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Entry level H-1B visa roles are specialty occupation positions where your employer files a labor condition application, pays prevailing wage, and petitions USCIS on your behalf before you start work. The annual cap and lottery make timing and employer selection critical for candidates without prior U.S. work authorization.
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Under the direction of the IT Director, the IT Support position will provide support of the daily activities of the local IT Support Team. The position participates in the diverse job tasks of the IT Support Team including but not limited to; support of general hardware and software, printers, projectors, document cameras, scanners, and related IT equipment; Assists staff, faculty, and students with the operation of classroom IT and instructional equipment. Position may also perform limited network and server related support for requests or projects as needed in cooperation with the IT System Administrator and/or IT Network Administrator. Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. This position is shared between the Lawrenceburg and Madison campuses.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical and user support and guidance in a positive and cooperative manner, exhibiting friendly, professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner and within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and that the communication documented within cases/incidents is complete and respectful; Responsible for actively reaching out to supervisor for questions or case escalation. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to provide end-user support covering but not limited to issues covering desktop and laptop devices, printers, document cameras, scanners, projectors, network, wireless, VoIP. Utilize additional forms of communication, such as phone or face to face, as needed when processing IT Helpdesk cases/incidents in order to maintain excellent customer service. Under the direction of the IT Director, develop troubleshooting guides and guidelines for resolving problems that will benefit others. Provide assistance to the IT System Administrator or IT Network Administrator as assigned by the IT Director. Participate in additional IT Support related projects as assigned by the IT Director. Follow regular equipment cleaning and maintenance schedules, follow preventative measures as instructed to reduce downtime. Provide input to IT Director on ways to improve operational efficiency, personal technical skills, and customer service skills of department. Participate in one or more statewide teams as needed. Share responsibility of physical and data security for lab equipment and software. Help identify network security vulnerabilities. Assist in moving equipment as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma required. Associate Degree in IT related field preferred. May substitute additional equivalent experience and relevant certifications for the degree.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Must possess good customer service and organizational skills
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide service over the phone, through email or in person
- Must be proficient with current hardware and software technology
- Must be able to maintain professional relationships with peers and superiors
- Ability to use discretion and confidentiality with access to sensitive data and local administrative access to all desktop equipment and data in the environment for the purpose of support
- Must be dependable
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Ability to create and maintain documentation
- Must show initiative in all activities
- Must be willing to seek and undertake additional training and/or earn industry standard certifications as needed
- Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and lifting up to 30 pounds repeatedly
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel as necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a higher education environment is desirable
PAY RANGE
$38,000-$40,000
BENEFITS
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
INTRODUCTION
Under the direction of the IT Director, the IT Support position will provide support of the daily activities of the local IT Support Team. The position participates in the diverse job tasks of the IT Support Team including but not limited to; support of general hardware and software, printers, projectors, document cameras, scanners, and related IT equipment; Assists staff, faculty, and students with the operation of classroom IT and instructional equipment. Position may also perform limited network and server related support for requests or projects as needed in cooperation with the IT System Administrator and/or IT Network Administrator. Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. This position is shared between the Lawrenceburg and Madison campuses.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical and user support and guidance in a positive and cooperative manner, exhibiting friendly, professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner and within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and that the communication documented within cases/incidents is complete and respectful; Responsible for actively reaching out to supervisor for questions or case escalation. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to provide end-user support covering but not limited to issues covering desktop and laptop devices, printers, document cameras, scanners, projectors, network, wireless, VoIP. Utilize additional forms of communication, such as phone or face to face, as needed when processing IT Helpdesk cases/incidents in order to maintain excellent customer service. Under the direction of the IT Director, develop troubleshooting guides and guidelines for resolving problems that will benefit others. Provide assistance to the IT System Administrator or IT Network Administrator as assigned by the IT Director. Participate in additional IT Support related projects as assigned by the IT Director. Follow regular equipment cleaning and maintenance schedules, follow preventative measures as instructed to reduce downtime. Provide input to IT Director on ways to improve operational efficiency, personal technical skills, and customer service skills of department. Participate in one or more statewide teams as needed. Share responsibility of physical and data security for lab equipment and software. Help identify network security vulnerabilities. Assist in moving equipment as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma required. Associate Degree in IT related field preferred. May substitute additional equivalent experience and relevant certifications for the degree.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Must possess good customer service and organizational skills
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide service over the phone, through email or in person
- Must be proficient with current hardware and software technology
- Must be able to maintain professional relationships with peers and superiors
- Ability to use discretion and confidentiality with access to sensitive data and local administrative access to all desktop equipment and data in the environment for the purpose of support
- Must be dependable
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Ability to create and maintain documentation
- Must show initiative in all activities
- Must be willing to seek and undertake additional training and/or earn industry standard certifications as needed
- Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and lifting up to 30 pounds repeatedly
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel as necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a higher education environment is desirable
PAY RANGE
$38,000-$40,000
BENEFITS
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull your target job title's O*NET profile before applying. If the occupation requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, it almost certainly clears the specialty occupation bar. Roles where any degree qualifies are harder to sponsor at entry level.
Target cap-exempt employers for your first role
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. These employers can file any time of year, removing the April registration deadline from your job search.
Check employer LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by their verified DOL labor condition application history for your occupation code. This tells you which companies have actively sponsored H-1B roles in your field, not just which ones claim to on their careers page.
Time your job search around the H-1B registration window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the fiscal year starting October 1. If you're on OPT, you need a job offer and employer registration submitted in that window, so targeting offers between January and late February gives your employer enough lead time.
Ask recruiters specifically about prevailing wage compliance
Entry level offers sometimes come in below the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-reference any offer against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage on the certified LCA, not just a market rate they set internally.
Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalency documentation
If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files. USCIS adjudicators assess foreign degrees against U.S. bachelor's degree requirements, and a missing evaluation is a common source of requests for evidence on entry level petitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a job eligible for H-1B sponsorship at the entry level?
The role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Entry level positions in engineering, software development, finance, architecture, and accounting typically meet this standard. Roles where any degree is accepted, regardless of field, are harder to sponsor because USCIS may challenge whether the position truly requires specialized knowledge.
How do I find entry level employers that actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters employers by verified DOL labor condition application history for specific occupation codes. An employer's LCA filing record is public and shows which companies have actively filed for roles matching your field, not just which ones mention sponsorship in a job posting. This is more reliable than taking a recruiter's word for it during an early-stage interview.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship if I'm currently on OPT or STEM OPT?
Yes, and this is the most common path for entry level international graduates. Your employer registers you in the USCIS H-1B lottery each March, and if selected, your H-1B status begins October 1. If you're on STEM OPT, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 so there's no gap between your OPT expiration and your H-1B start date.
What happens if I'm not selected in the H-1B lottery as an entry level candidate?
Your employer can re-register you in the following year's lottery as long as you maintain valid status. If you're on STEM OPT, your 24-month extension may cover the additional year. Alternatively, some employers restructure your role for cap-exempt institutions, explore O-1 visa sponsorship if your credentials support it, or consider TN visa status if you're a Canadian or Mexican national in a qualifying occupation.
Is the H-1B prevailing wage requirement different for entry level roles?
Yes. DOL wage levels run from Level I through Level IV, and entry level positions typically map to Level I or Level II depending on the complexity and supervision involved. Your employer certifies on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for that level in your work location. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.