Education H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in education are available across Maine, with the University of Maine System, Bowdoin College, Colby College, and Bates College among the institutions that have sponsored international faculty and professional staff. Portland and the Orono-Bangor corridor concentrate the most opportunities, spanning higher education, K-12 administration, and educational technology roles.
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Healthcare Gap Year Program Manager - The Roux Institute
This position is responsible for all aspects of development and implementation of the Healthcare Gap Year program. This position is part of the Life Sciences, Health, and Engineering Department at the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine.
The Gap Year program (now in its fourth year) is designed to help address the severe health workforce shortage in Maine, and provide opportunities for recent college graduates by:
- Making a direct connection between applicants aspiring to careers in healthcare with open entry-level healthcare positions across Maine;
- Supporting participants with continued access to an academic institution, networking, and additional financial resources (when funding allows);
- Supplying healthcare partners with a pool of talented and highly motivated individuals to fill critical vacancies in entry-level roles (Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, CNA, Phlebotomist, Technicians, etc.).
Job responsibilities to include:
- Outreach and connecting with undergraduate programs at Northeastern, in Maine and across the United States to promote the recruitment, and successful engagement of participants into the programs;
- Work with partner organizations and Roux faculty to create and collect program outcome measures;
- Oversee administration and updates to the application process for participants;
- Serve as primary contact for program applicants and participants, including from initial application, after hire, and during employment period;
- Serve as the primary contact for all partner organizations;
- Administer wraparound services for participants, including career mapping, and coordination of programming to support employment experience and future career success;
- Coordinate submission of required reports to funders and stakeholders;
- Connect participants to activities at the Roux and in the Greater Portland area;
- Connect participants to Roux housing information, as needed.
Weekly tasks include but are not limited to:
Participants:
- Recruiting applicants
- Providing updates to participants
- Administering and evaluating surveys
- Responding to questions from, or the needs of participants
Financial:
- Creating and managing program budget
- Processing stipends and payments
Contracts:
- Drafting and submitting contracts
- Tracking contracts through lifecycle
Partners/Relationship Management:
- Recruiting new healthcare and academic partners
- Maintaining relationships with partners
- Scheduling and leading meetings
Programming:
- Managing Northeastern sponsored accounts for participants
- Researching and connecting participants to events and conferences (state and regional)
- Connecting participants to academic partners and Maine based industries (MPHA, etc.)
- Being available for on-site (live) check-ins
Fundraising:
- Drafting grant applications and funding proposals
- Marketing
- Liaising with Roux marketing team
- Connecting with professional organizations
- Managing program website
The ideal candidate will bring the following attributes to this position:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 3-5 years relevant professional experience
- Entrepreneurially-minded
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in teams
- Collaborative
- Passion for healthcare, rural populations, health equity
- Some background in program development or workforce development
- Mentoring mindset
The ideal candidate will bring the following qualities to this position:
- Mission — Highly motivated to positively impact Maine’s health care community
- Grit — Determined and strong will to rise to the challenges and opportunities that come with being at an early-stage startup.
- High Standards — Take pride in your work and highly accountable.
- Curiosity — Energized by finding creative solutions to new situations.
- Self-Starter — Ambitious, thrive in environments where you are expected to take initiative with limited supervision
- Creativity and Flexible Thinking
Position Type
Academic Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
107S
Expected Hiring Range:
$53,615.00 - $75,728.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
About the Opportunity
Healthcare Gap Year Program Manager - The Roux Institute
This position is responsible for all aspects of development and implementation of the Healthcare Gap Year program. This position is part of the Life Sciences, Health, and Engineering Department at the Roux Institute in Portland, Maine.
The Gap Year program (now in its fourth year) is designed to help address the severe health workforce shortage in Maine, and provide opportunities for recent college graduates by:
- Making a direct connection between applicants aspiring to careers in healthcare with open entry-level healthcare positions across Maine;
- Supporting participants with continued access to an academic institution, networking, and additional financial resources (when funding allows);
- Supplying healthcare partners with a pool of talented and highly motivated individuals to fill critical vacancies in entry-level roles (Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, CNA, Phlebotomist, Technicians, etc.).
Job responsibilities to include:
- Outreach and connecting with undergraduate programs at Northeastern, in Maine and across the United States to promote the recruitment, and successful engagement of participants into the programs;
- Work with partner organizations and Roux faculty to create and collect program outcome measures;
- Oversee administration and updates to the application process for participants;
- Serve as primary contact for program applicants and participants, including from initial application, after hire, and during employment period;
- Serve as the primary contact for all partner organizations;
- Administer wraparound services for participants, including career mapping, and coordination of programming to support employment experience and future career success;
- Coordinate submission of required reports to funders and stakeholders;
- Connect participants to activities at the Roux and in the Greater Portland area;
- Connect participants to Roux housing information, as needed.
Weekly tasks include but are not limited to:
Participants:
- Recruiting applicants
- Providing updates to participants
- Administering and evaluating surveys
- Responding to questions from, or the needs of participants
Financial:
- Creating and managing program budget
- Processing stipends and payments
Contracts:
- Drafting and submitting contracts
- Tracking contracts through lifecycle
Partners/Relationship Management:
- Recruiting new healthcare and academic partners
- Maintaining relationships with partners
- Scheduling and leading meetings
Programming:
- Managing Northeastern sponsored accounts for participants
- Researching and connecting participants to events and conferences (state and regional)
- Connecting participants to academic partners and Maine based industries (MPHA, etc.)
- Being available for on-site (live) check-ins
Fundraising:
- Drafting grant applications and funding proposals
- Marketing
- Liaising with Roux marketing team
- Connecting with professional organizations
- Managing program website
The ideal candidate will bring the following attributes to this position:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 3-5 years relevant professional experience
- Entrepreneurially-minded
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in teams
- Collaborative
- Passion for healthcare, rural populations, health equity
- Some background in program development or workforce development
- Mentoring mindset
The ideal candidate will bring the following qualities to this position:
- Mission — Highly motivated to positively impact Maine’s health care community
- Grit — Determined and strong will to rise to the challenges and opportunities that come with being at an early-stage startup.
- High Standards — Take pride in your work and highly accountable.
- Curiosity — Energized by finding creative solutions to new situations.
- Self-Starter — Ambitious, thrive in environments where you are expected to take initiative with limited supervision
- Creativity and Flexible Thinking
Position Type
Academic Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
107S
Expected Hiring Range:
$53,615.00 - $75,728.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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Search Education Jobs in MaineEducation H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
Which education employers in Maine sponsor H-1B visas?
The University of Maine System, including its flagship Orono campus, has a consistent record of H-1B visa sponsorship for faculty and research positions. Private liberal arts colleges such as Bowdoin, Colby, and Bates also sponsor international hires, particularly for tenure-track and visiting faculty roles. Smaller community colleges and K-12 district administrative offices sponsor less frequently and typically only for specialized positions.
Which cities in Maine have the most education H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Orono and Bangor together form the state's most active corridor for education H-1B jobs, driven largely by the University of Maine. Portland supports a growing cluster of higher education and ed-tech opportunities, including the University of Southern Maine. Brunswick, Waterville, and Lewiston each host private colleges, Bowdoin, Colby, and Bates respectively, making them worth targeting for faculty-level positions.
What types of education roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Maine?
H-1B sponsorship in Maine's education sector most commonly applies to roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a baseline requirement. Tenure-track and visiting faculty positions, academic research roles, instructional design specialists, and institutional research analysts regularly meet this standard. General teaching assistant positions and roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement typically do not qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules.
How do I find education H-1B sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters education H-1B sponsorship jobs in Maine by employer sponsorship history, role type, and location. Rather than manually checking individual university career pages, you can browse verified education opportunities in Maine on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles from institutions with a documented record of H-1B filings, saving significant research time.
Are there any Maine-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in education?
Maine's education sector is heavily concentrated in higher education rather than K-12, which affects where H-1B sponsorship is realistically available. The state's smaller population means fewer total openings compared to larger states, so competition for sponsored roles at flagship institutions can be meaningful. The University of Maine's designation as a research university makes it one of the more H-1B-active employers in the state, particularly for STEM faculty and grant-funded research positions.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B education jobs in Maine?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.