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Education Program Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field. Employers in higher education, edtech, and workforce development regularly file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B petitions for this role.
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EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_15084
Department Emergency Medicine 50000655
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
Primary coordinator of Emergency Medicine elective clerkship and coordinator for a large GME program that also has a GME Sr Coord for the same program and fewer than 50 house officers.
The incumbent will also provide specialized administrative support to the faculty of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title GME/UME Education Program Coordinator
Job Title Admin Bus Op Associate (Clk)
Salary Grade AB15H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $23.173 - $34.760/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 11/02/2026
Application Review Date 11/13/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider six years education and related experience, which must include some program/project coordination)
Required Experience 4 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Increasingly responsible administrative support and/or educator experience to include some program/project coordination experience.
(Will consider six years education and related experience, which must include some program/project coordination)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Required Other Computer Applications: Moderate PC skills
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Focuses on continual advancement verbal skills, written skills and knowledge development.
- Works efficiently and independently under the oversight of directors/administrator.
- Possesses and maintains flexibility and a willingness to interact collegially with hospital administration, other departments, and outside contacts to carry out the mission of the program.
- Exhibits working/intermediate knowledge of accreditation (eg. ACGME/LCME) common program requirements.
- Exhibits working/intermediate knowledge of accreditation specialty requirements.
- Exhibits working/intermediate knowledge of professional ethics, laws and regulations.
- Exhibits exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills and is able to cope with stress effectively. Has a professional demeanor and disposition to work effectively with varying personalities.
- Exhibits the highest moral integrity when handling confidential information.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in administrative management of program.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in fiscal management of program.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in data management of program.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in program compliance management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
NA
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience with GME/UME program coordination.
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
TAGME or CGEA certification
Preferred Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications: New Innovations and/or Oasis; Blackboard or Canvas;
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
.
Requisition Details
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_15084
Department Emergency Medicine 50000655
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
Primary coordinator of Emergency Medicine elective clerkship and coordinator for a large GME program that also has a GME Sr Coord for the same program and fewer than 50 house officers.
The incumbent will also provide specialized administrative support to the faculty of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title GME/UME Education Program Coordinator
Job Title Admin Bus Op Associate (Clk)
Salary Grade AB15H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $23.173 - $34.760/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 11/02/2026
Application Review Date 11/13/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider six years education and related experience, which must include some program/project coordination)
Required Experience 4 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Increasingly responsible administrative support and/or educator experience to include some program/project coordination experience.
(Will consider six years education and related experience, which must include some program/project coordination)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Required Other Computer Applications: Moderate PC skills
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Focuses on continual advancement verbal skills, written skills and knowledge development.
- Works efficiently and independently under the oversight of directors/administrator.
- Possesses and maintains flexibility and a willingness to interact collegially with hospital administration, other departments, and outside contacts to carry out the mission of the program.
- Exhibits working/intermediate knowledge of accreditation (eg. ACGME/LCME) common program requirements.
- Exhibits working/intermediate knowledge of accreditation specialty requirements.
- Exhibits working/intermediate knowledge of professional ethics, laws and regulations.
- Exhibits exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills and is able to cope with stress effectively. Has a professional demeanor and disposition to work effectively with varying personalities.
- Exhibits the highest moral integrity when handling confidential information.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in administrative management of program.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in fiscal management of program.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in data management of program.
- Demonstrates working/intermediate level competency in program compliance management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
NA
Preferred Experience:
Prior experience with GME/UME program coordination.
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
TAGME or CGEA certification
Preferred Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications: New Innovations and/or Oasis; Blackboard or Canvas;
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Education Program Manager
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to program management in an educational context. Frame transcripts and credential evaluations to show coursework in curriculum design, instructional methodology, or organizational learning, not just general management.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Education Program Manager postings by employers who have active LCA filings in this occupation. That history signals they understand the H-1B process for this specific role, not just engineering or tech positions.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Education Program Managers and confirm the listed education requirements match your job description. A posting that says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can undermine your H-1B petition at adjudication.
Understand prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I or Level II wage, and knowing the floor protects you from an offer that could delay or complicate filing.
Ask employers about cap-exempt status upfront
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without lottery registration. If you're targeting those sectors, the annual April lottery doesn't apply to your timeline.
Clarify who controls the petition before accepting
Some edtech companies and workforce nonprofits use third-party staffing arrangements, which can complicate H-1B sponsorship. Confirm during the offer stage whether the organization filing your petition is your direct employer, since USCIS requires a valid employer-employee relationship.
H-1B Visa Education Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Program Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Education Program Manager positions qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum development, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates both the job description and your credentials, so the degree requirement must appear in the offer letter or job posting, not just in internal hiring notes.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Education Program Managers?
Higher education institutions, nonprofit workforce development organizations, edtech companies, and large corporate learning and development departments are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Universities and nonprofits affiliated with higher education are often cap-exempt, which means they can file petitions year-round and aren't subject to the annual lottery. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate filtered specifically for this job title.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Education Program Manager candidates?
If your prospective employer is a for-profit company, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery, which opens in March for an October 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers, including most universities and qualifying nonprofits, bypass the lottery entirely. Identifying cap-exempt organizations in education should be a deliberate part of your job search strategy if you need sponsorship quickly.
What does an employer need to file an H-1B for this role?
Your employer must first obtain a certified LCA from DOL confirming the position meets the prevailing wage for Education Program Managers in your work location. After LCA certification, they file Form I-129 with USCIS along with supporting documentation, including evidence that the role requires a specialty degree and that you hold that degree or its equivalent through a combination of education and professional experience.
Can work experience substitute for a degree in this occupation?
USCIS allows three years of specialized work experience to substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree, but this works best when your experience is directly in instructional program management, curriculum oversight, or educational administration, not general project management. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency is typically required to document equivalency, and your employer's petition must explicitly argue why experience satisfies the specialty occupation threshold.