H-1B1 Chile Visa Program Coordinator Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Program Coordinator roles gives Chilean professionals a direct path to U.S. employment without lottery risk. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, consulate processing replaces USCIS petitions, and two-year renewals are straightforward for qualified coordinators managing grants, nonprofits, or government-funded programs.
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The Surgical Education Program Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the surgical residency program and works closely with the Program Director, Manager of Surgical Education and Director of Surgical Education, department leadership, faculty, and residents. This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the residency program and ensuring that educational, administrative, regulatory, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and within established timelines. Key responsibilities include coordinating resident recruitment and interview activities; managing resident onboarding, scheduling, credentialing, licensure, evaluations, examinations, and professional development activities; coordinating conferences, didactic sessions, skills labs, and other educational programs; and maintaining accurate resident and program records across institutional and regulatory systems. The position also supports accreditation activities, program data management, required reporting, program meetings, affiliation agreements, and communications with residents, faculty, affiliated training sites, alumni, and external organizations.
The successful candidate will manage confidential information with discretion and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. This role is critical to maintaining the efficiency, compliance, and continued success of the surgical residency program while supporting a high-quality educational experience for residents and faculty.
Hourly salary range: 35.50 - 53.80
Pay range: $35.5 - $53.8 an hour
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1+ years experience coordinating an educational program(s) in an academic medical center or other relevant experience.
- Proficient with or ability to quickly learn Microsoft Office programs, and dean’s office database management programs and web based applications.
- Presents and expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written. Actively listens to what others are saying to achieve understanding. Shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information.
- Ability to manage confidential information discreetly and responsibly; ability to follow FERPA regulations.
- Open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Acclimates quickly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
- Demonstrated commitment to knowledge development/professional development.
- High degree of initiative and independent judgement.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills; strong attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact collegially with faculty, staff, learners, and outside contacts at all levels.
Preferred:
- Comprehensive understanding of LCME accreditation policy.
- Comprehensive understanding of UCLA policy and procedures.
Description
The Surgical Education Program Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for the surgical residency program and works closely with the Program Director, Manager of Surgical Education and Director of Surgical Education, department leadership, faculty, and residents. This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the residency program and ensuring that educational, administrative, regulatory, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and within established timelines. Key responsibilities include coordinating resident recruitment and interview activities; managing resident onboarding, scheduling, credentialing, licensure, evaluations, examinations, and professional development activities; coordinating conferences, didactic sessions, skills labs, and other educational programs; and maintaining accurate resident and program records across institutional and regulatory systems. The position also supports accreditation activities, program data management, required reporting, program meetings, affiliation agreements, and communications with residents, faculty, affiliated training sites, alumni, and external organizations.
The successful candidate will manage confidential information with discretion and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. This role is critical to maintaining the efficiency, compliance, and continued success of the surgical residency program while supporting a high-quality educational experience for residents and faculty.
Hourly salary range: 35.50 - 53.80
Pay range: $35.5 - $53.8 an hour
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1+ years experience coordinating an educational program(s) in an academic medical center or other relevant experience.
- Proficient with or ability to quickly learn Microsoft Office programs, and dean’s office database management programs and web based applications.
- Presents and expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written. Actively listens to what others are saying to achieve understanding. Shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information.
- Ability to manage confidential information discreetly and responsibly; ability to follow FERPA regulations.
- Open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Acclimates quickly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
- Demonstrated commitment to knowledge development/professional development.
- High degree of initiative and independent judgement.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills; strong attention to detail. Ability to complete work and meet established deadlines in an accurate and timely manner, and to manage short and competing deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact collegially with faculty, staff, learners, and outside contacts at all levels.
Preferred:
- Comprehensive understanding of LCME accreditation policy.
- Comprehensive understanding of UCLA policy and procedures.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Program Coordinator
Translate your credentials into U.S. terminology
Chilean university program titles don't always map cleanly to U.S. job descriptions. Cross-reference your degree and experience against the O*NET profile for Program Coordinators to frame your background in the language U.S. hiring managers expect.
Target employers with prior H-1B1 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Program Coordinator openings by employers who have previously filed H-1B1 visa or H-1B visa LCAs, so you spend your applications on organizations already familiar with specialty visa sponsorship rather than educating HR from scratch.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Program Coordinator titles vary widely. USCIS requires the position to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Confirm the employer's job description explicitly ties the role to a qualifying degree before accepting an offer or starting the LCA process.
Check the employer's prevailing wage obligation early
Your sponsoring employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and county before negotiations so you can confirm the offered salary meets that threshold.
Ask whether the employer is E-Verify enrolled before applying
H-1B1 Chile employers are required to use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. If a prospective employer isn't enrolled, they can't legally complete your sponsorship, so confirm E-Verify status during your initial conversation with the hiring team.
Negotiate the consulate appointment into your start date timeline
Unlike H-1B, the H-1B1 Chile process ends at a U.S. consulate in Chile, not with USCIS status approval. Build at least four to six weeks after the LCA certification into your start date to account for scheduling and processing at the consulate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Coordinator role qualify for H-1B1 Chile sponsorship?
Program Coordinator positions qualify when the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree in a specific related field, such as public administration, social work, business administration, or a relevant technical discipline. Generic coordinator roles that accept any degree or substitute experience for education won't satisfy the H-1B1 visa specialty occupation standard, so the exact language in the job posting matters.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from H-1B for Program Coordinators?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery, an annual cap of 1,400 that historically goes unused, and is adjudicated at the U.S. consulate in Chile rather than through a USCIS petition. H-1B requires an employer petition, a lottery selection in competitive years, and USCIS processing. For Chilean Program Coordinators with a job offer, the H-1B1 path is faster and far more predictable than H-1B.
How do I find Program Coordinator employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate filters Program Coordinator job listings by employers with verified H-1B1 and H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify organizations that have already navigated specialty visa sponsorship. Searching general job boards surfaces listings from employers who may be unfamiliar with the H-1B1 Chile process entirely, which creates friction at the offer stage.
Can my employer file the LCA before we finalize my job offer details?
The DOL requires the Labor Condition Application to reflect the actual position, wage, and work location. Employers sometimes file with projected details when a start date is pending, but the certified LCA must accurately describe the role you'll perform. Any significant change to job duties, location, or wage after certification requires an amended or new LCA before you apply at the consulate.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Program Coordinator contract ends?
H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your sponsoring employer, so if your contract ends you're no longer in valid status for that position. You have a short grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer and have them file a new LCA. Chilean nationals in this situation can also depart and reapply from Chile if they secure a qualifying offer from a new employer.