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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Program Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for Program Specialist positions. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code to confirm the typical education requirement is a bachelor's in a specific discipline, not any field.
Target federal contractors filing LCAs consistently
Federal contractors running government programs must file LCAs through DOL before sponsoring you. Search OFLC Wage Search by job title and state to find employers with certified LCAs for Program Specialist roles in your target area.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Program Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with documented H-1B filing history for this title. That filing history confirms they've navigated the process before and won't treat your sponsorship request as an unfamiliar ask.
Request an H-1B transfer if already sponsored
If you're currently on an H-1B, a new employer can file a portability transfer without waiting for cap selection. Confirm the new role still qualifies as specialty occupation under your existing I-129 petition's occupational category.
Clarify whether the employer is cap-exempt
Universities, government research institutions, and certain nonprofits affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt. A Program Specialist role at a qualifying institution can be filed year-round without entering the annual lottery, removing the biggest timing risk.
Get the prevailing wage tier in writing before negotiating
DOL assigns your role to a wage level (I through IV) based on job duties and experience. Ask your employer which wage level they intend to use on the LCA before you accept an offer so your actual salary meets DOL compliance requirements.
H-1B Visa Program Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the job to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific, directly related field. A Program Specialist role that accepts any degree or relies mainly on generalist experience is more likely to receive an RFE. Job descriptions that require a specific discipline such as public health, education policy, or business administration have a stronger specialty occupation argument.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Program Specialist positions?
Federal contractors, state and local government program offices, large nonprofits managing federal grants, and healthcare systems with community program divisions are among the more consistent H-1B sponsors for Program Specialists. These employers file LCAs regularly because their program management work requires degreed professionals in specific fields. You can identify them by searching for LCA filings on OFLC Wage Search or browsing employer-filtered listings on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Program Specialist jobs?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the LCA. Program Specialist roles can fall under several SOC codes depending on program type, and each carries different wage levels. The employer selects the wage level based on your duties and experience. You can look up the applicable wage using OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation to verify the number your employer is required to meet.
Can a nonprofit sponsor my H-1B for a Program Specialist role?
Yes, but the rules differ by organization type. Standard nonprofits go through the same cap lottery as private employers. Nonprofits affiliated with a qualifying institution of higher education or a government research entity may qualify as cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year. Ask the employer specifically whether they file as cap-subject or cap-exempt before assuming you'll need to wait for the April lottery.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Program Specialist role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or salary may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. If the new duties shift the role out of specialty occupation territory, the amendment could trigger an RFE. Document the scope of any role change with your employer and confirm whether the amended duties still satisfy the degree-requirement standard before the change takes effect.