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Requisition ID req37420
Working Title Health Education Consultant
Position Grade 12
Position Summary
The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Autism Programs at the CDD has long supported families to respond to the needs of other family members based upon their lived experiences with a child with ASD. We have now begun to work to meet the needs of families experiencing other behavioral health challenges. As part of a University Center of Excellence, we subscribe to an individual and family-centered approach in all our work.
This position, with preference for a family member of an individual with ASD, will continue to support the dissemination of specialized information and resources as well as advocacy that is driven by the needs of individuals with ASD and other mental health diagnoses in NM. In addition, the successful candidate will have a unique role in the implementation of training and support for certified family peer support workers across the state in order to ensure that community-based advocacy and supports are available in New Mexico. Occasional travel is required.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
* May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
***Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications***
A family member of an individual with Autism Spectrum disorder and/or other mental health diagnosis.
Experience with
- development and implementation of family peer support services in NM;
- current issues in children's mental health and Autism Spectrum Disorder;
- family leadership and family driven care.
Knowledge of and experience with child and family serving systems in New Mexico.
Bilingual Spanish skills both verbal and written.
Additional Requirements
This position requires a background check with fingerprinting. This position requires occasional travel throughout New Mexico.
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2027
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,882.67 to $5,453.07
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 8/7/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To Be Considered for This Position, Please Submit the Following:
- Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
- Current Résumé: Your résumé should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
- Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
- Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Health Education Consultant
Requisition ID req37420
Working Title Health Education Consultant
Position Grade 12
Position Summary
The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Autism Programs at the CDD has long supported families to respond to the needs of other family members based upon their lived experiences with a child with ASD. We have now begun to work to meet the needs of families experiencing other behavioral health challenges. As part of a University Center of Excellence, we subscribe to an individual and family-centered approach in all our work.
This position, with preference for a family member of an individual with ASD, will continue to support the dissemination of specialized information and resources as well as advocacy that is driven by the needs of individuals with ASD and other mental health diagnoses in NM. In addition, the successful candidate will have a unique role in the implementation of training and support for certified family peer support workers across the state in order to ensure that community-based advocacy and supports are available in New Mexico. Occasional travel is required.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
* May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
***Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications***
A family member of an individual with Autism Spectrum disorder and/or other mental health diagnosis.
Experience with
- development and implementation of family peer support services in NM;
- current issues in children's mental health and Autism Spectrum Disorder;
- family leadership and family driven care.
Knowledge of and experience with child and family serving systems in New Mexico.
Bilingual Spanish skills both verbal and written.
Additional Requirements
This position requires a background check with fingerprinting. This position requires occasional travel throughout New Mexico.
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2027
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,882.67 to $5,453.07
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 8/7/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
To Be Considered for This Position, Please Submit the Following:
- Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
- Current Résumé: Your résumé should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
- Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
- Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Education Consultant
Match your degree to the role description
PERM requires your foreign degree to align with the specialty occupation defined in the job posting. An education or counseling degree strengthens your case; a mismatched field forces employers to document equivalency, slowing the filing process considerably.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
U.S. employers sponsoring green cards need proof your foreign degree equals a U.S. bachelor's or master's. Order a course-by-course credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you reach the offer stage so you're not scrambling during PERM.
Target employers who file PERM regularly
Large school districts, higher-education institutions, and education management companies file PERM labor certifications far more consistently than small tutoring firms. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm an employer has sponsored roles like yours before reaching out.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering for Education Consultant openings at green-card-sponsoring organizations saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history in education, so your applications go to companies already set up to sponsor.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. A master's requirement or NIW-eligible research focus can qualify you under EB-2. Confirm which category your employer intends to use before DOL starts the prevailing-wage determination.
Ask about the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM labor certification currently runs six months or longer at DOL before your employer can file the I-140. Build that window into your status planning, especially if you're on OPT or an H-1B visa that needs concurrent filing to protect your work authorization.
Green Card Education Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Education Consultant positions qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or the employer can document that the position normally requires an advanced degree. Your employer's job description and the prevailing-wage determination at DOL drive that classification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Education Consultant roles?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 visas per year and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, meaning no lottery risk. The tradeoff is time: the PERM process alone adds six or more months before USCIS even reviews your I-140 petition.
What does the PERM process require from my employer for this role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Education Consultant position, then submit those results to DOL for labor certification. The job requirements posted during recruitment must match what DOL certifies exactly. Any change to the duties or minimum qualifications after certification can void the filing.
How can I find Education Consultant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Start with Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history in education and related fields. Generic job boards don't surface sponsorship history, so you waste time applying to employers who have never filed for a foreign worker. Targeting companies with a track record of green card filings in education cuts your search time significantly.
Can I use O*NET to confirm my role qualifies as a specialty occupation?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for Education Consultants lists the typical education level, core tasks, and knowledge requirements that DOL and USCIS use when evaluating whether a position qualifies for employment-based sponsorship. If your job duties align with the O*NET profile for a role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, you have a strong foundation for the PERM filing.