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Operations Team Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for Australian professionals pursuing U.S. leadership roles in supply chain, logistics, or process improvement.
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Get Access To All JobsWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Simulation Center Operations, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Education Operations for Academic Affairs, in collaboration with UT Southwestern (UTSW) academic leaders, the Faculty Director of the Simulation Center, and other key education and clinical faculty, will manage strategy initiatives and continue to promote the national reputation for the Simulation Center. The Director will manage and oversee all finance, administrative, operational, data, and reporting functions for the Simulation Center. Efforts will focus on developing relationships with key simulation experts in our Undergraduate Medical Education Programs, Graduate Medical Education Programs, School of Health Professions, and our Health System to develop and deploy advanced simulation experiences for our learners and faculty. The Director will ensure key stakeholders, internal and external, work closely to advance the strategic priorities of the institution. The mission of UT Southwestern’s Simulation Center is to use state-of-the-art simulation technologies to leverage the most comprehensive educational modalities. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of education and verification of skills through integrated and proficiency-based curricula. UT Southwestern’s Simulation Center includes 49,000 square feet of Virtual Operating Rooms, Emergency Rooms, Intensive Care Units, Obstetrics/Gynecology suite, Robotic Surgery, 20 Standardized patient rooms, Interchangeable high fidelity rooms, laparoscopic training space, classrooms, task training and bench model skills labs, and an engineering and innovations lab.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master’s Degree MBA in a clinical, educational or scientific area of study or PhD in a clinical, educational or scientific area of study
Experience
7 years in business or administration in an academic institution or government agency, with some experience in a medical school and preferably including work or close interaction with an academic health system or hospital. A demonstrated track record of excellence and success in leading and building educational projects or programs. Extraordinary team management ability, including skills in motivation, leadership, mentorship, conflict management, and intervention.
Preferred
Education
Advance degree(s) in educational based field, with additional business/industry experience preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Uphold the reputation of the Simulation Center on a local and national level.
- Develop partnerships and design innovative simulation programs with academic departments, the Health System, and senior leadership.
- Partner with UME, GME, and the SHP, to oversee the integration of Simulation Center data with other learner and faculty academic reporting needs for portfolios, outcome based education, or scholarly activities.
- Oversee all operational, financial, and administrative responsibilities of the Simulation Center, including strategic investments in new equipment or programs, approval of the budget, invoicing, and billing.
- Support the Vice Provost and Senior Associate Dean for Education, Assistant Vice President of Education Operations, Simulation Center Governance committee, the faculty Director of the Simulation Center, the advisory committees, and the curriculum committees.
- Ensure compliance and advancement to accreditation standards.
- Resolve operational issues raised by business managers on an as needed basis.
- Participate in decision-making plans for where/what/how to improve operational performance, enhance outcomes and by cultivating personal relationships with key leaders.
- Operational and administrative oversight of the divisions of standardized patients, high fidelity/task simulation, and administration.
- Provides project status, information, reports to senior leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Simulation Center Operations, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Education Operations for Academic Affairs, in collaboration with UT Southwestern (UTSW) academic leaders, the Faculty Director of the Simulation Center, and other key education and clinical faculty, will manage strategy initiatives and continue to promote the national reputation for the Simulation Center. The Director will manage and oversee all finance, administrative, operational, data, and reporting functions for the Simulation Center. Efforts will focus on developing relationships with key simulation experts in our Undergraduate Medical Education Programs, Graduate Medical Education Programs, School of Health Professions, and our Health System to develop and deploy advanced simulation experiences for our learners and faculty. The Director will ensure key stakeholders, internal and external, work closely to advance the strategic priorities of the institution. The mission of UT Southwestern’s Simulation Center is to use state-of-the-art simulation technologies to leverage the most comprehensive educational modalities. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of education and verification of skills through integrated and proficiency-based curricula. UT Southwestern’s Simulation Center includes 49,000 square feet of Virtual Operating Rooms, Emergency Rooms, Intensive Care Units, Obstetrics/Gynecology suite, Robotic Surgery, 20 Standardized patient rooms, Interchangeable high fidelity rooms, laparoscopic training space, classrooms, task training and bench model skills labs, and an engineering and innovations lab.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master’s Degree MBA in a clinical, educational or scientific area of study or PhD in a clinical, educational or scientific area of study
Experience
7 years in business or administration in an academic institution or government agency, with some experience in a medical school and preferably including work or close interaction with an academic health system or hospital. A demonstrated track record of excellence and success in leading and building educational projects or programs. Extraordinary team management ability, including skills in motivation, leadership, mentorship, conflict management, and intervention.
Preferred
Education
Advance degree(s) in educational based field, with additional business/industry experience preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Uphold the reputation of the Simulation Center on a local and national level.
- Develop partnerships and design innovative simulation programs with academic departments, the Health System, and senior leadership.
- Partner with UME, GME, and the SHP, to oversee the integration of Simulation Center data with other learner and faculty academic reporting needs for portfolios, outcome based education, or scholarly activities.
- Oversee all operational, financial, and administrative responsibilities of the Simulation Center, including strategic investments in new equipment or programs, approval of the budget, invoicing, and billing.
- Support the Vice Provost and Senior Associate Dean for Education, Assistant Vice President of Education Operations, Simulation Center Governance committee, the faculty Director of the Simulation Center, the advisory committees, and the curriculum committees.
- Ensure compliance and advancement to accreditation standards.
- Resolve operational issues raised by business managers on an as needed basis.
- Participate in decision-making plans for where/what/how to improve operational performance, enhance outcomes and by cultivating personal relationships with key leaders.
- Operational and administrative oversight of the divisions of standardized patients, high fidelity/task simulation, and administration.
- Provides project status, information, reports to senior leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Operations Team Lead
Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
An Australian three-year bachelor's degree satisfies E-3 visa degree requirements, but your employer's LCA must tie the Operations Team Lead role to a specific degree field. Get your academic transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service before applying.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for operations or management roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and make fewer errors during your sponsorship paperwork.
Clarify the specialty occupation requirement upfront
Operations roles sometimes draw USCIS scrutiny because not all operations positions require a specific degree. Make sure your offer letter describes duties that clearly demand specialized knowledge, not generalist management skills any graduate could perform.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the process moves without delays between offer and start date.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
E-3 visa interviews are processed at Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Wait times fluctuate by location and season, so build at least four to six weeks between your offer acceptance and your proposed start date.
Confirm your employer understands prevailing wage obligations
The DOL requires E-3 employers to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location, as certified on the LCA. If your hiring manager is unfamiliar with this requirement, flag it early to avoid offer letter revisions that delay your timeline.
E-3 Visa Operations Team Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Operations Team Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Operations Team Lead roles at employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you can end up spending weeks on outreach to companies that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate focuses on employers who already understand the E-3 process and have sponsored Australian professionals before.
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 Operations Team Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. Operations Team Lead positions that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business operations, generally qualify. Roles framed as general supervisory positions without a clear degree requirement can attract USCIS scrutiny. Your offer letter and job description need to connect the duties directly to specialized knowledge from a relevant degree field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for an Operations Team Lead role?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has significant advantages for this role: there's no lottery, no annual cap, and no waiting period tied to the federal fiscal year. H-1B visa petitions enter a randomized lottery with a roughly 25 to 30 percent selection rate, meaning many qualified candidates aren't selected at all. For an Australian professional with an offer in hand, the E-3 provides a direct path to starting work without lottery risk.
Can I switch employers after starting on an E-3 as an Operations Team Lead?
Yes, but you need to restart the E-3 process with your new employer. Your current E-3 is tied to your sponsoring employer's LCA, so a job change requires a new LCA certification from the DOL and a new visa endorsement. You don't have a grace period to work for the new employer before the new E-3 is approved, so timing the transition carefully is important.