J-1 Visa Development Coordinator Jobs
Development Coordinator roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee compliance while you gain hands-on experience in nonprofit, higher education, or public-sector development environments.
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This position works and meets with individual students to help them uncover their interests and strengths and empower them to create action steps to get them to their final destination of securing an internship and job. Connect with groups of students by presenting in classrooms and participating with student life programming.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage administrative processes and CRM systems for the office such as Handshake, Internship Registration Form (Jira), Navigate EAB, and Workday Student
- Meet with students & alumni one on one or individually by appointment regarding internships and employment
- Explain resources such as CareerShift, Handshake, LinkedIn, What Can I Do With This Major, and the Internship Registration Form
- Coach on professionalism and networking with employers
- Utilize analytics for monthly reporting and progress tracking
- Ensure that faculty understand internship process
- Faculty liaison for internships and employment across all colleges
- Maintain accurate data, records, and files to track the internship registration and completion of required internship courses; develop statistical reports and presentations for executive leadership and faculty
- Facilitate semester-end internship survey for students
- Actively find & improve system processes to make the Career Center more efficient
- Conduct classroom presentations as requested about Career Center services
- Excellent understanding of CPT/OPT process; ability to guide and mentor international students while maintaining knowledge of international & federal government laws regarding employment in the US
- In-depth knowledge of all degree programs offered at Lynn University & relating career paths
- Participate on First Generation Committee
- Participate and represent Career Connections at Family and Parents weekend
- Managing the “hired board”
- Cultivate relationships across campus
- All other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent administrator
- Ability to think critically and solve problems
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Must be a team player
- Must be flexible, personable, and willing to help all students
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Database management experience
- Employer relations experience
- Event planning experience
ACCREDITATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.
THE ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport.
For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.
SUMMARY
This position works and meets with individual students to help them uncover their interests and strengths and empower them to create action steps to get them to their final destination of securing an internship and job. Connect with groups of students by presenting in classrooms and participating with student life programming.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage administrative processes and CRM systems for the office such as Handshake, Internship Registration Form (Jira), Navigate EAB, and Workday Student
- Meet with students & alumni one on one or individually by appointment regarding internships and employment
- Explain resources such as CareerShift, Handshake, LinkedIn, What Can I Do With This Major, and the Internship Registration Form
- Coach on professionalism and networking with employers
- Utilize analytics for monthly reporting and progress tracking
- Ensure that faculty understand internship process
- Faculty liaison for internships and employment across all colleges
- Maintain accurate data, records, and files to track the internship registration and completion of required internship courses; develop statistical reports and presentations for executive leadership and faculty
- Facilitate semester-end internship survey for students
- Actively find & improve system processes to make the Career Center more efficient
- Conduct classroom presentations as requested about Career Center services
- Excellent understanding of CPT/OPT process; ability to guide and mentor international students while maintaining knowledge of international & federal government laws regarding employment in the US
- In-depth knowledge of all degree programs offered at Lynn University & relating career paths
- Participate on First Generation Committee
- Participate and represent Career Connections at Family and Parents weekend
- Managing the “hired board”
- Cultivate relationships across campus
- All other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent administrator
- Ability to think critically and solve problems
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Must be a team player
- Must be flexible, personable, and willing to help all students
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
- Database management experience
- Employer relations experience
- Event planning experience
ACCREDITATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu, or +1 561-237-7727; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling +1 561-237-7639.
THE ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport.
For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Development Coordinator
Align your experience to J-1 categories
Current students apply under the Intern category, while post-graduate professionals with at least one year of relevant experience qualify as Trainees. Mismatching your career stage to the wrong category is a common reason DS-2019 applications stall before they start.
Document your development work precisely
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Map your previous grant writing, donor relations, or fundraising coordination tasks to specific U.S.-side learning objectives so the training plan reflects a genuine skills progression, not a job description.
Target host organizations with J-1 track records
Search for Development Coordinator openings at universities, research institutes, foundations, and nonprofits that regularly host exchange visitors. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles at employers with demonstrated J-1 visa placement history rather than cold-applying and hoping sponsorship is an option.
Confirm host employer obligations before accepting
The hiring organization carries obligations as your J-1 host, including worksite supervision and insurance coverage meeting USCIS minimum requirements. Ask the hiring contact directly whether they have an active relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor before you reach the offer stage.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Development Coordinator roles funded through certain government grants or tied to skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List can trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Confirm your specific situation with the designated sponsor before signing an offer, as this affects future visa options.
Negotiate training plan terms during the offer stage
The DS-2019 training plan is a binding document that defines your authorized activities. If your offer letter includes tasks outside the approved plan, such as managing independent donor campaigns or supervising staff, the sponsor may flag those duties as outside J-1 scope during compliance review.
Development Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Development Coordinator roles?
The right category depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program and the role is part of your curriculum or practical training, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have at least one year of professional experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit administration, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT administer both categories and issue the DS-2019 once the host employer agrees to the training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Development Coordinator?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, approves the training plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the exchange. The nonprofit, university, or foundation that hires you is your host employer. These are two separate relationships, and your employer cannot issue the DS-2019 unless they are themselves a designated sponsor, which is uncommon outside of major universities and research institutions.
Can I switch host employers mid-program if my Development Coordinator role ends early?
Switching host employers during a J-1 program requires approval from your designated sponsor and, in most cases, an amended DS-2019 reflecting the new worksite and updated training plan. The new host must agree to assume the compliance obligations your original employer held. There is no formal USCIS filing required for this change, but the sponsor's written authorization is mandatory before you begin work at the new organization.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Development Coordinators?
Most employers don't advertise J-1 host status in job postings, which makes it harder to screen for sponsorship-compatible roles. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface U.S. employers and open roles aligned with J-1 visa sponsorship, so you can focus your applications on organizations already familiar with hosting exchange visitors rather than raising the topic cold during interviews.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Development Coordinator exchange visitors?
It can, depending on your funding source and home country. If your program is funded by a U.S. government or your home government grant, or if your home country lists your occupation on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). This means you'd need to return home for two years before applying for H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or a green card. Your designated sponsor can clarify whether your specific program triggers this requirement before you accept an offer.