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Learning Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in education, instructional design, psychology, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT work authorization. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification, so verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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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 Specialist
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Learning Specialist positions typically require a degree in education, instructional design, or psychology. Confirm the job description explicitly states a degree requirement in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree, before accepting an offer.
Check your STEM OPT eligibility early
Instructional design and educational technology degrees may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Ask your DSO to verify your CIP code before applying so you know your full authorization window upfront when negotiating timelines with employers.
Target employers with existing OPT hiring history
Large school districts, edtech companies, universities, and corporate L&D departments hire Learning Specialists regularly and are more familiar with OPT work authorization. Smaller tutoring centers may hesitate due to unfamiliarity with the process.
Address OPT timing transparently with hiring managers
Be upfront about your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility. Framing it as a known, manageable timeline with a clear H-1B visa sponsorship path reassures employers more than leaving authorization details vague during interviews.
Highlight curriculum design and LMS experience specifically
Employers filing H-1B or E-3 visa petitions need to justify the specialty occupation requirement. Roles involving Canvas, Moodle, or structured instructional design methodologies like ADDIE are easier to document as requiring specialized degree-level knowledge.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly Learning Specialist roles
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you spend time on employers already open to OPT candidates rather than guessing which organizations will engage with your work authorization situation.
Learning Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Learning Specialist jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Most Learning Specialist roles qualify because they require a degree in a specific field such as education, instructional design, or psychology, meeting the specialty occupation standard. The key is confirming the job posting states a field-specific degree requirement rather than accepting any bachelor's degree. Review the offer letter with your DSO before accepting.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Learning Specialist?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Degrees in instructional design, educational technology, or learning sciences often carry STEM-designated CIP codes that qualify for the 24-month extension. Degrees in general education or psychology typically do not. Your DSO can confirm your eligibility by reviewing your degree's official CIP classification before you apply.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Learning Specialists?
Corporate learning and development departments at large companies, edtech firms, universities, and hospital systems are the most common sponsors. These organizations have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT and H-1B processes. K-12 school districts vary considerably by state and district size. Browse Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively open to sponsoring OPT candidates in this field.
What happens to my OPT status if my Learning Specialist contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of authorized employment to find a new qualifying position, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. Unemployment during OPT also counts against a 90-day aggregate unemployment limit, so beginning your job search immediately matters. Notify your DSO as soon as your employment situation changes.
Does working as a freelance Learning Specialist count toward OPT employment?
Yes, self-employment is permitted on OPT as long as the work falls within your degree field and you can document it as a legitimate business providing services consistent with your specialty occupation. You must report the self-employment to your DSO and maintain records of your work. Purely informal tutoring without a structured business arrangement is harder to document and may not satisfy OPT employment requirements.