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Education Manager jobs on OPT require employers willing to file an H-1B visa or extend your OPT authorization. Most roles fall under specialty occupation, and STEM OPT extensions of 24 months are available if your degree is in education, organizational behavior, or a related STEM-designated field.
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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 Manager
Target organizations with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Universities, edtech companies, and large nonprofits sponsor H-1B visas far more often than small private schools. Check USCIS disclosure data for past filings before applying to confirm the employer has sponsored roles at your level.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is STEM-designated, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviews so you can accurately communicate your full authorization timeline to prospective employers.
Frame your OPT period as low-risk for employers
Emphasize that hiring you on OPT requires no upfront sponsorship cost. Employers only need to consider H-1B sponsorship later, giving both sides time to assess fit before committing to a longer process.
Lead with program outcomes, not just credentials
Education Managers are hired to drive results. Quantify programs you built, teams you led, or learner outcomes you improved. Concrete impact data shifts conversations away from visa concerns toward the value you deliver.
Identify the decision-maker on sponsorship early
In education organizations, HR and hiring managers often have different levels of sponsorship authority. Ask early whether the organization has sponsored international employees before, so you avoid investing in processes that will stall at final approval.
Prepare a one-page OPT explainer for employers unfamiliar with the process
Many education employers, especially nonprofits and smaller institutions, have never hired an OPT student. A concise, accurate summary of OPT requirements, timelines, and what the employer needs to do can remove hesitation and accelerate decisions.
Education Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Education Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Education Manager positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or a related field. The degree requirement must be tied specifically to the role, not just any degree. Roles focused on curriculum strategy, staff development, or academic program management are the strongest fits. Generic management roles without a specific degree requirement may face more scrutiny.
Can I use a STEM OPT extension as an Education Manager?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Degrees in education technology, organizational behavior, or certain social sciences may carry STEM-designated CIP codes that qualify you for the 24-month extension. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree qualifies. If it does, you'll have up to three years of total OPT work authorization before needing H-1B sponsorship.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor Education Managers for an H-1B?
Edtech companies, large school districts with dedicated HR departments, higher education institutions, and workforce training nonprofits are among the most active H-1B sponsors for Education Manager roles. Smaller private schools and tutoring organizations rarely have the infrastructure or budget for sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have sponsored similar roles before.
What happens to my OPT if my Education Manager job ends?
You enter a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you can search for a new authorized position but cannot work. For STEM OPT students, the same 60-day rule applies after each job ends. If you secure a new role within the grace period, your DSO updates your employment record and you can begin work. Exceeding the grace period without a new authorized position affects your immigration status.
Does my OPT employment need to be directly related to my degree for an Education Manager role?
Yes. OPT work must be directly related to the field of study listed on your degree. For an Education Manager role, a degree in education, curriculum and instruction, organizational learning, or instructional design supports a clear connection. A degree in an unrelated field, such as accounting, would likely not satisfy the requirement unless the specific job duties can be tied back to your area of study.