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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director, Workforce Strategy.
About this Opportunity
The Associate Director serves as the department’s senior administrative leader responsible for workforce strategy, organizational planning, and HR governance oversight for a workforce of over 1,400. This position ensures effective coordination of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning activities, functioning as the department’s primary liaison to the School’s integrated resource teams (IR). The Associate Director is a principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and uses critical independent judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and analysis in the management of the activities of the office and in meeting departmental priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and uses critical independent judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and analysis in the management of the activities of the office and in meeting departmental priorities. Provide strategic guidance regarding workforce planning, organizational design, and staffing models. 20%
- Responsible for providing UW, Federal, and State policy level analysis to the Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, Chair, and is a member of the senior administrative leadership team and department leadership council. Interpret institutional policy and assess impact on department operations including providing advice to leadership on risk mitigation and compliance strategy. 20%
- Responsible for administering the University's policies for hiring and managing faculty, staff, and trainees within the Department as well as administering the University's ethics policies and overseeing the compliance of outside work rules. This position is presented with a variety of complex HR problems daily by faculty and staff leadership and is expected to offer accurate and quick solutions. 20%
- Serve as the central coordination point for faculty and staff administrative matters, integrating academic HR, staff workforce planning, research administration, and operational priorities. Ensure seamless coordination between divisions and School of Medicine Integrated Resources, Staff HR and Academic HR, and other institutional partners. 20%
- Manage team of 7 classified and professional staff responsible for academic and staff employee lifecycle management for a complex department of over 1,400 individuals. Developing staff capability and ensuring alignment with institutional workforce strategies. 10%
- Oversee the diverse HR related communication needs of the Department and the continual need to develop timely and accurate messaging to a complex and diverse audience. 5%
- Integral member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion council, partnering with the Department Chair, Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, Service Chiefs and EDI Council Co-Chairs on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives for the department. Monitor trends in turnover, leave utilization, and workforce performance indicators. 5%
Application Requirement
This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department.
Please address the following in your cover letter:
- Ability to work effectively with the Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration providing them with executive and actionable advice.
- Self-starter who works successfully from stated goals without instruction with the ability to work independently (exceptional organizational, planning, time management skills and initiative).
- Collaborative – proven excellence with the ability to partner with colleagues leading to successful outcomes and more efficient and effective processes.
- Successful experience with large and complex academic departments with interconnected research, teaching and clinical missions.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in health care, business or related degree.
- Minimum four years’ experience in a healthcare or higher education environment and demonstrated success in the management of complex programs, activities or units.
Additional Qualifications
- Solid understanding of State and Federal policies related to human resources.
- Ability to work effectively with the Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration providing them with executive and actionable advice.
- History of working with confidential information and ability to take appropriate action.
- Successful history and ability to work on large, complex projects in a deadline driven environment.
- Self-starter who works successfully from stated goals without instruction with the ability to work independently (exceptional organizational, planning, time management skills and initiative).
- Collaborative – proven excellence with the ability to partner with colleagues leading to successful outcomes and more efficient and effective processes.
- Must be a seasoned supervisor who can work well with and lead a diverse team.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
Desired
- Demonstrated knowledge of UW administrative and management procedures.
- Proven expertise at managing human resources at a UW departmental level.
- Successful experience with large and complex academic departments with interconnected research, teaching and clinical missions.
Working Conditions
Hybrid Remote/In Office. With in person flexibility depending on the needs of Department leadership and an expectation of 2-3 days onsite per week on average.
This position requires an individual who is organized, works well under stress, and can juggle competing priorities. The position demands a flexible schedule and the ability to work flexible hours due to workload and deadlines. This position requires excellent communication skills and awareness of ethical and political ramifications of decisions. A grasp of the overall mission and objectives of the department within the UW School of Medicine is essential. The individual must be self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively as well as independently.
About the Team
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is the third largest clinical department within the School of Medicine with 330 full-time faculty members, 460 courtesy faculty members, and over 350 staff. Department faculty provide clinical services in 5 hospitals, 14 primary care locations, and several outpatient sites in addition to telepsychiatry consultations to more than 150 clinics in Washington and beyond. As the only academic psychiatry department serving the five state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), the Department’s highly competitive residency training program is largely responsible for developing the mental health workforce in the Pacific Northwest. The Department’s robust research portfolio totals $65 million in grants and contracts per year for projects ranging from clinical neurosciences to treatment development to health policy and population health. The Department’s research mission involves over 100 faculty. The Department is recognized as an international leader in developing, testing, and implementing Collaborative Care, an integrated care model increasingly seen as a solution for population-based mental health care. Other areas of excellence include Addictions, Autism, High Risk Youth, Neurosciences, and Trauma, and the Department is developing innovative new programs in Technology and Mental Health, Global Mental Health, Maternal and Child Mental Health, and Targeted Intervention Development. Psychiatry is the third largest department in the School of Medicine. The overall annual operations funding from all sources is over $150 million.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$95,400.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$160,008.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job Description
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director, Workforce Strategy.
About this Opportunity
The Associate Director serves as the department’s senior administrative leader responsible for workforce strategy, organizational planning, and HR governance oversight for a workforce of over 1,400. This position ensures effective coordination of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning activities, functioning as the department’s primary liaison to the School’s integrated resource teams (IR). The Associate Director is a principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and uses critical independent judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and analysis in the management of the activities of the office and in meeting departmental priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and uses critical independent judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and analysis in the management of the activities of the office and in meeting departmental priorities. Provide strategic guidance regarding workforce planning, organizational design, and staffing models. 20%
- Responsible for providing UW, Federal, and State policy level analysis to the Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, Chair, and is a member of the senior administrative leadership team and department leadership council. Interpret institutional policy and assess impact on department operations including providing advice to leadership on risk mitigation and compliance strategy. 20%
- Responsible for administering the University's policies for hiring and managing faculty, staff, and trainees within the Department as well as administering the University's ethics policies and overseeing the compliance of outside work rules. This position is presented with a variety of complex HR problems daily by faculty and staff leadership and is expected to offer accurate and quick solutions. 20%
- Serve as the central coordination point for faculty and staff administrative matters, integrating academic HR, staff workforce planning, research administration, and operational priorities. Ensure seamless coordination between divisions and School of Medicine Integrated Resources, Staff HR and Academic HR, and other institutional partners. 20%
- Manage team of 7 classified and professional staff responsible for academic and staff employee lifecycle management for a complex department of over 1,400 individuals. Developing staff capability and ensuring alignment with institutional workforce strategies. 10%
- Oversee the diverse HR related communication needs of the Department and the continual need to develop timely and accurate messaging to a complex and diverse audience. 5%
- Integral member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion council, partnering with the Department Chair, Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, Service Chiefs and EDI Council Co-Chairs on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives for the department. Monitor trends in turnover, leave utilization, and workforce performance indicators. 5%
Application Requirement
This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department.
Please address the following in your cover letter:
- Ability to work effectively with the Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration providing them with executive and actionable advice.
- Self-starter who works successfully from stated goals without instruction with the ability to work independently (exceptional organizational, planning, time management skills and initiative).
- Collaborative – proven excellence with the ability to partner with colleagues leading to successful outcomes and more efficient and effective processes.
- Successful experience with large and complex academic departments with interconnected research, teaching and clinical missions.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in health care, business or related degree.
- Minimum four years’ experience in a healthcare or higher education environment and demonstrated success in the management of complex programs, activities or units.
Additional Qualifications
- Solid understanding of State and Federal policies related to human resources.
- Ability to work effectively with the Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration providing them with executive and actionable advice.
- History of working with confidential information and ability to take appropriate action.
- Successful history and ability to work on large, complex projects in a deadline driven environment.
- Self-starter who works successfully from stated goals without instruction with the ability to work independently (exceptional organizational, planning, time management skills and initiative).
- Collaborative – proven excellence with the ability to partner with colleagues leading to successful outcomes and more efficient and effective processes.
- Must be a seasoned supervisor who can work well with and lead a diverse team.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
Desired
- Demonstrated knowledge of UW administrative and management procedures.
- Proven expertise at managing human resources at a UW departmental level.
- Successful experience with large and complex academic departments with interconnected research, teaching and clinical missions.
Working Conditions
Hybrid Remote/In Office. With in person flexibility depending on the needs of Department leadership and an expectation of 2-3 days onsite per week on average.
This position requires an individual who is organized, works well under stress, and can juggle competing priorities. The position demands a flexible schedule and the ability to work flexible hours due to workload and deadlines. This position requires excellent communication skills and awareness of ethical and political ramifications of decisions. A grasp of the overall mission and objectives of the department within the UW School of Medicine is essential. The individual must be self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively as well as independently.
About the Team
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within the UW School of Medicine is the third largest clinical department within the School of Medicine with 330 full-time faculty members, 460 courtesy faculty members, and over 350 staff. Department faculty provide clinical services in 5 hospitals, 14 primary care locations, and several outpatient sites in addition to telepsychiatry consultations to more than 150 clinics in Washington and beyond. As the only academic psychiatry department serving the five state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho), the Department’s highly competitive residency training program is largely responsible for developing the mental health workforce in the Pacific Northwest. The Department’s robust research portfolio totals $65 million in grants and contracts per year for projects ranging from clinical neurosciences to treatment development to health policy and population health. The Department’s research mission involves over 100 faculty. The Department is recognized as an international leader in developing, testing, and implementing Collaborative Care, an integrated care model increasingly seen as a solution for population-based mental health care. Other areas of excellence include Addictions, Autism, High Risk Youth, Neurosciences, and Trauma, and the Department is developing innovative new programs in Technology and Mental Health, Global Mental Health, Maternal and Child Mental Health, and Targeted Intervention Development. Psychiatry is the third largest department in the School of Medicine. The overall annual operations funding from all sources is over $150 million.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$95,400.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$160,008.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian HR qualifications need to map clearly to a U.S. specialty occupation. A three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but document your AHRI certifications and postgraduate study explicitly in your application materials.
Target employers with existing immigration infrastructure
HR Director roles at companies that already file LCAs for other workers move faster. Search DOL's Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify employers actively sponsoring professional roles before you apply.
Reframe the sponsorship conversation for HR hiring teams
You'll often be negotiating with HR professionals who know immigration law well. Lead with the E-3 visa's no-lottery, no-cap structure and the fact that the LCA process sits with DOL, not USCIS, to address timeline concerns before they stall your offer.
Secure a compliant job offer before filing starts
Your offer letter must specify a bona fide HR Director role with duties requiring a specialized degree. Vague titles like 'People Operations Lead' have triggered E-3 RFEs at consulates, so work with your employer to align the title and duties with DOL specialty occupation standards.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the employer's HR team isn't managing an unfamiliar government filing process alone.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent scrutiny at your interview
Consular officers scrutinize HR Directors more than individual contributors because senior roles signal longer-term U.S. ambitions. Bring documentation of your Australian ties, including property ownership, family, or professional affiliations, to support your nonimmigrant intent.
E-3 Visa HR Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find HR Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for HR Director roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-pitching sponsorship to companies that haven't considered it. Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically matched to Australian E-3 applicants, cutting out that uncertainty early in your search.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an HR Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, HR Director positions generally qualify as E-3 specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, and a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology is standard for entry into the role. Roles where generalist management experience substitutes for a specific degree are more likely to face scrutiny, so the job description should clearly reflect degree-dependent duties.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for HR Director roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you aren't competing for one of 85,000 slots each April. An H-1B registration gives you roughly a one-in-four chance of selection before any filing occurs. For an Australian national in an HR Director role, the E-3 is the more reliable path: your employer files an LCA with DOL, you attend a consulate interview in Australia, and you can begin work as soon as the visa is issued.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 as an HR Director?
Changing employers requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa or a change of status filing, so you can't simply transfer the existing approval. A promotion within the same company to a materially different role, such as moving from HR Director to Chief People Officer, may also require an amended LCA if the job duties or wage level change significantly. Start the new LCA process before your last day with your current employer to avoid a gap in authorized status.