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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Director of Veteran & Military Affairs provides strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight for programs and services supporting military-connected students (Veterans, active-duty, National Guard, Reservists, military family members). The director leads a comprehensive portfolio designed to facilitate student transition, academic achievement, leadership development, career readiness, well-being, and successful degree completion while ensuring full compliance with federal and state military education benefit programs. The director serves as the institution's primary advocate for military-connected students and leads the development of a coordinated, student-centered ecosystem that advances access, success, belonging, and post-graduation outcomes. The position oversees the education benefits administration, student success initiatives, strategic partnerships, assessment, compliance, and organizational planning while fostering a military-friendly campus culture.
- Provides strategic leadership for the Office of Veteran & Military Affairs, establishing long-range goals, priorities, assessment strategies, and initiatives that advance student enrollment, persistence, graduation, career outcomes, and institutional excellence.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive military-connected student success model that integrates onboarding, transition support, success coaching, resource navigation, student engagement, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
- Directs all federal and state military education benefits operations, ensuring accurate and timely certification, processing, reporting, reconciliation, documentation, and compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies.
- Serves as the institution's primary subject-matter expert and institutional liaison for military education benefits and oversees School Certifying Official (SCO) functions, ensuring adherence to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, state approving agency standards, audit expectations, and ongoing staff training.
- Promotes holistic student development by coordinating programs and services that support academic achievement, personal well-being, financial literacy, resilience, leadership capacity, and sense of belonging among military-connected students.
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with academic units, enrollment services, financial aid, disability services, counseling and psychological services, career services, alumni relations, and other university stakeholders to create seamless support pathways for students.
- Cultivates and sustains partnerships with military installations, government agencies, veteran-serving organizations, nonprofit entities, community organizations, and corporate partners to expand opportunities, resources, and support networks for students.
- Leads institutional efforts to enhance military cultural competency through training, consultation, and professional development programs for faculty, staff, and administrators that promote understanding of military-connected student experiences and needs.
- Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of student success and operational data; evaluates program effectiveness; identifies equity and achievement gaps; and incorporates feedback from military-connected students to inform evidence-based improvements and continuous program development.
- Manages departmental personnel, budget, technology systems, policy development, strategic planning processes, grant-funded initiatives, and resource allocation in support of operational excellence and organizational sustainability.
- Recruits, supervises, develops, and evaluates departmental personnel; establishes performance expectations, promotes cross-training and succession planning, and ensures staff maintain required certifications and professional competencies.
- Represents the university in local, state, regional, and national veteran and military-connected student success initiatives. Works with university leadership and the FIU Foundation to pursue external funding, institutional recognition, and strategic affiliations that elevate the institution's reputation as a military-friendly university.
- Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
- Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of related work experience or Master's degree in a related field and six (6) years of related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Education, Higher Education, or related area.
- Experience working with the military and strong working knowledge of military training and education.
- Knowledge of military tuition assistance, Veterans Administration educational benefit programs, and services available on campus in direct support of needs of military-affiliated students and FIU admissions, course registration, and student support processes.
- Experience counseling and/or advising college students.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$90,000-$100,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Research Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
- Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Director of Veteran & Military Affairs provides strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight for programs and services supporting military-connected students (Veterans, active-duty, National Guard, Reservists, military family members). The director leads a comprehensive portfolio designed to facilitate student transition, academic achievement, leadership development, career readiness, well-being, and successful degree completion while ensuring full compliance with federal and state military education benefit programs. The director serves as the institution's primary advocate for military-connected students and leads the development of a coordinated, student-centered ecosystem that advances access, success, belonging, and post-graduation outcomes. The position oversees the education benefits administration, student success initiatives, strategic partnerships, assessment, compliance, and organizational planning while fostering a military-friendly campus culture.
- Provides strategic leadership for the Office of Veteran & Military Affairs, establishing long-range goals, priorities, assessment strategies, and initiatives that advance student enrollment, persistence, graduation, career outcomes, and institutional excellence.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive military-connected student success model that integrates onboarding, transition support, success coaching, resource navigation, student engagement, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
- Directs all federal and state military education benefits operations, ensuring accurate and timely certification, processing, reporting, reconciliation, documentation, and compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies.
- Serves as the institution's primary subject-matter expert and institutional liaison for military education benefits and oversees School Certifying Official (SCO) functions, ensuring adherence to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requirements, state approving agency standards, audit expectations, and ongoing staff training.
- Promotes holistic student development by coordinating programs and services that support academic achievement, personal well-being, financial literacy, resilience, leadership capacity, and sense of belonging among military-connected students.
- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with academic units, enrollment services, financial aid, disability services, counseling and psychological services, career services, alumni relations, and other university stakeholders to create seamless support pathways for students.
- Cultivates and sustains partnerships with military installations, government agencies, veteran-serving organizations, nonprofit entities, community organizations, and corporate partners to expand opportunities, resources, and support networks for students.
- Leads institutional efforts to enhance military cultural competency through training, consultation, and professional development programs for faculty, staff, and administrators that promote understanding of military-connected student experiences and needs.
- Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of student success and operational data; evaluates program effectiveness; identifies equity and achievement gaps; and incorporates feedback from military-connected students to inform evidence-based improvements and continuous program development.
- Manages departmental personnel, budget, technology systems, policy development, strategic planning processes, grant-funded initiatives, and resource allocation in support of operational excellence and organizational sustainability.
- Recruits, supervises, develops, and evaluates departmental personnel; establishes performance expectations, promotes cross-training and succession planning, and ensures staff maintain required certifications and professional competencies.
- Represents the university in local, state, regional, and national veteran and military-connected student success initiatives. Works with university leadership and the FIU Foundation to pursue external funding, institutional recognition, and strategic affiliations that elevate the institution's reputation as a military-friendly university.
- Serves as a University card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
- Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of related work experience or Master's degree in a related field and six (6) years of related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Education, Higher Education, or related area.
- Experience working with the military and strong working knowledge of military training and education.
- Knowledge of military tuition assistance, Veterans Administration educational benefit programs, and services available on campus in direct support of needs of military-affiliated students and FIU admissions, course registration, and student support processes.
- Experience counseling and/or advising college students.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$90,000-$100,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Research Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
- Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Target academic and research departments first
FIU's sponsorship activity is concentrated in faculty, postdoctoral, and research staff roles. Focus your search on departments within STEM fields, business, and social sciences, where international hiring and visa sponsorship are most common.
Understand FIU's H-1B sponsorship pattern
FIU is an active H-1B sponsor, particularly for positions requiring a specific degree in a specialty field. If you're targeting a staff or faculty role, confirm the job description requires a relevant bachelor's degree or higher, this is essential for H-1B eligibility.
Apply early in the hiring cycle for cap-subject roles
If you need a new H-1B and aren't already exempt, time your application to align with FIU's hiring before the April lottery window. Universities like FIU often plan faculty searches months in advance, giving you enough lead time.
Leverage FIU's cap-exempt status as a university
As a public research university, FIU qualifies as a cap-exempt employer for H-1B purposes. This means eligible roles can be filed year-round without waiting for the annual lottery, a significant advantage over private-sector sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsorship roles at FIU
FIU posts a range of sponsored positions across departments, but not every listing makes visa sponsorship clear. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and find FIU roles confirmed to hire internationally.
Highlight your qualifications for specialty occupation roles
FIU's international hires are typically in roles with clear degree requirements tied to the position. Tailor your application to show how your specific academic background directly relates to the job, this strengthens both your candidacy and the sponsorship case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Florida International University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Florida International University sponsors H-1B visas and is one of the more active sponsors in the higher education sector. FIU primarily sponsors faculty, researchers, and professional staff in roles that qualify as specialty occupations. As a public university, FIU is also cap-exempt, meaning it can file H-1B petitions year-round without being subject to the annual lottery.
What visa types does Florida International University sponsor?
FIU sponsors H-1B visas as its primary work authorization pathway, along with Green Card sponsorship for select long-term hires. The university also supports F-1 students through OPT and CPT programs, and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. This broad range makes FIU a strong option for international candidates at various stages of their immigration journey.
Which departments or roles at FIU are most likely to offer visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at FIU is most common in academic and research-facing roles, faculty positions, postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, and specialized staff in areas like engineering, computer science, business, and public health. Administrative roles can also qualify, but typically need a clear specialty occupation connection. Reviewing the role's degree requirements before applying is the best way to gauge sponsorship likelihood.
How do I find visa-sponsored jobs at Florida International University?
FIU lists open positions through its own careers portal, but identifying which roles include visa sponsorship isn't always straightforward from the posting alone. Migrate Mate aggregates verified sponsorship data so you can browse FIU roles filtered by real hiring and sponsorship history, saving you time and reducing uncertainty about whether a position is realistically open to international candidates.
How do I approach the application timeline for H-1B sponsorship at FIU?
Because FIU is cap-exempt, there's no single annual deadline to meet, petitions can be filed at any point in the year. That said, hiring processes in higher education move slowly, often spanning several months from application to offer. Plan to begin your search well in advance of when you need work authorization, especially if you're transitioning off OPT or another time-limited status.