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Director of Recruiting roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year, renewable E-3 status with no lottery and no annual cap, your employer files the Labor Condition Application before your consulate appointment.
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Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
Responsible for driving prospective student engagement, pipeline development, and enrollment outcomes for the EMBA program. This role requires a proactive, relationship-driven professional who can generate new leads, engage candidates through personalized outreach, and guide prospects from initial interest through enrollment. The position combines high-touch relationship management with a strong focus on outreach, engagement, and results.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Pipeline Management
- Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial inquiry through enrollment.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospective students.
- Ensure consistent progression of candidates through the admissions process.
Pipeline Development & Outreach
- Proactively generate new leads through outreach, networking, and partnerships.
- Engage prospective students through corporate connections, alumni networks, events, and referrals.
- Expand top-of-funnel activity through targeted and strategic outreach.
Candidate Engagement
- Deliver a high-touch, personalized experience for prospective students.
- Conduct outreach via phone, email, and virtual/in-person meetings.
- Maintain timely follow-up and consistent communication.
Application & Conversion Support
- Guide candidates through the application process and provide ongoing support.
- Maintain engagement with applicants and admitted students.
- Support efforts to improve candidate conversion and enrollment outcomes.
Events & Recruitment Activities
- Plan and execute virtual and in-person recruitment events.
- Represent the program at local and national recruiting events.
- Drive candidate participation and follow-up.
Admissions & Candidate Assessment
- Review applications and participate in candidate evaluation.
- Conduct interviews and contribute to admissions and scholarship discussions.
- Support Admissions Committee decision-making.
Data Management & Continuous Improvement
- Track candidate engagement and pipeline activity using CRM systems.
- Monitor trends and identify opportunities to improve outreach and conversion.
- Use data insights to refine recruitment strategies.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations, conferences, and events as required.
- May require international travel.
- Ability to work outside normal office hours as needed.
- Availability for evening/weekend activities and extended hours during peak seasons.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Business Education, Communication, Database Systems, Deadline Management, Graduate Recruitment, Interpersonal Communication, Marketing, Multitasking, Personal Initiative, Personal Selling, Prioritization, Proactive Planning, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Quantitative Abilities, Reporting Processes, Stress Management, Student Support Services, Teamwork, Workplace Diversity
Grade
G10
Salary Range
$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Translate 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. Bring your transcript and be ready to explain your HR qualifications if a hiring manager questions degree equivalency during screening.
Target employers with established HR leadership pipelines
Focus on mid-size and enterprise companies that already have an in-house legal or HR compliance team. These employers understand LCA obligations and won't treat E-3 sponsorship as an unfamiliar obstacle when you raise it during offer negotiations.
Raise sponsorship before the final offer stage
Director-level hiring moves fast once a decision is made. Confirm the employer is willing to file a Labor Condition Application during the second or third interview round, not after they've extended an offer, to avoid last-minute complications.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the DOL Labor Condition Application, visa documents, and consulate preparation end-to-end, so you and your new employer aren't navigating the process without a guide.
Verify your employer's specialty occupation framing
USCIS requires the Director of Recruiting role to demonstrably require a specific bachelor's-level field, not just any degree. Confirm your offer letter and LCA describe the position in terms of specialized HR or talent acquisition knowledge, not general management duties.
Plan your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, with appointment availability varying by location and season. Book your interview as soon as the LCA is certified by DOL to avoid gaps between your offer acceptance and your U.S. start date.
E-3 Visa Director Of Recruiting: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Director of Recruiting jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Director of Recruiting roles with confirmed E-3 sponsorship. Many employers don't advertise E-3 willingness in job postings, so filtering by companies with active visa filing history saves you from raising sponsorship late in a process with an employer who isn't set up to support it.
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 a Director of Recruiting role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or organizational psychology. Roles framed around general people management without a defined degree requirement can run into scrutiny at the consulate, so the job description and LCA wording both matter.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Director of Recruiting positions?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals, but it has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point in the year. The H-1B visa requires winning a random draw with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Australians in recruiting leadership roles, the E-3 is a significantly more predictable path than entering the H-1B lottery.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Director of Recruiting?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL before you start work. There's no portability provision equivalent to AC21 for the E-3, so plan the transition carefully. You'll either need a new visa stamp for the new employer or, in some cases, can continue on a timely-filed change of employer if you remain in status.