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Business Office Associate roles at U.S. healthcare systems, universities, and corporate employers can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Understanding how PERM timelines and prevailing-wage requirements apply to administrative professionals helps you target sponsorship-ready employers from the start.
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6025 - Columbus GA - 6463 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, Georgia, 31909
SUMMARY
Under general direction from the Business Office Manager, this position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service in a fast paced, team-oriented environment through the facilitation of the sales, auction, and appraisal process. These processes include responsibility for cash management, processing and auditing of paperwork associated with sales, and providing exceptional customer service by answering questions and handling incoming calls.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists store personnel and all store departments in their daily functions while adhering to CarMax guidelines
- Provides customer service by greeting customers, balancing overflow traffic, listening to and answering customer questions and explaining paperwork process
- Seeks win/win solutions for the customer and partners appropriately
- Processes paperwork associated with retail/wholesale automobile sales may include printing daily reports, maintaining deal jackets, contacting finance companies regarding contracts, obtaining required information regarding registration and/or titling, processing reassignments, and auditing completed paperwork
- Processes auction sales, dealer registration, and/or appraisal lane purchases to include the collection of titles (calls and follow up), payoffs, proper paperwork and signatures from customers in order to send the appropriate documentation to the Home Office for the funding of drafts
- Manages multiple pay types including receiving and counting money, distributing funds, preparing deposits and handling of the safe with considerations to security and loss prevention
- Processes paperwork affiliated with the state DMV. This may include submitting paperwork necessary to title or and register a vehicle for a customer after the sale or obtaining a title for a customer after the sale
- Mentor new Business Office Associates, as well as, train other store departments on Business Office process and procedure
- Clerical responsibilities may include, but is not limited to: copying, filing, reconciliation of missing dealer plates or information and data entry into Microsoft Excel and proprietary systems as required for logging vehicle registration tags
- Answers multi-line phone system, responds to callers’ needs and direct calls as appropriate
LEARN AND SUCCEED AS PART OF A TEAM:
- Pleasant, but noisy office environment
- Numerous distractions and disruptions due to incoming communication
- May require walking or standing for extended periods of time
- Variety of work schedules with shifts that do include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Wear CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times while working in the store
QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires ability to:
- Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
- Use resources and partnership to balance the needs of the customer and the business
- Understand numeric filing system
- Use word processing, spreadsheet and other programs, displaying intermediate PC skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline oriented environment which requires above average organizational skills and attention to detail
- Lift objects that weigh as much as 15-20 lbs
- Speak and listen effectively in dealing with both internal and external customers, in person, over the phone, and written
- Complete CarMax provided training as required
- Develop partnerships with Sales team and other departments in order to provide quality customer service
- Maintain confidentiality of all records, files and reports within the scope of the position
- Report Asset Protection and/or Human Resource related issues to management
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
LOCATION:
6025 - Columbus GA - 6463 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, Georgia, 31909
SUMMARY
Under general direction from the Business Office Manager, this position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service in a fast paced, team-oriented environment through the facilitation of the sales, auction, and appraisal process. These processes include responsibility for cash management, processing and auditing of paperwork associated with sales, and providing exceptional customer service by answering questions and handling incoming calls.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists store personnel and all store departments in their daily functions while adhering to CarMax guidelines
- Provides customer service by greeting customers, balancing overflow traffic, listening to and answering customer questions and explaining paperwork process
- Seeks win/win solutions for the customer and partners appropriately
- Processes paperwork associated with retail/wholesale automobile sales may include printing daily reports, maintaining deal jackets, contacting finance companies regarding contracts, obtaining required information regarding registration and/or titling, processing reassignments, and auditing completed paperwork
- Processes auction sales, dealer registration, and/or appraisal lane purchases to include the collection of titles (calls and follow up), payoffs, proper paperwork and signatures from customers in order to send the appropriate documentation to the Home Office for the funding of drafts
- Manages multiple pay types including receiving and counting money, distributing funds, preparing deposits and handling of the safe with considerations to security and loss prevention
- Processes paperwork affiliated with the state DMV. This may include submitting paperwork necessary to title or and register a vehicle for a customer after the sale or obtaining a title for a customer after the sale
- Mentor new Business Office Associates, as well as, train other store departments on Business Office process and procedure
- Clerical responsibilities may include, but is not limited to: copying, filing, reconciliation of missing dealer plates or information and data entry into Microsoft Excel and proprietary systems as required for logging vehicle registration tags
- Answers multi-line phone system, responds to callers’ needs and direct calls as appropriate
LEARN AND SUCCEED AS PART OF A TEAM:
- Pleasant, but noisy office environment
- Numerous distractions and disruptions due to incoming communication
- May require walking or standing for extended periods of time
- Variety of work schedules with shifts that do include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Wear CarMax clothing (acquired through the company) at all times while working in the store
QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires ability to:
- Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
- Use resources and partnership to balance the needs of the customer and the business
- Understand numeric filing system
- Use word processing, spreadsheet and other programs, displaying intermediate PC skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline oriented environment which requires above average organizational skills and attention to detail
- Lift objects that weigh as much as 15-20 lbs
- Speak and listen effectively in dealing with both internal and external customers, in person, over the phone, and written
- Complete CarMax provided training as required
- Develop partnerships with Sales team and other departments in order to provide quality customer service
- Maintain confidentiality of all records, files and reports within the scope of the position
- Report Asset Protection and/or Human Resource related issues to management
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Business Office Associate
Verify your degree meets PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. A bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management, or a related field strengthens EB-3 eligibility and can support an EB-2 filing if the position requires an advanced degree.
Research prevailing wages before accepting offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wage rates for administrative and business operations roles before evaluating any offer.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Healthcare networks, large universities, and multi-site corporations file PERM applications regularly for administrative staff. Searching employers by their disclosed labor certification filings through DOL lets you identify organizations already familiar with sponsoring business office professionals.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Rather than filtering generic job boards manually, use Migrate Mate to search for Business Office Associate roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship activity, narrowing your search to organizations that have sponsored comparable administrative positions.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your employer
Most Business Office Associate roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, but employers can sometimes structure the position to require an advanced degree, opening an EB-2 pathway. Ask your HR contact or immigration point of contact how they plan to classify the role before PERM advertising begins.
Understand that PERM advertising locks your start date
PERM requires the employer to run a formal recruitment period before filing. Once that process begins, your priority date is set. Delays in document collection or responding to USCIS requests for evidence can push your timeline by months, so gather transcripts, employment records, and credential evaluations in advance.
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Find Business Office Associate JobsBusiness Office Associate Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Office Associate roles commonly qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes, particularly at healthcare systems, universities, and large corporate employers. These organizations regularly sponsor administrative professionals through the EB-3 skilled worker category via the PERM labor certification process. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree or two years of specialized training, and the employer must demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available through a formal recruitment process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. Unlike the H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, though per-country backlogs can affect wait times for applicants from high-demand countries. The timeline is longer overall, often two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, but the outcome is permanent status with no need for periodic renewals.
What documents should I prepare before a green card sponsorship process starts?
Gather your official academic transcripts, any credential evaluation reports if your degree is from outside the United States, a detailed employment history with dates and job duties, and copies of any professional licenses or certifications relevant to business or healthcare administration. PERM requires your employer to document that your qualifications match the minimum requirements stated in their job description, so discrepancies between your resume and your transcripts can cause delays or denials.
How can I find Business Office Associate jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Business Office Associate openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not manually sifting through postings that don't lead to PERM filings. Targeting employers who have sponsored similar administrative roles in the past is the most reliable way to avoid wasted applications at organizations unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Can my employer file for both EB-2 and EB-3 at the same time for this role?
Yes, concurrent EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filings are permitted and sometimes strategically useful. If your qualifications support both categories, filing under both gives you two priority dates, which can matter significantly if your country of birth has a backlog in one category but not the other. Discuss this option with your employer's immigration counsel before the PERM recruitment process begins, since the job description requirements must be set correctly from the start.
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