J-1 Visa Technology Business Partner Jobs
Technology Business Partner roles in the United States are typically available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your career stage and background. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin working with a host employer.
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Executive Vice Chancellor
KU Center for Technology Commercialization - Temps
Position Title:
Technology Transfer Intern - KUCTC
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff, Students & GRA/GTA/GA
Job Description Summary:
The Technology Transfer Intern will work under the direction of the Licensing team for the KU Center for Technology Commercialization (KUCTC), which serves all KU campuses, including the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. The mission of KUCTC is to manage discoveries and innovations made from research so that they may have greater impact, benefit the public, and promote economic development. Licensing Interns are generally responsible for supporting the licensing team by helping to scout, reviewing, market and license invention disclosures.
The Technology Transfer Intern will report to at least one Licensing Team member and may rotate depending on the needs of the Licensing Team and the field of expertise of the Intern.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Invention Scouting
- Utilize sources of information to determine outreach candidates for KU Faculty for potential invention disclosures.
- Establish contact and discuss with KU faculty to scout for new and upcoming inventions.
Technology Review
- Review and participate in KU Faculty meetings to preliminarily review disclosures.
- Perform technology triages, which focus on all facets of the invention including: evaluating the technological aspects of the invention, the market for the potential product and the intellectual property landscape.
- Present technology triages at internal KUCTC meetings.
- Participate in KU Faculty meetings to review the triage and responses, providing support in decision making for intellectual property protection strategies.
Marketing
- Develop Non-Confidential Summaries for technologies for marketing.
- Develop and evaluate company contact lists that target relevant potential licensees.
Agreement Negotiation
- Participate in license agreement negotiation meetings with companies.
- Aid in Terms Sheet Drafting.
- Aid in license agreement drafting.
Additionally, the Intern may have some flexibility to participate in rotations with other portions of the office as desired (i.e. Intellectual Property).
The hourly rate for this position is $10-15 an hour
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience:
- Working on or having attained a degree in relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in a technical, legal, business, or other relevant field.
Work Experience:
- 1 year experience in a technical, legal, business, or other relevant field.
Skills:
- Communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$7.25 - $25.00
Minimum
$7.25
Midpoint
$16.12
Maximum
$25.00
Department:
Executive Vice Chancellor
KU Center for Technology Commercialization - Temps
Position Title:
Technology Transfer Intern - KUCTC
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff, Students & GRA/GTA/GA
Job Description Summary:
The Technology Transfer Intern will work under the direction of the Licensing team for the KU Center for Technology Commercialization (KUCTC), which serves all KU campuses, including the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. The mission of KUCTC is to manage discoveries and innovations made from research so that they may have greater impact, benefit the public, and promote economic development. Licensing Interns are generally responsible for supporting the licensing team by helping to scout, reviewing, market and license invention disclosures.
The Technology Transfer Intern will report to at least one Licensing Team member and may rotate depending on the needs of the Licensing Team and the field of expertise of the Intern.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Invention Scouting
- Utilize sources of information to determine outreach candidates for KU Faculty for potential invention disclosures.
- Establish contact and discuss with KU faculty to scout for new and upcoming inventions.
Technology Review
- Review and participate in KU Faculty meetings to preliminarily review disclosures.
- Perform technology triages, which focus on all facets of the invention including: evaluating the technological aspects of the invention, the market for the potential product and the intellectual property landscape.
- Present technology triages at internal KUCTC meetings.
- Participate in KU Faculty meetings to review the triage and responses, providing support in decision making for intellectual property protection strategies.
Marketing
- Develop Non-Confidential Summaries for technologies for marketing.
- Develop and evaluate company contact lists that target relevant potential licensees.
Agreement Negotiation
- Participate in license agreement negotiation meetings with companies.
- Aid in Terms Sheet Drafting.
- Aid in license agreement drafting.
Additionally, the Intern may have some flexibility to participate in rotations with other portions of the office as desired (i.e. Intellectual Property).
The hourly rate for this position is $10-15 an hour
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience:
- Working on or having attained a degree in relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in a technical, legal, business, or other relevant field.
Work Experience:
- 1 year experience in a technical, legal, business, or other relevant field.
Skills:
- Communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$7.25 - $25.00
Minimum
$7.25
Midpoint
$16.12
Maximum
$25.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Technology Business Partner
Align your background to Trainee program requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires either a degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience in your field. Document how your technology strategy or IT business alignment work meets this threshold before approaching host employers.
Build a training plan around structured IT governance rotations
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan showing skill progression across distinct phases. For Technology Business Partner roles, map rotations across stakeholder management, enterprise architecture, and IT investment analysis to demonstrate structured learning rather than ongoing employment.
Search Migrate Mate to find host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors
Not every company understands the host employer model or knows how to engage a designated sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with a track record of working with J-1 exchange visitors in technology and business strategy functions.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your program receives U.S. government funding, you may face a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer.
Verify prevailing wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search
Host employers hosting J-1 Trainees or Specialists must pay wages commensurate with U.S. workers in similar roles. Cross-check the offered compensation against OFLC Wage Search data for Technology Business Partner positions in the employer's metro area before your training plan is finalized.
Confirm your host employer will sign the DS-7002 training plan
The DS-7002 is a legally binding commitment from the host employer, not just a formality. Get written confirmation that a senior HR or legal contact will sign the training plan and coordinate with your designated sponsor organization before you accept any offer.
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Find Technology Business Partner JobsTechnology Business Partner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technology Business Partner role?
The J-1 Trainee category fits most Technology Business Partner candidates who have a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or five or more years of field experience without a degree. The Specialist category applies if you have expertise in a field that is not widely available in the United States. Current university students completing a structured internship linked to their degree program may qualify under the Intern category instead.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for this type of role?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the company you work for. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and IIE administer J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs, issue your DS-2019, and monitor your compliance with program regulations. The technology company hosting you is your host employer, not your visa sponsor, and both parties sign the DS-7002 training plan to formalize the arrangement.
How do I find technology companies that are willing to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Many U.S. companies are unfamiliar with the J-1 host employer model and have never engaged a designated sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to find employers in technology and business strategy functions that have previously worked with J-1 exchange visitors or show openness to the program. Targeting companies with existing international mobility experience shortens the education process and speeds up your DS-2019 timeline.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Technology Business Partner positions?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your occupational field, if your J-1 program receives U.S. government or home government funding, or if you are a national of certain countries subject to the requirement. You must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether the requirement applies to your specific situation before you begin.
Can my host employer convert my J-1 status to an H-1B or other work visa later?
Yes, but only after satisfying any two-year home residency requirement, or obtaining a waiver through an approved channel such as a Interested Government Agency recommendation or a no-objection statement from your home country. Technology Business Partner roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B, so the conversion pathway exists in principle. Plan this transition with your host employer and a designated sponsor well before your J-1 program end date.
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