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Program Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of seasonal operations management and temporary work authorization. Employers in hospitality, construction, and event services hire program managers under the H-2B program to oversee time-bound projects, but the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application matters as much as your qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
JOB OVERVIEW
Program Manager, MBA Program Office | McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University
The MBA Student Services Program Manager supports the MBA Program Office in enhancing the MBA student experience. This position provides operations and logistics help to the entire team and will also be heavily involved in the planning and delivery of Program Office and student events. The role spans three primary areas: event management, office operations, and student organization finance, in addition to providing direct support to the Senior Associate Dean.
Key responsibilities include:
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Event Management: The Program Manager coordinates and executes key program events, including Orientation/Opening Term, Commencement, Hoya Hubs/Town Halls, Key Alumni Initiatives, Dean’s Fellows events, student leadership programming, and MBA Program Office leadership initiatives (e.g. Dine with the Deans). This includes managing logistics, vendor coordination, catering, project management and event setup, as well as supporting student clubs in planning and delivering their events.
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Operations Support: The role supports daily office functions, including communications, front desk management, and supervision of student staff. It also contributes to broader strategic initiatives directly with senior leaders, including data tracking, reporting, and budget support.
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Student Organizations’ Finance: The Program Manager manages financial processes for over 50 MBA student organizations, including budgets, reimbursements, procurement card reconciliation, approvals, compliance, and audits. The role identifies process improvements and provides insights to support effective decision-making.
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This role provides administrative support to the Senior Associate Dean such as assisting with scheduling meetings, travel and event reservations, and spending reconciliations.
WORK INTERACTIONS
The Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Strategy & Operations and works closely with the entire MBA Program Office team. This position also interacts regularly with MBA Student Organizations / Club Leaders, Student Assistants, Admissions Team, Finance Department, Event Department, Facilities Department, and other McDonough School of Business stakeholders.
Georgetown University’s mission is to educate people to be reflective lifelong learners, responsible and active participants in civic life, and individuals who live generously in service to others. This role directly contributes to that mission by supporting MBA students and the MBA Program Office in both academic and co-curricular experiences. Through this work, the position helps foster an environment grounded in cura personalis, promoting the holistic development and well-being of each student.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree required
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1 to 3 years of experience of relevant professional experience
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Experience supporting events, operations, and/or administrative work
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Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
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Comfortable working with data, budgets, and vendors. Expertise not required, but willingness to learn is.
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Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
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Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Positive and collaborative team player who is reliable, takes ownership of their work, and is excited to grow in the role and work with a very collaborative team
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This position requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work to support events and programming.
PREFERRED
- Experience with tools such as Salesforce or similar systems is a plus, but not required.
WORK MODE DESIGNATION
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.
PAY RANGE
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $44,022.00 - $73,406.80
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
CURRENT GEORGETOWN EMPLOYEES:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
NEED ASSISTANCE:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO STATEMENT:
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BENEFITS:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
INTRODUCTION
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
JOB OVERVIEW
Program Manager, MBA Program Office | McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University
The MBA Student Services Program Manager supports the MBA Program Office in enhancing the MBA student experience. This position provides operations and logistics help to the entire team and will also be heavily involved in the planning and delivery of Program Office and student events. The role spans three primary areas: event management, office operations, and student organization finance, in addition to providing direct support to the Senior Associate Dean.
Key responsibilities include:
-
Event Management: The Program Manager coordinates and executes key program events, including Orientation/Opening Term, Commencement, Hoya Hubs/Town Halls, Key Alumni Initiatives, Dean’s Fellows events, student leadership programming, and MBA Program Office leadership initiatives (e.g. Dine with the Deans). This includes managing logistics, vendor coordination, catering, project management and event setup, as well as supporting student clubs in planning and delivering their events.
-
Operations Support: The role supports daily office functions, including communications, front desk management, and supervision of student staff. It also contributes to broader strategic initiatives directly with senior leaders, including data tracking, reporting, and budget support.
-
Student Organizations’ Finance: The Program Manager manages financial processes for over 50 MBA student organizations, including budgets, reimbursements, procurement card reconciliation, approvals, compliance, and audits. The role identifies process improvements and provides insights to support effective decision-making.
-
This role provides administrative support to the Senior Associate Dean such as assisting with scheduling meetings, travel and event reservations, and spending reconciliations.
WORK INTERACTIONS
The Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Strategy & Operations and works closely with the entire MBA Program Office team. This position also interacts regularly with MBA Student Organizations / Club Leaders, Student Assistants, Admissions Team, Finance Department, Event Department, Facilities Department, and other McDonough School of Business stakeholders.
Georgetown University’s mission is to educate people to be reflective lifelong learners, responsible and active participants in civic life, and individuals who live generously in service to others. This role directly contributes to that mission by supporting MBA students and the MBA Program Office in both academic and co-curricular experiences. Through this work, the position helps foster an environment grounded in cura personalis, promoting the holistic development and well-being of each student.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor’s degree required
-
1 to 3 years of experience of relevant professional experience
-
Experience supporting events, operations, and/or administrative work
-
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
-
Comfortable working with data, budgets, and vendors. Expertise not required, but willingness to learn is.
-
Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
-
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Positive and collaborative team player who is reliable, takes ownership of their work, and is excited to grow in the role and work with a very collaborative team
-
This position requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work to support events and programming.
PREFERRED
- Experience with tools such as Salesforce or similar systems is a plus, but not required.
WORK MODE DESIGNATION
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.
PAY RANGE
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $44,022.00 - $73,406.80
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
CURRENT GEORGETOWN EMPLOYEES:
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
NEED ASSISTANCE:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at (202) 687-4798 or oeoc@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO STATEMENT:
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BENEFITS:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Program Manager
Verify your role qualifies as temporary
H-2B visa sponsorship requires the employer to prove the need is genuinely seasonal, peak-load, or one-time. Program Manager roles must tie to a defined project end date, not an ongoing operational need. Review the DOL's temporary need criteria before approaching any employer.
Pull the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL-certified prevailing wage for Program Manager roles in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that rate, so knowing the floor before you negotiate prevents offer letters that USCIS will flag during the petition review.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2B employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-2B sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have actually filed labor certifications before. Use the platform to target Program Manager openings in hospitality groups, resort operators, and large-scale seasonal event companies.
Target employers who file before January
The H-2B cap fills fast once DOL opens the filing window for the October-to-March period. Employers who submit their temporary labor certification applications in October and November get the earliest petition slots. Ask prospective employers when they typically begin the DOL certification process.
Gather project-scoped documentation early
Consulates and USCIS look for evidence that your program management work is tied to a specific, time-limited project. Collect any contracts, event schedules, or season timelines your employer can provide before the petition is filed. Gaps in project documentation are a common cause of requests for evidence.
Cross-reference your occupation code with O*NET
Your employer's labor certification must use the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for Program Manager. Confirm the O*NET profile matches your actual duties before the DOL filing, since mismatches between the certified occupation and your job offer can delay or void the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Program Manager jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Program Manager listings from employers with verified H-2B filing histories, so you're not wasting time on postings where sponsorship is uncertain. Filter by industry and location to find seasonal roles in hospitality, resort management, and large event operations that match your experience.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I should start applying?
The H-2B cap is set at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split into two halves of 33,000 each for winter and summer seasons. Historically, the cap fills within days of the filing window opening, and USCIS has used a lottery when demand exceeds supply. Your employer needs to submit the DOL temporary labor certification well before the cap-filing date, typically 75 to 90 days before your start date, to have any chance of securing a slot.
Can a Program Manager role qualify for H-2B sponsorship if my duties extend year-round?
No. The H-2B program is limited to employers with a genuine temporary need, meaning the role must have a defined end date tied to a season, a specific event cycle, or a one-time project. If your employer's Program Manager need is ongoing, the position does not qualify. The employer must demonstrate to DOL that their need is not permanent before the labor certification will be approved.
What happens to my H-2B status if the project ends before my visa expires?
H-2B workers are expected to depart the U.S. when employment ends, even if the authorized period hasn't expired. You have a grace period of up to 10 days after your employment end date to prepare for departure. If your employer extends the project and needs you longer, they can file an extension petition with USCIS before your current authorized stay expires, subject to the same cap and DOL certification requirements.
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