E-3 Visa Associate Director Of Admissions Jobs
Associate Director of Admissions roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard, a relevant bachelor's degree in education, student affairs, or a related field is required. Australian professionals can secure two-year, indefinitely renewable E-3 status without competing in any lottery, making long-term career planning in U.S. higher education genuinely straightforward.
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Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109619
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly)
Position Description:
The Admissions Counselor I supports the efforts of the University of Louisville to recruit and enroll adult students seeking to begin or complete a bachelor’s degree. This position develops relationships with prospective adult students and provides personalized guidance throughout the admissions and enrollment process. The counselor represents the University at college fairs, employer and community events, and other recruitment activities and conducts both in-person and virtual information sessions.
The position serves as a knowledgeable and supportive resource for adult students, helping them understand admission requirements, enrollment processes, financial aid offers, costs of attendance, and available pathways to earning a degree. The counselor reviews applications for admission, communicates regularly with prospective and admitted students, and provides one-on-one assistance to help students navigate barriers and make informed decisions about enrolling at the University of Louisville.
The Admissions Counselor works collaboratively with colleagues across admissions, financial aid, academic programs, and student services to create a seamless experience for adult learners from initial inquiry through enrollment.
Will require the ability to meet with external collaborators so may involve local and regional travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as University’s Project Graduate college advocate, including work with our Adult Returner population. Coordinate degree checks with applicants, advise students on routes to degrees, serve as liaison between students and departments.
- Assist in implementation of strategies targeted at re-enrollment of stop-out students.
- Advise, counsel, and inform prospective students, parents and others seeking information about the University. Serve as counselor on call several times per month.
- Assist with review and admission decisions of application, transfer, readmitted students, and petition students.
- Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts to prospective adults and transfer students.
- Coordinate and participate in both off-campus, on-campus and virtual programs designed to introduce prospective students to the campus and other facets of the University.
- Assist with the Osher Reentry scholarship, including maintaining frequent contact with applicants regarding missing materials, deadlines, and other important information.
- Assist prospective students to facilitate and understand a pre-evaluation of transfer work.
- Assists in the acceptance of students and the monitoring for the Comeback Cards Program.
- Assists Donovan Scholars with admission and enrollment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Customer service experience
- Microsoft Office
- Experience with CRM
- Strong communication and presentation skills
COMPETENCIES
Review and interpretation of data
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Department:
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109619
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly)
Position Description:
The Admissions Counselor I supports the efforts of the University of Louisville to recruit and enroll adult students seeking to begin or complete a bachelor’s degree. This position develops relationships with prospective adult students and provides personalized guidance throughout the admissions and enrollment process. The counselor represents the University at college fairs, employer and community events, and other recruitment activities and conducts both in-person and virtual information sessions.
The position serves as a knowledgeable and supportive resource for adult students, helping them understand admission requirements, enrollment processes, financial aid offers, costs of attendance, and available pathways to earning a degree. The counselor reviews applications for admission, communicates regularly with prospective and admitted students, and provides one-on-one assistance to help students navigate barriers and make informed decisions about enrolling at the University of Louisville.
The Admissions Counselor works collaboratively with colleagues across admissions, financial aid, academic programs, and student services to create a seamless experience for adult learners from initial inquiry through enrollment.
Will require the ability to meet with external collaborators so may involve local and regional travel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as University’s Project Graduate college advocate, including work with our Adult Returner population. Coordinate degree checks with applicants, advise students on routes to degrees, serve as liaison between students and departments.
- Assist in implementation of strategies targeted at re-enrollment of stop-out students.
- Advise, counsel, and inform prospective students, parents and others seeking information about the University. Serve as counselor on call several times per month.
- Assist with review and admission decisions of application, transfer, readmitted students, and petition students.
- Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts to prospective adults and transfer students.
- Coordinate and participate in both off-campus, on-campus and virtual programs designed to introduce prospective students to the campus and other facets of the University.
- Assist with the Osher Reentry scholarship, including maintaining frequent contact with applicants regarding missing materials, deadlines, and other important information.
- Assist prospective students to facilitate and understand a pre-evaluation of transfer work.
- Assists in the acceptance of students and the monitoring for the Comeback Cards Program.
- Assists Donovan Scholars with admission and enrollment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Customer service experience
- Microsoft Office
- Experience with CRM
- Strong communication and presentation skills
COMPETENCIES
Review and interpretation of data
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
U.S. admissions offices expect a four-year bachelor's degree. Your Australian three-year degree is generally accepted as equivalent under E-3 visa specialty occupation rules, but get a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your first interview.
Target universities with dedicated international hiring experience
Private universities and large research institutions file LCAs regularly for professional staff roles. Search DOL's FLAG portal for Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 11-9033 to identify colleges that have sponsored admissions professionals before.
Clarify the specialty occupation link in your application materials
E-3 approval hinges on the role requiring a specific bachelor's field, not just any degree. Frame your CV and cover letter to show that your education administration or student affairs degree directly underpins the admissions function, not just general management ability.
Raise E-3 sponsorship early in the offer negotiation
Many U.S. universities have sponsored H-1B visa staff but haven't filed an E-3 LCA before. Bring it up once you have a verbal offer. The employer's HR or legal team can file the DOL LCA quickly, and you'll avoid delays caused by unfamiliarity with the process late in negotiations.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA and consulate prep
Once your employer agrees to sponsor, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate appointment preparation end-to-end, so you and your employer avoid the administrative burden of managing paperwork across multiple government portals.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting the offer
Federal contractors and institutions receiving federal financial assistance are often required to use E-Verify. Confirming enrollment before you start protects your I-9 compliance from day one and signals the employer is set up to legally onboard international hires without delays.
E-3 Visa Associate Director Of Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Associate Director of Admissions jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters opportunities by visa type so you're only seeing employers open to sponsoring Australian candidates, rather than sifting through listings where sponsorship is unavailable or limited to H-1B only.
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 Associate Director of Admissions role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as education, higher education administration, or student affairs. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field can face scrutiny at the consulate, so the job description should specify the relevant discipline rather than listing a degree as a general preference.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for admissions professionals at U.S. universities?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there is no lottery and no random selection. H-1B requires registration in a lottery that selects roughly one in four applicants. For Australian nationals in admissions roles, the E-3 is a direct path to a two-year, renewable work authorization without the lottery risk that makes H-1B timing unpredictable.
Can I change employers or institutions while on an E-3 in an admissions role?
You can change employers, but your new institution must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you must obtain a new E-3 visa stamp before starting work for them if you're outside the U.S., or file for a change of status if you're inside it. You cannot simply transfer your existing E-3 to a new employer the way some other visa categories allow portability.