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Chief Administrative Officer roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. CAO positions typically satisfy EB-2 advanced-degree requirements, making employer-sponsored permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals.
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Reporting to the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Chief Administrative and Business Officer serves as the senior administrative and financial management position that directs all facets and phases of strategic financial management, administrative management as well as risk mitigation. While reporting to the Dean, the position is jointly accountable to the Chief Financial Officer of the University on matters related to financial and budgetary responsibility as well as risk management.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- School-wide strategic initiatives that advance the school's mission and the University.
- General and Administrative operations (i.e. facilities, IT, human resources, continuous process improvement)
- Financial and budgetary management
- Compliance and Risk Management
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES/GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS – ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE DEAN
Oversee planning, administrative policy formulation, and implementation of all operational aspects of the school’s financial strategic planning activities as well as business operations and management including but not limited to human resources, capital projects, facilities, information technology, quality assurance, and administrative services, liaising/partnering with appropriate functional units for subject matter expertise. This individual will be a key stakeholder in the financial management of online programs as well as in the growth of certificate and executive education programs. Represent the Dean in a decision-making capacity to the University's central administrative offices. Collaborate with the Dean, other senior academic and administrative leaders, and faculty to ensure administrative policies, procedures, systems and resources appropriately support academic priorities.
FINANCE & BUDGET MANAGEMENT/COMPLIANCE – JOINT ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Provide leadership in the management of financial and budgetary matters for the school including strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, and financial stewardship. Responsibilities include general financial management, budgeting, and compliance to university and regulatory policies. Provide oversight of financial systems and guidance on related approvals and other financial matters. This position will monitor expense spending against plans to ensure planned resources are available to meet strategic objectives. Serve as the liaison to central university offices in the areas of budget, treasury, accounting & reporting, payroll, risk management, procurement, internal audit and other offices as needed. Ensure appropriate risk management framework to protect the university’s assets.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
10+ years’ progressively responsible experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation. Demonstrated experience in managing relationships and influencing outcomes. Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in a complex organization. Demonstrated success in developing people and organizations. Strong cost management experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis.
Demonstrated ability preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans; integrating multiple complex pieces of financial information to identify themes, trends, and issues. Expertise in a highly regulated organization.
Demonstrate ability to manage costs and achieve financial results in line with a committed budget. Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.
High-level strategic planning skills. Visionary with ability to influence. Ability to generate a strategic vision and to influence people to achieve this vision. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University. Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents. Ability to anticipate changes in the business environment and proactively manage change.
Strong computer skills including Excel. Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of or experience with NYU financial and management systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $325,000.00 to USD $375,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Chief Administrative and Business Officer serves as the senior administrative and financial management position that directs all facets and phases of strategic financial management, administrative management as well as risk mitigation. While reporting to the Dean, the position is jointly accountable to the Chief Financial Officer of the University on matters related to financial and budgetary responsibility as well as risk management.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- School-wide strategic initiatives that advance the school's mission and the University.
- General and Administrative operations (i.e. facilities, IT, human resources, continuous process improvement)
- Financial and budgetary management
- Compliance and Risk Management
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES/GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS – ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE DEAN
Oversee planning, administrative policy formulation, and implementation of all operational aspects of the school’s financial strategic planning activities as well as business operations and management including but not limited to human resources, capital projects, facilities, information technology, quality assurance, and administrative services, liaising/partnering with appropriate functional units for subject matter expertise. This individual will be a key stakeholder in the financial management of online programs as well as in the growth of certificate and executive education programs. Represent the Dean in a decision-making capacity to the University's central administrative offices. Collaborate with the Dean, other senior academic and administrative leaders, and faculty to ensure administrative policies, procedures, systems and resources appropriately support academic priorities.
FINANCE & BUDGET MANAGEMENT/COMPLIANCE – JOINT ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Provide leadership in the management of financial and budgetary matters for the school including strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, and financial stewardship. Responsibilities include general financial management, budgeting, and compliance to university and regulatory policies. Provide oversight of financial systems and guidance on related approvals and other financial matters. This position will monitor expense spending against plans to ensure planned resources are available to meet strategic objectives. Serve as the liaison to central university offices in the areas of budget, treasury, accounting & reporting, payroll, risk management, procurement, internal audit and other offices as needed. Ensure appropriate risk management framework to protect the university’s assets.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
10+ years’ progressively responsible experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation. Demonstrated experience in managing relationships and influencing outcomes. Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in a complex organization. Demonstrated success in developing people and organizations. Strong cost management experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis.
Demonstrated ability preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans; integrating multiple complex pieces of financial information to identify themes, trends, and issues. Expertise in a highly regulated organization.
Demonstrate ability to manage costs and achieve financial results in line with a committed budget. Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.
High-level strategic planning skills. Visionary with ability to influence. Ability to generate a strategic vision and to influence people to achieve this vision. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University. Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents. Ability to anticipate changes in the business environment and proactively manage change.
Strong computer skills including Excel. Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of or experience with NYU financial and management systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $325,000.00 to USD $375,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Administrative Officer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
CAO roles almost always support EB-2 classification, but PERM audits scrutinize whether your graduate degree directly relates to administrative management. Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and any professional certifications before you start applying.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC PERM disclosure data for companies that have previously certified administrative or operations executive roles. Employers who have navigated PERM before move faster and make fewer procedural errors that stall your case.
Find green card sponsoring CAO jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chief Administrative Officer openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. You can see which organizations have filed PERM applications for similar roles, saving weeks of manual research.
Prepare for the prevailing wage determination step
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to DOL before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or Level IV wage for your SOC code and metro area so the offered salary clears the threshold without surprises.
Understand how job duties affect PERM ad requirements
PERM recruitment ads must describe the actual minimum job requirements. If your offer letter lists duties broader than entry-level management, confirm the employer's attorney isn't narrowing the posting to a lower wage level. Mismatches between the ad and your offer letter can trigger audits.
Request an I-140 priority date protection clause
Negotiate for concurrent I-140 filing once PERM is certified. An approved I-140 locks in your priority date even if you later change employers, giving you portability under AC21 for similar executive roles after the 180-day threshold.
Green Card Chief Administrative Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Administrative Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
CAO positions typically qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in administrative management. EB-3 is also available if the employer's minimum requirements fit the skilled worker category. The classification depends on what the employer certifies as the actual minimum qualifications during PERM, not what you personally hold.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a CAO?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to the annual lottery, which creates uncertainty for executive-level hires. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed.
How long does the full PERM and green card process take for a CAO role?
Expect at least 18 to 36 months from PERM filing to an approved adjustment of status or immigrant visa, assuming no audit or request for evidence. DOL PERM processing currently runs several months for non-audited cases, I-140 adjudication adds more time, and if your priority date is backlogged under the Visa Bulletin, the wait extends further depending on your country of birth.
Where can I find Chief Administrative Officer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search CAO openings filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting organizations that have already committed to green card sponsorship rather than speculating based on company size or reputation. This is especially useful for CAO candidates who need sponsorship confirmed before investing time in a lengthy hiring process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, once your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For CAO candidates, the new role should remain in administrative or operations management to satisfy USCIS's same-or-similar standard.