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Front Desk roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position meets the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals in guest services and hotel operations.
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Working Title: IT SUPPORT/HELP DESK TECH II
Career Progression Track: S00
Track Level: S2 - Intermediate
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday
VP Area: President
Department: 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $21.00/hour
Open Date: 09/08/2026
Close Date: 09/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
IT Support / Help Desk Technician II
University Information Technology (UIT) has an opening for a full-time, benefited help desk position. Until further notice, this position is eligible for hybrid or on-site work from within the state of Utah. Please note that this position requires on-site training and, occasionally, on-site work.
An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and signing the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement. The employee will also be responsible for transportation and related expenses for on-site work.
About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities
IT Support / Help Desk Technician II
The IT Support/Help Desk Technician II provides advanced technical support for university users (guests, students, faculty, staff, and affiliates) with hardware, software, account, security, and network-related issues. This role handles escalated and complex incidents, while also supporting front-line operations as needed to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
The position is responsible for diagnosing and resolving issues using established troubleshooting practices and knowledge management resources, with a strong emphasis on improving and expanding documentation. This includes creating, maintaining, and refining knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures, and self-service tools to enhance support efficiency and consistency.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
IT Support / Help Desk Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Job Title: IT Support / Help Desk Technicians
Working Title: IT SUPPORT/HELP DESK TECH II
Career Progression Track: S00
Track Level: S2 - Intermediate
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday
VP Area: President
Department: 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $21.00/hour
Open Date: 09/08/2026
Close Date: 09/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
IT Support / Help Desk Technician II
University Information Technology (UIT) has an opening for a full-time, benefited help desk position. Until further notice, this position is eligible for hybrid or on-site work from within the state of Utah. Please note that this position requires on-site training and, occasionally, on-site work.
An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and signing the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement. The employee will also be responsible for transportation and related expenses for on-site work.
About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities
IT Support / Help Desk Technician II
The IT Support/Help Desk Technician II provides advanced technical support for university users (guests, students, faculty, staff, and affiliates) with hardware, software, account, security, and network-related issues. This role handles escalated and complex incidents, while also supporting front-line operations as needed to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
The position is responsible for diagnosing and resolving issues using established troubleshooting practices and knowledge management resources, with a strong emphasis on improving and expanding documentation. This includes creating, maintaining, and refining knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures, and self-service tools to enhance support efficiency and consistency.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
IT Support / Help Desk Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Front Desk
Confirm your degree meets specialty occupation
Front Desk roles must satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation criteria, meaning your employer's job description needs to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A general hospitality or business administration degree from an Australian university supports this, but the job posting must reflect that requirement explicitly.
Target hotel chains with established LCA history
Larger hotel groups and resort operators file Labor Condition Applications regularly and have HR teams familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship. Searching DOL's OFLC disclosure data by job title filters employers who have certified LCAs for front desk or guest services roles in recent years.
Get your credential equivalency documented early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your employer's legal team may request a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator. Having that documentation ready before the offer stage removes a common delay in the LCA filing process.
Negotiate sponsorship into your offer before signing
Many hospitality employers are open to E-3 sponsorship but won't raise it unprompted. Raise it during the offer stage, not after, and confirm the employer will file the LCA with DOL. An employer who agrees verbally but delays the LCA filing can push your start date back by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation. This is especially useful for front desk applicants whose employers have no prior E-3 experience and need guidance on the DOL certification process.
Prepare for consulate questions about role scope
Consular officers sometimes question whether front desk work constitutes a specialty occupation. Bring your job offer letter, a written role description specifying the degree requirement, and your academic transcripts. A clear connection between your hospitality degree and the technical responsibilities of the role strengthens your application.
E-3 Visa Front Desk: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Front Desk jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Front Desk roles with E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so Australian applicants waste time on roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already a realistic outcome.
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 Front Desk role actually qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the employer structures the job description. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as hospitality management or business administration. A Front Desk Manager or Guest Services Coordinator role at a large hotel that specifies a degree requirement in the posting has a stronger case than a general receptionist role that accepts any background.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Front Desk roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for this role type. The H-1B visa has an annual cap with a lottery, meaning selection isn't guaranteed even if you qualify. The E-3 has a 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no random selection risk. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path.
Can I switch Front Desk employers after arriving in the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your existing E-3 to the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., or apply for a change of status from within the country. Start the process before your current role ends to avoid a gap in work authorization.