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Program Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist category for those with relevant work experience. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, while the hiring organization serves as your host employer.
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The Higher Education Design Lab invites applications for a Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar at the NYU Marron Institute starting in November 2026. The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar position is focused on research evaluation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
ABOUT THE HIGHER EDUCATION DESIGN LAB
Launched in January 2026, the Higher Education Design Lab (HEDL) is a landmark research partnership between New York University and the State University of New York to evaluate and accelerate innovations in higher education that shape student outcomes. HEDL is a research and evaluation platform focused on measurement, evidence, and learning that is grounded in self-reflection and open inquiry, designed to inform decisions, and build towards long-term sector-wide learning. The HEDL is committed to evaluating what works – for whom, in what context, and why – and translating evidence into actionable insight for institutional leaders with the aim of strengthening student readiness for leadership in a rapidly changing world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar can expect to focus on the following:
Evaluation, Research, and Data Management
- Conduct and continually refresh relevant environmental scans and literature reviews, synthesize research, and summarize learning.
- Draft, update and support implementation of evaluation frameworks for pre-evaluation activities, evaluation design and execution.
- Interface with evaluation pilots, advisors, and HEDL leadership regarding quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Manage and analyze large data sets in service of evaluation pilots.
Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist with facilitating communication and coordination among HEDL leaders and interest holders including relevant faculty, institutes, and external partners. Help develop, manage, and participate in meetings, peer-to-peer learning engagements, and special convenings, both virtual and in-person.
- Develop internal and external facing project deliverables including briefs, progress reports, strategic executive memos, and presentations.
Collaboration, Communication, and Development
- Provide project planning and project management support.
- Serve as a point of contact across teams and stakeholders, supporting efficient internal and external communications.
- Support development through grant writing and creation of collateral materials.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years work experience in education, applied statistics, social sciences or a related field.
- Project and performance management experience overseeing complex projects.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating intervention programs, especially related to education.
- Experience managing and analyzing large datasets, and partnering to merge quantitative with qualitative findings.
- Experience using programming (e.g., R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to transform complex data into navigable dashboards, research briefs, decks and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to change and to problem solve.
- Highly organized and detail oriented while not losing sight of the big picture.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree and/or additional experience working in related fields.
- Interest in the role higher education plays in shaping future leaders and communities.
- Familiarity with cloud-based productivity tools like Google Docs and Google Drive.
COMPENSATION
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 USD. 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.
To apply, please submit the following:
- CV and cover letter
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
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 for vacant positions at all levels.
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
INTRODUCTION
The Higher Education Design Lab invites applications for a Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar at the NYU Marron Institute starting in November 2026. The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar position is focused on research evaluation, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
ABOUT THE HIGHER EDUCATION DESIGN LAB
Launched in January 2026, the Higher Education Design Lab (HEDL) is a landmark research partnership between New York University and the State University of New York to evaluate and accelerate innovations in higher education that shape student outcomes. HEDL is a research and evaluation platform focused on measurement, evidence, and learning that is grounded in self-reflection and open inquiry, designed to inform decisions, and build towards long-term sector-wide learning. The HEDL is committed to evaluating what works – for whom, in what context, and why – and translating evidence into actionable insight for institutional leaders with the aim of strengthening student readiness for leadership in a rapidly changing world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Manager / Associate Research Scholar can expect to focus on the following:
Evaluation, Research, and Data Management
- Conduct and continually refresh relevant environmental scans and literature reviews, synthesize research, and summarize learning.
- Draft, update and support implementation of evaluation frameworks for pre-evaluation activities, evaluation design and execution.
- Interface with evaluation pilots, advisors, and HEDL leadership regarding quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Manage and analyze large data sets in service of evaluation pilots.
Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist with facilitating communication and coordination among HEDL leaders and interest holders including relevant faculty, institutes, and external partners. Help develop, manage, and participate in meetings, peer-to-peer learning engagements, and special convenings, both virtual and in-person.
- Develop internal and external facing project deliverables including briefs, progress reports, strategic executive memos, and presentations.
Collaboration, Communication, and Development
- Provide project planning and project management support.
- Serve as a point of contact across teams and stakeholders, supporting efficient internal and external communications.
- Support development through grant writing and creation of collateral materials.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years work experience in education, applied statistics, social sciences or a related field.
- Project and performance management experience overseeing complex projects.
- Experience monitoring and evaluating intervention programs, especially related to education.
- Experience managing and analyzing large datasets, and partnering to merge quantitative with qualitative findings.
- Experience using programming (e.g., R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to transform complex data into navigable dashboards, research briefs, decks and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to change and to problem solve.
- Highly organized and detail oriented while not losing sight of the big picture.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree and/or additional experience working in related fields.
- Interest in the role higher education plays in shaping future leaders and communities.
- Familiarity with cloud-based productivity tools like Google Docs and Google Drive.
COMPENSATION
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 USD. 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.
To apply, please submit the following:
- CV and cover letter
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
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 for vacant positions at all levels.
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Program Manager
Align your training plan to PM competencies
Your DS-2019 requires a detailed training plan. Map your Program Manager objectives to specific skill areas like stakeholder coordination, budget oversight, and cross-functional delivery so the designated sponsor can certify the program has clear professional development goals.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category eligibility
The Trainee category fits professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of field experience. Specialist requires recognized expertise in a narrow discipline. Confirm which category your PM background qualifies for before approaching a designated sponsor for DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with structured onboarding programs
Host organizations must co-sign your training plan and accept oversight responsibilities. Program Manager roles at mid-to-large organizations with established project management offices are more likely to have the internal structure to fulfill those host obligations without friction.
Search for J-1-compatible roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers actively hosting international Program Managers. Filtering by role and sponsorship history surfaces host organizations whose hiring patterns align with J-1 visa exchange visitor placements, saving time spent on employers unfamiliar with the host model.
Verify your home-residency requirement before accepting offers
Some J-1 Program Manager placements carry a two-year home-country residency requirement, triggered by government funding or skills-list status. Confirm whether your DS-2019 carries this condition before signing an offer, since it affects your ability to change status or apply for an immigrant visa afterward.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
J-1 Trainees and Specialists must receive wages commensurate with U.S. workers in the same role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for Program Manager prevailing wages in your target city so you can verify your offer meets compliance standards before the training plan is finalized.
Program Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Program Manager roles?
Most Program Manager placements use the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience outside the U.S., or five years of work experience with no degree. Specialist is available for professionals with recognized expertise in a narrow program management discipline. The Intern category covers current students or those who graduated within 12 months.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Program Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or IIE issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. Your hiring organization is the host employer and co-signs the training plan, but it does not hold sponsorship authority and cannot issue the DS-2019 itself.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Program Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and Program Manager roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor placements. Because the J-1 host model differs from direct employer sponsorship, targeting organizations already familiar with training plan requirements and designated sponsor oversight significantly improves your chances of a successful placement.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect Program Manager J-1 holders?
It can. The two-year home-residency requirement applies when your J-1 placement is funded by your home or host government, or when your occupation appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa unless you obtain a waiver from USCIS.
What does the training plan need to include for a Program Manager J-1 placement?
The training plan must outline specific skills to be developed, measurable objectives, a weekly activity schedule, and supervision arrangements. For Program Manager roles, this typically covers project lifecycle management, cross-functional team coordination, budget tracking, and stakeholder reporting. The designated sponsor reviews and must approve the plan before issuing the DS-2019, so vague or generic objectives are likely to be rejected.