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Contracts Manager roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a degree in business, law, or a related field. Singaporean professionals bypass the H-1B lottery entirely, and with 5,400 annual slots that consistently go unfilled, your timeline to a U.S. offer depends on the employer, not a random draw.
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The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) is the largest interdisciplinary research center on New York University’s Washington Square Campus with a portfolio of over \~$50 million across more than 125 awards in active federally- and privately-funded research grants. IHDSC brings together faculty from the social, behavioral, and health sciences to examine how complex social forces affect human development. The Institute is a joint initiative of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Wagner School of Public Service, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of the Provost at New York University.
We are seeking a Procurement and Contracts Coordinator to provide operational support to IHDSC with a focus on contracts, purchasing, and procurement for sponsored research projects. They provide contract management, taking the lead on finance administration, managing business procedures by liaising with offices across the university (e.g., Accounts Payable, Procurement, Risk Management, etc.) on various supplier requests. They ensure that spending on IHDSC sponsored projects complies with University policies/procedures and applicable federal/private foundation guidelines. They train faculty investigators and research staff on current policies and changes in policies affecting research, and oversee overall efforts to help the administrative and operational flow of IHDSC's research activities. They will also provide support for pre-award grants management, events, and special projects, and serve as a bridge between the pre-award and post-award teams.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
Required Experience:
2+ years experience. Knowledge of business and financial accounting.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem solving and workflow management abilities.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct compliance assessments and interpret and execute complex policies, procedures, and processes.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google Docs/Sheets.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $67,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10012
Job Overview
The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) is the largest interdisciplinary research center on New York University’s Washington Square Campus with a portfolio of over \~$50 million across more than 125 awards in active federally- and privately-funded research grants. IHDSC brings together faculty from the social, behavioral, and health sciences to examine how complex social forces affect human development. The Institute is a joint initiative of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Wagner School of Public Service, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of the Provost at New York University.
We are seeking a Procurement and Contracts Coordinator to provide operational support to IHDSC with a focus on contracts, purchasing, and procurement for sponsored research projects. They provide contract management, taking the lead on finance administration, managing business procedures by liaising with offices across the university (e.g., Accounts Payable, Procurement, Risk Management, etc.) on various supplier requests. They ensure that spending on IHDSC sponsored projects complies with University policies/procedures and applicable federal/private foundation guidelines. They train faculty investigators and research staff on current policies and changes in policies affecting research, and oversee overall efforts to help the administrative and operational flow of IHDSC's research activities. They will also provide support for pre-award grants management, events, and special projects, and serve as a bridge between the pre-award and post-award teams.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
Required Experience:
2+ years experience. Knowledge of business and financial accounting.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective problem solving and workflow management abilities.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to conduct compliance assessments and interpret and execute complex policies, procedures, and processes.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google Docs/Sheets.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $67,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10012
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Contracts Manager
Map your degree to the role
Contracts Manager is a specialty occupation when you hold a degree in business administration, supply chain management, or law. Document how your Singapore degree maps to U.S. equivalency before applications begin, since consular officers assess this directly.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search for Contracts Manager LCA certifications by state and industry. Employers who've filed before understand the H-1B1 Singapore process and won't need educating on consular-only adjudication versus USCIS petitions.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Contracts Manager roles by employers with confirmed H-1B1 Singapore filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that haven't sponsored before and may not understand the visa's consular-route requirements.
Clarify prevailing wage tier during offer negotiation
Your employer must certify your wage meets DOL prevailing wage standards for the specific SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for Contracts Manager in your target city before negotiating so you know which wage tier applies.
Prepare your contract portfolio as specialty occupation evidence
Bring a curated portfolio of complex contracts you've managed, showing commercial, procurement, or government scope. Consular officers evaluating H-1B1 Singapore applications look for evidence the role demands specialized judgment, not just administrative review.
Time your DS-160 submission around Singapore MOM clearance
If you're currently employed in Singapore, confirm your resignation timeline relative to when your U.S. employer files the LCA. The H-1B1 Singapore has no USCIS petition stage, so consular scheduling moves faster than most applicants expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contracts Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, supply chain management, contract law, or a related discipline. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field, or that treat the degree as preferred rather than required, can face scrutiny at the consulate. Your offer letter and job description should specify the degree requirement explicitly.
How is the H-1B1 Singapore visa different from the H-1B for a Contracts Manager role?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the USCIS petition and lottery entirely. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and you apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. The annual cap of 5,400 slots for Singaporean nationals has never been exhausted, so there's no randomized selection. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 Singapore does not confer dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue a green card while on status.
How do I find Contracts Manager employers who already understand H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Contracts Manager roles filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B1 Singapore filing history. This matters because many U.S. employers are unfamiliar with the consular-route process and may hesitate or withdraw offers once they realize it differs from the standard H-1B petition they've handled before.
What documents should a Singaporean Contracts Manager bring to the visa interview?
Bring your certified LCA, the DS-160 confirmation, your degree transcripts and certificates, a detailed offer letter specifying the specialty occupation requirement, your Singapore passport, and a portfolio of contracts you've managed that demonstrate the complexity of the role. Consular officers may probe whether the job genuinely requires a specialized degree rather than general business experience.
Can my H-1B1 Singapore status be extended if my contracts role changes scope?
H-1B1 Singapore status is granted in one-year increments and can be renewed, but each renewal requires a valid LCA reflecting your current role and prevailing wage. If your job duties shift substantially, for example from commercial contracting to government procurement, your employer may need to file a new LCA with DOL before the renewal to accurately represent the position.