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Program Coordinator roles at nonprofits, universities, healthcare systems, and government contractors regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document the recruitment process, file with DOL, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Foreign professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field are strong candidates for this sponsorship pathway.
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The Trauma Coordinator assists the Trauma Program Director (TPD) by assuring that OHSU fulfills all requirements as a Level I Trauma designated center for the State of Oregon and verified by the American College of Surgeons. In collaboration with the TPD, the Trauma Coordinator ensures that the program is meeting the mission of University Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trauma Program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for injured patients across the continuum of care. The Trauma Program oversees continuous performance improvement. Trauma cases are monitored through the trauma registry and reviewed to evaluate clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure compliance with national standards and best practices. This ongoing assessment supports patient safety, operational excellence, and readiness for trauma center verification every three years.
The Trauma Program also plays a vital role in education and community outreach. In addition, the program promotes injury prevention through community initiatives focused on areas such as fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, violence prevention, and public awareness. Through its commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, education, and injury prevention, the Trauma Program serves as an essential resource for delivering high-quality trauma care and improving the health and safety of the communities it serves.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- 5 years of clinical inpatient trauma nursing experience in Level 1 or 2 trauma center, ED or Critical Care
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy to include the ability to work in Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.
- Current Oregon Nursing license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS Nursing
- Previous experience as trauma coordinator
- TNCC Instructor
- ATCN
- TOPIC class
- TCRN certification
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
INTRODUCTION
The Trauma Coordinator assists the Trauma Program Director (TPD) by assuring that OHSU fulfills all requirements as a Level I Trauma designated center for the State of Oregon and verified by the American College of Surgeons. In collaboration with the TPD, the Trauma Coordinator ensures that the program is meeting the mission of University Hospital.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trauma Program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for injured patients across the continuum of care. The Trauma Program oversees continuous performance improvement. Trauma cases are monitored through the trauma registry and reviewed to evaluate clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure compliance with national standards and best practices. This ongoing assessment supports patient safety, operational excellence, and readiness for trauma center verification every three years.
The Trauma Program also plays a vital role in education and community outreach. In addition, the program promotes injury prevention through community initiatives focused on areas such as fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, violence prevention, and public awareness. Through its commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, education, and injury prevention, the Trauma Program serves as an essential resource for delivering high-quality trauma care and improving the health and safety of the communities it serves.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- 5 years of clinical inpatient trauma nursing experience in Level 1 or 2 trauma center, ED or Critical Care
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy to include the ability to work in Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.
- Current Oregon Nursing license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS Nursing
- Previous experience as trauma coordinator
- TNCC Instructor
- ATCN
- TOPIC class
- TCRN certification
Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Program Coordinator
Align your degree to the job description
PERM requires your credentials to match the employer's stated minimum requirements exactly. A bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, health sciences, or a related field strengthens your EB-3 eligibility and reduces the risk of a DOL audit.
Target employers who self-sponsor through PERM
Nonprofits, federally funded health programs, and university research offices regularly sponsor Program Coordinators because these roles are tied to grant cycles and long-term institutional need. Prioritize organizations with active federal grants or Title IV funding.
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Migrate Mate filters Program Coordinator roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which organizations will file PERM on your behalf. Use it to build a targeted list before you apply.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for Program Coordinators in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level before you negotiate, since PERM will lock in that figure.
Clarify sponsorship intent early in negotiations
Once you receive an offer, ask HR directly whether the role is approved for PERM sponsorship and what the expected timeline is. Some employers fund green cards only for positions tied to specific grants, which affects when the process can start.
Request concurrent filing if your priority date allows
If your country of birth is not subject to EB-3 backlogs, ask your employer to file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently with the I-140 petition after PERM certification. This cuts months off your total processing time.
Green Card Program Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Program Coordinator roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Program Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3 because they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is possible if the employer can demonstrate that an advanced degree is genuinely required for the role, or if you pursue a National Interest Waiver independently. In practice, most employers sponsor this title at the EB-3 level through PERM.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary, cap-subject visa with an annual lottery. PERM leads to permanent residency and has no annual filing cap at the petition stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year, followed by I-140 and adjustment of status. For Program Coordinators from most countries outside India and China, the full EB-3 process typically resolves within two to three years.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Program Coordinators for a green card?
Federally funded nonprofits, hospital systems, public health agencies, and university research departments sponsor Program Coordinators most frequently because these roles support long-term programs rather than short-term projects. Employers with active NIH, CDC, or HUD grants often build green card sponsorship into their staffing plans from the start.
Where can I find Program Coordinator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers. This is more reliable than asking employers cold, since sponsorship intent is rarely stated in standard job postings.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I have a green card?
Yes, but the rules depend on where you are in the process. PERM certification and an approved I-140 are tied to the sponsoring employer. If you change jobs before I-140 approval, you lose the filing and restart. After 180 days with an approved I-140 and a pending I-485, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer to a same or similar role without losing your priority date.