OPT Education Program Manager Jobs
Education Program Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in education, instructional design, nonprofit management, or public policy. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you meaningful time to prove your value before sponsorship conversations begin.
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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
As the Associate Medical Education Program Manager for Orthopedic Instruments, you will take the lead in defining and delivering a dynamic Medical Education program. Partnering with marketing team members and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll plan and execute engaging educational events, hands-on product and sales training, and third-party educational conferences—all within a defined budget. As the primary point of contact for our Regional Managers and Sales Force, you'll play a key role in shaping impactful learning experiences. In this role, you'll ensure all activities align with Stryker’s compliance standards, the AdvaMed Code, and national and state regulations.
This role covers the Western region of the U.S. While remote, we prefer candidates to reside within the West US Region. Travel requirement is 60%.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage internal and external resources that supports an overarching strategic direction
- Product and procedural expertise related to HCP education programs
- Understanding and knowledge of key competitive landscape
- Collaborate with key opinion leaders to design educational materials
- Responsible for developing and managing customer-facing strategy, content and education programs
- Drive team collaboration with broader Medical Education/product marketing/sales training, etc
- Lead Medical Education program coordination, logistics and content delivery
- Organize and deliver in-class or virtual courses
- Identify and analyze Medical Education program metrics to identify effectiveness
- Contribute meaningful input into the strategic direction for Medical Education
- Develop KOL network, VOC and survey to gather customer feedback
- Understand and provide input to training and Medical Education workstreams
- Develop Medical Education programs while adapting to customer needs and business priorities
- Understand the different communication channel strategies and associated impacts
WHAT YOU NEED
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6 years of work experience
- 3 years of medical device or medical education experience
Preferred:
- Clinical experience with a preference in medical devices
- Nursing background
- Experience in medical device sales
- Experience with resident education focus or resident relationship focus
- Education background
Posted Date: 04/29/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
COMPENSATION
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
As the Associate Medical Education Program Manager for Orthopedic Instruments, you will take the lead in defining and delivering a dynamic Medical Education program. Partnering with marketing team members and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll plan and execute engaging educational events, hands-on product and sales training, and third-party educational conferences—all within a defined budget. As the primary point of contact for our Regional Managers and Sales Force, you'll play a key role in shaping impactful learning experiences. In this role, you'll ensure all activities align with Stryker’s compliance standards, the AdvaMed Code, and national and state regulations.
This role covers the Western region of the U.S. While remote, we prefer candidates to reside within the West US Region. Travel requirement is 60%.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage internal and external resources that supports an overarching strategic direction
- Product and procedural expertise related to HCP education programs
- Understanding and knowledge of key competitive landscape
- Collaborate with key opinion leaders to design educational materials
- Responsible for developing and managing customer-facing strategy, content and education programs
- Drive team collaboration with broader Medical Education/product marketing/sales training, etc
- Lead Medical Education program coordination, logistics and content delivery
- Organize and deliver in-class or virtual courses
- Identify and analyze Medical Education program metrics to identify effectiveness
- Contribute meaningful input into the strategic direction for Medical Education
- Develop KOL network, VOC and survey to gather customer feedback
- Understand and provide input to training and Medical Education workstreams
- Develop Medical Education programs while adapting to customer needs and business priorities
- Understand the different communication channel strategies and associated impacts
WHAT YOU NEED
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6 years of work experience
- 3 years of medical device or medical education experience
Preferred:
- Clinical experience with a preference in medical devices
- Nursing background
- Experience in medical device sales
- Experience with resident education focus or resident relationship focus
- Education background
Posted Date: 04/29/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
COMPENSATION
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Education Program Manager
Target mission-driven organizations with sponsorship history
Nonprofits, edtech companies, and university-affiliated programs frequently sponsor Education Program Managers. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm which organizations have filed LCAs for this role before applying.
Emphasize your degree-to-role alignment
Education Program Manager roles require a specific degree match for H-1B specialty occupation status. Degrees in education, curriculum design, public administration, or a related field strengthen both your application and your eventual sponsorship case.
Pursue roles with structured onboarding and clear growth paths
Employers who invest in structured training programs are more likely to sponsor long-term. A well-defined career path signals the organization plans to retain talent, making sponsorship a logical business decision rather than a burden.
Highlight measurable program outcomes in your resume
Quantify your impact: enrollment growth, curriculum completion rates, participant outcomes. Concrete results reduce employer hesitation about sponsorship costs by making your retention value undeniable before the question even comes up.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers efficiently
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Focusing your search there saves time and targets companies that have already indicated willingness to hire OPT students.
Education Program Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. Education Program Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in education, instructional design, public administration, or a related field, which meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard. The key is that your degree field must align specifically with the role's responsibilities. Generic management degrees without a relevant specialization can complicate the case, so degree-to-role fit matters.
Can I work as an Education Program Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work for any employer in a role related to your degree field for up to 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies. You don't need the employer to sponsor you during OPT. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when your OPT authorization ends and you need a longer-term visa like the H-1B.
What degree backgrounds are most competitive for Education Program Manager jobs on OPT?
Degrees in education, curriculum and instruction, instructional design, nonprofit management, public policy, or organizational leadership are the most competitive. These fields align directly with the role's core responsibilities and strengthen both your candidacy and any future H-1B specialty occupation petition. Degrees in adjacent fields like social work or communications can qualify if your coursework and experience clearly map to program management functions.
How do I find Education Program Manager jobs where employers are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find Education Program Manager roles with employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Rather than filtering through general job listings and guessing at sponsorship willingness, Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities specifically relevant to F-1 OPT students, saving you time and reducing the friction of reaching out to employers who won't sponsor.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Education Program Manager roles?
It depends on your undergraduate or graduate degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as educational technology, data science applied to education, or a qualifying science or engineering discipline, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Most traditional education degrees are not STEM-designated, so check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List against your specific degree program before assuming eligibility.