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Health Educator roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree in health education or a closely related field. Unlike H-1B, there's no lottery for Canadians, making employer sponsorship more straightforward to secure and faster to act on.
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Internal Medicine
Position Summary:
The Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Health Educator markets, coordinates, plans and implements HIV Education and Prevention training programs to and for health care providers at all levels, state employees and members of community-based AIDS Service Organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. They also focus on building partnership and providing educational opportunities to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other minority-led or serving providers. They work collaboratively with and serving as a liaison between health care educators and clinicians at the Infectious Disease Clinic of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Center, the Virginia Department of Health, the VCU HIV/AIDS Center, the Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center (VHARCC), and the Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) to accomplish these goals.
Restricted Position: This grant-funded position is currently funded through June 30th, 2027. Ongoing employment is contingent upon continued funding, need, and performance with the possibility of future full-time employment if funding continues.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- HIV/AIDS Education Training & Technical Assistance (80%):
- Instructional responsibility to include content review and delivery, to moderate and facilitate programs.
- Participate in public education activities related to HIV prevention, testing/counseling, and other related areas of HIV care.
- Provide technical assistance to agencies, including governmental, MSIs, HBCUs and community-based organizations.
- Outreach, Partnership building, and coordination (20%):
- Outreach to MSIs, HBCUs, and minority-led or serving organizations to assess training needs and coordinate programming.
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Under guidance of program director, coordinate with subject matter experts to build curriculum.
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Information Management (5%):
- Assist in program registration, information dissemination, post-program evaluation using qualitative and quantitative methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment in Virginia, including rapid HIV/HCV testing and Ryan White Programs.
- Understanding of MSIs, HBCUs, and experiences of minority communities.
- Understanding of adult learning principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively in public speaking.
- Occasional (3-4 times per year) overnight, in-state travel required.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rapid HIV/HCV Testing or Ryan White Case Management Programs.
- Demonstrated experiences working in or with HBCUs, MSIs, or other minority-led/serving programs.
- Experience in training, teaching, coaching, or HIV Peer Review.
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Health Education or similar field and 2 years of professional experience in direct HIV practice. OR Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Health Education or similar field and 4 years of professional experience in direct HIV practice. OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience in direct HIV practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching Rapid HIV/HCV Testing.
- Previous experience teaching Ryan White Case Management Programs.
- Previous experience with HIV/HCV program delivery in HBCUs, MSIs, or other minority-led/serving programs.
Salary Range: $57,000-$62,000
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: Yes
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement:
University Job Title: 2123B - Health Educator HS Base
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Cheyenne Taylor
Contact Email: Cheyenne.Taylor@vcuhealth.org
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Internal Medicine
Position Summary:
The Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Health Educator markets, coordinates, plans and implements HIV Education and Prevention training programs to and for health care providers at all levels, state employees and members of community-based AIDS Service Organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. They also focus on building partnership and providing educational opportunities to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other minority-led or serving providers. They work collaboratively with and serving as a liaison between health care educators and clinicians at the Infectious Disease Clinic of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Center, the Virginia Department of Health, the VCU HIV/AIDS Center, the Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center (VHARCC), and the Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) to accomplish these goals.
Restricted Position: This grant-funded position is currently funded through June 30th, 2027. Ongoing employment is contingent upon continued funding, need, and performance with the possibility of future full-time employment if funding continues.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- HIV/AIDS Education Training & Technical Assistance (80%):
- Instructional responsibility to include content review and delivery, to moderate and facilitate programs.
- Participate in public education activities related to HIV prevention, testing/counseling, and other related areas of HIV care.
- Provide technical assistance to agencies, including governmental, MSIs, HBCUs and community-based organizations.
- Outreach, Partnership building, and coordination (20%):
- Outreach to MSIs, HBCUs, and minority-led or serving organizations to assess training needs and coordinate programming.
-
Under guidance of program director, coordinate with subject matter experts to build curriculum.
-
Information Management (5%):
- Assist in program registration, information dissemination, post-program evaluation using qualitative and quantitative methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment in Virginia, including rapid HIV/HCV testing and Ryan White Programs.
- Understanding of MSIs, HBCUs, and experiences of minority communities.
- Understanding of adult learning principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively in public speaking.
- Occasional (3-4 times per year) overnight, in-state travel required.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rapid HIV/HCV Testing or Ryan White Case Management Programs.
- Demonstrated experiences working in or with HBCUs, MSIs, or other minority-led/serving programs.
- Experience in training, teaching, coaching, or HIV Peer Review.
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Health Education or similar field and 2 years of professional experience in direct HIV practice. OR Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Public Health, Health Education or similar field and 4 years of professional experience in direct HIV practice. OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience in direct HIV practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching Rapid HIV/HCV Testing.
- Previous experience teaching Ryan White Case Management Programs.
- Previous experience with HIV/HCV program delivery in HBCUs, MSIs, or other minority-led/serving programs.
Salary Range: $57,000-$62,000
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: Yes
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement:
University Job Title: 2123B - Health Educator HS Base
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Cheyenne Taylor
Contact Email: Cheyenne.Taylor@vcuhealth.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Health Educator
Verify your degree meets TN requirements
The TN category requires a bachelor's degree in health education, community health, or a closely related field. A degree in general biology or kinesiology may not satisfy CBP without supporting documentation showing the direct connection to health education practice.
Target public health departments and universities
State health departments, federally qualified health centers, and universities with health promotion programs routinely sponsor TN professionals. These employers understand the TN category and have HR processes built around professional visa filings for health roles.
Request a specialty occupation confirmation letter
Ask your prospective employer to prepare a detailed job offer letter specifying that the role requires a health education degree. CBP officers evaluate TN eligibility at the port of entry, and a vague letter citing general public health duties is the most common reason Canadians face secondary review.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready Health Educator roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Health Educator positions at employers already familiar with TN visa sponsorship. Filtering for TN-specific roles saves time spent educating HR teams who have never filed for a professional visa before.
Understand Mexican applicants must use consular processing
Mexican citizens cannot enter at a land port with a TN application the same way Canadians can. You must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico and obtain a TN visa stamp before your first entry, which adds consular appointment lead time to your timeline.
Clarify scope of duties before the employer files
Health educator job descriptions often blend health coaching, patient navigation, and administrative tasks. Before your employer submits the TN petition, confirm that at least the majority of your duties fall within recognized health education functions, not general program coordination without a degree requirement.
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Find Health Educator JobsHealth Educator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health Educator role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, health educators are listed as a qualifying TN occupation under USMCA. Your employer's job offer must describe duties that require a bachelor's degree in health education or a closely related field. Roles blending health education with administrative or coordination duties that don't require a specific degree can face scrutiny at the port of entry or during consular review.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Health Educator jobs?
TN is generally faster and more predictable than H-1B for health educators. There's no annual lottery for Canadian applicants, no USCIS petition required for most Canadians, and no cap to worry about. H-1B selection is random and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year. Mexican TN applicants do face a separate allocation limit, but processing through a consulate is still more direct than competing in the H-1B lottery.
Where can I find Health Educator jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for health educator roles where employers are already open to TN visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time on outreach to HR teams unfamiliar with the process. Filtering by TN eligibility narrows your search to organizations that understand the filing requirements and won't back out after an offer.
What credentials does a Canadian or Mexican health educator need to qualify for TN status?
You need at least a bachelor's degree in health education, community health, or a field CBP considers sufficiently related. Certifications like the Certified Health Education Specialist designation can strengthen a borderline case but don't substitute for the degree requirement. Bring original transcripts and your diploma to any CBP or consular appointment, not just a credential evaluation summary.
Can a Health Educator on TN status change employers without losing status?
Yes, but TN status is tied to a specific employer. If you change jobs, your new employer must establish a new TN before you begin work. Canadians can typically do this at a port of entry on the day of the switch if the offer letter and credentials are in order. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment, which adds lead time you'll want to plan for well in advance.
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