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Program Development Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in education, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related field. Employers in nonprofits, universities, and healthcare systems are among the most active sponsors. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$77,459.20 - $139,422.40 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
99940 - 6169 Workforce Planning Analytics
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
ABOUT THE JOB
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The Workforce Development Consultant serves as the organization's subject matter expert for workforce pipeline, pathway, and talent supply strategies. This role leads the development of enterprise workforce solutions that address critical talent shortages, improve workforce sustainability, and support long-term organizational workforce planning. The consultant provides strategic guidance to operational, clinical, and executive leaders while cultivating external partnerships that expand talent pipelines and advance the organization's workforce objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Partnership Development (20%)
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Cultivate collaborative relationships and develop formal partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain pipeline and pathway programs.
- Facilitate positive, action-oriented communication between clinical and administrative leaders, including managers and supervisors, talent acquisition, union leadership, and senior management.
- Engage directly with community partners including community-based organizations, K-12 education, colleges/universities to develop and deliver programs.
- Ensure appropriate partnership agreements, documentation and protocols are in place to support quality program outcomes.
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Work with all partners to capitalize on grant/funding opportunities to expand, support pipeline and pathway programs.
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Program Design & Management (40%)
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Research training needs and skills being sought by hiring managers in high priority occupations to correctly target programs to meet system and affiliate needs.
- Design pathway and pipeline programs in collaboration with subject matter experts in nursing and other clinical and operational areas within the health system.
- Integrate industry best practices, work-based learning and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all aspects of program design.
- Prototype and implement programs using continuous process improvement to achieve high quality outcomes.
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Provide ongoing program management to ensure ongoing effectiveness, including maintaining program plans, coordinating program activities, tracking data, analyzing program results, participating in evaluation activities and making program improvements. Establish meaningful metrics and tracking system for all programs.
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Program Outreach and Participant Placement (20%)
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Coordinate and actively engage in program outreach and tracking activities, including developing marketing materials, communicating directly with caregivers and job seekers interested in workforce development programs, gathering/entering participant data and collaborating with training programs, hiring managers, talent acquisition, and caregiver experience to support successful job placement, job stability and career growth.
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Strategic Consulting Services (20%)
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Work with the Director of Workforce Development and Planning to continually monitor and refine the system’s workforce plan and strategies to ensure ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement, taking into account resource changes, new strategic plans and external trends and other conditions impacting the health system.
In addition to the above,
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Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
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Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
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Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement, continuous improvement, and lean principles in daily operations.
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Complies with all health and safety and regulatory requirements.
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Respects and invites diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, actively helps to create an environment of belonging for all caregivers, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
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Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
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Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in social services, health sciences, social justice, public health, community development or equivalent relevant experience
Experience/Skill:
Required:
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Minimum four to six (4-6) years of progressively more responsible human resources, social service, public health and/or workforce development related work and managerial/leadership experience.
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An understanding of the principles and practice of talent development and management, including inclusive hiring, pipeline development, career planning, clinical ladders and career pathways, continuous improvement, and adult learning.
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Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and job seeker/employee needs and design high quality, accessible workforce development programs that result in positive outcomes.
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Demonstrated program management skills with the ability to develop and execute detailed project plans, mobilize resources necessary to complete projects, monitor progress and manage resources.
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Must possess excellent skill at building rapport with partners at all levels, demonstrate relationships are value-added for caregivers, job seekers, and organization and that the trust built facilitates the exchange of candid and productive feedback.
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Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Preferred:
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Specific healthcare experience is a plus.
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Leading a workforce development program and or career pathway program such as apprenticeship or on the job training.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Program Development Manager
Target mission-driven employers first
Nonprofits, universities, and hospital systems sponsor Program Development Managers at high rates. These organizations are accustomed to visa paperwork and often have in-house immigration counsel or established relationships with immigration attorneys, making the process smoother.
Confirm your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in public administration, nonprofit management, education, or social work typically satisfies this for Program Development Manager roles. Business administration can work if the role has a strong organizational focus.
Understand what makes this a specialty occupation
The sponsoring employer must establish that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Program Development Managers can face scrutiny, so job descriptions should clearly articulate degree-level analytical, strategic, and program design responsibilities to strengthen the petition.
Ask about H-1B cap-exempt employers
Universities, affiliated research institutions, and qualifying nonprofits are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. If you missed the annual H-1B cap, these employers are worth prioritizing in your job search.
Prepare a strong evidence package for O-1 applicants
If you have a track record of leading high-impact programs, receiving awards, or publishing in your field, the O-1A visa may be an option. Program development professionals with measurable outcomes and recognized contributions can build a compelling extraordinary ability case.
Highlight program outcomes in your application materials
Sponsors want confidence that the hire justifies the cost and complexity of sponsorship. Quantified results, such as programs launched, budgets managed, or populations served, demonstrate the specialized value you bring and make it easier for employers to justify the petition internally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Program Development Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the job description needs to clearly establish that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. USCIS applies a specialty occupation test, and generalist management roles can face challenges. Roles at nonprofits, universities, or healthcare organizations that require degrees in education, public administration, or social work tend to have stronger petitions.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Program Development Managers?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway. Cap-exempt employers like universities and qualifying nonprofits can file year-round, which is a significant advantage. The O-1A is an option for professionals with a documented record of extraordinary achievement in program development. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management or professional categories.
Does my degree field matter for Program Development Manager sponsorship?
It matters significantly. USCIS looks for a direct and logical connection between your degree field and your job duties. Degrees in public administration, nonprofit management, education policy, social work, or business administration with relevant coursework tend to support these petitions well. A general studies or unrelated degree will require additional documentation to establish the connection.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Program Development Manager roles?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Program Development Manager jobs with confirmed visa sponsorship. Searching broadly and filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying speculatively and discovering late in the process that a company doesn't sponsor. Nonprofit and university job boards also tend to surface cap-exempt employers.
Is it harder to get H-1B approval for a Program Development Manager compared to a software engineer?
Generally, yes. USCIS approves the vast majority of H-1B petitions for software and engineering roles because the degree requirement is well established. Program development roles in the nonprofit or social sector face more scrutiny because USCIS may question whether the position truly requires a specialized degree. A well-drafted job description and supporting documentation from the employer significantly improve approval odds.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Program Development Manager 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.