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AI Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a directly related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for these roles must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition.
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36962 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Cardiology: Adult
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday to Friday
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination. Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred. Three years' experience in project management, program management development, administration or supervisory experience required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages and oversees the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of major projects. Assumes major responsibility for coordinating the successful and timely completion of the tasks within projects.
- Manages and/or implements all operational policies and procedures related to the functioning of the program.
- Prepares periodic analyses and reports reflecting progress and trends of ongoing projects/programs. Identifies and anticipates potential issues and risks. Makes suggestions for improvement and implements as appropriate.
- Tracks, evaluates, and interprets collected financial data. Manages the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring. Participates in the analysis of study data and the writing of sponsor progress and financial reports. Drafts financial, statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as requested. Makes recommendations based on these findings.
- Assists in the administration of the departmental budget by tracking expenditures and performing other financial tasks. Verifies deduction authorizations to ensure correct input.
- Assumes responsibility for the outcome of the program(s). Assists and supervises support personnel. Manages data for applicable databases to produce outcomes information for quality reporting and operational initiatives.
- Provides guidance to others. Designs forms, newsletters, web pages and other tools as appropriate to ensure the success of assigned projects.
- Serves as the program liaison, spokesperson and representative.
- Arranges, implements, and facilitates team meetings to achieve results. Attends meetings with appropriate staff and faculty as necessary to provide and gather information. Promotes a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Ensures that all aspects of the projects are conducted in accordance to the sponsor requirements, study contract and timelines.
- Ensures compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations and guidelines.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Previous supervisory experience
- Solid interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with business partners across departments and facilitate work among teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong PC background in computer spreadsheets systems and presentation packages
- Skilled problem solver who can work independently
- Ability to manage special projects, work under pressure, meet deadlines
- Customer service orientation
- Strong presentation skills to effectively persuade and influence in order to achieve desired outcomes with diverse clientele
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean, well-lit, comfortable office setting
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Under administrative review, performs management level work directed toward the planning, implementation and coordination of one or more major programs for an association, non-profit or similar organization. Provides analysis, financial accounting, team facilitation and recommendations to ensure timely project completion and compliance with sponsor requirements.
Department:
36962 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Cardiology: Adult
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday to Friday
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination. Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred. Three years' experience in project management, program management development, administration or supervisory experience required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages and oversees the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of major projects. Assumes major responsibility for coordinating the successful and timely completion of the tasks within projects.
- Manages and/or implements all operational policies and procedures related to the functioning of the program.
- Prepares periodic analyses and reports reflecting progress and trends of ongoing projects/programs. Identifies and anticipates potential issues and risks. Makes suggestions for improvement and implements as appropriate.
- Tracks, evaluates, and interprets collected financial data. Manages the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring. Participates in the analysis of study data and the writing of sponsor progress and financial reports. Drafts financial, statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as requested. Makes recommendations based on these findings.
- Assists in the administration of the departmental budget by tracking expenditures and performing other financial tasks. Verifies deduction authorizations to ensure correct input.
- Assumes responsibility for the outcome of the program(s). Assists and supervises support personnel. Manages data for applicable databases to produce outcomes information for quality reporting and operational initiatives.
- Provides guidance to others. Designs forms, newsletters, web pages and other tools as appropriate to ensure the success of assigned projects.
- Serves as the program liaison, spokesperson and representative.
- Arranges, implements, and facilitates team meetings to achieve results. Attends meetings with appropriate staff and faculty as necessary to provide and gather information. Promotes a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Ensures that all aspects of the projects are conducted in accordance to the sponsor requirements, study contract and timelines.
- Ensures compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations and guidelines.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Previous supervisory experience
- Solid interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with business partners across departments and facilitate work among teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong PC background in computer spreadsheets systems and presentation packages
- Skilled problem solver who can work independently
- Ability to manage special projects, work under pressure, meet deadlines
- Customer service orientation
- Strong presentation skills to effectively persuade and influence in order to achieve desired outcomes with diverse clientele
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean, well-lit, comfortable office setting
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Under administrative review, performs management level work directed toward the planning, implementation and coordination of one or more major programs for an association, non-profit or similar organization. Provides analysis, financial accounting, team facilitation and recommendations to ensure timely project completion and compliance with sponsor requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an AI Specialist
Align your degree field to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to AI Specialist duties. A degree in computer science or machine learning aligns cleanly. A business or general STEM degree needs supporting coursework transcripts or a credential evaluation to survive an RFE.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you accept an offer.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
AI research roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window at any time of year.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, verify that a company has actually filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for AI roles. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL LCA filing history by employer and occupation code so you can confirm sponsorship history before reaching the offer stage.
Document your AI specialization precisely
USCIS O*NET classifies AI Specialist duties at Job Zone 4 and above. Your resume and the employer's support letter must map your specific tasks, such as training large language models or designing neural network architectures, to those defined specialty occupation duties.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
If your employment start date is tied to a project deadline or OPT expiration, ask your employer to file premium processing with Form I-907. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days, reducing the risk of a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa AI Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies AI Specialist positions under computer occupations, which consistently meet the specialty occupation standard because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field. If your job description includes tasks like model development, algorithm design, or ML pipeline engineering, the specialty occupation requirement is typically straightforward to satisfy.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for AI Specialist roles?
Technology companies, financial institutions running quantitative or risk modeling teams, healthcare systems building clinical AI tools, and defense contractors with AI research divisions are among the most active H-1B sponsors for these roles. Migrate Mate filters employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify companies that have sponsored AI Specialist positions rather than relying on job postings alone.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change AI Specialist roles mid-petition?
If you change employers after your H-1B petition is filed but before October 1, your new employer must file a fresh cap-subject petition in the next lottery cycle unless you already have an approved H-1B from a prior year. If you're transferring to a new employer after your H-1B is already active, your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can start work as soon as USCIS receives it, under the portability provisions of AC21.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B as an AI Specialist?
Yes, but startups face additional scrutiny. USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether the company has enough complexity to require a specialty occupation hire, or whether an employer-employee relationship exists if you have equity or a board seat. Your employer's support letter should clearly define your supervised role, your reporting structure, and the specific AI projects requiring your degree-level expertise.
How does the H-1B lottery affect AI Specialist job searches?
The annual H-1B cap covers most private-sector AI Specialist roles, with registrations submitted in March and selections made before April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, cap-exempt options include roles at qualifying nonprofit research organizations, universities, or government research facilities. F-1 OPT or STEM OPT authorization can bridge the gap while you wait for the next lottery cycle.