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Clinical Applications Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Hospitals, medical device companies, and imaging centers routinely sponsor these roles because the clinical and technical depth they demand is hard to source domestically.
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Applications Developer
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH, as well as remote work options
Salary:
Offered salary is Pay Grade 07-IS and will be consistent with University Policy. Position has a targeted salary of $59,961 - $66,988 plus exceptional comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, employer-matched retirement savings and full tuition waivers for employee and employee’s immediate family. The Division of People, Culture, and Belonging will conduct a compensation review of the applicant’s education and job experience to determine final pay package.
Basic Function:
Responsible for the basic design, development and ongoing modification of software applications, and implementation of work products in a moderately complex production environment. Design, develop and maintain software applications and provide application-specific user support. Develop application requirements based on business requirements from clients and technical requirements from IS support specialties. Implement prescribed security policies. Reports to Designated Administrator.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
The Systems Development and Innovation (SDI) group designs dynamic, user-friendly products and services for over 25,000 Kent State students and 10,000 faculty and staff, including FlashLine and KSUMobile. Of the four teams in SDI (Solutions Delivery, Web Presence, Architecture & Standards, Digital Accessibility & User Experience), this position resides in Solutions Delivery.
A successful candidate should thrive on an excellence-driven, collaborative, highly communicative team with supportive coworkers who enjoy solving technical and design problems together. The ideal candidate is a skilled front-end developer who is passionate about building UIs that solve complex problems and are delightful to use. Solutions Delivery projects focus on deliverables that are as high in quality and innovation as leading companies in the commercial arena but are rooted in the desire to improve and advance the educational efforts of the entire Kent State body. This motivation creates a less cutthroat and more aspirational culture than in the commercial sector.
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Responsibilities include working with clients, business analysts, and team members to understand fairly complex business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization's architectural and security standards.
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Involved in the systems life cycle and responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting applications software.
-
May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
-
Design, develop and/or maintain multiple moderately complex applications, programs, application functions, databases, or application/user interfaces.
-
Implement applications based on system life-cycle standards and IS Architectural and Security protocols.
-
Perform analysis and judgment outside established protocols.
-
Provide user support for multiple applications.
-
Develop application requirements based on business requirements from clients and technical requirements from IS support specialties.
-
Work effectively with some oversight.
-
Take responsibility for the relationship with a client for a specific application with limited scope (department, center, single large application).
-
Provide timely status updates to supervisor and client management highlighting potential issues/problems.
-
Work effectively with multiple client contacts; initiates interaction to clarify and improve relationship with client.
-
Work effectively with co-workers.
-
Translate broad project scope and goals into detailed work plan with tasks, accountabilities, dependencies, milestones and deadlines; monitors project plans to ensure progress.
-
Balance multiple priorities and respond to day-to-day problems while maintaining progress on regularly scheduled project work.
-
Take personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of results for projects and tasks.
-
Consistently proposes original solutions, proposals, and recommendations within context of a discrete project or objective.
-
Effectively assesses feasibility of solutions in terms of client need and available resources.
-
Understand work unit, IS and client goals and priorities.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
IT’s COMMITMENT TO THE HIRED CANDIDATE:
-
We will give clear direction and set clear expectations.
-
We will give flexibility on work location: on premises if that’s how you work best, remote if/when needed.
-
We will respect your ideas so that you actively engage in problem solving rather than silently fulfill orders.
-
We will develop both your ability to research and problem-solve independently AND your awareness of when to loop in a colleague for collaboration. We value teachability and curiosity.
-
We will support you as a whole person, understanding that work is only one part of your identity. We work to live, not live to work.
-
We commit to transparency about your advancement options. We will teach you the organizational structure, explain the qualifications necessary for the rung above you, then encourage you if/when you reach higher.
Minimum Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree in computer science, technology, business administration, computer information systems or an appropriate field and two or more years of relevant professional experience. Or a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an Associate degree in IS/CS plus four years of experience including; developing application requirements; design, development and/or maintaining and providing support for multiple moderately complex applications, programs, application functions, databases, or application/user interfaces; implementing applications based on system life-cycle standards and IS Architectural and Security protocols; performing analysis and judgment outside established protocols; developing application requirements based on business requirements from clients and technical requirements from IS support specialties; and working effectively with some oversight.
License/Certification:
Not applicable.
Knowledge Of:
- Several appropriate development language(s), operating system(s), and reporting tool(s)
- Relational database design. Remote processing and virtual systems concepts
- Programming concepts; server capabilities; principles and techniques of studying business processes related to new or modified applications; principles of systems design; technical report writing; and application of algorithms and mathematical modeling and record selection
- Computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging and maintenance techniques and practices
Skill In:
Not applicable.
Ability To:
- Develop complex programs and detailed program specifications
- Analyze complex data and processes, reason logically; identify problems; draw valid conclusions; and develop effective complex solutions
- Prepare and interpret complex structured and/or computerized diagramming techniques
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
Not applicable.
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
None.
Working Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.
Additional Information:
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
Job Title:
Applications Developer
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH, as well as remote work options
Salary:
Offered salary is Pay Grade 07-IS and will be consistent with University Policy. Position has a targeted salary of $59,961 - $66,988 plus exceptional comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, employer-matched retirement savings and full tuition waivers for employee and employee’s immediate family. The Division of People, Culture, and Belonging will conduct a compensation review of the applicant’s education and job experience to determine final pay package.
Basic Function:
Responsible for the basic design, development and ongoing modification of software applications, and implementation of work products in a moderately complex production environment. Design, develop and maintain software applications and provide application-specific user support. Develop application requirements based on business requirements from clients and technical requirements from IS support specialties. Implement prescribed security policies. Reports to Designated Administrator.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
The Systems Development and Innovation (SDI) group designs dynamic, user-friendly products and services for over 25,000 Kent State students and 10,000 faculty and staff, including FlashLine and KSUMobile. Of the four teams in SDI (Solutions Delivery, Web Presence, Architecture & Standards, Digital Accessibility & User Experience), this position resides in Solutions Delivery.
A successful candidate should thrive on an excellence-driven, collaborative, highly communicative team with supportive coworkers who enjoy solving technical and design problems together. The ideal candidate is a skilled front-end developer who is passionate about building UIs that solve complex problems and are delightful to use. Solutions Delivery projects focus on deliverables that are as high in quality and innovation as leading companies in the commercial arena but are rooted in the desire to improve and advance the educational efforts of the entire Kent State body. This motivation creates a less cutthroat and more aspirational culture than in the commercial sector.
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
-
Responsibilities include working with clients, business analysts, and team members to understand fairly complex business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization's architectural and security standards.
-
Involved in the systems life cycle and responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting applications software.
-
May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
-
Design, develop and/or maintain multiple moderately complex applications, programs, application functions, databases, or application/user interfaces.
-
Implement applications based on system life-cycle standards and IS Architectural and Security protocols.
-
Perform analysis and judgment outside established protocols.
-
Provide user support for multiple applications.
-
Develop application requirements based on business requirements from clients and technical requirements from IS support specialties.
-
Work effectively with some oversight.
-
Take responsibility for the relationship with a client for a specific application with limited scope (department, center, single large application).
-
Provide timely status updates to supervisor and client management highlighting potential issues/problems.
-
Work effectively with multiple client contacts; initiates interaction to clarify and improve relationship with client.
-
Work effectively with co-workers.
-
Translate broad project scope and goals into detailed work plan with tasks, accountabilities, dependencies, milestones and deadlines; monitors project plans to ensure progress.
-
Balance multiple priorities and respond to day-to-day problems while maintaining progress on regularly scheduled project work.
-
Take personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of results for projects and tasks.
-
Consistently proposes original solutions, proposals, and recommendations within context of a discrete project or objective.
-
Effectively assesses feasibility of solutions in terms of client need and available resources.
-
Understand work unit, IS and client goals and priorities.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
IT’s COMMITMENT TO THE HIRED CANDIDATE:
-
We will give clear direction and set clear expectations.
-
We will give flexibility on work location: on premises if that’s how you work best, remote if/when needed.
-
We will respect your ideas so that you actively engage in problem solving rather than silently fulfill orders.
-
We will develop both your ability to research and problem-solve independently AND your awareness of when to loop in a colleague for collaboration. We value teachability and curiosity.
-
We will support you as a whole person, understanding that work is only one part of your identity. We work to live, not live to work.
-
We commit to transparency about your advancement options. We will teach you the organizational structure, explain the qualifications necessary for the rung above you, then encourage you if/when you reach higher.
Minimum Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree in computer science, technology, business administration, computer information systems or an appropriate field and two or more years of relevant professional experience. Or a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an Associate degree in IS/CS plus four years of experience including; developing application requirements; design, development and/or maintaining and providing support for multiple moderately complex applications, programs, application functions, databases, or application/user interfaces; implementing applications based on system life-cycle standards and IS Architectural and Security protocols; performing analysis and judgment outside established protocols; developing application requirements based on business requirements from clients and technical requirements from IS support specialties; and working effectively with some oversight.
License/Certification:
Not applicable.
Knowledge Of:
- Several appropriate development language(s), operating system(s), and reporting tool(s)
- Relational database design. Remote processing and virtual systems concepts
- Programming concepts; server capabilities; principles and techniques of studying business processes related to new or modified applications; principles of systems design; technical report writing; and application of algorithms and mathematical modeling and record selection
- Computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging and maintenance techniques and practices
Skill In:
Not applicable.
Ability To:
- Develop complex programs and detailed program specifications
- Analyze complex data and processes, reason logically; identify problems; draw valid conclusions; and develop effective complex solutions
- Prepare and interpret complex structured and/or computerized diagramming techniques
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
Not applicable.
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
None.
Working Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.
Additional Information:
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Applications Specialist
Document your clinical training for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum requirements for your role before filing. Gather transcripts, clinical certifications, and vendor training records now so your credentials align precisely with the job description DOL will audit.
Target medical device employers with PERM history
Imaging, ultrasound, and surgical robotics companies file PERM for Clinical Applications Specialists more consistently than general hospitals. Filter your search by employers who have filed labor certifications for this specific occupation, not just healthcare broadly.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path early
If your role requires a master's degree or the employer agrees to a master's-level job description, EB-2 may shorten your priority date wait. Confirm which category your offer letter supports before PERM is filed, since reclassifying later restarts the process.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Clinical Applications Specialist openings at employers with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by PERM filings specific to this role saves weeks of manual research across employer career pages.
Understand the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL requires employers to conduct and document good-faith recruitment before PERM is certified. If your employer has not yet started this process, the mandatory recruitment period adds roughly 60 days before the application can be submitted.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when eligible
Once PERM is certified and an I-140 petition is approvable, ask your employer's attorney whether your priority date allows concurrent I-485 filing. Concurrent filing locks in your place in the green card queue even if you change roles later under AC21 portability.
Green Card Clinical Applications Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Applications Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on how the employer structures the job requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree plus clinical experience. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires a master's degree or the equivalent in advanced training. The employer sets these requirements before PERM is filed, and they cannot be lowered to favor you specifically.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
An H-1B visa is temporary and subject to the annual lottery cap, while an employment-based green card leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. PERM sponsorship also does not require re-filing every three years. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 approval can take one to two years before adjustment of status begins, compared to H-1B which can be activated within months.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer must advertise the Clinical Applications Specialist position through DOL-mandated recruitment channels, document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied, and then file the PERM application with DOL. The process typically takes six to twelve months from start to certification, not counting I-140 processing time afterward. Any recruitment result that produces a qualified U.S. applicant can halt the process entirely.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Clinical Applications Specialist roles for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Clinical Applications Specialist openings filtered by employers with verified PERM filing history for this occupation. This approach is more reliable than asking recruiters directly, since many companies sponsor selectively by role and location rather than as a blanket policy. Focusing on medical device manufacturers and large integrated health systems increases your chances significantly.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Clinical Applications Specialists, a move within medical device support or clinical training functions typically qualifies. You should confirm portability eligibility with an immigration attorney before making any job change.