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Academic Coordinator green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the sponsorship process early with the right employer is essential.
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USD $36,640.00 - USD $70,390.00 /Yr.
Overview:
Reporting to the Associate Registrar for Athletic Compliance, the Coordinator, Athletic Academic Certification coordinates the academic certification of select athletic teams and student-athletes, including review of academic eligibility per National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) requirements. Evaluates and reviews transcripts for potential transfer student-athletes. Assists in submission of NCAA reports and other duties within the Office of the Registrar.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors degree progress and academic performance by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating academic data from multiple sources to determine student-athletes’ academic continuing eligibility.
- Assesses prospective student-athletes transferability by evaluating transcripts from other accredited institutions to inform stakeholders in Athletics of students’ status toward meeting NCAA and institutional transfer requirements.
- Assists in the certification of select athletic teams and student-athletes by identifying if academic eligibility benchmarks are met so that the institution can comply with NCAA, SEC and University requirements.
- Evaluates course credit taken at international institutions by researching institutions’ accreditation and coursework, and requesting course articulations, to accurately record students’ transferrable credit on their Auburn record.
- Assists in completing required NCAA reports and requests concerning student-athlete eligibility, including Academic Performance Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by tracking and documenting student-athletes’ academic progress each term to keep the athletics programs in good standing with the NCAA.
- Supports the Athletic Compliance department in tracking the matriculation and transfer of student-athletes by verifying the authenticity of documents and academic performance during the students’ time at the institution to adhere to NCAA standards of practice.
- Serves as a resource to the Student-Athlete Support Service office by maintaining accurate student account information, evaluating transient coursework, and clarifying NCAA Bylaw standards in order for staff members to make informed decisions in supporting student-athletes.
- Assists with other relevant duties within the Office of the Registrar including, but not limited to, transfer credit and evaluation for the general student body.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I: Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
Level II: Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field and 2 years of experience in advising or counseling, admission processes, complying with NCAA rules and regulations, or academics in higher education.
Level III: Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field and 4 years of experience in advising or counseling, admission processes, complying with NCAA rules and regulations, or academics in higher education.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply NCAA rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of Student Information System (Banner).
- Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.
WHY WORK AT AUBURN:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
PAY RANGE
USD $36,640.00 - USD $70,390.00 /Yr.
Overview:
Reporting to the Associate Registrar for Athletic Compliance, the Coordinator, Athletic Academic Certification coordinates the academic certification of select athletic teams and student-athletes, including review of academic eligibility per National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) requirements. Evaluates and reviews transcripts for potential transfer student-athletes. Assists in submission of NCAA reports and other duties within the Office of the Registrar.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors degree progress and academic performance by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating academic data from multiple sources to determine student-athletes’ academic continuing eligibility.
- Assesses prospective student-athletes transferability by evaluating transcripts from other accredited institutions to inform stakeholders in Athletics of students’ status toward meeting NCAA and institutional transfer requirements.
- Assists in the certification of select athletic teams and student-athletes by identifying if academic eligibility benchmarks are met so that the institution can comply with NCAA, SEC and University requirements.
- Evaluates course credit taken at international institutions by researching institutions’ accreditation and coursework, and requesting course articulations, to accurately record students’ transferrable credit on their Auburn record.
- Assists in completing required NCAA reports and requests concerning student-athlete eligibility, including Academic Performance Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by tracking and documenting student-athletes’ academic progress each term to keep the athletics programs in good standing with the NCAA.
- Supports the Athletic Compliance department in tracking the matriculation and transfer of student-athletes by verifying the authenticity of documents and academic performance during the students’ time at the institution to adhere to NCAA standards of practice.
- Serves as a resource to the Student-Athlete Support Service office by maintaining accurate student account information, evaluating transient coursework, and clarifying NCAA Bylaw standards in order for staff members to make informed decisions in supporting student-athletes.
- Assists with other relevant duties within the Office of the Registrar including, but not limited to, transfer credit and evaluation for the general student body.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I: Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
Level II: Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field and 2 years of experience in advising or counseling, admission processes, complying with NCAA rules and regulations, or academics in higher education.
Level III: Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field and 4 years of experience in advising or counseling, admission processes, complying with NCAA rules and regulations, or academics in higher education.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply NCAA rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of Student Information System (Banner).
- Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.
WHY WORK AT AUBURN:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Academic Coordinator
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
Academic Coordinator roles at universities and research institutions commonly qualify under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals. If your master's degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before your employer files PERM to avoid adjudication delays.
Target higher education employers with PERM history
Colleges, universities, and research centers sponsor Academic Coordinators far more often than K-12 or corporate training departments. Use Migrate Mate to identify institutions with verified green card sponsorship history for education administration roles, filtered by city and role type.
Understand what PERM recruitment tests require
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before filing your PERM. Ask HR whether they've completed PERM before for academic staff, since an inexperienced employer risks audit delays of a year or more.
Check your prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
DOL sets prevailing wages for Academic Coordinator roles by location and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet the certified wage level, so run the lookup early and confirm your offer clears the threshold before your employer submits the PERM application.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
Nationals of India and China face significant EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs due to per-country annual limits. File your I-140 as early as possible once PERM is certified, since your priority date locks in from that filing date and determines when you can submit your I-485 adjustment of status.
Clarify portability rights before switching institutions
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new Academic Coordinator role at a different institution without restarting PERM, provided the new position is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm the job codes match before accepting a competing offer.
Green Card Academic Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits an Academic Coordinator role?
Most Academic Coordinator positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in education administration. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a fixed duration and an annual lottery. Employment-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to test the labor market, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before USCIS reviews the I-140 petition. Per-country backlogs can extend the timeline significantly.
How do I find Academic Coordinator employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing on institutions that have completed PERM for academic staff roles before is the most reliable signal that an employer will sponsor again, since they already understand the process and have established relationships with immigration counsel.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts PERM?
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your highest degree is from outside the U.S. Compile employment verification letters covering any experience years your employer will cite in the PERM job requirements. DOL auditors frequently request this documentation, and having it organized before the PERM filing prevents delays that can add months to your timeline.
Can I change institutions while my green card application is pending?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new Academic Coordinator position at a different institution without restarting PERM, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your priority date from the approved original I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition.