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Admissions Counselor roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery, making it straightforward to build a long-term career in U.S. higher education or enrollment management.
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ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF L (IN-LAW-IUINA)
Department Information
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law resides on Indiana's urban research and health sciences campus. As the only law school in our vibrant capital city, we are committed to accessibility, affordability, and excellence in public legal education.
The McKinney School of Law serves its students and society as a center of legal education and scholarly inquiry. Our students pursue a rigorous course of study immersed in an environment of public service and community engagement. By fostering a mature sense of integrity and an awareness of an ever-evolving legal profession, we empower students to succeed as citizens, professionals, and leaders.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Recruits both LL.M. (Master's of Laws) and MLS (Master's of Legal Studies) students.
- Application processing.
- Pre-matriculation programming.
- With program and enrollment growth, assumption of duties in program management may be necessary.
- Cooperates with Alumni Relations department to support student recruitment and mentorship by alumni.
- Travels as needed regionally/domestically and on occasion, internationally, subject to Decanal assessment of need, for recruitment and inter-institutional relationship-building.
General Responsibilities
- Maintains, implements and oversees a holistic recruitment yield tactical plan.
- Develops, implements, and administers plans, programs, and events for general and targeted student recruitment in support of organizational goals, with a focus on growing enrollments in both programs.
- Integrates a strategic communications strategy in collaboration with other departments, geared toward specific student course of study, career interests, and geographic factors.
- Identifies and develops partnerships for outreach to prospective students and influencers.
- Interprets law school and university policies and exercises authority and independent judgment.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and processes and determines the effectiveness of markets and strategies. Exercises independent judgment and uses tools such as census data and modeling tools to identify effective marketing plans and strategies to address specific populations.
- Serves in a collaborative role with internal and external stakeholders to identify targets of opportunity to attract and enroll under-represented populations. Participates in the assessment and evaluation of various models.
- May attend meetings or serve on committees with the admissions stakeholders, including all staff meetings, recruitment, and outreach team meetings, customer service lead meetings, and undergraduate recruitment council meetings; may provide guidance to other admissions counselors.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Juris Doctor, LL.M., M.L.S. (Master of Legal Studies) or MBA preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years in admissions, higher education, marketing, or related field.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
- Possesses excellent presentation skills.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
- Highly developed customer relations skills.
- Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Regular in-state and regional travel is required; domestic overnight travel may be necessary, and international travel for up to 1 week may be appropriate, subject to Decanal direction.
While the role will involve some travel for recruiting purposes, the McKinney School prizes in-person/on-campus work presence when the person in this position is not in the field recruiting.
Work Location
Indiana University Indianapolis Campus
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Admissions and Recruitment
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
ROBERT H. MCKINNEY SCHOOL OF L (IN-LAW-IUINA)
Department Information
The Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law resides on Indiana's urban research and health sciences campus. As the only law school in our vibrant capital city, we are committed to accessibility, affordability, and excellence in public legal education.
The McKinney School of Law serves its students and society as a center of legal education and scholarly inquiry. Our students pursue a rigorous course of study immersed in an environment of public service and community engagement. By fostering a mature sense of integrity and an awareness of an ever-evolving legal profession, we empower students to succeed as citizens, professionals, and leaders.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Recruits both LL.M. (Master's of Laws) and MLS (Master's of Legal Studies) students.
- Application processing.
- Pre-matriculation programming.
- With program and enrollment growth, assumption of duties in program management may be necessary.
- Cooperates with Alumni Relations department to support student recruitment and mentorship by alumni.
- Travels as needed regionally/domestically and on occasion, internationally, subject to Decanal assessment of need, for recruitment and inter-institutional relationship-building.
General Responsibilities
- Maintains, implements and oversees a holistic recruitment yield tactical plan.
- Develops, implements, and administers plans, programs, and events for general and targeted student recruitment in support of organizational goals, with a focus on growing enrollments in both programs.
- Integrates a strategic communications strategy in collaboration with other departments, geared toward specific student course of study, career interests, and geographic factors.
- Identifies and develops partnerships for outreach to prospective students and influencers.
- Interprets law school and university policies and exercises authority and independent judgment.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and processes and determines the effectiveness of markets and strategies. Exercises independent judgment and uses tools such as census data and modeling tools to identify effective marketing plans and strategies to address specific populations.
- Serves in a collaborative role with internal and external stakeholders to identify targets of opportunity to attract and enroll under-represented populations. Participates in the assessment and evaluation of various models.
- May attend meetings or serve on committees with the admissions stakeholders, including all staff meetings, recruitment, and outreach team meetings, customer service lead meetings, and undergraduate recruitment council meetings; may provide guidance to other admissions counselors.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's degree
Preferred
- Juris Doctor, LL.M., M.L.S. (Master of Legal Studies) or MBA preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years in admissions, higher education, marketing, or related field.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
- Possesses excellent presentation skills.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
- Highly developed customer relations skills.
- Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Regular in-state and regional travel is required; domestic overnight travel may be necessary, and international travel for up to 1 week may be appropriate, subject to Decanal direction.
While the role will involve some travel for recruiting purposes, the McKinney School prizes in-person/on-campus work presence when the person in this position is not in the field recruiting.
Work Location
Indiana University Indianapolis Campus
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Admissions and Recruitment
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Admissions Counselor
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Pair it with a credential evaluation letter so hiring managers don't delay sponsorship over a degree-length question.
Target institutions with active international hiring
Universities, community colleges, and private enrollment firms that already employ international staff understand LCA filing timelines. Search for roles that list visa sponsorship availability in the posting rather than pitching cold to departments unfamiliar with the E-3.
Verify the role meets specialty occupation standards
An Admissions Counselor position must require a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree, to qualify as a specialty occupation under E-3 rules. If a job posting says 'degree preferred,' ask HR to confirm the requirement before investing time in the application.
Confirm your employer can certify an LCA before accepting an offer
The DOL must certify your Labor Condition Application before you can apply at the consulate. Ask your prospective employer whether they've filed an LCA before, as first-time sponsors sometimes underestimate the two-week DOL certification window.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end. That lets you stay focused on your onboarding rather than chasing documents across three government portals.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. Appointment availability varies by city and season, so book as soon as your LCA is certified to avoid a gap between your offer acceptance and your first day of work.
E-3 Visa Admissions Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Admissions Counselor jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Admissions Counselor roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards rarely filter by visa type, so you end up screening dozens of postings manually. Migrate Mate surfaces positions by role and sponsorship willingness, saving you that step entirely.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Admissions Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a directly related field, it typically meets the specialty occupation standard. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required, or that accept any field of study, can be harder to support. Ask the employer to confirm the degree requirement is firm before proceeding with an E-3 application.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Admissions Counselor roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has a significant structural advantage: there's no lottery. H-1B visa registrations are entered into a random selection process each spring, and many qualified applicants aren't chosen. The E-3 has an annual allocation of 10,500 visas that has never been fully used, so eligible Australians can apply at any time of year without waiting for a lottery outcome.
Can I switch Admissions Counselor employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but the new employer needs to file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally after the job change. Your status is tied to the specific employer listed on your LCA, not to the visa category itself. If you're already in the U.S., you can start with the new employer once their LCA is certified, but consult your filing service about the exact sequencing.