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Chief Administrative Officer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category when the position involves directing organizational operations at an executive level. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Your degree in business administration or a related field is the credential officers look for first.
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Solid Organ Transplant Care Line, is the senior administrative executive responsible for advancing and integrating the operational, financial, and business performance of Solid Organ Transplant services across University of Utah Health and partner organizations. This role ensures alignment between Care Line strategy and administrative operations, supports high value care delivery, and drives sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial stewardship across the inpatient, outpatient, procedural, perioperative, and rehab care. As a partner on the three-person Care Line Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the CAO, the Executive Nursing Director and the CMO Executive Director (MD) for Solid Organ Transplant, this leader coordinates Solid Organ Transplant services across inpatient, outpatient, perioperative, procedural, and rehab settings, and leads strategic growth, operational strategy, innovation, quality/safety initiatives, academic integration, and financial stewardship while fostering high reliability and collaboration. This position is responsible for respective direct reports supporting the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line operations and related financial orgs. The role reports to the Care Line Clinical Board (with functional reporting to the System Associate Chief Operating Officer) and co-leads the Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to achieve care line goals and outcomes.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Growth
- Co-develop and lead the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line’s multi-year strategy, goals, and operating plan with ELT.
- Translate care line and system strategy into aligned priorities and clear guidance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Drive growth by assessing market trends and patient needs and advancing initiatives that expand access and improve value.
- Set, track, and report key quality, experience, and operational metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement.
Strategic -Operational Integration
- Build two-way communication loops so frontline insights inform care line decisions and priorities.
- Provide strategic direction to the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to translate initiatives into executed work.
- Establish clear governance and communication routines that drive transparency, engagement, and alignment across clinical areas.
- Monitor outcomes and experience, communicate expected impacts, and adjust strategy and execution based on results.
Quality, Safety and Patient Advocacy
- Lead a high-reliability culture of safety, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement across the care line.
- Ensure patient and family perspectives shape strategy, program design, and leadership decisions.
- Co-lead care line quality, safety, and patient experience objectives (including OKRs) with ELT.
- Define, monitor, and improve performance measures aligned with strategy, operational priorities, and professional standards.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a visible, trusted executive partner in ELT, modeling shared leadership and advancing Care Line mission and priorities.
- Align physician, nursing, and administrative leaders around shared goals and resolve differences quickly and constructively.
- Communicate priorities clearly and build the structures needed for consistent execution across inpatient, ambulatory, procedural, and perioperative settings.
- Build strong relationships and interdisciplinary teamwork that support coordinated care and seamless patient journeys.
Leadership and Workforce Development
- Model leadership that inspires innovation, empowerment, and professional excellence.
- Cultivate a culture where leaders and teams are informed, inspired, and connected to the care line’s mission.
- Build credibility and alignment with key stakeholders to ensure the care line’s integral role in strategic advancement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Seasoned healthcare executive with a strong track record leading complex, multi-site operations through partnership, influence, and disciplined execution.
- Deep operational and financial expertise, including budgeting, capital planning, cost management, access/capacity, and performance optimization.
- Proven strategic and systems thinking—able to build and run multi-year plans and integrate performance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Strong performance management capability, using metrics, dashboards, governance, and continuous improvement/high-reliability methods to improve outcomes and experience.
- Effective relationship-centered leader with executive presence, credibility, and the ability to build trust and alignment across clinical, academic, administrative, and external stakeholders in an academic health system.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or related field strongly preferred.
- Progressive leadership experience (5-7 years) and evidence of continued professional growth in healthcare administration or executive leadership.
Preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 82203
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 03A EXEC DIR ADMIN
Category Executives
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Solid Organ Transplant Care Line, is the senior administrative executive responsible for advancing and integrating the operational, financial, and business performance of Solid Organ Transplant services across University of Utah Health and partner organizations. This role ensures alignment between Care Line strategy and administrative operations, supports high value care delivery, and drives sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial stewardship across the inpatient, outpatient, procedural, perioperative, and rehab care. As a partner on the three-person Care Line Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the CAO, the Executive Nursing Director and the CMO Executive Director (MD) for Solid Organ Transplant, this leader coordinates Solid Organ Transplant services across inpatient, outpatient, perioperative, procedural, and rehab settings, and leads strategic growth, operational strategy, innovation, quality/safety initiatives, academic integration, and financial stewardship while fostering high reliability and collaboration. This position is responsible for respective direct reports supporting the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line operations and related financial orgs. The role reports to the Care Line Clinical Board (with functional reporting to the System Associate Chief Operating Officer) and co-leads the Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to achieve care line goals and outcomes.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Growth
- Co-develop and lead the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line’s multi-year strategy, goals, and operating plan with ELT.
- Translate care line and system strategy into aligned priorities and clear guidance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Drive growth by assessing market trends and patient needs and advancing initiatives that expand access and improve value.
- Set, track, and report key quality, experience, and operational metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement.
Strategic -Operational Integration
- Build two-way communication loops so frontline insights inform care line decisions and priorities.
- Provide strategic direction to the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to translate initiatives into executed work.
- Establish clear governance and communication routines that drive transparency, engagement, and alignment across clinical areas.
- Monitor outcomes and experience, communicate expected impacts, and adjust strategy and execution based on results.
Quality, Safety and Patient Advocacy
- Lead a high-reliability culture of safety, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement across the care line.
- Ensure patient and family perspectives shape strategy, program design, and leadership decisions.
- Co-lead care line quality, safety, and patient experience objectives (including OKRs) with ELT.
- Define, monitor, and improve performance measures aligned with strategy, operational priorities, and professional standards.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a visible, trusted executive partner in ELT, modeling shared leadership and advancing Care Line mission and priorities.
- Align physician, nursing, and administrative leaders around shared goals and resolve differences quickly and constructively.
- Communicate priorities clearly and build the structures needed for consistent execution across inpatient, ambulatory, procedural, and perioperative settings.
- Build strong relationships and interdisciplinary teamwork that support coordinated care and seamless patient journeys.
Leadership and Workforce Development
- Model leadership that inspires innovation, empowerment, and professional excellence.
- Cultivate a culture where leaders and teams are informed, inspired, and connected to the care line’s mission.
- Build credibility and alignment with key stakeholders to ensure the care line’s integral role in strategic advancement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Seasoned healthcare executive with a strong track record leading complex, multi-site operations through partnership, influence, and disciplined execution.
- Deep operational and financial expertise, including budgeting, capital planning, cost management, access/capacity, and performance optimization.
- Proven strategic and systems thinking—able to build and run multi-year plans and integrate performance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Strong performance management capability, using metrics, dashboards, governance, and continuous improvement/high-reliability methods to improve outcomes and experience.
- Effective relationship-centered leader with executive presence, credibility, and the ability to build trust and alignment across clinical, academic, administrative, and external stakeholders in an academic health system.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or related field strongly preferred.
- Progressive leadership experience (5-7 years) and evidence of continued professional growth in healthcare administration or executive leadership.
Preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 82203
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 03A EXEC DIR ADMIN
Category Executives
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Chief Administrative Officer
Align your credentials to USMCA categories
TN status for a CAO role is most defensible under the Management Consultant classification. Gather a degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field before approaching employers, because officers scrutinize the degree-to-role connection closely.
Target organizations with recent visa sponsorship experience
Large multinationals, healthcare systems, and university networks routinely sponsor work visas for senior operations roles. Identifying employers with recent visa filings helps you find organizations experienced with sponsorship processes for executive positions similar to yours. For TN visas specifically, Canadian applicants can present an offer letter and support documentation directly at the U.S. port of entry, while Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate—both pathways bypass lengthy government processing since TN sponsorship doesn't require Department of Labor involvement.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Run your CAO job search through Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. Filtering by role and visa type saves you from applying to organizations that have never filed for a TN professional at the executive level.
Frame your offer letter around TN eligibility requirements
Your employer's offer letter must specify that the CAO role requires professional-level knowledge and ties directly to your qualifying degree. Vague language like 'oversee operations' without connecting it to your academic background gives a CBP officer grounds to question the classification.
Understand the Mexican TN consular appointment process
Mexican citizens cannot use the Canadian port-of-entry shortcut. You'll schedule a consular interview, and wait times at posts like Ciudad Juarez or Monterrey vary by season. Build that timeline into your start-date negotiation with the employer before signing an offer.
Plan TN renewals before your initial status expires
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals, but there's no automatic grace period if your employer files late. Coordinate with your HR or legal contact at least 90 days before expiration so a lapse in status doesn't interrupt your executive role.
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Does a Chief Administrative Officer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is defined in your offer letter. CAO positions typically qualify under the Management Consultant category, which requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. The duties must reflect professional-level analytical and advisory work, not purely managerial authority. A generic executive title alone won't satisfy a CBP officer without that degree-to-role connection explicitly documented.
How does TN visa sponsorship for a CAO compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at a port of entry the same day you present your documents. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery that accepts only a fraction of registrations each year and involves months of USCIS processing. For Canadian CAO candidates with the right credentials, TN is a faster and more predictable path. Mexican citizens face a consular appointment step, but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does your employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer provides a signed offer letter that specifies your job title, duties, required qualifications, and that the position is temporary in nature. The letter should reference your degree and explain why the CAO role requires that specific academic background. Some employers also prepare a support letter or organizational chart showing where the role fits in the hierarchy. USCIS or CBP does not require a petition for TN, so no government filing fee accompanies the employer's documentation.
Where can I find Chief Administrative Officer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals searching for U.S. roles that include TN visa sponsorship. You can filter by job title and visa type to surface employers who have an established history of sponsoring TN professionals at the executive level, which narrows your search to organizations already familiar with the process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN status for a CAO role without a consular interview?
No. Mexican TN applicants must attend a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate, unlike Canadian citizens who can present their documents directly at a land border or airport. Consulates in Ciudad Juarez and Monterrey handle the majority of Mexican TN applications for professional roles. Appointment availability fluctuates, so factor in four to eight weeks of lead time when you're negotiating a start date with a prospective employer.
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