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Program Administrator jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Strong organizational credentials, program coordination experience, and an advanced or relevant bachelor's degree all support your sponsorship case.
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PRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Phoenix, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Medical Educ Admin-Hosp
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Administrative Services
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of physicians? As a GME Residency Program Administrator at Banner Health, you'll sit at the heart of medical education — driving the operations, compliance, and culture of a dynamic residency or fellowship program. This is more than an administrative role; it's a chance to make a lasting impact on the careers of tomorrow's doctors while working alongside some of the most dedicated medical professionals in the field.
In this role, you'll serve as the connective tissue between program directors, faculty, residents, fellows, and national accreditation bodies like the ACGME, ensuring every moving part of the program runs smoothly and stays compliant. From coordinating educational sessions and monitoring work hours to managing recruitment cycles and maintaining critical program databases, your organizational expertise and attention to detail will directly influence the quality of medical training delivered every day.
If you're ready to combine your passion for healthcare with your talent for operations and relationship-building, Banner Health invites you to be a cornerstone of medical education excellence. Join us — and help build the future of medicine.
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM
University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.
Position Summary
This position facilitates the operations of medical education and supports the activities required for accreditation, recruitment, and effective operation of the medical education program. This position is responsible for organizing and documenting all medical education activities for an assigned program(s). Provides administrative support to program leadership, faculty, residents and department committees as assigned.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Coordinates the operations of the residency and/or fellowship program including, but not limited to, activities of the medical education committee, timely completion of items requested of GME and ACGME, and monitoring work hours to ensure compliance with ACGME and program requirements.
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Serves as the administrative liaison with external regulatory and compliance agencies. Maintains and updates policies and procedures in accordance with program, facility, and organizational policies and procedures, standard professional practices, guidelines and standards as specified by accrediting agencies and related local, state and federal laws and regulations.
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Coordinates educational sessions to fulfill program requirements and is a liaison of requirements pertaining to medical records, risk, human resources, and occupational health.
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Collects, assembles, and maintains required data for residency and/or fellowship databases. Gathers information to facilitate development of the program's fiscal budget and monitors monthly financial reports for variances.
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Maintains knowledge of current accreditation and board requirements for medical students, residents, clerkships, and/or fellowships as required.
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Participates in resident recruitment process and coordinates the application process. Ensures communication materials and web site are up-to-date. Reviews and processes all correspondence and applications and assists in scheduling interviews for potential Residents.
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Develops and maintains effective working relationships with program directors, staff, faculty and residents/fellows. Serves as a resource to program directors, staff, faculty and residents/fellows. Ensures customer service needs are met. Answer incoming calls and emails in an efficient manner. Provide accurate answers and solutions to customers. Redirect customers to appropriate teams and/or departments as needed.
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Internal contacts include physicians, administration, and employees. External customers include various medical education accreditation agencies and federal, state and local regulatory agencies for medical education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess knowledge of medical education coordination as normally obtained through the completion of an associate’s degree in business, human relations, related field, or may commensurate with experience gained in a medical residency program or equivalent.
Requires three years of experience in related area. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Requires strong research and organizational abilities. Must have the ability to guide and lead others. Requires demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO STATEMENT:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Program Administrator
Match your degree to PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties the sponsored role to a minimum education requirement. Gather official transcripts and, if your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree before employers initiate recruitment.
Target organizations with PERM filing history
Federal agencies, universities, nonprofit networks, and large healthcare systems regularly sponsor Program Administrators through PERM. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history filtered by this occupation, so you approach companies already familiar with the process.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before you apply
If your Program Administrator role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, ask prospective employers whether they'll file under EB-2 or EB-3. The category affects your priority date and backlog exposure, particularly if you're from India or China.
Request a PERM-compliant job description early
PERM requires the employer to test the labor market using a job description that sets the actual minimum requirements for the role. Push for alignment before an offer is finalized; requirements inflated to fit your profile can jeopardize DOL certification during the recruitment audit phase.
Track your priority date across employer changes
If your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a comparable Program Administrator role without restarting. Your original priority date can also transfer to a new employer's approved I-140, protecting your place in the queue.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wage
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage before PERM certification is granted. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Program Administrator roles in your target metro before negotiations, so you can confirm the offered salary meets the wage level PERM will require.
Green Card Program Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Program Administrator roles?
Most Program Administrator positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. The employer determines the category when filing PERM, so clarify this early in negotiations since the category affects your priority date and potential backlog.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary status in three-year increments and requires an I-129 petition with USCIS. Employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence and involves three distinct steps: PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority-date backlogs for some nationalities.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Program Administrators?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history searchable by occupation and location. Filtering to Program Administrator roles lets you focus your outreach on organizations that have already demonstrated willingness to file PERM, rather than spending time educating employers who have never navigated the process.
What does the PERM recruitment process involve for my employer?
Before DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer must conduct a formal recruitment test, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. The employer must also obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC and pay you at least that wage level throughout the sponsorship process.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
AC21 job portability applies once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a same or similar occupation. Your approved I-140 priority date can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your position in the queue even if you restart the PERM process with a new sponsor.