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Associate Director Medical Writing roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Biopharma and CRO employers routinely file I-140 petitions for this title, making permanent residency a realistic outcome for credentialed medical writers.
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Advertising Department UNIVERSITY WRITING PROGRAM
Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
Position Title Hourly Student Employment - Writing Center Consultants
Posting Number 08739
Position Number 08739
Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job
Position Location Hybrid
City Greenville
State NC
Number of Vacancies 2
Rate of Pay $20.00/hourly
FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt
Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No
Job Description
The University Writing Center at East Carolina University is currently seeking graduate students as writing consultants to work 10-20 hours per week with ECU students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to support writers with any type of writing at any point in the writing process through consultation and material development.
In addition to working with writers, consultants will answer emails, schedule appointments, and work on professional development projects that include efforts to better understand writing and the writing process and also tasks that expand and support the work of the UWC.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Giving feedback to students, teachers, and staff on any type of writing during the writing process via one-on-one writing consultations.
- Promoting the UWC Responding to the UWC email
- Completing weekly professional development
- Attending weekly seminars
- Attending a pre-semester orientation
- Other duties and professional development as assigned
Consulting:
The UWC employs a facilitative approach in which the writer always retains control over both the form and content of the paper. Consultants specialize in guiding writers to work on higher order concerns such as assignment goals, clear focus, thesis development, organization, audience awareness, and content development. Consultants also possess skills and resources to teach writers how to address lower order writing concerns including sentence structure, style, word choice, and punctuation. Consultants may work with writers either in person or online through online chats or paper uploads.
Professional Development:
During down time consultants will work on professional development and projects that encourage reflection and further learning about writing center work. Writing center work and projects will take precedence over consultant’s coursework and personal work while a consultant is working.
Candidate must reside in the State of North Carolina to qualify for a hybrid work assignment.
GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.5
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
The University Writing Center prefers:
- a candidate who is naturally curious and one who likes learning from and with people across campus
- a candidate who is willing to work with and learn from writers across disciplines; who strengthens their own writing and research skills; and who develops transferable skills to any career path
- a candidate who has the ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of people and to maintain good working relationships within the writing center and across campus and one who has the ability to take initiative and self-direct learning while also collaborating with peers and ECU writers
- a candidate from any academic background
- a candidate who has successfully completed ENGL 1100 and ENGL 2201 or their equivalents
License/certification required
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload your resume, a list of 3 references, and in no more than 750 words please explain why you want to become a writing consultant by telling us about your skills, talents, experiences, and abilities you possess that you believe would make you a good writing center consultant.
Additional Instructions to Applicants
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Open Date 10/28/2026
Close Date 12/02/2026
Open Until Filled No
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
Position Information
Advertising Department UNIVERSITY WRITING PROGRAM
Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
Position Title Hourly Student Employment - Writing Center Consultants
Posting Number 08739
Position Number 08739
Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job
Position Location Hybrid
City Greenville
State NC
Number of Vacancies 2
Rate of Pay $20.00/hourly
FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt
Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No
Job Description
The University Writing Center at East Carolina University is currently seeking graduate students as writing consultants to work 10-20 hours per week with ECU students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to support writers with any type of writing at any point in the writing process through consultation and material development.
In addition to working with writers, consultants will answer emails, schedule appointments, and work on professional development projects that include efforts to better understand writing and the writing process and also tasks that expand and support the work of the UWC.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Giving feedback to students, teachers, and staff on any type of writing during the writing process via one-on-one writing consultations.
- Promoting the UWC Responding to the UWC email
- Completing weekly professional development
- Attending weekly seminars
- Attending a pre-semester orientation
- Other duties and professional development as assigned
Consulting:
The UWC employs a facilitative approach in which the writer always retains control over both the form and content of the paper. Consultants specialize in guiding writers to work on higher order concerns such as assignment goals, clear focus, thesis development, organization, audience awareness, and content development. Consultants also possess skills and resources to teach writers how to address lower order writing concerns including sentence structure, style, word choice, and punctuation. Consultants may work with writers either in person or online through online chats or paper uploads.
Professional Development:
During down time consultants will work on professional development and projects that encourage reflection and further learning about writing center work. Writing center work and projects will take precedence over consultant’s coursework and personal work while a consultant is working.
Candidate must reside in the State of North Carolina to qualify for a hybrid work assignment.
GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.5
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
The University Writing Center prefers:
- a candidate who is naturally curious and one who likes learning from and with people across campus
- a candidate who is willing to work with and learn from writers across disciplines; who strengthens their own writing and research skills; and who develops transferable skills to any career path
- a candidate who has the ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of people and to maintain good working relationships within the writing center and across campus and one who has the ability to take initiative and self-direct learning while also collaborating with peers and ECU writers
- a candidate from any academic background
- a candidate who has successfully completed ENGL 1100 and ENGL 2201 or their equivalents
License/certification required
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload your resume, a list of 3 references, and in no more than 750 words please explain why you want to become a writing consultant by telling us about your skills, talents, experiences, and abilities you possess that you believe would make you a good writing center consultant.
Additional Instructions to Applicants
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Open Date 10/28/2026
Close Date 12/02/2026
Open Until Filled No
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Associate Director Medical Writing
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
An advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related clinical field strengthens your EB-2 eligibility. If your foreign degree is a three-year program, get a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency before any PERM filing begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Biopharma companies, CROs, and medical communications agencies file PERM most often for this title. Use the DOL's OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have previously certified Associate Director Medical Writing positions.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers who have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for medical writing roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this sponsorship history so you can focus outreach on companies already familiar with the PERM process for your job title.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage for your location
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to your specific job duties and metro area. Your offered salary must meet that level, so use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to avoid a PERM denial on wage grounds.
Negotiate a PERM start date into your offer letter
Employers often delay filing until after a probationary period. Ask your hiring manager to commit to a PERM initiation timeline in writing during offer negotiation, since earlier filing significantly reduces your wait for an available priority date.
Plan for EB-3 if your EB-2 case is borderline
If your master's degree is in a tangential field, your employer can file under EB-3 as a professional, which requires only a bachelor's degree. Concurrent I-140 filings under both categories can preserve the earliest possible priority date.
Green Card Associate Director Medical Writing: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Director Medical Writing role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits if your employer requires an advanced degree and your role involves specialized regulatory or clinical content strategy. EB-3 applies when the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in a life sciences field. Some employers file under both simultaneously to maximize flexibility and lock in the earliest priority date.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap at the EB-3 level for many nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to a year before the I-140 petition even begins, compared to H-1B's faster but uncertain process.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Associate Director Medical Writing positions?
Large biopharma companies, contract research organizations, and medical communications agencies are the most frequent filers. You can search for employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for this specific title on Migrate Mate, which filters jobs by green card sponsorship track record rather than just job description keywords.
What documents should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job application?
Gather your academic transcripts with a U.S. credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., employment verification letters covering all relevant medical writing experience, and copies of any regulatory submissions you authored. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize the education-to-role match closely for this title, so documentation should be specific to clinical or regulatory writing.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For Associate Director Medical Writing, a comparable regulatory or clinical writing management role at a new company generally qualifies, but your immigration attorney should confirm the occupational match before you resign.