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Kennesaw State University sponsors H-1B visas primarily for faculty, research, and specialized administrative roles across its large public university system. As one of Georgia's biggest universities, KSU has a consistent record of H-1B sponsorship, making it a worthwhile target for international academics and higher education professionals.
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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the planning of Presidential, VIP, and university-wide events from start to finish, according to requirements, target audience, and event objectives
- Coordinates, trains and oversees on-site, event day staff by providing role descriptions, expectations and support
- Creates diagrams and floorplans and coordinates setup based on event requirements to include catering orders and décor plans
- Maintain and track expenses for assigned Presidential, VIP, and university-wide events
- Manages event inventory for purchases, surplus, repairs, etc.
- Oversees the linen cleaning process, schedule, and inventory
- Provides on-site event support including occasional after-hours support on evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Reports to the Associate Director for Presidential Events
- Serves as backup in the absence of the leader(s) regarding Presidential Events
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Position requires adhering to the business professional dress code
Understanding of event operation workflows, run of show development, and cross-functional coordination with campus partners.
Strong relationship building skills, fostering trust and collaboration with senior leaders, the President’s Office, and campus partners.
Job Summary
Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of academic and non-academic events to include scheduling room reservations, providing set-up arrangements, coordinating support group requests and pre-event and post-event meetings. Responsible for the operation of assigned events, ensuring events align with institutional priorities and university standards.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and organizes internal and external events to include logistics, registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials, and pre-and post-event evaluations
- Collaborates with campus departments to assist and advise on event protocol, logistical coordination, facility layout, and cost management
- Researches best practices for safety, including crowd control, security training, emergency plans and develops crowd management and event staffing plans
- Produces contracts and invoices of events and monitors the collection of fees
- Checks set-up and provides on-site support during events
- Assists with events at assigned location(s)
- Periodically oversees and/or assists with setting up, moving tables, chairs, podium, stanchions, floor carpet install, and tear down as needed
Required Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with event management systems
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $55,400 to $60,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to apply technology and innovation to improve efficiency and solve problems
Able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required by the event schedule
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Experience with event management software
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
- MVR
- 9 Panel Lab Drug Test
- Credit
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
About us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the planning of Presidential, VIP, and university-wide events from start to finish, according to requirements, target audience, and event objectives
- Coordinates, trains and oversees on-site, event day staff by providing role descriptions, expectations and support
- Creates diagrams and floorplans and coordinates setup based on event requirements to include catering orders and décor plans
- Maintain and track expenses for assigned Presidential, VIP, and university-wide events
- Manages event inventory for purchases, surplus, repairs, etc.
- Oversees the linen cleaning process, schedule, and inventory
- Provides on-site event support including occasional after-hours support on evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Reports to the Associate Director for Presidential Events
- Serves as backup in the absence of the leader(s) regarding Presidential Events
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Position requires adhering to the business professional dress code
Understanding of event operation workflows, run of show development, and cross-functional coordination with campus partners.
Strong relationship building skills, fostering trust and collaboration with senior leaders, the President’s Office, and campus partners.
Job Summary
Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of academic and non-academic events to include scheduling room reservations, providing set-up arrangements, coordinating support group requests and pre-event and post-event meetings. Responsible for the operation of assigned events, ensuring events align with institutional priorities and university standards.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans and organizes internal and external events to include logistics, registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials, and pre-and post-event evaluations
- Collaborates with campus departments to assist and advise on event protocol, logistical coordination, facility layout, and cost management
- Researches best practices for safety, including crowd control, security training, emergency plans and develops crowd management and event staffing plans
- Produces contracts and invoices of events and monitors the collection of fees
- Checks set-up and provides on-site support during events
- Assists with events at assigned location(s)
- Periodically oversees and/or assists with setting up, moving tables, chairs, podium, stanchions, floor carpet install, and tear down as needed
Required Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with event management systems
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $55,400 to $60,000 per year. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to apply technology and innovation to improve efficiency and solve problems
Able to work nights, weekends and holidays as required by the event schedule
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Experience with event management software
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
- MVR
- 9 Panel Lab Drug Test
- Credit
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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Target faculty and research postings first
Kennesaw State University's H-1B sponsorship is concentrated in academic departments. Tenure-track faculty, visiting lecturer, and research scientist roles are the most common paths to H-1B sponsorship at KSU, so prioritize those job categories in your search.
Understand KSU's HR-driven sponsorship process
As a public university, Kennesaw State routes H-1B petitions through its central HR and international services office. Contacting the Office of Global Services early helps clarify department-level sponsorship policies before you get deep into the hiring process.
Apply during academic hiring cycles
University hiring follows a predictable rhythm. Faculty searches at Kennesaw State typically open in fall for positions starting the following academic year, so aligning your applications with that cycle improves your chances of landing a sponsored role.
Emphasize your specialty occupation credentials
H-1B sponsorship at universities requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Highlighting your advanced degree and how it directly applies to the position strengthens the case KSU's HR team will need to make in your H-1B petition.
Use Migrate Mate to verify sponsorship history
Not every KSU posting leads to H-1B sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you focus on departments and roles at Kennesaw State that have a track record of filing H-1B petitions.
Build relationships within your target department
At large universities like Kennesaw State, department chairs often influence whether a hire is offered H-1B sponsorship. Connecting with faculty in your field before applying signals genuine interest and can accelerate internal advocacy for your sponsorship.
Kennesaw State University H-1B Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kennesaw State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Kennesaw State University sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying positions. Sponsorship is most consistent for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and certain specialized administrative roles. As a large public university in Georgia, KSU has an established process for H-1B petitions managed through its Office of Global Services and central HR team.
Which roles and departments at Kennesaw State University are most likely to offer H-1B sponsorship?
Academic and research departments are the strongest source of H-1B sponsorship at KSU. Tenure-track and visiting faculty positions across STEM, business, health sciences, and the humanities are regularly sponsored. Specialized staff roles requiring a degree in a specific field, such as research analysts or IT architects, can also qualify, though sponsorship is less consistent outside academic hiring.
How do I apply for a job at Kennesaw State University that includes H-1B sponsorship?
Apply through KSU's official careers portal and look for language in the posting indicating visa sponsorship is available. After receiving an offer, the sponsoring department works with the Office of Global Services to initiate the H-1B petition. You can use Migrate Mate to identify which KSU roles have a verified sponsorship history before you invest time in the application.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take at Kennesaw State University?
The timeline depends on USCIS processing and whether premium processing is used. Standard processing can take several months after the H-1B cap filing window in April, with approved petitions taking effect October 1. KSU's internal preparation typically begins well before the April registration deadline, so offers for cap-subject positions are generally extended by late winter or early spring.
What can I do to strengthen my H-1B sponsorship application at Kennesaw State University?
Prepare a strong academic or professional portfolio that clearly connects your degree to the role's requirements. Engage directly with the hiring department, since faculty advocates carry weight in university hiring decisions. Make sure your credentials are evaluated if obtained outside the U.S., as KSU's international services team will need to confirm degree equivalency as part of the H-1B petition process.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at Kennesaw State University?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.