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Project Director roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can accept offers and file year-round without waiting for a selection cycle.
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- Entity: The Miriam Hospital
- Location Name: The Miriam Hospital
- City, State: Providence, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 5/22/2026
SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the project Principal Investigator (PI) and the Senior Principal Investigator and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Project Director will be responsible for overseeing a behavioral program focused on HIV and substance use, and all associated documentation and related activities for a multi-site federal grant, as well as other research and programmatic administration related to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Responsibilities will primarily include project oversight, recruitment, data management, and intervention delivery. Responsibilities may also include related administrative tasks. The Project Director will work to support clinical and community-based activities in concordance with statewide efforts to reduce HIV/STI incidence and promote substance use treatment. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsibilities
Works independently as well as with a diverse clinical and research team, and navigates within a large, interdisciplinary hospital-based system to organize and implement the clinical protocol of research projects, as outlined by the grant criteria.
Works with PI, team, and external grant staff to assess grant activity to assure compliance with grant requirements, and assure all required reporting is completed on time.
Assists with data collection and data management and ensures quality of information collected for program goals in accordance with Brown University Health policy and state and federal law.
May engage in direct patient care through counseling, education, and support to clinicians.
May engage in clinical recruitment.
May engage in community recruitment efforts and events.
May contribute to the preparation of grant reports, research manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, and future grant submission.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong personal initiative as a self-starter required, including demonstrated ability to think analytically and problem-solve creatively.
- Excellent ability to gather and synthesize complex information required.
- Robust team management and written and oral communication skills required.
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail essential.
- Ability to prioritize and flexibility with changing program requirements essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and management of shared file structure essential.
- Scientific or empirical knowledge of HIV and other STIs, including HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) preferred.
- Scientific or empirical knowledge of LGBTQ health preferred.
- Scientific or empirical knowledge of mental health, behavioral health, and substance use preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- BA/BS Degree is required.
- Master’s Degree in public health, psychology, counseling, social work, or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
- Five or more years of prior health service delivery or clinical research preferred.
- Meaningful experience serving communities of color, LGBTQ+ communities, and other structurally oppressed populations, or enthusiastic desire to gain such experience preferred.
- Meaningful experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or other mental health conditions preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to function in an office environment. Requires walking, navigation of stairs, and standing intermittently throughout the day. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer and other common equipment.
INDEPENDENT ACTION
Performs independently within the Department’s policies and practices. Meets regularly with supervisor for guidance and support.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Role may include supervision of research assistants and other personnel assigned to the clinical and/or research team.
PAY RANGE
$55,744.00 - $91,956.80
LOCATION
The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
WORK TYPE
M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
WORK SHIFT
Day
DAILY HOURS
8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
- Job ID: JR-108693
- Entity: The Miriam Hospital
- Location Name: The Miriam Hospital
- City, State: Providence, RI
- Work Type: FULL TIME
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 5/22/2026
SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the project Principal Investigator (PI) and the Senior Principal Investigator and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Project Director will be responsible for overseeing a behavioral program focused on HIV and substance use, and all associated documentation and related activities for a multi-site federal grant, as well as other research and programmatic administration related to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Responsibilities will primarily include project oversight, recruitment, data management, and intervention delivery. Responsibilities may also include related administrative tasks. The Project Director will work to support clinical and community-based activities in concordance with statewide efforts to reduce HIV/STI incidence and promote substance use treatment. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsibilities
Works independently as well as with a diverse clinical and research team, and navigates within a large, interdisciplinary hospital-based system to organize and implement the clinical protocol of research projects, as outlined by the grant criteria.
Works with PI, team, and external grant staff to assess grant activity to assure compliance with grant requirements, and assure all required reporting is completed on time.
Assists with data collection and data management and ensures quality of information collected for program goals in accordance with Brown University Health policy and state and federal law.
May engage in direct patient care through counseling, education, and support to clinicians.
May engage in clinical recruitment.
May engage in community recruitment efforts and events.
May contribute to the preparation of grant reports, research manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, and future grant submission.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong personal initiative as a self-starter required, including demonstrated ability to think analytically and problem-solve creatively.
- Excellent ability to gather and synthesize complex information required.
- Robust team management and written and oral communication skills required.
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail essential.
- Ability to prioritize and flexibility with changing program requirements essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and management of shared file structure essential.
- Scientific or empirical knowledge of HIV and other STIs, including HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) preferred.
- Scientific or empirical knowledge of LGBTQ health preferred.
- Scientific or empirical knowledge of mental health, behavioral health, and substance use preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- BA/BS Degree is required.
- Master’s Degree in public health, psychology, counseling, social work, or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
- Five or more years of prior health service delivery or clinical research preferred.
- Meaningful experience serving communities of color, LGBTQ+ communities, and other structurally oppressed populations, or enthusiastic desire to gain such experience preferred.
- Meaningful experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or other mental health conditions preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to function in an office environment. Requires walking, navigation of stairs, and standing intermittently throughout the day. Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use computer and other common equipment.
INDEPENDENT ACTION
Performs independently within the Department’s policies and practices. Meets regularly with supervisor for guidance and support.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Role may include supervision of research assistants and other personnel assigned to the clinical and/or research team.
PAY RANGE
$55,744.00 - $91,956.80
LOCATION
The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906
WORK TYPE
M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
WORK SHIFT
Day
DAILY HOURS
8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Frame your credentials for U.S. specialty occupation
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but document this explicitly. Get a credential evaluation letter that maps your degree and PMP or AIPM certification to U.S. specialty occupation standards before approaching employers.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for Project Director or Senior Project Manager roles. Prior LCA filings signal that an employer already understands E-3 visa sponsorship mechanics and won't stall at the offer stage.
Clarify sponsorship early in the interview process
Don't wait until an offer to raise E-3 sponsorship. Bring it up after your second interview, framing it as straightforward: no lottery, no cap, employer files the LCA with DOL, you attend one consulate appointment. Most hiring delays happen because project directors assume it's more complex than H-1B visa.
Use Migrate Mate to find and file your E-3
Search for Project Director roles with verified E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate, then use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer. Having a dedicated filing expert reduces the back-and-forth that slows construction and infrastructure employers unfamiliar with the process.
Align your job description to specialty occupation criteria
The DOL LCA requires the role to meet specialty occupation requirements. Work with your employer to ensure the job description explicitly lists a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a requirement, not a preference. Vague language like 'degree preferred' can trigger a USCIS request for evidence.
Negotiate a start date that allows for consulate processing
Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth each have different E-3 appointment wait times. Build at least four to six weeks of buffer between your signed offer and your start date so your employer's LCA certification, your DS-160 completion, and your interview appointment can sequence without pressure.
E-3 Visa Project Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Director jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point, as it lists Project Director roles with employers who have confirmed E-3 sponsorship willingness. You can filter by role type and visa category. Beyond that, the DOL's OFLC disclosure database lets you verify which employers have filed LCAs for similar titles, giving you a shortlist of employers already familiar with the process.
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 the E-3 visa work better than the H-1B for Project Director roles?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is significantly more practical. The H-1B has an annual lottery where fewer than one in four registrations are selected, meaning you could be offered a role and still not get a visa. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so once your employer files a certified LCA with the DOL and you clear your consulate interview, you can start work. There's no waiting for a selection cycle.
Does my Australian project management experience count toward the E-3 specialty occupation requirement?
It can, but only in combination with a qualifying degree. The E-3 requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field directly related to the role. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, relevant experience strengthens the application but doesn't replace the degree. USCIS applies a three-for-one rule for experience substitution when no degree exists, meaning 12 years of relevant experience could substitute for a four-year degree.
Can I switch Project Director roles while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before the new approval is in place. If you stay in the U.S. and your new employer files the LCA before your current status expires, you can begin work for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the visa petition is filed. Consult an immigration professional before changing roles mid-status.