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The Cane Navigator (Academic Advisor) supports undergraduate student success by providing proactive, holistic academic advising that promotes student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation. Through intentional advising relationships and excellent attention to detail, Cane Navigators guide students in understanding program requirements, institutional policies, and degree pathways while supporting informed academic decision‑making. This role reports to an Associate or Assistant Director of Cane Navigation and collaborates closely with academic units, faculty, and campus partners to support students throughout their undergraduate experience.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Academic Advising Practice & Student Learning
- Provide proactive, developmental academic advising that supports undergraduate student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation, grounded in best practices and advising theory.
- Establish and maintain sustained advising relationships beginning prior to a student’s first term, serving as the primary academic advisor for assigned students throughout their undergraduate experience and supporting informed academic decision‑making.
- Engage students in reflective conversations to help them clarify academic, professional, and personal goals and connect those goals to curricular, co‑curricular, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Educate students on high‑impact practices and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., study abroad, undergraduate research, internships) and support intentional integration of these experiences into their academic plans.
Academic Planning, Policies, & Institutional Knowledge
- Guide students in understanding and navigating curriculum requirements, including majors, minors, general education, degree progression, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Develop, monitor, and update individualized academic plans and degree records; regularly assess student progress and engagement to support timely degree completion.
- Investigate and resolve academic issues including registration errors, prerequisite checks, course substitutions, and permission requests in accordance with institutional policy.
- Maintain current knowledge of the academic bulletin, academic calendar, institutional resources, and programs to ensure accurate and consistent advising guidance.
Student Support, Referral, & Advocacy
- Identify academic, personal, and institutional barriers to student success and support students through coordinated referrals to appropriate campus partners, following up as needed to promote continuity of care and student progress.
- Partner collaboratively with academic and non‑academic units (e.g., Counseling Center, Housing and Residential Life, International Student and Scholar Services, Veteran Resource Center) to support holistic student success.
- Interact with families, faculty, and campus partners in accordance with FERPA and institutional guidelines to support student outcomes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Assessment, Technology, & Professional Practice
- Utilize advising technologies, data dashboards, and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate) to document advising interactions, track student engagement, and inform proactive outreach strategies.
- Contribute to unit goals by meeting established advising benchmarks, assessment measures, and service expectations in support of institutional student success priorities.
- Participate in ongoing training, assessment, and professional development to strengthen advising competencies and remain current with evolving best practices in the academic advising profession.
- Complete career‑related training (e.g., Career Champion) and intentionally integrate career development conversations into academic advising practice.
Professional Responsibility
- Adhere to University and unit‑level policies, exercise sound professional judgment, and perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and advising operations.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
For full consideration for this position, please include your resume or CV and a cover letter addressing your interest, knowledge, skills, and attitudes that align with the position. In your cover letter, please incorporate your academic advising philosophy as well.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary range: $50,000-$54,000
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in advising, counseling, and/or customer service is preferred. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Knowledge of academic advising as a teaching and learning practice that supports student development, decision‑making, persistence, and timely degree completion.
- Understanding of undergraduate curricula, degree requirements, general education, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of student development theory, advising approaches, and strategies that inform effective academic advising practice.
- Familiarity with institutional resources, services, and campus partners that support student success and holistic well‑being.
- Understanding of legal and ethical guidelines relevant to academic advising practice, including FERPA and professional boundaries.
- Awareness of the diverse identities, experiences, and needs of undergraduate student populations.
- Ability to build and sustain intentional advising relationships grounded in trust, care, and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage students in reflective, goal‑oriented conversations.
- Ability to guide students in interpreting academic requirements, policies, and degree pathways to support informed decision‑making.
- Ability to handle challenging or sensitive situations with composure, sound judgment, and empathy.
- Commitment to student success, learning, and equitable educational outcomes.
- Demonstrated care, empathy, and respect for students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to partner with faculty and campus colleagues in support of students.
- Openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional growth within the academic advising profession.
- Attention to detail, accountability, and consistency in advising practice.
- Adaptability and resilience when navigating change, ambiguity, or complex student situations.
- Commitment to upholding institutional values, policies, and professional standards.
The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
INTRODUCTION
The Cane Navigator (Academic Advisor) supports undergraduate student success by providing proactive, holistic academic advising that promotes student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation. Through intentional advising relationships and excellent attention to detail, Cane Navigators guide students in understanding program requirements, institutional policies, and degree pathways while supporting informed academic decision‑making. This role reports to an Associate or Assistant Director of Cane Navigation and collaborates closely with academic units, faculty, and campus partners to support students throughout their undergraduate experience.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Academic Advising Practice & Student Learning
- Provide proactive, developmental academic advising that supports undergraduate student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation, grounded in best practices and advising theory.
- Establish and maintain sustained advising relationships beginning prior to a student’s first term, serving as the primary academic advisor for assigned students throughout their undergraduate experience and supporting informed academic decision‑making.
- Engage students in reflective conversations to help them clarify academic, professional, and personal goals and connect those goals to curricular, co‑curricular, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Educate students on high‑impact practices and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., study abroad, undergraduate research, internships) and support intentional integration of these experiences into their academic plans.
Academic Planning, Policies, & Institutional Knowledge
- Guide students in understanding and navigating curriculum requirements, including majors, minors, general education, degree progression, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Develop, monitor, and update individualized academic plans and degree records; regularly assess student progress and engagement to support timely degree completion.
- Investigate and resolve academic issues including registration errors, prerequisite checks, course substitutions, and permission requests in accordance with institutional policy.
- Maintain current knowledge of the academic bulletin, academic calendar, institutional resources, and programs to ensure accurate and consistent advising guidance.
Student Support, Referral, & Advocacy
- Identify academic, personal, and institutional barriers to student success and support students through coordinated referrals to appropriate campus partners, following up as needed to promote continuity of care and student progress.
- Partner collaboratively with academic and non‑academic units (e.g., Counseling Center, Housing and Residential Life, International Student and Scholar Services, Veteran Resource Center) to support holistic student success.
- Interact with families, faculty, and campus partners in accordance with FERPA and institutional guidelines to support student outcomes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Assessment, Technology, & Professional Practice
- Utilize advising technologies, data dashboards, and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate) to document advising interactions, track student engagement, and inform proactive outreach strategies.
- Contribute to unit goals by meeting established advising benchmarks, assessment measures, and service expectations in support of institutional student success priorities.
- Participate in ongoing training, assessment, and professional development to strengthen advising competencies and remain current with evolving best practices in the academic advising profession.
- Complete career‑related training (e.g., Career Champion) and intentionally integrate career development conversations into academic advising practice.
Professional Responsibility
- Adhere to University and unit‑level policies, exercise sound professional judgment, and perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and advising operations.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
For full consideration for this position, please include your resume or CV and a cover letter addressing your interest, knowledge, skills, and attitudes that align with the position. In your cover letter, please incorporate your academic advising philosophy as well.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary range: $50,000-$54,000
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in advising, counseling, and/or customer service is preferred. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Knowledge of academic advising as a teaching and learning practice that supports student development, decision‑making, persistence, and timely degree completion.
- Understanding of undergraduate curricula, degree requirements, general education, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of student development theory, advising approaches, and strategies that inform effective academic advising practice.
- Familiarity with institutional resources, services, and campus partners that support student success and holistic well‑being.
- Understanding of legal and ethical guidelines relevant to academic advising practice, including FERPA and professional boundaries.
- Awareness of the diverse identities, experiences, and needs of undergraduate student populations.
- Ability to build and sustain intentional advising relationships grounded in trust, care, and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage students in reflective, goal‑oriented conversations.
- Ability to guide students in interpreting academic requirements, policies, and degree pathways to support informed decision‑making.
- Ability to handle challenging or sensitive situations with composure, sound judgment, and empathy.
- Commitment to student success, learning, and equitable educational outcomes.
- Demonstrated care, empathy, and respect for students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to partner with faculty and campus colleagues in support of students.
- Openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional growth within the academic advising profession.
- Attention to detail, accountability, and consistency in advising practice.
- Adaptability and resilience when navigating change, ambiguity, or complex student situations.
- Commitment to upholding institutional values, policies, and professional standards.
The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Care Navigator
Document your case management credentials early
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the job offer. Gather your CCM, ACM, or LCSW credentials, foreign degree evaluations, and clinical supervision letters before the process starts to avoid delays.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers file PERM petitions for Care Navigators regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm an employer has sponsored this exact job category before interviewing.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Care Navigator positions requiring a master's degree in social work or nursing typically qualify under EB-2. Roles accepting a bachelor's degree with supervised experience fall under EB-3. Confirm the job description matches the correct category before your employer files.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Care Navigator openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations already prepared to file PERM and I-140 on your behalf.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL sets the prevailing wage for Care Navigators by region and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet that threshold before PERM can be filed, so confirm wage compliance with your employer during offer negotiations.
Ask employers about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file your adjustment of status application simultaneously. Ask the hiring team whether their immigration counsel supports concurrent filing, which can cut months off your wait.
Green Card Care Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Care Navigator jobs commonly come with green card sponsorship?
Yes, particularly at large health systems, integrated care networks, and public health organizations that rely on foreign-trained social workers, nurses, and case managers. These employers routinely sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 petitions through PERM because the role requires specialized credentials that can be difficult to fill domestically. Smaller clinics and nonprofits sponsor less frequently, so filtering by PERM filing history before applying saves significant time.
How does green card sponsorship for Care Navigators differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with expiration dates. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, so your petition moves forward based on priority date rather than luck. The process typically takes two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, compared to H-1B visa's three-year initial period with extensions. EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship also lets you change employers under certain portability rules after 180 days.
What credentials strengthen a Care Navigator green card application?
A master's degree in social work, nursing, or public health supports EB-2 eligibility. For EB-3, a bachelor's degree in a clinical field combined with supervised care coordination experience is typically sufficient. Certifications like the Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Advanced Case Manager (ACM) help your employer demonstrate you meet the specific job requirements during PERM audit. Foreign credentials should be evaluated by a NACES-recognized service before your employer files.
How can I find Care Navigator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Care Navigator openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations unfamiliar with PERM. Focus on health systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers that show consistent EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity in OFLC disclosure records.
What is the PERM process timeline for Care Navigator roles?
DOL PERM processing currently runs six to eighteen months from filing to certification, depending on whether the application is audited. After certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, which takes three to six months under standard processing. If your country of birth has a current priority date, you can then file for adjustment of status. Indian and Chinese nationals face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlogs at the EB-3 level.