Education Program Coordinator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Education Program Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education, curriculum development, or a related field. Many universities and nonprofit training organizations sponsor these roles, and the H-1B cap includes a 20,000-slot advanced-degree exemption that benefits candidates with master's degrees in education.
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SUMMARY
Under supervision of Program Director, Office of Educational Improvement coordinate OEI program areas of Interprofessional Education and Practice, Faculty Development, Instructional Design and Educational Technology. Organize, schedule and implement OEI events, coordinate collection of assessment and evaluation data from these events, and follow compliance guidelines for data and information management. Support these areas by tracking and communicating information related to current and future degree granting programs. This role also involves coordination of projects by serving as a project assistant as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement OEI institutional or program activities (e.g., educational events, training, interviews, schedules, and timelines) in the areas of Interprofessional Education and Practice, Faculty Development, Instructional Design and Educational Technology.
- Coordinate calendars and schedules and schedule space resources for OEI program activities.
- Collect and compile data and information using MCW licensed systems to support faculty teaching and student learning efforts.
- Maintain data using MCW IS best practices to track, schedule, and record activities related to the institution, program(s), and learners.
- Serve as liaison with faculty, staff, other departments, affiliates, outside institutions in relation to OEI programming. Attend meetings and prepare documentation (minutes, best practices) as directed.
- Provide information, support, and problem solving for leaders, faculty, and staff.
- Create brochures, flyers, handbooks, and other educational materials as directed.
- Coordinate assessment and evaluation activities of OEI events.
KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES
Experience in coordinating events. Experience with MSOffice 365, Microsoft Teams, Visio and proficient in Excel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Required Experience: 2 years
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or business related field
Preferred Experience: 2 years experience in education or program coordination
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
SENSORY ACUITY
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
WHY MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Align your degree to the role
Specialty occupation status requires your degree field to directly match the coordinator role. A degree in education administration or instructional design is a stronger fit than a general humanities degree, which can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Target nonprofits and universities first
Colleges, school districts, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can start anytime without waiting for the annual lottery. This matters enormously for Education Program Coordinator roles, where most hiring happens mid-year.
Verify employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, search Migrate Mate to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for education coordinator or program manager roles. Employers who've filed before are operationally ready to sponsor and far less likely to withdraw an offer mid-process.
Get your credentials evaluated early
If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before you apply. Some employers won't initiate an H-1B petition until equivalency is confirmed, and delays here can push your start date past the petition window.
Understand how PERM affects long-term planning
If your employer wants to sponsor you for a green card, the PERM labor certification requires them to advertise the Education Program Coordinator role publicly and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. Start this conversation during offer negotiation, not after your first year.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to anchor your offer
The H-1B Labor Condition Application locks in a prevailing wage that your employer must meet. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and metro area before negotiating so you know the DOL floor and can spot an offer that won't survive LCA certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Program Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field, such as education, curriculum design, instructional technology, or organizational development. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required, or that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field, are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence from USCIS challenging specialty occupation status.
Which visa types are realistic for Education Program Coordinator roles?
H-1B is the primary option for for-profit employers, with an annual cap of 65,000 plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. Nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, making those employers significantly easier to work with. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to a qualifying USMCA profession. J-1 visa trainee or exchange visitor status may apply in limited cases through a designated sponsor organization.
How can I find Education Program Coordinator employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified sponsorship history for education and program coordination roles, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the filing process. This is faster than applying broadly and discovering after an offer that an employer has never sponsored before.
Does a foreign education degree work for an H-1B petition in this field?
Yes, but it must be evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service to establish U.S. equivalency before the employer files the I-129 petition with USCIS. A three-year bachelor's degree from Australia, India, or Canada is often accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but the evaluation must be on file. Without it, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence that delays or derails approval.
What happens to H-1B status if the program funding ends or the role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new H-1B employer, change to another valid status, or leave the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window, and you're authorized to start work once the petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval. Education program funding cycles make this scenario more common in this field than in others, so it's worth factoring into your offer discussions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Education Program Coordinator jobs?
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.