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Clinical Director jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or O-1 visas, since most roles demand licensure and several years of clinical leadership experience. STEM OPT extension doesn't apply here, so your 12-month standard OPT timeline matters when negotiating start dates with healthcare organizations.
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Clinical Instructor and Program Director, Associate of Science in Nursing
Time Type:
Full time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
The Program Director for the Associate of Science in Nursing program in Lancaster provides leadership as requested by academic leadership and as outlined and required by the regulatory and accrediting bodies. The Program Director is responsible for the daily operations of the associate degree undergraduate nursing program. This includes but is not limited to review, revision, and implementation of the curriculum, faculty supervision, student recruitment, admission and progression, simulation integration, clinical placements and education. The Program Director manages and facilitates all accreditation activities including the Systematic Evaluation Plan, self study activities, and assuring compliance with all accreditation standards. The Program Director will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing and will work closely with the academic leadership team within the School of Nursing and Allied Health. This is a 12-month faculty position with both administrative and teaching responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotes and contributes to the enhancement of a high performing learner-centered environment.
- Supervises the associate degree nursing program.
- Communicates regularly with the BSN Program Director at the Hawk Hill and Lancaster sites, the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Curriculum Integration, and the Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Supports the recruitment, development, and retention of full-time and adjunct nursing faculty.
- Facilitates the implementation, review, and revision of the ASN curriculum.
- Collaborates with the leadership team of the School of Nursing and Allied Health to design, develop, and implement strategies to assess and enhance academic rigor, quality, and compliance to academic standards, including program accreditation.
- Works with faculty and student support services to implement and maintain a student success and retention plan for the undergraduate nursing programs.
- Assists the leadership team of the School of Nursing and Allied Health in ensuring the ASN nursing program is compliant with the PA State Board of Nursing and accrediting agency standards, including but not limited to annual reports, substantive change reports, mid-cycle reviews, systematic evaluation plans, and self-study documents.
- Tracks NCLEX pass rates at the individual and aggregate level.
- Participates in the development of nursing program budgets in collaboration with the Assistant Dean and Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Works within budgetary boundaries to ensure the functioning of the ASN nursing program.
- Collaborates with the Student Enrollment Management and nursing leadership on projections of student enrollment for current and future nursing programs.
- Forges relationships and agreements with external organizations and academic institutions to enhance students’ clinical experiences.
- Works in collaboration with the faculty and staff to secure clinical placements and clinical schedules for all students.
- Manages clinical coverage for call-outs.
- Works in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing to assign workload and teaching assignments to all faculty.
- Participates in new faculty orientation planning and implementation in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Curriculum Integration.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Curriculum Integration to provide faculty development opportunities and individual coaching to meet identified needs.
- Reviews all faculty and course evaluations each semester. Provides timely feedback.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing to complete annual evaluations of faculty and staff as assigned.
- Supports faculty in the promotion and tenure process.
- Collaborates with other departments of the University such as admissions, advising, marketing, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, and other academic programs to enhance the nursing programs.
- Reviews data from NCSBN, Mountain Measurement, ATI, and other sources to support changes in policy, procedure, and curriculum.
- Incorporates current theories, research, and practice into the design of instruction, including plans for development and revision of curriculum.
- Demonstrates service to the School of Nursing and Allied Health, University, profession, and/or community.
- Demonstrates a commitment to scholarship through professional development which enhances teaching and learning.
- Facilitates ASN program meetings at Lancaster.
- Participates in faculty and leadership meetings within the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Models professional values in support of the mission, vision, educational outcomes, and strategic direction of the School of Nursing and Allied Health and the University.
- Manages student issues according to University, SNAH, and program specific policies.
- Advises ASN students in formal and informal situations.
- Plans and participates in new student orientation.
- Performs other duties that may be in the best interest of the University as requested by academic leadership.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifies professional goals to support leadership development in collaboration with a supervisor.
- Represents the School of Nursing and Allied Health and the University at external events including professional organizations, community events, recruitment activities, and other designated events.
- Serves on School and University committees as assigned.
Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements:
- Master of Science in Nursing required.
- Current unencumbered Pennsylvania registered nurse license required.
- Earned doctorate in Nursing or Education, or evidence of significant progress toward doctoral degree completion preferred.
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification preferred or willingness to complete certification within two years of employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of effective teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in academic leadership.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required by the circumstances.
- Flexibility in managing a dynamic and evolving academic program.
Pay Transparency:
The estimated pay range for the faculty duties of this position is $73,000-$78,000. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Click here to learn more about the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants:
Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Applicant Information & Disclosures
Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.
Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview
Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Position Title:
Clinical Instructor and Program Director, Associate of Science in Nursing
Time Type:
Full time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
The Program Director for the Associate of Science in Nursing program in Lancaster provides leadership as requested by academic leadership and as outlined and required by the regulatory and accrediting bodies. The Program Director is responsible for the daily operations of the associate degree undergraduate nursing program. This includes but is not limited to review, revision, and implementation of the curriculum, faculty supervision, student recruitment, admission and progression, simulation integration, clinical placements and education. The Program Director manages and facilitates all accreditation activities including the Systematic Evaluation Plan, self study activities, and assuring compliance with all accreditation standards. The Program Director will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing and will work closely with the academic leadership team within the School of Nursing and Allied Health. This is a 12-month faculty position with both administrative and teaching responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotes and contributes to the enhancement of a high performing learner-centered environment.
- Supervises the associate degree nursing program.
- Communicates regularly with the BSN Program Director at the Hawk Hill and Lancaster sites, the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Curriculum Integration, and the Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Supports the recruitment, development, and retention of full-time and adjunct nursing faculty.
- Facilitates the implementation, review, and revision of the ASN curriculum.
- Collaborates with the leadership team of the School of Nursing and Allied Health to design, develop, and implement strategies to assess and enhance academic rigor, quality, and compliance to academic standards, including program accreditation.
- Works with faculty and student support services to implement and maintain a student success and retention plan for the undergraduate nursing programs.
- Assists the leadership team of the School of Nursing and Allied Health in ensuring the ASN nursing program is compliant with the PA State Board of Nursing and accrediting agency standards, including but not limited to annual reports, substantive change reports, mid-cycle reviews, systematic evaluation plans, and self-study documents.
- Tracks NCLEX pass rates at the individual and aggregate level.
- Participates in the development of nursing program budgets in collaboration with the Assistant Dean and Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Works within budgetary boundaries to ensure the functioning of the ASN nursing program.
- Collaborates with the Student Enrollment Management and nursing leadership on projections of student enrollment for current and future nursing programs.
- Forges relationships and agreements with external organizations and academic institutions to enhance students’ clinical experiences.
- Works in collaboration with the faculty and staff to secure clinical placements and clinical schedules for all students.
- Manages clinical coverage for call-outs.
- Works in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing to assign workload and teaching assignments to all faculty.
- Participates in new faculty orientation planning and implementation in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Curriculum Integration.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Faculty Development and Curriculum Integration to provide faculty development opportunities and individual coaching to meet identified needs.
- Reviews all faculty and course evaluations each semester. Provides timely feedback.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing to complete annual evaluations of faculty and staff as assigned.
- Supports faculty in the promotion and tenure process.
- Collaborates with other departments of the University such as admissions, advising, marketing, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, and other academic programs to enhance the nursing programs.
- Reviews data from NCSBN, Mountain Measurement, ATI, and other sources to support changes in policy, procedure, and curriculum.
- Incorporates current theories, research, and practice into the design of instruction, including plans for development and revision of curriculum.
- Demonstrates service to the School of Nursing and Allied Health, University, profession, and/or community.
- Demonstrates a commitment to scholarship through professional development which enhances teaching and learning.
- Facilitates ASN program meetings at Lancaster.
- Participates in faculty and leadership meetings within the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Models professional values in support of the mission, vision, educational outcomes, and strategic direction of the School of Nursing and Allied Health and the University.
- Manages student issues according to University, SNAH, and program specific policies.
- Advises ASN students in formal and informal situations.
- Plans and participates in new student orientation.
- Performs other duties that may be in the best interest of the University as requested by academic leadership.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifies professional goals to support leadership development in collaboration with a supervisor.
- Represents the School of Nursing and Allied Health and the University at external events including professional organizations, community events, recruitment activities, and other designated events.
- Serves on School and University committees as assigned.
Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements:
- Master of Science in Nursing required.
- Current unencumbered Pennsylvania registered nurse license required.
- Earned doctorate in Nursing or Education, or evidence of significant progress toward doctoral degree completion preferred.
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification preferred or willingness to complete certification within two years of employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of effective teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in academic leadership.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required by the circumstances.
- Flexibility in managing a dynamic and evolving academic program.
Pay Transparency:
The estimated pay range for the faculty duties of this position is $73,000-$78,000. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Click here to learn more about the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants:
Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Applicant Information & Disclosures
Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.
Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview
Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Clinical Director
Target healthcare systems over private practices
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with visa sponsorship. Smaller private practices rarely have the infrastructure to navigate H-1B visa filings, making them lower-probability targets for OPT students.
Lead with clinical outcomes, not just credentials
Clinical Directors are evaluated on measurable results: reduced readmission rates, improved patient satisfaction scores, team retention. Quantify your impact in every application to signal executive-level readiness, which makes sponsorship feel like a worthwhile investment to hiring committees.
Address your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Employers filling Clinical Director roles want long-term stability. Acknowledge your OPT end date early, explain the H-1B process clearly, and frame sponsorship as a straightforward next step rather than an obstacle. Informed candidates reduce employer anxiety significantly.
Prioritize roles requiring your specific clinical licensure
Clinical Directors in nursing, pharmacy, or behavioral health require discipline-specific licenses. Roles requiring your exact licensure narrow the candidate pool, increasing your leverage. Employers who need a licensed specialist are more motivated to sponsor than those hiring generalist administrators.
Build relationships with clinical operations leadership
Hiring decisions for Clinical Directors often originate with CMOs or CNOs, not HR. Networking directly with clinical operations leaders at target organizations increases your chances of being considered before a role is posted externally, where sponsorship conversations are harder to initiate.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes your limited OPT time. Migrate Mate surfaces Clinical Director opportunities specifically tied to employers with active sponsorship history, so you spend your applications on organizations already familiar with and willing to support visa processes.
Clinical Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as a Clinical Director in the United States?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorization covers Clinical Director roles as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Because Clinical Director is not typically a STEM-designated occupation, you'll have a 12-month OPT period rather than the 24-month extension, making employer sponsorship discussions time-sensitive from day one.
What visa sponsorship options are available for Clinical Director roles after OPT expires?
The H-1B is the most common path, and Clinical Director qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant clinical or administrative field. The O-1A is an alternative for candidates with demonstrated clinical leadership recognition, publications, or awards. Some employer-sponsored green card pathways are also available for senior clinical leaders with sufficient experience.
How do I find Clinical Director positions where employers are open to sponsoring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It aggregates Clinical Director jobs from employers with known sponsorship activity, saving you from applying to organizations that categorically reject visa-dependent candidates. Filtering by sponsorship willingness is especially important for senior clinical roles where hiring timelines are long and employers vet candidates carefully.
Does clinical licensure affect OPT eligibility for Clinical Director roles?
OPT eligibility is tied to your degree field, not your licensure status. However, most Clinical Director positions require active state licensure in a relevant discipline, such as nursing, social work, or pharmacy. If your license isn't yet active or isn't transferable from another country, that's a separate barrier from OPT authorization that employers will assess independently.
Is a Clinical Director position considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
In most cases, yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Clinical Director positions at hospitals, behavioral health centers, and managed care organizations typically meet this threshold given their clinical and administrative complexity, though exact requirements vary by employer and job description.