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HR Coordinator roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Both categories require a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. No lottery applies, making this a direct path to gaining U.S. human resources experience.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in its newly approved Masters of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (MACCP) program, beginning August 2027. The MACCP program is the second Masters program at SMCM (following the successful Master of Teaching program). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The standard teaching load is 12 credits (usually, the equivalent of 3 courses) per semester. The Internship Coordinator will be in charge of preparing for internship placements (which is built into the teaching load). Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology program (e.g., Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Multicultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Family Systems in Practice), as well as the possibility of undergraduate courses in your area of specialization to provide cross-program collaboration with the Psychology major.
At SMCM, we seek faculty whose pedagogical practice involves culturally responsive teaching practices that promote belonging and inclusion. New faculty are paired with mentors to support your growth as a teacher-scholar. In addition, we offer start-up funding to support your research, especially encouraging projects that relate to the training of psychotherapy practitioners. Over time, professors take on roles in services to the program and College to support the College's mission; first-year faculty are exempt from college-wide committee work.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field (ABD acceptable at the time of application)
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application materials should include a cover letter (which should speak to ways in which the candidate's teaching will contribute to the training of Masters students in counseling and clinical psychology), curriculum vitae (including email address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (e.g., teaching evaluations, observation notes). We request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online, with reviews starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Libby Nutt Williams at enwilliams@smcm.edu.
INTRODUCTION
St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in its newly approved Masters of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (MACCP) program, beginning August 2027. The MACCP program is the second Masters program at SMCM (following the successful Master of Teaching program). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The standard teaching load is 12 credits (usually, the equivalent of 3 courses) per semester. The Internship Coordinator will be in charge of preparing for internship placements (which is built into the teaching load). Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology program (e.g., Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Multicultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Family Systems in Practice), as well as the possibility of undergraduate courses in your area of specialization to provide cross-program collaboration with the Psychology major.
At SMCM, we seek faculty whose pedagogical practice involves culturally responsive teaching practices that promote belonging and inclusion. New faculty are paired with mentors to support your growth as a teacher-scholar. In addition, we offer start-up funding to support your research, especially encouraging projects that relate to the training of psychotherapy practitioners. Over time, professors take on roles in services to the program and College to support the College's mission; first-year faculty are exempt from college-wide committee work.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field (ABD acceptable at the time of application)
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application materials should include a cover letter (which should speak to ways in which the candidate's teaching will contribute to the training of Masters students in counseling and clinical psychology), curriculum vitae (including email address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (e.g., teaching evaluations, observation notes). We request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online, with reviews starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Libby Nutt Williams at enwilliams@smcm.edu.
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Align your credentials with Trainee eligibility
The J-1 Trainee category requires at least one year of relevant HR experience outside the U.S. or a foreign degree plus three months of experience. Gather employment letters and transcripts before approaching any host employer or sponsor.
Target employers with structured HR rotations
J-1 Trainee rules require a formal Training Plan outlining specific learning objectives by phase. Focus your search on mid-size or larger companies with dedicated HR departments that can articulate discrete skill areas, not just general administrative tasks.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned HR roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. HR Coordinator positions by employers familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Narrowing your search early saves you from pursuing companies that have never worked with a designated sponsor organization.
Confirm the designated sponsor before accepting an offer
Your host employer does not issue your visa documents. A State Department-designated sponsor such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT must approve the placement, sign your Training Plan, and issue the DS-2019. Verify the employer has an existing relationship with a sponsor before you sign anything.
Review whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country has a skills shortage designation for HR roles, you may face a two-year foreign residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa categories. Check your DS-2019 and J-1 visa stamp for a Section 212(e) notation.
Request a Training Plan that maps to SHRM competencies
Designated sponsors review Training Plans for substantive skill development. Structuring yours around Society for Human Resource Management competency areas, such as talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR technology, gives the sponsor clear benchmarks and strengthens approval odds.
HR Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an HR Coordinator role?
Current students doing a supervised placement typically use the J-1 Intern category. Early-career professionals who already hold a foreign degree or have at least one year of HR experience use the J-1 Trainee category. The distinction matters because Trainee allows up to 18 months in the field, compared to 12 months for Intern, and each category has different eligibility documentation requirements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for an HR Coordinator position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT review your Training Plan, issue the DS-2019 form, and monitor your program compliance. Your host employer holds HR responsibilities day-to-day but is not the legal sponsor and cannot issue visa documents independently.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 HR Coordinator?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. HR Coordinator openings and filter for employers with experience hosting exchange visitors. Because J-1 hosting requires a signed Training Plan and coordination with a designated sponsor, targeting employers already familiar with the process significantly reduces friction during the offer stage.
What does a J-1 Training Plan need to include for an HR role?
The Training Plan must break your placement into phases with specific, measurable learning objectives tied to HR functions, such as recruitment coordination, onboarding administration, or HRIS data management. Generic descriptions like 'assisting the HR team' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Each phase should list the activities, supervision method, and estimated hours allocated to that competency area.
Can I extend my J-1 Trainee placement if the employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible within the program's 18-month maximum for Trainee or 12-month maximum for Intern, but they require your designated sponsor's approval and a revised Training Plan. Extensions are not automatic, the host employer must demonstrate that additional phases offer new skill development rather than repeating completed objectives. Begin the extension request at least 60 days before your current DS-2019 end date.