stepping stones at large New York employers like NYU Langone, Citigroup, and New York-Presbyterian. Many candidates also enter through instructional design associate positions or L&D coordinator roles that prioritize portfolio work over years of experience. Building a sample course using Articulate 360 and earning an ATD certificate gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to New York's competitive mid-size and enterprise employers.
Where can I find and apply to learning and development specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to learning and development specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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