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Learning and Development Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in education, organizational psychology, human resources, or instructional design. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT authorization, and employers in corporate training, healthcare, and tech actively hire candidates on OPT.
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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 as a Learning And Development Specialist
Frame your degree as a direct match
L&D roles require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like instructional design, education, or HR to qualify as a specialty occupation. Lead your application by connecting your exact degree to the job's training and curriculum development requirements.
Highlight instructional design tools you know
Employers hiring on OPT want candidates who can contribute immediately. Proficiency in tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or LMS platforms such as Workday Learning signals you're ready to build training content from day one.
Target industries with high training demand
Healthcare systems, financial services firms, and large technology companies maintain dedicated L&D teams and are more accustomed to sponsoring international talent. These employers hire L&D specialists regularly and often have established OPT and H-1B visa processes.
Address OPT duration proactively in your cover letter
STEM OPT extension is not available for most L&D roles unless your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your degree qualifies. Be upfront about your OPT end date and mention your timeline clearly so employers can plan for H-1B sponsorship.
Use your capstone or internship projects as proof
L&D hiring managers respond to evidence of real training outcomes. Bring specific examples from coursework, internships, or campus projects showing you designed a curriculum, facilitated a workshop, or improved a training program with measurable results.
Browse OPT-friendly L&D roles on Migrate Mate
Not every L&D job listing makes OPT eligibility clear upfront. Migrate Mate filters for employers who sponsor work visas, saving you time and making it easier to identify companies genuinely open to hiring F-1 OPT candidates for training roles.
Learning And Development Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Learning and Development Specialist roles qualify as specialty occupations for OPT?
Most Learning and Development Specialist positions qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in instructional design, education, organizational development, or a related field. The key is that the job description must require a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree. If the posting says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' that can weaken your case for OPT authorization and future H-1B sponsorship.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension as a Learning and Development Specialist?
It depends on your undergraduate or graduate degree. STEM OPT extension is only available if your degree is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in instructional technology or educational technology may qualify, but degrees in general education, HR, or organizational psychology typically do not. Your employer must also be E-Verify enrolled. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify for the 24-month extension.
Which employers hire Learning and Development Specialists on OPT?
Large healthcare networks, financial institutions, consulting firms, and technology companies are the most consistent hirers of L&D specialists on OPT. These organizations run structured training programs, have dedicated HR and talent development teams, and are more familiar with work authorization requirements than smaller companies. Migrate Mate lists L&D roles specifically from employers open to sponsoring F-1 OPT candidates, which narrows your search considerably.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from a training role to a different L&D function?
OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your major area of study. Moving between L&D functions, such as from facilitating training to designing e-learning content, is generally fine as long as the new role still connects to your degree. However, shifting into a general HR generalist or project management role with no training component could put your OPT compliance at risk. Always confirm changes with your DSO before accepting a new position or title.
How should I explain my OPT status to L&D hiring managers who are unfamiliar with it?
Keep it simple and focus on what matters to them: you're authorized to work in the U.S. right now, your authorization lasts through your OPT end date, and no employer action is required to hire you during that period. If they ask about long-term sponsorship, explain that the H-1B process begins about a year before your OPT expires, giving the company time to prepare. Most L&D hiring managers respond well when you frame it as a straightforward timeline rather than a legal complication.