E-3 Visa Employment Specialist Jobs
Employment Specialist roles in workforce development, career counseling, and vocational rehabilitation qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when tied to a relevant bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with no annual cap to worry about.
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Get Access To All JobsAs a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
46 Prince St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14607
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
900070 Ctr Comm Health & Prevention
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 108 H
Compensation Range:
$25.14 - $35.24
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Center for Community Health & Prevention works to create environments that support healthy behaviors, encompassing a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at preventing disease to create a healthier community.
The Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Teen Health and Success Partnership (THSP) program matches local high school students with employment opportunities at the University of Rochester and provides hiring and employment assistance to support students’ long-term career success. The THSP aims to provide local students with the vision and job skills for a range of educational and career options after graduation and enables URochester departments to employ well-prepared youth from the local community.
The THSP Employment Navigator is the lead liaison for employed teens and their URochester supervisor as it relates to worksite deliverables, academic achievement, professional development, and career planning. They will be assigned to manage projects and events depending on organizational need, staff availability, and to maximize the skills and talents of individual team members. They will also develop and format communications materials such as presentations and reports related to assigned programs and projects and assist students through the hiring process as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The Employment Navigator works independently to provide employment support and career-based mentorship to approximately 50 assigned participants of the THSP program. They use best practices from evidence-based youth development models to assist participants in achieving positive education outcomes and employment retention. This includes meeting in-person monthly with THSP high school students, coaching them on workplace expectations and specific job responsibilities.
- Creating worksite, academic, social, and professional development plans for THSP participants.
- Maintaining monthly contact with department supervisors who employ THSP students and responding to a broad range of urgent and non-urgent needs of THSP young adult participants and their URochester supervisors.
- Providing workplace readiness support and interviewing potential THSP participants.
- Coordinating program compliance for child labor law, OSHA and environmental health and safety guidelines, and URochester mandatories.
- Supervising interns and THSP student employees.
- Developing strong relationships with partner organizations.
- Maintaining and marketing partnership opportunities with URochester departments in order to identify career paths and resources for students and opportunities for new jobs and promotions. Supporting THSP program graduates with identifying and applying for promotions within the University that align with their academic and career goals. In addition, maintaining regular contact with prospective departments and serving as liaisons and collaborators with URochester programs and community organizations with similar missions.
- Tracking student progress and program effectiveness by maintaining the program’s spreadsheets and data system and analyzing data.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Coursework in public/community health, education, social work, counseling, adolescent development, or human resources and/or a graduate degree in related field preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously required
- Proven experience in budget management and financial reporting required
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite required
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds required.
- Experience working with youth strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel to various locations within the City of Rochester, and some evening and weekend hours are expected.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
46 Prince St, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14607
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
900070 Ctr Comm Health & Prevention
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 108 H
Compensation Range:
$25.14 - $35.24
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Center for Community Health & Prevention works to create environments that support healthy behaviors, encompassing a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at preventing disease to create a healthier community.
The Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Teen Health and Success Partnership (THSP) program matches local high school students with employment opportunities at the University of Rochester and provides hiring and employment assistance to support students’ long-term career success. The THSP aims to provide local students with the vision and job skills for a range of educational and career options after graduation and enables URochester departments to employ well-prepared youth from the local community.
The THSP Employment Navigator is the lead liaison for employed teens and their URochester supervisor as it relates to worksite deliverables, academic achievement, professional development, and career planning. They will be assigned to manage projects and events depending on organizational need, staff availability, and to maximize the skills and talents of individual team members. They will also develop and format communications materials such as presentations and reports related to assigned programs and projects and assist students through the hiring process as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The Employment Navigator works independently to provide employment support and career-based mentorship to approximately 50 assigned participants of the THSP program. They use best practices from evidence-based youth development models to assist participants in achieving positive education outcomes and employment retention. This includes meeting in-person monthly with THSP high school students, coaching them on workplace expectations and specific job responsibilities.
- Creating worksite, academic, social, and professional development plans for THSP participants.
- Maintaining monthly contact with department supervisors who employ THSP students and responding to a broad range of urgent and non-urgent needs of THSP young adult participants and their URochester supervisors.
- Providing workplace readiness support and interviewing potential THSP participants.
- Coordinating program compliance for child labor law, OSHA and environmental health and safety guidelines, and URochester mandatories.
- Supervising interns and THSP student employees.
- Developing strong relationships with partner organizations.
- Maintaining and marketing partnership opportunities with URochester departments in order to identify career paths and resources for students and opportunities for new jobs and promotions. Supporting THSP program graduates with identifying and applying for promotions within the University that align with their academic and career goals. In addition, maintaining regular contact with prospective departments and serving as liaisons and collaborators with URochester programs and community organizations with similar missions.
- Tracking student progress and program effectiveness by maintaining the program’s spreadsheets and data system and analyzing data.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Coursework in public/community health, education, social work, counseling, adolescent development, or human resources and/or a graduate degree in related field preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously required
- Proven experience in budget management and financial reporting required
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite required
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds required.
- Experience working with youth strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel to various locations within the City of Rochester, and some evening and weekend hours are expected.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Employment Specialist
Align your degree to the role description
E-3 visa eligibility requires your bachelor's degree field to match the Employment Specialist role. A degree in human services, counseling, psychology, or social work maps cleanly. A business or unrelated degree needs a clear connection to the job duties to hold up at the consulate.
Target employers with DOL filing history
Workforce development agencies, state vocational rehabilitation offices, and large nonprofits running employment programs file Labor Condition Applications regularly. Prioritizing organizations already familiar with DOL LCA requirements reduces the back-and-forth of explaining the E-3 process from scratch.
Address nonprofit sponsorship reluctance directly
Many nonprofits assume sponsorship requires immigration lawyers and large legal budgets. The E-3 LCA is employer-filed through the DOL's FLAG portal at no government fee, and the consular path keeps your paperwork off USCIS entirely, which simplifies the process for cost-conscious organizations.
Clarify E-3 advantages over H-1B for hiring managers
Employment Specialist hiring managers in government-funded programs often default to assuming H-1B is the only work visa path. The E-3 has no lottery, no cap, and no USCIS petition requirement for consular processing, making it faster and more predictable for roles that need to be filled quickly.
Get your LCA certified before negotiating start dates
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your consulate appointment availability adds to the timeline. Factor three to six weeks from offer to visa stamp when agreeing on a start date so your employer isn't left with an unfilled position while waiting on scheduling.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Employment Specialist roles at nonprofits and government contractors often lack in-house immigration support. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA, DS-160, consulate prep, and supporting documents so your employer doesn't need to manage the paperwork independently.
E-3 Visa Employment Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Employment Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Employment Specialist roles at employers with E-3 visa sponsorship history. Many workforce development agencies, vocational rehabilitation providers, and human services nonprofits sponsor the E-3 but don't advertise it in job postings. Filtering specifically for E-3-friendly employers saves you from applying to organizations that won't engage with the process.
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 Employment Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in a related field such as human services, counseling, psychology, rehabilitation science, or social work. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to qualify. The job description should state that a degree in a particular discipline is required, not just preferred.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Employment Specialist roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you don't need to wait for a random selection event to start working. For Employment Specialist roles, which often have urgent community or program needs, the E-3's faster consular pathway and indefinite renewability make it the more practical option for Australian professionals. H-1B registration opens once a year and selection is not guaranteed.
Can I transfer my E-3 status if I change Employment Specialist employers?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL before you can begin working for them. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you can't carry it across organizations. You'll need to either apply for a new visa stamp at an Australian consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., have your new employer file an I-129 petition with USCIS to change status.