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Admissions Representative green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 pathway, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files the I-140 petition. Higher education institutions and enrollment management firms regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this role, leading to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status.
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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,600 - Midpoint: $55,800 (Salaried E6)
Department/Organization: 200611 - Admissions Campus Recruiting/Tours
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Admissions Representative II counsels individuals throughout the admissions and enrollment process based on their individual circumstances or needs. Evaluates prospective student’s academic preparation and interests to determine appropriate opportunities at the University. Represents the University at on- and off-campus events and information sessions. Provides superior customer service for prospective students and families. Coordinates and oversees a specialized area or function of admissions representation.
Additional Department Summary: Identifies, recruits, admits, and enrolls qualified undergraduate and/or graduate students. Assists the Manager of Campus Visits and Customer Relations in the day-to-day operation of the in-depth campus visit program. Serves as an on-campus and field representative for the admissions office. Provides guidance to Admissions Representatives within the Campus Visits Team, the UA Student Admissions Ambassadors and student assistants. Coordinates training and management of up to 100 UA Student Admissions Ambassadors, which includes Undergraduate Admissions and general University of Alabama information. Represents the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students and parents. Communicates with potential students and parents to plan personalized in-depth campus visits based on the student's interests as part of the recruitment process. Coordinates with campus faculty and staff to arrange meetings for potential students. Handles admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach, and application review.
The functions of this position will require some evening and weekend work.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience; OR master's degree and some recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management programs).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel alone out of town, sometimes overnight.
- An interest in working with prospective college students and their families.
- Ability to work with various groups of people.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry large quantities of sometimes heavy recruitment materials.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Admissions Representative
Match your degree to EB-2 or EB-3
An Admissions Representative role typically qualifies under EB-3 with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or equivalent. Pull the official O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the education and experience benchmarks before targeting employers.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Admissions Representative roles. Focusing on institutions that have previously completed PERM filings in this occupation significantly narrows your list to realistic sponsorship candidates.
Prioritize institutions with dedicated HR infrastructure
Large universities, national enrollment management firms, and multi-campus college systems are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel familiar with PERM labor certification than small private colleges or for-profit schools with lean HR teams.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL requires employers to run a 30-to-60-day recruitment test before filing PERM, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available. Have your credentials, transcripts, and any equivalency evaluations ready before the process starts so your employer isn't delayed waiting on you.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location throughout the PERM process. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Admissions Representative SOC code and your target city to verify the offer meets or exceeds the required wage level.
Understand priority date backlogs before you file
If you're from India or China, the per-country annual limits for EB-2 and EB-3 can create multi-year waits between I-140 approval and adjustment of status. Check the USCIS monthly Visa Bulletin to gauge your realistic timeline before committing to a sponsoring employer.
Green Card Admissions Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers an Admissions Representative role?
Most Admissions Representative positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If the specific role requires a master's degree or equivalent, your employer could file under EB-2 instead. The job description and your credentials determine which category applies, and your employer's immigration counsel should confirm the classification before PERM is filed.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. The process runs through PERM labor certification at DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition at USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no annual lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 carry per-country numerical limits, meaning nationals from high-demand countries may face a priority date backlog before they can complete the final step.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Admissions Representative jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in this occupation. Focusing your search on institutions that have previously completed PERM filings for Admissions Representative or related enrollment roles gives you a much stronger starting point than applying broadly and hoping sponsorship comes up in negotiations.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar occupation without abandoning your case. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was already approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your place in line.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts PERM?
Gather official transcripts for all degrees, a foreign credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the United States, any professional certifications relevant to the role, and documentation of progressive work experience if you're relying on the bachelor's-plus-five-years route for EB-2. Having these ready before DOL recruitment begins prevents delays during the recruitment audit window.