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Collections Representative roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. Positions in financial services, healthcare billing, and utilities regularly support sponsorship. EB-2 may apply for senior or supervisory collections roles requiring an advanced degree or demonstrated specialized expertise.
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The Collections Strategist and Acquisitions Manager is pivotal to the academic mission of this R-1 institution with a library collections budget exceeding $12 million. This position is both strategic and operational, collaborating with department leadership to help shape the future of the team, its systems, and workflows to meet the ever-changing challenges and opportunities of a dynamic scholarly landscape. They also play an essential role in advising and assisting library colleagues and other key stakeholders on strategic, sustainable, and cost-efficient approaches to acquiring library resources for the institutions’ research and teaching mission.
By staying current with emerging trends, the Collections Strategist and Acquisitions Manager will lead Dartmouth Libraries’ goal to enhance discovery and access to world-class research collections and content across evolving platforms. This portfolio includes leading and supervising their team, strategizing and implementing library-wide collections licensing and lifecycle for all scholarly formats, contributing to open and transformative access priorities, and applying data-informed decision-making for collections building.
This is a hybrid-eligible work location position.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited or equivalent accrediting body
- Five plus years of progressively responsible acquisitions and/or electronic resources experience
- Three years of supervisory experience with the ability to lead staff, develop, and manage efficient workflows/processes in support of strategic goals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods
- Proven ability to adapt to a changing information landscape, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering with campus procurement office and basic accounting systems
- Knowledge of current trends in Electronic Resource Management
- Experience with assessment and related tools such as Alma Analytics, Oracle, ShinyApps, Tableau, etc.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic resources technical standards such as COUNTER, KBART, and SUSHI.
- Experience managing streaming media purchases, access, and holdings.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Shea Roll
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-2280
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Description
Works with the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development to lead and participate in workflows for the lifecycle management of electronic and print resources, including trialing, ordering, establishing and maintaining access, physical processing, invoicing, and reviewing and renewing of electronic and print resources of all types, including (but not limited to) print and ebooks, print and electronic journals, databases, streaming media, artist’s books, and other items.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Supervises, recruits, mentors, and guides a team of staff; manages and coordinates the day-to-day ordering, licensing, and troubleshooting of all print and electronic resources while also identifying areas for improvement that ensure sustainability and cost-efficiency.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Serves as an expert in the use of Alma Acquisitions, and the related functions of Dartmouth’s financial systems and policies; documents procedures and disseminates process-related information to selectors and relevant Libraries staff.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description
Applying a strategic lens to workflow and process assessment, implements changes where appropriate to ensure collections building continues to meet the institution’s research and teaching mission.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
In coordination with the Electronic Resources Librarian, manages acquisitions’ licensing workflows and the e-resources renewal process, ensuring the appropriate steps are taken to license and maintain active orders for e-resources.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Collaborates with selectors and other library colleagues in evaluating print and e-resource acquisitions models, including open access models, advising on their suitability for integration of resources into existing workflows; documents and adjusts policies and processes for new acquisitions models as appropriate; guides acquisitions staff in setting up or modifying orders to accurately reflect the acquisition model and license term.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Professional engagement: stays current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in acquisitions, electronic resource management, and emerging technologies. Participates in users’ groups and open-source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills, obtain best practices, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and workflows.
Percentage Of Time
5%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position Purpose
The Collections Strategist and Acquisitions Manager is pivotal to the academic mission of this R-1 institution with a library collections budget exceeding $12 million. This position is both strategic and operational, collaborating with department leadership to help shape the future of the team, its systems, and workflows to meet the ever-changing challenges and opportunities of a dynamic scholarly landscape. They also play an essential role in advising and assisting library colleagues and other key stakeholders on strategic, sustainable, and cost-efficient approaches to acquiring library resources for the institutions’ research and teaching mission.
By staying current with emerging trends, the Collections Strategist and Acquisitions Manager will lead Dartmouth Libraries’ goal to enhance discovery and access to world-class research collections and content across evolving platforms. This portfolio includes leading and supervising their team, strategizing and implementing library-wide collections licensing and lifecycle for all scholarly formats, contributing to open and transformative access priorities, and applying data-informed decision-making for collections building.
This is a hybrid-eligible work location position.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited or equivalent accrediting body
- Five plus years of progressively responsible acquisitions and/or electronic resources experience
- Three years of supervisory experience with the ability to lead staff, develop, and manage efficient workflows/processes in support of strategic goals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods
- Proven ability to adapt to a changing information landscape, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering with campus procurement office and basic accounting systems
- Knowledge of current trends in Electronic Resource Management
- Experience with assessment and related tools such as Alma Analytics, Oracle, ShinyApps, Tableau, etc.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic resources technical standards such as COUNTER, KBART, and SUSHI.
- Experience managing streaming media purchases, access, and holdings.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Shea Roll
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-2280
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Description
Works with the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development to lead and participate in workflows for the lifecycle management of electronic and print resources, including trialing, ordering, establishing and maintaining access, physical processing, invoicing, and reviewing and renewing of electronic and print resources of all types, including (but not limited to) print and ebooks, print and electronic journals, databases, streaming media, artist’s books, and other items.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Supervises, recruits, mentors, and guides a team of staff; manages and coordinates the day-to-day ordering, licensing, and troubleshooting of all print and electronic resources while also identifying areas for improvement that ensure sustainability and cost-efficiency.
Percentage Of Time
20%
Description
Serves as an expert in the use of Alma Acquisitions, and the related functions of Dartmouth’s financial systems and policies; documents procedures and disseminates process-related information to selectors and relevant Libraries staff.
Percentage Of Time
25%
Description
Applying a strategic lens to workflow and process assessment, implements changes where appropriate to ensure collections building continues to meet the institution’s research and teaching mission.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
In coordination with the Electronic Resources Librarian, manages acquisitions’ licensing workflows and the e-resources renewal process, ensuring the appropriate steps are taken to license and maintain active orders for e-resources.
Percentage Of Time
15%
Description
Collaborates with selectors and other library colleagues in evaluating print and e-resource acquisitions models, including open access models, advising on their suitability for integration of resources into existing workflows; documents and adjusts policies and processes for new acquisitions models as appropriate; guides acquisitions staff in setting up or modifying orders to accurately reflect the acquisition model and license term.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Professional engagement: stays current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in acquisitions, electronic resource management, and emerging technologies. Participates in users’ groups and open-source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills, obtain best practices, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and workflows.
Percentage Of Time
5%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Collections Representative
Document your collections credentials before applying
Gather proof of debt recovery performance, compliance training certifications, and any FDCPA-related coursework. PERM audits often scrutinize whether foreign workers meet the advertised minimum requirements, so your credentials must match the job description precisely.
Target industries with consistent sponsorship history
Healthcare revenue cycle, consumer finance, and utility billing departments file PERM for collections roles more regularly than retail or small agencies. Focus your search on mid-to-large employers in these verticals, where dedicated HR teams handle sponsorship processes routinely.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Collections Representative openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This saves time by surfacing companies already familiar with PERM and I-140 filings for this specific role category.
Clarify the PERM job description at the offer stage
Ask the hiring manager to confirm that the formal PERM job description will reflect your actual duties and minimum qualifications. Discrepancies between the offered role and the DOL-certified position can derail your I-140 petition later in the process.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Collections Representative under SOC code 43-3011 in your work location. Your offered salary must meet this threshold, and employers must certify compliance to DOL throughout the PERM process.
Understand EB-3 priority date backlogs for your country
EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions filed, but visa numbers for applicants from India, China, and the Philippines are subject to per-country backlogs. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your priority date and plan accordingly.
Green Card Collections Representative: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Collections Representative roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Collections Representative positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since they typically require a high school diploma and relevant experience rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 applies to senior collections roles, supervisory positions, or analyst-level jobs where the employer requires a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience. The employer's job description and minimum qualifications determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Collections Representative?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, while the H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at six years initially. Collections roles often don't qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they don't always require a specific bachelor's degree, making the EB-3 green card pathway more practical. There's no lottery for employment-based green cards, though per-country backlogs can extend wait times.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a collections role?
The PERM labor certification alone currently averages over a year at DOL, followed by I-140 adjudication at USCIS and, if your priority date is current, adjustment of status or consular processing. Total timelines vary significantly by country of birth and processing backlogs. Applicants from countries without per-country backlogs, such as Australia or Canada, often complete the process within two to three years of filing.
How can I find Collections Representative jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Collections Representative openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This is more efficient than applying broadly and raising sponsorship during interviews, since many employers aren't prepared to sponsor until a candidate is identified. Targeting employers with prior PERM filing history for similar roles significantly increases your chances of a positive response.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa like OPT or H-1B?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification for you regardless of your current nonimmigrant status. If you're on OPT or a capped visa like H-1B, starting PERM early is strategically important because the process is lengthy and your temporary authorization has a fixed end date. USCIS allows concurrent filing of I-485 adjustment of status once your priority date becomes current, even while holding a valid nonimmigrant status.