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Healthcare Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in health informatics, public health, or data analytics. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in hospital systems, consulting firms, and health tech companies actively hire OPT candidates for these positions.
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Location
Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202300475
Core
Teaching & Learning Core
Department
School of Science, Nursing and Health
Opening Date
11/06/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
MN
Description
About Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college, where students build the confidence, skills, and perspective to thrive in a changing world. Located on a breathtaking 300-acre campus in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and just a short trip from New York City, Ramapo blends the best of both worlds: natural beauty, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to one of the world’s most dynamic job markets.
With approximately 6,000 students, Ramapo offers a personalized, student-centered experience defined by a 16:1 student–faculty ratio, small classes, and faculty who mentor, challenge, and inspire. Students can explore over 40 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Nursing, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Special Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Across every discipline, Ramapo emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, faculty research, service projects, and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.
Our campus is home to cutting-edge academic spaces, including the Anisfield School of Business, the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center, the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the Les Paul Music Studio, and the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Ramapo’s award-winning residence halls are consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey.
Nationally recognized for excellence and value, Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public colleges by College Choice, named a Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report, and celebrated by Kiplinger’s, Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Victory Media’s Military Friendly rankings.
At Ramapo, students don’t just earn degrees; they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and build the foundation for bold futures.
Working at Ramapo
Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For,” where our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an equitable and fair workplace where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students’ lives every day.
At Ramapo College, we believe excellence is achieved through teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to learning. Our all-hands-on deck culture requires leadership at all levels to ensure we achieve our mission, implement our goals, and invest in our future one student at a time. We are proud to offer a supportive environment that values well-being and continuous improvement. We believe in being bold, being kind, and being good teammates, making Ramapo not just a place to work, but a great place to belong.
Ramapo College offers outstanding benefits through the New Jersey State Benefits system, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, tuition discounts for employees and their dependents, and much more.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, managerial position, and days of work and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Note: This position is in the “NL” category of employment (non-fixed work week) and individuals in this role have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Compensatory time will not be granted for work done as an extension of the regular work day. It is the policy of the College to grant hour for hour compensatory time off, with advance approval, only when employees are required to work on a holiday. Time earned must be used within one fiscal year from the time it is earned.
Salary Range:
Manager - Director 3, D28
$90,000-$120,000
Job Summary:
Ramapo College of New Jersey invites applications for a Healthcare Career Development Coordinator in the School of Theoretical and Applied Science (TAS). Reporting to the Dean of TAS, this role will advance student pathways in nursing and healthcare while strengthening the College’s partnerships with regional healthcare providers. The Coordinator will support the development of innovative curricula and community collaborations that respond to growing workforce needs. The Coordinator will collaborate within the College to advance measurable enrollment, revenue, and student success goals.
This is a results-oriented position with responsibility for advancing pre-health professions pathways with clear performance metrics for success.
Examples of Duties
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with TAS dean and faculty and college academic leaders to expand nursing and healthcare-related curricula, ensuring alignment with workforce needs, licensure requirements.
- Establish and sustain partnerships with hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, long-term care providers, and professional schools to expand experiential learning opportunities, employment pipelines, and health profession school entrance.
- Maintain compliance of continuing education, certificate programs, health program articulation agreements, and customized professional development programs to support regional healthcare employers and adult learners.
- Collaboration with faculty, advisors, and external partners to inform and develop support programs for pre-health professional pathways (e.g., pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-PA, pre-pharmacy).
- Support TAS students in exploring healthcare careers by connecting external partners offering internships, clinical placements, shadowing, and career advising with the College’s Cahill Career Development Center.
- Maintain knowledge of healthcare workforce and credentialing trends in New Jersey and the region to guide program development and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators on academic-to-career pathways, including nursing pathways, 2+2/BSN partnerships, pre-professional health preparation, medical technician and radiology, and advanced certifications.
- Define, track, and report metrics and outcomes related to enrollment growth, revenue generation, employer partnerships, student placement rates, and program sustainability.
Metrics for success
- Achievement of enrollment targets in healthcare-related degree and certificate programs.
- Growth in program revenue from continuing education, professional development, and partnerships.
- Increased number and quality of healthcare employer partnerships and experiential learning opportunities.
- Documented student success outcomes (e.g., healthcare program admission, student persistence, job placement, licensure pass rates).
- Full compliance with regulatory, licensure, and accreditation requirements.
Organizational Security Responsibilities:
This position requires adherence to the organization's information security policies and procedures. All employees share responsibility for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s mission essential IT assets, regardless of role. Individuals in this role are expected to apply appropriate safeguards, participate in required security awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in healthcare, higher education, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in healthcare workforce development, nursing education, or program development and administration.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with healthcare employers and community organizations.
- Knowledge of healthcare career pathways, licensure processes, and regional workforce trends, as well as curricula to support pathways.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and program development skills.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Healthcare Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Healthcare Analyst roles frequently fall under CIP codes tied to health informatics or data analytics, qualifying for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate your full three-year authorization window confidently to employers.
Target employers already familiar with OPT
Hospital networks, health insurance companies, and healthcare consulting firms file OPT and H-1B visa paperwork regularly. Prioritizing organizations with existing immigration infrastructure reduces the friction of explaining work authorization and increases your chances of getting through the screening process intact.
Quantify your analytical work with health data
Hiring managers respond to specifics. Mention the size of patient datasets you worked with, tools like SQL or Tableau you applied, and measurable outcomes from your analysis. Concrete healthcare data experience signals readiness for the role and offsets any hesitation about your OPT timeline.
Address OPT proactively but concisely
In early conversations, state your authorization clearly: authorized to work for three years with STEM OPT, H-1B sponsorship needed thereafter. Avoid over-explaining. Most healthcare employers who have hired OPT workers before only need to hear the timeline once to move forward.
Build familiarity with healthcare compliance frameworks
Roles involving patient data almost always require HIPAA knowledge. Demonstrating awareness of compliance requirements in your resume and interviews signals that you can contribute immediately without a long onboarding ramp, which directly addresses the productivity concern employers have about shorter-term hires.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Healthcare organizations, especially large hospital systems, move slowly through hiring. Starting your search 60 to 90 days before your OPT authorization begins gives hiring teams enough runway to complete interviews and onboarding without feeling rushed by your work authorization start date.
Healthcare Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Healthcare Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree's CIP code rather than the job title itself. Degrees in health informatics, biostatistics, public health data science, and applied data analytics commonly qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify that the employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for the 24-month STEM extension.
How do I find Healthcare Analyst roles that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting time on roles that exclude international candidates. Search Healthcare Analyst positions on Migrate Mate to find employers who have indicated willingness to work with F-1 OPT students and sponsor H-1B visas for the right candidate.
What types of employers hire Healthcare Analysts on OPT?
Hospital systems, health insurance payers, pharmacy benefit managers, public health agencies, and healthcare consulting firms all hire Healthcare Analysts and have varying degrees of OPT familiarity. Larger organizations and consulting firms tend to have established immigration processes. Government contractors and nonprofits in the public health space also hire OPT students, though their H-1B sponsorship track record varies.
Is a Healthcare Analyst role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the role requires applying analytical or quantitative methods to health data and a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a genuine job requirement. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field carry more risk. To strengthen the case, the job description should specify a field like health informatics, statistics, or a clinical discipline as a requirement.
Can I work as a Healthcare Analyst while on pre-completion OPT during my degree?
Yes, with restrictions. Pre-completion OPT limits you to part-time work of 20 hours or fewer per week during the academic term. Post-completion OPT removes that restriction. Most Healthcare Analyst positions are full-time, so the practical path for most students is applying for post-completion OPT and lining up a full-time role to begin after graduation.