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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 Artificial Intelligence Scientist
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to AI science work. A computer science or statistics degree maps cleanly. A business degree with no quantitative focus can trigger an RFE, so document any coursework or credentials that bridge the gap.
Search LCA filings for AI roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history for AI Scientist positions. DOL disclosure data shows which companies have certified wages and filed for this specific SOC code, cutting your search time significantly.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 15-2051 before you negotiate an offer so you know the floor and can flag any underpayment risk early.
Check whether the role qualifies for cap exemption
AI Scientist positions at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government research labs are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status before counting on that timeline.
Document your publication and patent record now
Peer-reviewed publications, patents, and conference presentations strengthen specialty occupation evidence for AI roles, especially when your job duties push into research territory. Compile a full list with dates and venues before the employer starts the I-129 package.
Clarify premium processing eligibility upfront
USCIS offers premium processing on I-129 petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. Confirm with your employer whether they'll elect premium processing before your current work authorization expires, particularly if you're transitioning from OPT.
H-1B Visa Artificial Intelligence Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Artificial Intelligence Scientist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies AI Scientist positions as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, applied mathematics, or statistics. The O*NET profile for this occupation confirms a graduate-level education requirement, which supports the specialty occupation determination in the I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for AI Scientist positions?
Technology companies, pharmaceutical firms, financial institutions, and university research labs are among the most active H-1B sponsors for AI Scientist roles. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which specific employers have certified wages for this SOC code. Migrate Mate surfaces that filing history by employer so you can target companies with a demonstrated sponsorship track record rather than guessing.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new AI Scientist role without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more. AI Scientist roles typically fall under the same SOC code, so a transfer to a comparable position at a new employer generally satisfies the same-or-similar requirement.
How does the H-1B lottery affect AI Scientist job seekers?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions enter the annual lottery, with 65,000 regular-cap slots and 20,000 additional slots reserved for U.S. master's degree holders. AI Scientists with a U.S. master's or PhD are eligible for the advanced-degree exemption pool, which improves selection odds. Positions at cap-exempt institutions such as universities bypass the lottery entirely.
What happens to my H-1B status if my AI Scientist role shifts significantly toward research?
If your core duties change materially, your employer may need to file an amended I-129 petition to reflect the new role description. USCIS expects the approved petition to accurately describe your actual work. Significant shifts in job duties, location, or employer entity without an amended filing can create status compliance issues, so flag changes to your employer's immigration counsel promptly.