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Type: Full-time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Staff
Overview:
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Community Health Program Specialist. Under the supervision of the Director of Community & Global Health Experiential Learning, the Community Health Program Specialist manages the administration of the QU Netter’s Bobcat Community Health Alliance (BCHA) program. BCHA is a student-led, faculty-mentored outreach program that offers screening, basic health service and health education for underserved and vulnerable populations provided by students, with supervision and coordination from licensed health professionals. The Community Health Program Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program and will foster strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, students, staff, and institutional partners and work closely with stakeholders to deliver outstanding volunteer clinical community engagement opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience working in both clinical and academic settings.
About the School:
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter), which welcomed its inaugural class in 2013, is dedicated to educating compassionate, patient-centered physicians who lead with integrity, collaborate across the healthcare spectrum, and advance the health of communities they serve.
Located on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus - home to the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Law, and Education - QU Netter offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to optimize learning. Our integrated, systems-based curriculum emphasizes active learning, early clinical immersion, and collaboration within interprofessional teams, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing health care landscape.
With 390 medical students, six residency programs, and a faculty dedicated to innovative pedagogy, QU Netter is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as #18 in the nation for graduates practicing in rural areas and as Connecticut’s top-ranked medical school for graduates practicing in primary care. QU Netter continues the inspiring legacy of Dr. Frank H. Netter by educating physicians who combine scientific excellence with humanism, service, and leadership who advance health outcomes and strengthen communities.
At QU Netter, students learn in a culture defined by respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose: to prepare future physicians to care for both our patients and our profession with empathy, skill, and social responsibility.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 22 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.
The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.
As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.
- We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
- We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
- We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.
These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and administer the operational activities of the BCHA program, serving as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, clinical partners, and community organizations while ensuring alignment with program objectives and school priorities
- Ensure compliance with all university, accreditation, clinical partner, and site policies and procedures
- Manage BCHA student engagement processes, including volunteer placement, onboarding compliance, and readiness requirements to support participation in community-based clinical programs
- Liaise with faculty preceptors to ensure appropriate clinical supervision during outreaches, and ensure that preceptors complete required trainings, and comply with university legal and liability protocols
- Collaborate with community and clinical partner sites to schedule and manage student volunteer rotations, preceptor supervision, and any site-specific requirements
- Collect, analyze, and report program participation and outcome data to support accreditation requirements, donor stewardship, program evaluation and strategic decision making
- Oversee supply management, including tracking inventories of point of care tests and outreach supplies to ensure operational readiness and uninterrupted delivery of outreach services
- Directly manage financial transactions, including entering requisitions and expenses, processing expense reports, paying invoices, procuring supplies, and transferring funds in accordance with university policy and procedure
- Monitor program expenses and assist leadership with budget adherence
- Coordinate mobile unit logistics, ensuring vehicle maintenance, fuel tracking, and equipment readiness
- Maintain record of vehicle licensing, registration, and insurance coverage related to the mobile unit
- Use standard operating procedures for program management and make recommendations for improving processes
- Engage in other duties as assigned
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master's degree (MPH, MSW, MBA, MPA, MHA) is preferred
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience preferably in healthcare administration, higher education, or a related environment
- Excellent communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Attention to detail and a thorough, detail-oriented approach to all aspects of work
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic financial bookkeeping skills, with demonstrated experience working with budgets, tracking expenditures is highly desired
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Experience developing and supporting program outreach initiatives, communications, and engagement activities
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements & demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.
Advertised: September 18, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Job Number: 497381
Type: Full-time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Staff
Overview:
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Community Health Program Specialist. Under the supervision of the Director of Community & Global Health Experiential Learning, the Community Health Program Specialist manages the administration of the QU Netter’s Bobcat Community Health Alliance (BCHA) program. BCHA is a student-led, faculty-mentored outreach program that offers screening, basic health service and health education for underserved and vulnerable populations provided by students, with supervision and coordination from licensed health professionals. The Community Health Program Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program and will foster strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, students, staff, and institutional partners and work closely with stakeholders to deliver outstanding volunteer clinical community engagement opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience working in both clinical and academic settings.
About the School:
The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter), which welcomed its inaugural class in 2013, is dedicated to educating compassionate, patient-centered physicians who lead with integrity, collaborate across the healthcare spectrum, and advance the health of communities they serve.
Located on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus - home to the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Law, and Education - QU Netter offers state-of-the-art facilities designed to optimize learning. Our integrated, systems-based curriculum emphasizes active learning, early clinical immersion, and collaboration within interprofessional teams, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing health care landscape.
With 390 medical students, six residency programs, and a faculty dedicated to innovative pedagogy, QU Netter is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as #18 in the nation for graduates practicing in rural areas and as Connecticut’s top-ranked medical school for graduates practicing in primary care. QU Netter continues the inspiring legacy of Dr. Frank H. Netter by educating physicians who combine scientific excellence with humanism, service, and leadership who advance health outcomes and strengthen communities.
At QU Netter, students learn in a culture defined by respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose: to prepare future physicians to care for both our patients and our profession with empathy, skill, and social responsibility.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 22 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles — including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men’s ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.
The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.
As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.
- We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
- We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
- We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.
These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and administer the operational activities of the BCHA program, serving as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, clinical partners, and community organizations while ensuring alignment with program objectives and school priorities
- Ensure compliance with all university, accreditation, clinical partner, and site policies and procedures
- Manage BCHA student engagement processes, including volunteer placement, onboarding compliance, and readiness requirements to support participation in community-based clinical programs
- Liaise with faculty preceptors to ensure appropriate clinical supervision during outreaches, and ensure that preceptors complete required trainings, and comply with university legal and liability protocols
- Collaborate with community and clinical partner sites to schedule and manage student volunteer rotations, preceptor supervision, and any site-specific requirements
- Collect, analyze, and report program participation and outcome data to support accreditation requirements, donor stewardship, program evaluation and strategic decision making
- Oversee supply management, including tracking inventories of point of care tests and outreach supplies to ensure operational readiness and uninterrupted delivery of outreach services
- Directly manage financial transactions, including entering requisitions and expenses, processing expense reports, paying invoices, procuring supplies, and transferring funds in accordance with university policy and procedure
- Monitor program expenses and assist leadership with budget adherence
- Coordinate mobile unit logistics, ensuring vehicle maintenance, fuel tracking, and equipment readiness
- Maintain record of vehicle licensing, registration, and insurance coverage related to the mobile unit
- Use standard operating procedures for program management and make recommendations for improving processes
- Engage in other duties as assigned
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master's degree (MPH, MSW, MBA, MPA, MHA) is preferred
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience preferably in healthcare administration, higher education, or a related environment
- Excellent communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Attention to detail and a thorough, detail-oriented approach to all aspects of work
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic financial bookkeeping skills, with demonstrated experience working with budgets, tracking expenditures is highly desired
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Experience developing and supporting program outreach initiatives, communications, and engagement activities
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements & demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community.
Advertised: September 18, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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Map your degree to PMP-aligned SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on your degree field matching the role. Pull the Program Manager SOC code from O*NET and confirm your degree aligns before applying. A mismatch is the most common RFE trigger for PM petitions.
Target cap-exempt employers for immediate starts
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the annual H-1B cap. PM roles at these employers can start any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely.
Search LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Program Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This tells you which companies have already navigated the DOL prevailing wage certification process for this exact job title.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating offers
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area under the Program Manager SOC code before salary discussions. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the work location, and Level I versus Level III wages vary significantly by region.
Ask employers about premium processing upfront
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, reducing the adjudication window to 15 business days. Confirm whether your employer will elect it, especially if your OPT or current status has a tight expiration date.
Document cross-functional scope in your resume now
USCIS scrutinizes PM petitions for evidence that the role requires a specific degree, not just managerial experience. Your resume should explicitly list the technical domain you manage, the teams you coordinate, and any systems or methodologies tied to your field of study.
H-1B Visa Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A general management role can fail USCIS review if the job description doesn't tie the degree to the work. PM roles in software development, engineering, healthcare IT, or defense programs typically have stronger specialty occupation cases than broad operational management positions.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Program Managers?
Technology, aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, and federal contracting firms file H-1B petitions for Program Managers at higher volumes than most sectors. These industries routinely require PMs with engineering or computer science backgrounds, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument. You can browse employers with verified filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Program Manager job seeker?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the fiscal year starting October 1. If you're selected, your employer files the full petition between April and June, and employment can begin no earlier than October 1. If you're on OPT with a cap-gap, you're covered through September 30. Missing the registration window means waiting a full year unless your employer is cap-exempt.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better Program Manager offer?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers as soon as your new employer files a transfer petition, without waiting for approval. You can start the new PM role immediately once the petition is received by USCIS. The new employer still needs to file an LCA for your work location and pay the prevailing wage for the role.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Program Manager position?
A detailed job description that connects specific degree requirements to daily responsibilities is the most important document. Include organizational charts showing where the PM sits within a technical team, any required certifications tied to your field, and evidence that similar positions at the company required the same degree. USCIS looks for proof the role isn't generalist management work.