TN Visa Operations Director Jobs
Operations Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree and a bona fide U.S. employer offer. Unlike H-1B visa, Canadians face no lottery and no cap, making this one of the most direct paths to senior operations leadership in the U.S.
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Get Access To All JobsDirector of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor
Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine
Location: Remote with Occasional Travel
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Director of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DVM interested in combining veterinary education, leadership, program operations, and student success. The position is remote and requires occasional travel to LMU DVM instructional sites.
Position Overview
Working collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach and other faculty and staff, the Director will provide operational and executional leadership for the LMU Clinical DVM Program.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of LMU's clinical veterinary education program while helping educate and support future veterinarians.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Course Mentor Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Site Training Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Year Student Success Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Professional Quality Assurance Program
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach
- Develop strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and other stakeholders
- Support student learning outcomes within LMU's hybrid distributed clinical education model
- Provide oversight for initiatives supporting the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Develop and deliver instructional materials and participate in research and service based on assigned responsibilities
- Represent the College at appropriate AVMA, AAVMC, state VMA, and other professional programs and events
- Deliver presentations to students, clinical affiliates, and other stakeholders
- Travel periodically as needed
Required Qualification
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or board certification
- At least 10 years of experience in clinical practice or academia
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers an experienced veterinarian the opportunity to move into or continue a leadership role in veterinary medical education while working in a remote capacity. The Director will play an important role in clinical program operations, student success, clinical partnerships, and the education of future veterinarians.
Interested candidates must apply through the Lincoln Memorial University Careers site:
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45988
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- clinical practice: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Director of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor
Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine
Location: Remote with Occasional Travel
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an experienced veterinarian to serve as Director of LMU Clinical DVM Program Operations & Assistant Professor.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DVM interested in combining veterinary education, leadership, program operations, and student success. The position is remote and requires occasional travel to LMU DVM instructional sites.
Position Overview
Working collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach and other faculty and staff, the Director will provide operational and executional leadership for the LMU Clinical DVM Program.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of LMU's clinical veterinary education program while helping educate and support future veterinarians.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Course Mentor Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Site Training Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Clinical Year Student Success Program
- Manage the LMU DVM Professional Quality Assurance Program
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Associate Dean of Clinical Relations and Outreach
- Develop strong working relationships with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, and other stakeholders
- Support student learning outcomes within LMU's hybrid distributed clinical education model
- Provide oversight for initiatives supporting the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Develop and deliver instructional materials and participate in research and service based on assigned responsibilities
- Represent the College at appropriate AVMA, AAVMC, state VMA, and other professional programs and events
- Deliver presentations to students, clinical affiliates, and other stakeholders
- Travel periodically as needed
Required Qualification
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or board certification
- At least 10 years of experience in clinical practice or academia
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers an experienced veterinarian the opportunity to move into or continue a leadership role in veterinary medical education while working in a remote capacity. The Director will play an important role in clinical program operations, student success, clinical partnerships, and the education of future veterinarians.
Interested candidates must apply through the Lincoln Memorial University Careers site:
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45988
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- clinical practice: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Operations Director
Align your credentials to the TN definition
Operations Director falls under the Management Consultant category on the TN visa list. Make sure your degree and job duties documentation reflect management consulting functions, not generic business titles, or CBP may push back at the port of entry.
Target companies with active cross-border operations
Manufacturers, logistics firms, and distributors with U.S.-Canada or U.S.-Mexico supply chains hire Operations Directors regularly and are already familiar with TN filings. Focusing your search on these sectors cuts down the employer education burden significantly.
Request a TN support letter before accepting any offer
Ask the employer to draft your TN support letter during negotiations, not after signing. The letter must specify your job duties, your degree field, and the employer's intended use of your services. Missing details cause CBP denials at the border.
Search for TN-eligible roles at employers with visa experience
Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Director openings at employers with recent visa filings. It surfaces roles where employers have demonstrated experience with visa sponsorship, so you spend less time screening and more time applying.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' annual cap implications
If you hold Mexican citizenship, TN visas are capped at 5,500 per fiscal year under USMCA. Apply early in the fiscal year and confirm your employer understands the allocation timeline to avoid delays in your start date.
Bring original degree transcripts when entering at the border
Canadian Operations Director candidates applying at a port of entry need original or certified-copy transcripts, not photocopies. CBP officers adjudicate TN petitions on the spot, and missing documentation results in immediate denial with no appeal process available that day.
Operations Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Director role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Operations Directors can qualify under the TN Management Consultant category, but the job duties must reflect strategic management consulting functions rather than internal administrative oversight. CBP looks at how the role is described in the employer's support letter. If your duties emphasize optimizing organizational processes or advising leadership on operational strategy, you're on stronger footing than if the letter reads as a general manager description.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Operations Director roles?
The TN visa has significant structural advantages over H-1B for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. Canadian applicants can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day. The trade-off is that TN requires an active employer relationship and doesn't offer a direct path to permanent residency the way H-1B can, so it suits professionals focused on a defined U.S. assignment rather than long-term immigration.
What credentials does my employer need to verify before filing?
Your employer needs a copy of your bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, industrial engineering, or management, plus a detailed offer letter outlining your duties and the TN category being claimed. Some employers also run an E-Verify check as part of their standard onboarding process. Having certified transcripts and a credential evaluation ready in advance prevents delays once an offer is extended.
How do I find Operations Director roles where employers already know how to sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search for Operations Director positions filtered by sponsorship status, which surfaces employers already prepared to support the filing. This avoids the common situation where you negotiate an offer and then discover the employer has never filed a TN petition before.
Can I switch employers once I'm working in the U.S. on a TN visa as an Operations Director?
Yes, but you must obtain a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before starting work. Your TN status is employer-specific, so your authorization with the previous company does not transfer. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry for the new employer's TN. Mexican nationals must file a new petition with USCIS. There is no grace period specifically designated for job changes, so timing the transition carefully with legal guidance is essential.