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Program Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant and Scientific Technician categories, depending on how the position is scoped. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. A relevant bachelor's degree and a qualifying job offer are required.
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INTRODUCTION
For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.
FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.
Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.
The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and active administration of the future LVN and current MA programs, including curriculum, faculty, clinical education, student progression, and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with BVNPT, BPPE, California regulations, institutional policies, and applicable approval or accreditation standards.
- Lead program planning, evaluation, continuous improvement, and corrective action based on student and program data.
- Develop, review, update curriculum, syllabi, instructional plans, skills checklists, and evaluation tools.
- Recruit, orient, supervise, evaluate, and support faculty, clinical instructors, and program staff; ensure required faculty documentation is maintained.
- Oversee student admission, retention, remediation, graduation readiness, licensure or certification preparation, and transition to employment.
- Monitor outcomes, including completion, retention, pass rates, placement, employer satisfaction, and graduate performance.
- Develop and maintain clinical sites, affiliation agreements, preceptor partnerships, advisory boards, and workforce partnerships.
- Prepare and submit required reports and documentation for BVNPT, accrediting bodies, and grant funders; lead site visit readiness, grant report submission, and compliance efforts.
- Collaborate with leadership on program budgeting, forecasting, and allocation of instructional resources.
- Teach or provide classroom, skills lab, simulation, or clinical supervision support as needed.
- Represent the programs in committees, community meetings, employer partnerships, and regulatory communications.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must meet BVNPT Program Director requirements under California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 2529.
- Experience managing a vocational nursing, medical assistant, or allied health program required.
- Completion of approved coursework in administration, teaching, and curriculum development required.
- Current, active California Registered Nurse license required.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training required.
- Baccalaureate degree from an approved school required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Business degree strongly preferred, such as Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field.
- Travel between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement are governed by policy.
- Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required based on program, clinical, regulatory, or student support needs.
- Reasonable attendance, punctuality, and availability during scheduled on-site office hours are expected to meet operational, instructional, student support, and regulatory obligations.
- Minimum three years of RN experience required.
- At least one year of teaching or clinical supervision experience in a state-approved nursing, vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician program within the last five years; or at least three years of nursing administration or nursing education experience within the last five years.
- Knowledge of BVNPT regulations, vocational nursing standards, clinical education, student records, faculty qualifications, and program approval processes.
- Knowledge of MA scope, competencies, externship requirements, certification preparation, and ambulatory care operations.
- Experience with regulatory visits, program approvals, audits, corrective action plans, compliance reporting, clinical placements, advisory boards, and employer partnerships preferred.
- Strong leadership, supervision, coaching, communication, conflict-resolution, curriculum development, instructional design, program evaluation, faculty development, data analysis, project management, budget management, grant management, and documentation skills.
- Commitment to culturally responsive education, student support, workforce readiness, and community health.
REWARDS:
- Job type: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
- Onsite Location: 5160 Federal Boulevard San Diego, CA 92105
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:
100,000 - 125,000
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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Frame your degree against the role classification
CBP officers at the port of entry decide which TN visa category your Program Director role fits. Bring documentation showing your degree aligns with the specific duties listed in your offer letter, not just your job title.
Request a duty-by-duty offer letter
Vague offer letters citing 'program oversight' get scrutinized. Ask your employer to describe each core function, the population served, the reporting structure, and how the role requires professional-level expertise in your degree field.
Filter employers by recent visa filings before applying
Target organizations with recent visa filings or experience sponsoring work visas for similar roles. Nonprofits, universities, and healthcare systems regularly hire Program Directors and often have immigration counsel already engaged. These employers are typically familiar with visa sponsorship processes and can prepare the support letter required for TN status at the port of entry or consulate.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Search Program Director openings by TN visa sponsorship status on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers actively open to Canadian and Mexican professionals, saving you from screening roles that don't support TN.
Address the Management Consultant category explicitly
If your employer can't slot the role under a scientific or technical category, the Management Consultant designation covers Program Directors advising on organizational processes. Your offer letter must specify you're providing advisory, not ongoing operational, services.
Prepare for renewal scrutiny if duties have evolved
USCIS and CBP compare renewal petitions against the original approval. If your Program Director scope expanded into areas outside your initial TN category, update your supporting documentation before your first renewal to avoid a status mismatch.
Program Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Director role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined and which TN category it falls under. Program Directors whose work requires applying specialized knowledge from a relevant bachelor's degree, such as public health, education administration, or social work, can qualify under categories like Scientific Technician or Management Consultant. The offer letter must connect the duties directly to your credentialed field.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Program Director roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can start work as soon as CBP approves you at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires lottery selection, which happens once per year with no guarantee of a slot. For Mexican citizens, TN still avoids the lottery but involves consular processing. Both require employer sponsorship and a qualifying job offer.
Can I search for Program Director jobs that specifically support TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Program Director openings by TN visa sponsorship status, so you're only reviewing roles from employers who have indicated they'll support Canadian and Mexican professionals. This removes the step of contacting employers individually to ask about their immigration policies before applying.
What documents should I bring to a Canadian port of entry for TN admission as a Program Director?
Bring your original offer letter describing your duties, compensation, and employment period; proof of your qualifying degree or professional credentials; and your Canadian passport. If your degree was earned outside Canada, include a credential evaluation. CBP officers make the admission decision on the spot, so completeness matters more than length.
What happens to my TN status if my employer restructures my Program Director role?
A material change in duties, reporting structure, or project scope can put your TN status at risk if the role drifts outside the category under which you were admitted. Your employer should notify you of any significant restructuring and, if needed, file an amended TN petition or support a new port-of-entry admission under a corrected offer letter before the change takes effect.