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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 in AI Strategy Lead
Match your credentials to the SOC code
AI Strategy Lead positions are often filed under computer and information systems manager SOC codes. Check O*NET to confirm the job zone and typical degree requirements before your interview so your credentials map cleanly to what USCIS expects.
Target employers with cap-exempt sponsorship history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B filers. AI Strategy roles at these organizations let you bypass the lottery entirely, which matters if you're already on your third or fourth registration cycle.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Pull up Migrate Mate's employer search and filter for companies with active H-1B LCA filings in AI or strategy management roles. This cuts through job postings that don't disclose sponsorship intent upfront.
Clarify the LCA wage tier before accepting an offer
AI Strategy Lead titles often land at DOL wage Level III or IV. Ask your prospective employer which wage level their LCA will certify at, then cross-check it against the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before signing.
Document your strategic deliverables for the RFE shelf
USCIS increasingly issues RFEs on management-adjacent AI roles, questioning whether the position truly requires a specialty degree. Prepare a paper trail of product roadmaps, board-level strategy decks, or P&L ownership that anchors the role to your technical degree field.
Time your transfer to avoid the 60-day gap
If you're moving from another H-1B employer, your new company must file a transfer petition before your last day of employment. A gap between jobs exceeding 60 days puts you out of status, so negotiate your start date around USCIS receipt, not approval.
H-1B Visa AI Strategy Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Strategy Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or analytical field such as computer science, data science, or engineering. The key is that the degree must be directly related to the duties, not just a general requirement. Roles where a business or liberal arts degree is accepted alongside technical degrees can face USCIS scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds, so the job description should be tightly scoped to technical AI work.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for AI Strategy Lead positions?
Technology companies, management consulting firms with dedicated AI practices, and enterprise software vendors tend to have the strongest H-1B sponsorship infrastructure for AI strategy roles. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research labs are also strong options because they can file outside the annual lottery. You can identify employers with verified LCA filing history for AI and strategy management roles directly through Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to AI Strategy Lead titles?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location, determined by the LCA they file. AI Strategy Lead titles typically map to higher wage levels, often Level III or IV, because the role involves significant judgment and leadership. You can verify the applicable wage for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the employer's LCA matches market rates.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better AI Strategy Lead offer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained status. The new employer must file before your employment ends. A gap longer than 60 days after your last day puts your status at risk, so coordinate timelines carefully between both employers.
What should I look for in an H-1B sponsor's filing history for AI roles?
Look for employers who have filed LCAs specifically in AI, machine learning, or technology strategy job categories, not just general management titles. Consistent annual filings indicate an established immigration program with in-house or retained legal counsel, which reduces processing errors. Employers who have filed successfully for roles at your seniority level are also less likely to undershoot your wage level on the LCA, which protects your status.