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Learning Development Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in instructional design, organizational psychology, or education technology. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship down the line. Your 12-month OPT window (29 months with STEM extension) gives you time to demonstrate impact before visa transitions.
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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 Development Manager
Target companies with dedicated L&D functions
Large enterprises in tech, healthcare, and financial services maintain full L&D teams and are far more likely to sponsor visas than small businesses. A structured department signals that the company treats learning roles as long-term headcount, not contract work.
Frame your degree field explicitly in applications
H-1B visa sponsorship for L&D roles requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation. Connecting your degree in instructional design, HR, or organizational behavior directly to the job description strengthens that case from your first application.
Build a portfolio of measurable training outcomes
Sponsors want evidence of impact, not just activity. Document completion rates, knowledge retention scores, and performance improvements tied to programs you built. Quantified outcomes make your OPT contribution visible and justify the sponsorship investment.
Ask about sponsorship policies before final interviews
Raise the topic after an initial offer of interest but before investing in late-stage interviews. Ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for L&D roles specifically, not just in general. This saves time on both sides.
Get STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Degrees in instructional technology, information systems, or cognitive science often qualify for the STEM extension, giving you 29 months total. That window covers two H-1B lottery cycles, meaningfully improving your odds of a successful transition.
Prioritize roles with clear career progression
Employers are more willing to sponsor when they see long-term value. Apply to companies with internal mobility from L&D Manager into senior or director roles. A defined growth path signals that sponsoring you makes business sense beyond your OPT period.
Learning Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Learning Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Most do, but it depends on how the role is defined. L&D Manager positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as instructional design, organizational development, or education technology, generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles with vague degree requirements or that accept any field are harder to sponsor. Review the job description carefully before applying.
Can I work as a Learning Development Manager on OPT without sponsorship?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in any role directly related to your degree field for up to 12 months, or 29 months with a STEM extension. You do not need employer sponsorship during OPT itself. Sponsorship only becomes necessary if you want to stay in the U.S. after your OPT expires, typically through the H-1B lottery.
Where can I find Learning Development Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness. Browsing Learning Development Manager roles on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers who have a track record of sponsoring international employees, rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship issues late in the process.
What degree fields support OPT eligibility for Learning Development Manager positions?
Degrees in instructional design, human resources, organizational psychology, education technology, or business with an HR concentration all directly support L&D roles. If your degree is in a related but less obvious field, such as communications or cognitive science, you may still qualify, but you should document how your coursework connects to the core responsibilities of the role.
Does an L&D Manager role at a nonprofit or university count toward OPT employment?
Yes, as long as the work is directly related to your degree and meets the minimum hours requirement, which is typically at least 20 hours per week for OPT to remain valid. Nonprofits and higher education institutions regularly hire L&D professionals and some actively support visa sponsorship, making them worth including in your search.