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Client Relations Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification process before filing the I-140 petition, permanently sponsoring you for U.S. residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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F&A Help Desk
About the Department
The Knowledge and Optimization Organization is a service and process efficiency organization dedicated to continuous improvement for HR, Payroll, and Procure to Pay services. We strive to deliver high quality services and an excellent experience so faculty and staff can focus on teaching and research.
We provide Human Resources support for compensation activities, data management, staff recruitment, student employment and time tracking. We provide Payroll support for employee wage and fellowship payments, independent contractor and other reportable payments, payroll corrections, tax calculation and reporting and compliance for payment to non citizens and entities. In addition, Knowledge and Optimization Organization provides Procure to Pay support for invoice processing, vendor management, check requests, purchase order compliance and expense reimbursement.
Job Summary
The Client Relations Specialist (CRS) is responsible for resolving inbound calls, chats, emails, and ServiceNow requests from customers, including third party vendors, applicants, staff, and faculty at the University of Chicago about financial services, human resources, payroll, budgeting and planning, financial management, and grants management, and navigation of administrative systems including Oracle Cloud and Workday. The CRS will assist with the execution of Tier 1 transactions in the areas of financial services, human resources, payroll, and grants management. This position will provide first-level support for question resolution, researching and resolving issues, and escalating queries as appropriate. The CRS will provide excellent customer service experience by completing work efficiently and accurately while proactively anticipating a customer’s future needs.
The CRS reports to the Director of the Finance and Administration Service Desk. The Service Desk is an integral part of the University’s Culture of Service and provides Tier 1 quality service in support of financial and human resources related processes.
The CRS position is a hybrid position, requiring in-person work at the Hyde Park Campus location for training, meetings, and other duties as needed which is subject to change. The CRS must maintain a home office environment that is conducive to a normal office environment and must have access to the internet and the ability to perform all work functions.
Responsibilities
- Answers inbound phone calls and chats; processes inquiries received through ServiceNow related to financial services, human resources, payroll, budgeting and planning, financial management, and grants management in alignment with the Service Desk’s established key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements.
- Proactively analyzes customer inquiries and requests, and presents customized solutions and next steps to the customer.
- Determines if customer requests/inquiries require escalation to the following offices as defined in the Service Desk Manual, Financial Services, Budget, Financial Management, University Research Administration (URA), and Post Go-Live Support organization.
- Efficiently resolves a customer’s primary request and anticipates/addresses common downstream impacts.
- Documents customer interaction in call center technology system.
- Advises customers on how to use self-service tools.
- Advises customers on technology system navigation and basic transactional functionality, including Oracle Cloud and Workday platforms.
- Opens, closes, and manages requests through the ServiceNow portal.
- Supports routine financial report creation.
- Participates in special project requests to assist with overflow work of other teams as needed.
- Facilitates clerical testing as needed.
- Attends trainings and works with the Training Center of Expertise to provide feedback on which trainings would be useful for the campus community.
- Assists in resolving customer’s primary issue and may anticipate/address common downstream issues. Documents customer interaction in Contact or Call Center technology system.
- Utilizes call center telephony technology to support and monitor volume of incoming calls.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Background with proven success in a customer-facing role.
- Understanding of various contact or call center computer related technologies.
- Familiarity with administrative processes, procedures, and systems within a university setting.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Oracle Cloud and/or Workday proficiency.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom to stay connected to team members and manager in a remote work environment.
- Basic computer skills, including email functionality.
Preferred Competencies
- Self-starter who is comfortable taking initiative and working in a remote environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication, written and verbal, skills.
- Participate as a team player and positively influence a group.
- Demonstrated customer service focus and willing to assist with all inquiries or requests.
- Astute listening skills and build rapport, even with the most difficult customer.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling demanding situations and customers.
- Technical troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Learn and actively seek out information and skills to improve service to the University’s customers.
- Multi-task and work within timed deadlines.
- Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to adapt when business situations arise that require change or redirection.
- Attention to detail in documentation and transaction accuracy.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Customer Service & Sales
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$21.00 - $24.50
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
F&A Help Desk
About the Department
The Knowledge and Optimization Organization is a service and process efficiency organization dedicated to continuous improvement for HR, Payroll, and Procure to Pay services. We strive to deliver high quality services and an excellent experience so faculty and staff can focus on teaching and research.
We provide Human Resources support for compensation activities, data management, staff recruitment, student employment and time tracking. We provide Payroll support for employee wage and fellowship payments, independent contractor and other reportable payments, payroll corrections, tax calculation and reporting and compliance for payment to non citizens and entities. In addition, Knowledge and Optimization Organization provides Procure to Pay support for invoice processing, vendor management, check requests, purchase order compliance and expense reimbursement.
Job Summary
The Client Relations Specialist (CRS) is responsible for resolving inbound calls, chats, emails, and ServiceNow requests from customers, including third party vendors, applicants, staff, and faculty at the University of Chicago about financial services, human resources, payroll, budgeting and planning, financial management, and grants management, and navigation of administrative systems including Oracle Cloud and Workday. The CRS will assist with the execution of Tier 1 transactions in the areas of financial services, human resources, payroll, and grants management. This position will provide first-level support for question resolution, researching and resolving issues, and escalating queries as appropriate. The CRS will provide excellent customer service experience by completing work efficiently and accurately while proactively anticipating a customer’s future needs.
The CRS reports to the Director of the Finance and Administration Service Desk. The Service Desk is an integral part of the University’s Culture of Service and provides Tier 1 quality service in support of financial and human resources related processes.
The CRS position is a hybrid position, requiring in-person work at the Hyde Park Campus location for training, meetings, and other duties as needed which is subject to change. The CRS must maintain a home office environment that is conducive to a normal office environment and must have access to the internet and the ability to perform all work functions.
Responsibilities
- Answers inbound phone calls and chats; processes inquiries received through ServiceNow related to financial services, human resources, payroll, budgeting and planning, financial management, and grants management in alignment with the Service Desk’s established key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements.
- Proactively analyzes customer inquiries and requests, and presents customized solutions and next steps to the customer.
- Determines if customer requests/inquiries require escalation to the following offices as defined in the Service Desk Manual, Financial Services, Budget, Financial Management, University Research Administration (URA), and Post Go-Live Support organization.
- Efficiently resolves a customer’s primary request and anticipates/addresses common downstream impacts.
- Documents customer interaction in call center technology system.
- Advises customers on how to use self-service tools.
- Advises customers on technology system navigation and basic transactional functionality, including Oracle Cloud and Workday platforms.
- Opens, closes, and manages requests through the ServiceNow portal.
- Supports routine financial report creation.
- Participates in special project requests to assist with overflow work of other teams as needed.
- Facilitates clerical testing as needed.
- Attends trainings and works with the Training Center of Expertise to provide feedback on which trainings would be useful for the campus community.
- Assists in resolving customer’s primary issue and may anticipate/address common downstream issues. Documents customer interaction in Contact or Call Center technology system.
- Utilizes call center telephony technology to support and monitor volume of incoming calls.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Background with proven success in a customer-facing role.
- Understanding of various contact or call center computer related technologies.
- Familiarity with administrative processes, procedures, and systems within a university setting.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Oracle Cloud and/or Workday proficiency.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom to stay connected to team members and manager in a remote work environment.
- Basic computer skills, including email functionality.
Preferred Competencies
- Self-starter who is comfortable taking initiative and working in a remote environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication, written and verbal, skills.
- Participate as a team player and positively influence a group.
- Demonstrated customer service focus and willing to assist with all inquiries or requests.
- Astute listening skills and build rapport, even with the most difficult customer.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling demanding situations and customers.
- Technical troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Learn and actively seek out information and skills to improve service to the University’s customers.
- Multi-task and work within timed deadlines.
- Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to adapt when business situations arise that require change or redirection.
- Attention to detail in documentation and transaction accuracy.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Customer Service & Sales
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$21.00 - $24.50
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Client Relations Manager
Match your degree to the PERM job description
PERM requires your credentials to align with the specific educational requirements the employer documents. If your degree is in a related but non-identical field, gather transcripts, equivalency evaluations, and any relevant continuing education certificates before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have recently filed PERM applications for client-facing or account management roles. Prior filings signal an established immigration process, not just willingness to sponsor in theory.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
Client Relations Manager roles can qualify under EB-2 if the employer requires an advanced degree, or EB-3 for bachelor's-level candidates. Confirm which category your offer falls under before the I-140 is filed, since this affects your priority date and wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Filtering job postings by green card sponsorship history saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces Client Relations Manager openings at employers with documented PERM filing records, letting you focus applications on companies already equipped to sponsor.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation phase
Before USCIS sees your case, DOL requires your employer to run a formal recruitment process and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. Understand this timeline runs three to six months and cannot be shortened, so factor it into any employment start-date discussions.
Negotiate I-140 concurrent filing into your offer
Employers can file the I-140 immigrant petition concurrently with or immediately after PERM certification. Pushing for early I-140 filing locks in your priority date sooner, which matters significantly for nationals from countries with backlogged EB preference categories.
Green Card Client Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Relations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position's educational requirements. EB-3 applies when a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field is the minimum requirement. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree and the employer can document that in the PERM application. Both categories lead to permanent residency; the difference affects your priority date and how long you wait.
How does the green card PERM process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual cap and a lottery for cap-subject petitions. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level, though visa numbers for certain nationalities can create waits once the I-140 is approved. The key distinction is permanence: a green card grants lawful permanent residency, not a renewable temporary status. The PERM process itself typically runs six to twelve months before the I-140 is filed.
What documents should I prepare before a company begins PERM for my Client Relations Manager position?
You'll need official transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside the United States, and documentation of any relevant work history that supports the job requirements. Because PERM ties your credentials to a specific job description, mismatches between your academic record and the employer's stated requirements are a common reason for delays or denials. Prepare these before the labor certification application is drafted.
How do I find Client Relations Manager jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't clearly advertise PERM sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate filters openings by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can identify companies that have already navigated the PERM process for similar roles rather than asking employers to start from scratch. This is especially useful for account management and client-facing positions where sponsorship terms vary widely by company size and industry.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 petition for my Client Relations Manager role?
Yes, with conditions. Once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current or close to current, portability provisions under AC21 allow you to change employers if the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. For Client Relations Managers, a move to a comparable account management or customer-facing role at another company generally qualifies, but confirm the similarity with an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer.