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Learning and Development jobs on OPT give you hands-on experience designing training programs, facilitating workshops, and building organizational capability. Most roles fall under the education or business services NOC codes, which align well with OPT authorization. STEM OPT extensions are available if your degree is in instructional design, organizational psychology, or a related STEM field.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Learning & Development Specialist.
With guidance from Learning and Development (L&D) Leadership, the L&D Specialist enhances the centralized training and on-the-job support infrastructure for the NYU FGP Central Billing Office and Patient Access Center. Proficiency in designing, developing, and facilitating training is essential. Additionally, the Specialist will curate and uphold reference materials for various purposes, including new hires, refreshers, performance improvement, and staff development. Reporting directly to the L&D Supervisor, they collaborate with the L&D Leadership to identify ongoing training needs, devise suitable interventions, and liaise with designated leaders for continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with L&D leadership and team to identify and assess training needs for staff.
- Assist in designing and developing training interventions and materials.
- Participate in training design and development sessions.
- Ensure training aligns with organizational goals and values.
- Work with management to validate objectives and develop content.
- Modify instructional materials based on feedback.
- Collaborate with Quality and Operations leadership to ensure combined efforts for employee success.
- Develop additional training and reference materials, including course outlines, presentations, eLearning content, and assessments.
- Create learner activities, checklists, quizzes, and simulations.
- Develop online documentation and job aids.
- Conduct webinars and eLearning sessions as assigned.
- Deliver classroom training to a designated audience.
- Set up the training room and coordinate equipment.
- Provide feedback to new hires throughout training.
- Identify low performers and communicate with management.
- Support job performance with quick references and documentation.
- Manage training and reference content in a centralized repository.
- Format and create content per the repository's design.
- Maintain and upload new information as assigned.
- Assist in monitoring content requests and user access.
- Perform training administrative functions, including maintaining class schedules and LMS records.
- Keep rosters for class enrollment current.
- Provide and record training reports and course survey results.
- Coordinate with staff for improvement initiatives and participate in QA initiatives.
- Meet regularly with L&D team.
- Assist in interventions for low-achieving learners.
- Participate in QA and performance monitoring activities.
- Identify issues affecting future training and modify materials as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Drive consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy C.A.R.E.S. (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off).
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
Must have one year of learning and development experience and two years of facilitation experience. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to analyze issues quickly and identify the best solutions. Demonstrate the ability to present information in a classroom or remote setting. Be a high-performing PC user with basic Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word knowledge. Preferred healthcare background within a Customer Service, Professional Billing, or Contact Center setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare background preferred within a Customer Service, Professional Billing, or Contact Center setting.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Nevada provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Nevada is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Learning & Development Specialist.
With guidance from Learning and Development (L&D) Leadership, the L&D Specialist enhances the centralized training and on-the-job support infrastructure for the NYU FGP Central Billing Office and Patient Access Center. Proficiency in designing, developing, and facilitating training is essential. Additionally, the Specialist will curate and uphold reference materials for various purposes, including new hires, refreshers, performance improvement, and staff development. Reporting directly to the L&D Supervisor, they collaborate with the L&D Leadership to identify ongoing training needs, devise suitable interventions, and liaise with designated leaders for continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with L&D leadership and team to identify and assess training needs for staff.
- Assist in designing and developing training interventions and materials.
- Participate in training design and development sessions.
- Ensure training aligns with organizational goals and values.
- Work with management to validate objectives and develop content.
- Modify instructional materials based on feedback.
- Collaborate with Quality and Operations leadership to ensure combined efforts for employee success.
- Develop additional training and reference materials, including course outlines, presentations, eLearning content, and assessments.
- Create learner activities, checklists, quizzes, and simulations.
- Develop online documentation and job aids.
- Conduct webinars and eLearning sessions as assigned.
- Deliver classroom training to a designated audience.
- Set up the training room and coordinate equipment.
- Provide feedback to new hires throughout training.
- Identify low performers and communicate with management.
- Support job performance with quick references and documentation.
- Manage training and reference content in a centralized repository.
- Format and create content per the repository's design.
- Maintain and upload new information as assigned.
- Assist in monitoring content requests and user access.
- Perform training administrative functions, including maintaining class schedules and LMS records.
- Keep rosters for class enrollment current.
- Provide and record training reports and course survey results.
- Coordinate with staff for improvement initiatives and participate in QA initiatives.
- Meet regularly with L&D team.
- Assist in interventions for low-achieving learners.
- Participate in QA and performance monitoring activities.
- Identify issues affecting future training and modify materials as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Drive consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy C.A.R.E.S. (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off).
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
Must have one year of learning and development experience and two years of facilitation experience. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to analyze issues quickly and identify the best solutions. Demonstrate the ability to present information in a classroom or remote setting. Be a high-performing PC user with basic Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word knowledge. Preferred healthcare background within a Customer Service, Professional Billing, or Contact Center setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare background preferred within a Customer Service, Professional Billing, or Contact Center setting.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Nevada provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Nevada is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Learning And Development
Target employers with established L&D functions
Large corporations, universities, and healthcare systems typically have dedicated Learning and Development teams and are more familiar with OPT authorization. Smaller companies often outsource training, making ongoing sponsorship less likely once your OPT period ends.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Instructional design and organizational behavior degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since it determines whether employers get a 12-month or 36-month work authorization window.
Frame your degree field precisely on applications
Job descriptions often list business administration as a preferred background, but HR, organizational psychology, or education technology degrees can strengthen your case. Be specific about your degree field so employers immediately understand how your credentials align with the role.
Highlight data and systems skills alongside soft skills
L&D roles increasingly require experience with learning management systems and training analytics. Demonstrating technical proficiency with platforms like Workday Learning or Cornerstone improves your competitiveness and makes the H-1B visa specialty occupation argument easier for future sponsorship.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting offers
OPT authorization lasts 12 to 36 months. Before committing, confirm whether the employer has sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles before. L&D positions are sponsorable but not universally so, and some companies cap sponsorship at certain job levels.
Use Migrate Mate to focus on sponsoring employers
Filtering to employers with a sponsorship history saves time and reduces rejection risk. Migrate Mate surfaces Learning and Development jobs specifically from companies that have sponsored international candidates, so your applications go to employers already open to your situation.
Learning And Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Learning and Development jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Most Learning and Development roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as instructional design, human resources, organizational psychology, or education. Generic training coordinator roles that accept any degree can be harder to support. The stronger the degree-to-job connection in the offer letter, the cleaner the specialty occupation case.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension working in Learning and Development?
Yes, if your degree is from a STEM-designated program. Instructional design, educational technology, and organizational behavior programs are increasingly STEM-designated. You also need to be employed by an E-Verify employer and have a formal training plan submitted to your DSO. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying to roles.
How do I find Learning and Development jobs from employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It lists L&D roles from employers with documented sponsorship histories, filtering out postings from companies unlikely to support H-1B or other visa transitions. Searching there is more efficient than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I move from a training specialist role to a manager role at the same company?
A role change within OPT is generally acceptable as long as the new position remains within your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. Moving into management within L&D, such as becoming a Training Manager, typically still aligns with an HR or education degree. Confirm the updated job title and duties with your DSO before the transition.
Is Learning and Development considered a viable path to H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Yes, particularly for roles with a clear degree requirement in instructional design, HR, or organizational development. Employers in healthcare, financial services, and technology have consistently sponsored H-1B petitions for L&D professionals. The key is establishing the specialty occupation connection in your offer letter and job description, which your employer's immigration attorney will need to build the petition.