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Strategy Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in business, economics, or a related field. Many consulting firms, tech companies, and Fortune 500 corporations sponsor H-1B visas for this title. The annual cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery filing window matters.
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Position Title: Strategic Program Coordinator I
Job Title: Program Coordinator I
Function: Program/Project Management
Family: Program Management
Pay Grade: E17
Minimum Salary: $69,460
Mid-Point Salary: $84,391
Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date.
Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt
Contract Type: Non-Chapter 21
This position is locally funded.
Job Scope
Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity of the field to perform work. May be responsible for administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may lead a group of employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.
Position Summary
The Strategy Ambassador is an adaptable and flexible team player who has a strong foundation in one or more general functional areas within a complex business function with significant professional expertise. This role provides rotational support through each general functional area during the highest operational season. The role will move across different teams throughout the year, ensuring that the business function meets the demands of our clients during peak seasons. In effect, this means that the role will move from one area to another when the departments are the busiest. These rotations will depend on the needs of the department and the employee.
This role will balance operational and strategy demands, as it provides just-in-time support to our employees and may be responsible lead for the coordination and assessment of one or more initiatives for the District. As this role works across multiple teams, the strategy ambassador will develop, refine, and share recommendations to senior leaders within the business function across the District. This goal requires a high degree of flexibility and comfort working in the demands of a high-volume environment.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities
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Provides as-needed, just-in-time support to business function teams during peak operational seasons to ensure seamless quality support for our clients. A sample of all of these duties are below to provide an overview, however the rotations will be dependent on both the needs of the employee and the interests of the employees.
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Provides high quality customer service and support to our employees, ensuring that our principals have their business function needs addressed quickly so that they can focus on teaching and learning.
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Identifies areas to improve cross-functional collaboration with the business function and other departments.
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Monitor the implementation of new and existing programs and initiatives designed to address the needs of the district and/or students; ensures adherence to mandated guidelines governing the activities or program(s).
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Serves in a liaison capacity; establishes and maintains partnerships with various external organizations, and governmental agencies; interacts and works collaboratively with other departments within the District.
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Determines and acquires data required to accurately evaluate program performance and effectiveness; utilizes data to report on program results, identify trends and make recommendations for improvement or new district/curriculum initiatives; presents recommendations to senior leaders to improve efficiency, which may include the Top-Level Leader of the business function.
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Develops training and other materials necessary to effectively program support, resources, material and training to stakeholders and program recipients.
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Uses strong project management skills, including the ability to utilize project management software to track progress and manage resources across diverse departmental projects. Develops and implements logic models to ensure project alignment and effectiveness is essential.
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Participates in the development of grant requests and proposals, as appropriate.
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Develops and revises policies, regulations, curriculum, manual and other materials related to the assigned program.
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Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years of equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in program coordination or professional business experience related to the functional area assigned.
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in program coordination or professional business experience related to the functional area assigned.
- Campus-based experience, as a teacher, coach, or administrator.
- Experience working within business function. Business Function Certification, or other relevant industry credential.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of one or more strategic processes, earned through work in specific function or as a campus administrator.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, parents, students, government agencies, and the community.
- Ability to quickly learn new strategic processes and team with new individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service and support in high-volume context and under time constraints.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills including use of collaborative platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, prioritize, organize, and schedule work to meet established deadlines and goals.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal policies and procedures as pertains to K-12 education administration.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and skills using productivity tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Excel & Google).
Working Conditions
Work Environment:
- Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
- Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.).
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
- None
San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions.
Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.
San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito.
La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.
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Frame your degree against the role
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the Strategy Lead position. A business, economics, or management degree strengthens your case. If your degree is in an adjacent field, document how your coursework maps to strategic planning functions.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Strategy Lead roles by employers with verified LCA filing history. Employers who have filed for this specific title before understand the process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-application.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Strategy Lead in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before salary discussions so you know the floor, not just the market rate.
Ask about cap-exempt employer pathways
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the lottery. Strategy Lead roles at these employers can be filed any time of year, not just in April.
Confirm your role matches O*NET specialty criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for Management Analysts or Strategy-related SOC codes and confirm your actual job duties align. USCIS officers use O*NET to evaluate whether the position genuinely requires a specialized degree, not just broad business judgment.
Plan your petition timeline around premium processing
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months. If your start date is fixed, ask your employer early whether they'll pay for premium processing through USCIS, which currently targets a faster decision window and reduces uncertainty around your transition.
H-1B Visa Strategy Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategy Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business, economics, finance, or management. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the role's duties, not just listed as a preference. USCIS evaluates the actual job description, so vague postings that say 'degree preferred' can create RFE risk for your employer.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Strategy Lead positions?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This tells you which companies have actually gone through the DOL certification process for strategy-related titles, not just which ones list H-1B sponsorship as a checkbox in a job posting.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Strategy Lead to a VP or Director role?
A material change in job duties, title, or work location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. A promotion that significantly shifts your responsibilities counts as a material change. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting a new title or role scope.
Can I switch employers in the middle of my H-1B without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your current petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least six months, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval. This applies to Strategy Lead roles at new employers as long as the position is in the same or a similar occupational classification.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for strategy roles?
Management consulting, technology, financial services, and healthcare have consistently high LCA filing volumes for strategy and management analyst titles. Within tech, product strategy and corporate development teams are frequent sponsors. Consulting firms with federal contracts sometimes operate under cap-exempt status, which removes the lottery risk entirely for qualifying placements.