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Education Consultant roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in education, counseling, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to establish yourself, and STEM OPT extension may apply if your degree qualifies.
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As a Regional Education Consultant at Manulife John Hancock, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and contribute to the success of our retirement plan and investment initiatives. You will be responsible for delivering on-site enrollment/education services, ensuring dynamic communication of retirement plan and investment concepts to engage and inspire employees, participants, and plan sponsors. Additionally, you will participate in virtual enrollment/education meetings, delivering remote presentations, and providing support to internal and external partners. This is a remote work arrangement with required travel within an assigned territory.
Through a deep understanding of the company and its retirement products, you will build and maintain John Hancock's relationships with plan sponsors and Financial Representatives. You are excited and capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and you’ll rely on your excellent presentation skills to effectively communicate complex information to various audience levels via multimedia tools to help participants establish confidence and improve outcomes.
Position Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with intermediaries to schedule and conduct on-site and virtual enrollment/education meetings and website/mobile app demonstrations tailored to meet the needs of employees/participants and plan sponsors.
- Respond promptly and expertly to questions and concerns regarding plan service features, products, and 401(k) retirement savings programs.
- Assist plan sponsors and intermediaries in conducting on-site enrollment meetings, ensuring the effective representation of John Hancock and the accurate utilization of enrollment and online account management tools.
- Work closely with intermediaries and plan sponsors to influence positive participant outcomes through successful employee education and enrollment initiatives.
- Track client meeting activity in the Salesforce CRM system and effectively manage Travel & Expense reporting in the TREC/Concur system.
Required Qualifications:
- College degree or equivalent work experience in benefits education, particularly in the pension and/or defined contribution sector.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- NASD Series 6 and 63 an asset but not required.
- Life insurance and variable license as determined for territory coverage or can be obtained as part of training.
- Spanish and English language proficiency is a significant asset but not required.
Core Competencies
- Passion for serving the education needs of qualified retirement plan participants.
- Thorough understanding of John Hancock’s relationship with intermediary partners.
- Strong understanding of investment and market principles.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, excellent time management and organization skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to demonstrate professional poise and confidence.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information to differing levels of audience sophistication.
- Tech savviness; ability to effectively use multimedia tools and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
- Resourcefulness; ability to adjust plans with short notice.
When you join our team:
- We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
- We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
- As part of our U.S. Participant Outcomes team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
LOCATION
USA, Colorado - Full Time Remote
WORKING ARRANGEMENT
Remote
SALARY RANGE
$69,900.00 USD - $116,500.00 USD
Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.
Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.
Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify
Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.
INTRODUCTION
As a Regional Education Consultant at Manulife John Hancock, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and contribute to the success of our retirement plan and investment initiatives. You will be responsible for delivering on-site enrollment/education services, ensuring dynamic communication of retirement plan and investment concepts to engage and inspire employees, participants, and plan sponsors. Additionally, you will participate in virtual enrollment/education meetings, delivering remote presentations, and providing support to internal and external partners. This is a remote work arrangement with required travel within an assigned territory.
Through a deep understanding of the company and its retirement products, you will build and maintain John Hancock's relationships with plan sponsors and Financial Representatives. You are excited and capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and you’ll rely on your excellent presentation skills to effectively communicate complex information to various audience levels via multimedia tools to help participants establish confidence and improve outcomes.
Position Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with intermediaries to schedule and conduct on-site and virtual enrollment/education meetings and website/mobile app demonstrations tailored to meet the needs of employees/participants and plan sponsors.
- Respond promptly and expertly to questions and concerns regarding plan service features, products, and 401(k) retirement savings programs.
- Assist plan sponsors and intermediaries in conducting on-site enrollment meetings, ensuring the effective representation of John Hancock and the accurate utilization of enrollment and online account management tools.
- Work closely with intermediaries and plan sponsors to influence positive participant outcomes through successful employee education and enrollment initiatives.
- Track client meeting activity in the Salesforce CRM system and effectively manage Travel & Expense reporting in the TREC/Concur system.
Required Qualifications:
- College degree or equivalent work experience in benefits education, particularly in the pension and/or defined contribution sector.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- NASD Series 6 and 63 an asset but not required.
- Life insurance and variable license as determined for territory coverage or can be obtained as part of training.
- Spanish and English language proficiency is a significant asset but not required.
Core Competencies
- Passion for serving the education needs of qualified retirement plan participants.
- Thorough understanding of John Hancock’s relationship with intermediary partners.
- Strong understanding of investment and market principles.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, excellent time management and organization skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to demonstrate professional poise and confidence.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information to differing levels of audience sophistication.
- Tech savviness; ability to effectively use multimedia tools and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
- Resourcefulness; ability to adjust plans with short notice.
When you join our team:
- We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
- We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
- As part of our U.S. Participant Outcomes team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
LOCATION
USA, Colorado - Full Time Remote
WORKING ARRANGEMENT
Remote
SALARY RANGE
$69,900.00 USD - $116,500.00 USD
Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.
Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.
Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify
Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Education Consultant
Lead with your academic background
Education Consultant roles require a degree directly tied to the work. Highlight your major prominently on your resume. A counseling, education, or psychology degree signals to hiring managers that you meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires.
Target organizations already familiar with OPT
Universities, edtech companies, and nonprofits with international staff are more likely to understand OPT work authorization. Smaller tutoring companies or independent consultancies may have less experience with the process, adding friction to your application.
Disclose your OPT status early and clearly
Avoid ambiguity by stating your authorization type upfront. Something like "authorized to work on F-1 OPT" removes confusion. Employers who hesitate at that point are saving you time. Those comfortable with it will move forward faster.
Track your OPT end date and plan ahead
If you are approaching the end of your OPT period, identify H-1B visa-sponsoring employers before the deadline. Education Consultant roles at larger institutions or edtech firms are more likely to support the transition from OPT to H-1B sponsorship.
Emphasize cross-cultural communication skills
Many Education Consultant roles involve advising international students or diverse families. Your own international background is a genuine credential here, not just a soft skill. Frame it as direct professional experience relevant to the student populations employers serve.
Connect your role duties to your degree field
OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major. Document how your day-to-day Education Consultant responsibilities tie back to your coursework. This matters if USCIS ever reviews your employment record during an extension or visa change.
Education Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Consultant role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. A degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a closely related discipline typically satisfies the requirement. Roles at accredited institutions or established edtech organizations are easier to document as qualifying employment, which matters if USCIS reviews your record.
Can I work as an Education Consultant on STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree falls under an approved STEM field. Education degrees are generally not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, so most Education Consultant OPT students work on standard 12-month authorization. If your degree is in a STEM-adjacent field such as educational technology or data-focused learning sciences, check your program's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility.
Where can I find Education Consultant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so the listings are filtered for work authorization compatibility. Searching there surfaces Education Consultant roles at employers who are already familiar with OPT, which significantly reduces back-and-forth during the hiring process compared to general job boards.
What happens if my OPT expires before I secure H-1B sponsorship as an Education Consultant?
If your OPT expires without an approved H-1B or other status change, you lose work authorization and must stop working. The practical solution is to start identifying H-1B-sponsoring employers at least six months before your OPT end date. Larger school districts, higher education institutions, and well-funded edtech companies are the most likely to sponsor. Apply to the H-1B lottery in March for an October 1 start date.
Do Education Consultant employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies significantly by employer type. Larger universities, national tutoring networks, and edtech companies with established HR infrastructure are more likely to have sponsored H-1B visas before. Smaller private consultancies or individual practices rarely do. Checking an employer's past H-1B filings through Department of Labor disclosure data is a reliable way to assess sponsorship likelihood before you invest time in an application.