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Education jobs in the U.S. can lead to permanent residency through EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship. School districts, universities, and private institutions file PERM labor certifications to sponsor teachers, curriculum specialists, and administrators. Processing typically runs two to three years from PERM filing through I-140 approval and adjustment of status.
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Get Access To All JobsProgram Manager, Residential Education
- 501749
- Main Campus - Administration Toledo, OH
- Administration
- Full-Time
- None
- Residence Life
Title: Program Manager, Residential Education
Department Org: Res Hall Admin - 103750
Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: MC AD
Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:15am
End Time: 5:00pm
Posted Salary: $52,000 - $58,000
Job Description:
Under the guidance of the Director & Assistant Director of Residence Life, this role works to coordinate educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs with the objective of fostering student development and encouraging a sense of community within the housing system, then uses data collected to further enhance University-led student initiatives and retention.
This role will provide guidance and trains professional and student support staff, ensuring the implementation of a residential program that focuses on the 8 dimensions of wellness, intentional interaction, retention, student engagement, and customer service.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, education administration or closely related field with a master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or closely related field preferred
- A strong working knowledge of residential curriculum development, student development theory, and student training development/implementation
- Previous experience with student conduct, employment, staff selection processes and training and supervision of full-time employees
- Familiarity with Title IX regulations and compliance and campus law enforcement
- Experience with StarRez or other housing solutions; additional experience with Banner, Maxient
- Experience with Microsoft suites (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or college student personnel preferred
- Prior experience in a large-school setting; significant years of experience in residence life, focusing on the administration of student personnel, student housing, residential life programs
- Administrative experience that includes budget & project management, planning, policy development, and assessment
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Program Manager, Residential Education
- 501749
- Main Campus - Administration Toledo, OH
- Administration
- Full-Time
- None
- Residence Life
Title: Program Manager, Residential Education
Department Org: Res Hall Admin - 103750
Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: MC AD
Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:15am
End Time: 5:00pm
Posted Salary: $52,000 - $58,000
Job Description:
Under the guidance of the Director & Assistant Director of Residence Life, this role works to coordinate educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs with the objective of fostering student development and encouraging a sense of community within the housing system, then uses data collected to further enhance University-led student initiatives and retention.
This role will provide guidance and trains professional and student support staff, ensuring the implementation of a residential program that focuses on the 8 dimensions of wellness, intentional interaction, retention, student engagement, and customer service.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, education administration or closely related field with a master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or closely related field preferred
- A strong working knowledge of residential curriculum development, student development theory, and student training development/implementation
- Previous experience with student conduct, employment, staff selection processes and training and supervision of full-time employees
- Familiarity with Title IX regulations and compliance and campus law enforcement
- Experience with StarRez or other housing solutions; additional experience with Banner, Maxient
- Experience with Microsoft suites (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or college student personnel preferred
- Prior experience in a large-school setting; significant years of experience in residence life, focusing on the administration of student personnel, student housing, residential life programs
- Administrative experience that includes budget & project management, planning, policy development, and assessment
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Education
Align your credentials before applying
U.S. employers filing PERM for education roles must document that your foreign degree meets state licensure requirements. Get your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before you start applying, or sponsors may stall mid-process.
Target districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for employment verification, which signals familiarity with federal hiring compliance. That infrastructure makes them more likely to follow through on PERM sponsorship than institutions without it.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter education employers by green card sponsorship history. Seeing which districts and universities have filed PERM applications for teaching or administrative roles lets you focus your search on employers already committed to sponsoring permanent residency.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation burden
PERM requires your employer to run a federally prescribed recruitment campaign and prove no qualified U.S. worker was available. For teaching roles, this includes newspaper ads and a 30-day job order with your state workforce agency, so expect a six-to-twelve month employer prep phase before DOL filing.
Confirm your role qualifies for EB-2 or EB-3
Curriculum developers and university faculty with master's degrees typically qualify for EB-2. K-12 classroom teachers with bachelor's degrees generally fall under EB-3 skilled worker. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your title to confirm the degree standard USCIS applies.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer covers PERM attorney fees and I-140 filing costs before signing your contract. Many education employers will sponsor but expect you to cover attorney fees, which can exceed several thousand dollars without a written agreement.
Green Card Education: Frequently Asked Questions
Which education roles qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3 green card sponsorship?
University professors, instructional designers, and education administrators with master's degrees or above typically qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. K-12 teachers, school counselors, and paraprofessionals with bachelor's degrees generally qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. The key factor is whether the position's minimum requirement is an advanced degree or a four-year degree, which your employer must document in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for education jobs?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status capped at six years. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship carries no annual lottery, so teachers and staff from most countries aren't subject to multi-year cap backlogs. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM filing, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years combined, compared to a few months for an H-1B change of status.
Can a school district sponsor a foreign teacher for a green card without an existing visa?
Yes, but practically most candidates enter on a J-1 visa exchange teacher visa or H-1B before their employer begins PERM. The PERM process itself doesn't require you to already hold a work visa, but you'll need valid work authorization throughout the multi-year process. Districts often initiate PERM concurrently with or after sponsoring a temporary visa to keep you continuously authorized to work.
How do I find education employers that have sponsored green cards before?
Use Migrate Mate to search education roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Seeing which school districts and universities have previously filed PERM applications helps you avoid wasting months applying to institutions that have never sponsored permanent residency and are unlikely to start for your role.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification generally cannot transfer and your new employer must restart the entire process. After I-140 approval and with a priority date more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar education role with a new employer without losing your place in the queue.