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Senior IT Project Manager roles are among the more straightforward H-1B visa specialty occupation cases because the position consistently requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field. Employers at mid-to-large technology firms, consulting companies, and financial institutions sponsor regularly, and the role qualifies for cap-exempt filings at certain organizations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Office of Information Technology, is seeking applicants for a full-time IT Systems Analyst – Digital Dentistry Hardware & Imaging Specialist position.
Unit: School of Dentistry
Department: Information Technology
Duties & Responsibilities:
This role goes beyond standard Information Technology (IT) help desk support, providing advanced Tier-2/Tier-3 technical endpoint engineering, hardware integration, and specialized operational support across macOS, Windows 11, and mobile endpoint environments. Operating under limited supervision, the Systems Analyst serves as the primary operational support lead for advanced digital dentistry technology, clinical hardware integration, 3D printing and milling equipment, intraoral scanners, and CBCT imaging systems across VCU School of Dentistry and VCU Dental Care clinics and labs. Additionally, this position serves as a secondary backup for instructional technology and classroom lecture hall operations.
Responsibilities
Core Endpoint Engineering & System Administration (50%)
- Enterprise Management: Maintain, image, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot macOS, Windows 11, and mobile device endpoints using enterprise management tools including Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Quest KACE, and Jamf Pro.
- Automation & Scripting: Utilize custom PowerShell and shell scripts for endpoint automation, configuration, and advanced technical troubleshooting.
- Tier-2/3 Technical Support: Resolve escalated Tier-2/Tier-3 IT service tickets, conduct root-cause analysis, and execute corrective technical actions.
- Liaison & Collaboration: Serve as a technical liaison between clinical users, academic faculty, vendor engineering teams, and central IT Services to resolve complex application and hardware integration issues.
- Instructional Tech Backup: Provide secondary backup support for instructional technologies, AV equipment, and lecture hall operations during live academic events.
- Documentation: Document standard operating procedures, technical workflows, and knowledge base articles in Google Drive and Confluence.
Specialized Digital Dentistry Hardware & Imaging Operations (50%)
- Digital Dentistry Lab & Clinical Hardware: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot specialized clinical and lab hardware, including 3Shape Trios intraoral scanners, Dentsply 3D printers, and CAD/CAM milling units.
- 3D Extraoral Diagnostic Imaging: Manage 3D extraoral imaging equipment and software, supporting Carestream and Romexis Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) diagnostic systems.
- Direct Digital Radiography: Configure, calibrate, and repair direct digital radiography hardware, specifically XDR and Dexis intraoral sensors and cameras.
- Hardware Driver & Interface Integration: Perform preventative maintenance, hardware driver integration, and interface troubleshooting between clinical imaging software/PACS ecosystems and endpoint workstations.
- Vendor Operations: Work directly with specialized dental equipment vendors to escalate and resolve complex software, firmware, and hardware integration challenges.
Working Hours & Conditions
- Schedule: Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with core operational coverage required between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM).
- After-Hours Support: Occasional work outside normal business hours is required for endpoint upgrades, system updates, clinical maintenance windows, and imaging deployments.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to demonstrate OSHA-compliant lifting techniques for equipment up to 50 lbs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical IT support experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting macOS, Windows 11, mobile OS platforms, enterprise imaging via Windows Automated Operating System Deployment (OSD), and management suites (Microsoft Intune, MECM, JAMF, Active Directory, BitLocker, FileVault).
- Hands-on experience writing and modifying basic shell or PowerShell scripts for endpoint automation and system troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical decision-making skills with a proven track record of independently performing root-cause analysis and resolving complex technical issues beyond help desk scope.
- Experience working with generative AI tools for advanced technical troubleshooting, scripting, and efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal and business process skills to effectively bridge clinical staff, academic faculty, and external technical vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior IT support experience in a dental clinic, healthcare, or higher education environment.
- Direct hands-on experience with specialized dental equipment and imaging software, including intraoral scanners (Trios), 3D printers, CAD/CAM milling, CBCT systems (Carestream/Romexis), and intraoral sensors (Dexis/XDR).
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) (e.g., axiUm), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS / MiPACS), and clinical software integrations.
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance standards regarding endpoint security, protected health information (PHI), and dental workflow technologies.
- Working knowledge of endpoint security, VDI infrastructure (including Citrix), and classroom AV/instructional technology systems.
- Experience using enterprise work-order ticketing systems and asset management best practices.
Salary Range: Commensurate, up to $68,000
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
University Job Title: IT Systems Analyst
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Brian Canaday
Contact Email: canadayba@vcu.edu
Location: 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Closing at: Oct 2 2026 - 23:55 EDT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Senior IT Project Manager qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. Senior IT Project Manager petitions generally pass this test when the job description emphasizes technical systems, software delivery, or infrastructure programs and the employer requires a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Roles framed as general management without technical specificity face higher RFE rates.
What degree do I need to sponsor a Senior IT Project Manager visa?
A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related technical field is the standard requirement. Some employers also accept Business Administration with a technology concentration, though that framing invites additional USCIS scrutiny. Foreign three-year degrees are generally accepted if evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree by a credential evaluation service. Experience substitution is possible but requires documentation.
How often do Senior IT Project Manager H-1B petitions get approved?
Approval rates for this job title are relatively strong compared to more contested specialties. USCIS data shows IT project management roles in the 80 to 90 percent approval range in recent fiscal years, though rates vary by employer size, petition quality, and how precisely the job description establishes specialty occupation. Large established employers with experienced immigration counsel see higher approval rates than first-time sponsors with generic job descriptions.
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Does my current H-1B status transfer if I change employers as a Senior IT Project Manager?
Yes, through H-1B visa portability. If you're changing from one Senior IT Project Manager role to another, your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin working as soon as the receipt notice is issued, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation. Gaps between employment or roles that look materially different from your approved petition can create complications worth reviewing with an immigration attorney.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior IT Project 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.