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Events Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when an employer demonstrates no qualified U.S. workers are available. Candidates with advanced degrees in hospitality, marketing, or communications often qualify at the EB-2 level, while experienced professionals with a bachelor's degree typically pursue EB-3 sponsorship.
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The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) includes the Division of Student Affairs Business Office, Development Office, ITS Office, Strategic Planning and Assessment, Events and Boards, and Staff Experience.
Responsibilities
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Manages the logistics, coordination, and marketing of division-wide undergraduate and graduate student programming, including but not limited to Torchbearer100, Late Night Breakfast, and Farewell FSU. Monitors budgets and ensures compliance.
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Manages events and meetings on behalf of the Undergraduate Student Experience Strategy (USES) group. Schedules regular meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, and coordinates communication as needed. Convenes planning teams and leads cross-functional project management (scope, roles, timelines, risk mitigation, and post-event debriefs).
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Builds and maintains partnerships with campus units to align programming with institutional priorities. Works with the Graduate Student Resource Center, Council of Graduate Students, and Transfer Student Services Office to develop and implement student experience opportunities and initiatives across campus for these respective populations.
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Create strategies to effectively market and promote events to our campus and local communities. Maintains division-wide calendar of events and important dates.
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Coordinates the recruitment, selection, and placement of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program, and events focused on enhancing student life. Other duties are assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
We anticipate hiring in the high $40,000s to low $50,000s commensurate with education and experience.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Department
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA) includes the Division of Student Affairs Business Office, Development Office, ITS Office, Strategic Planning and Assessment, Events and Boards, and Staff Experience.
Responsibilities
-
Manages the logistics, coordination, and marketing of division-wide undergraduate and graduate student programming, including but not limited to Torchbearer100, Late Night Breakfast, and Farewell FSU. Monitors budgets and ensures compliance.
-
Manages events and meetings on behalf of the Undergraduate Student Experience Strategy (USES) group. Schedules regular meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, and coordinates communication as needed. Convenes planning teams and leads cross-functional project management (scope, roles, timelines, risk mitigation, and post-event debriefs).
-
Builds and maintains partnerships with campus units to align programming with institutional priorities. Works with the Graduate Student Resource Center, Council of Graduate Students, and Transfer Student Services Office to develop and implement student experience opportunities and initiatives across campus for these respective populations.
-
Create strategies to effectively market and promote events to our campus and local communities. Maintains division-wide calendar of events and important dates.
-
Coordinates the recruitment, selection, and placement of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program, and events focused on enhancing student life. Other duties are assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and four years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
We anticipate hiring in the high $40,000s to low $50,000s commensurate with education and experience.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Events Manager
Match your degree to the role
PERM requires your credentials to align with the job's stated requirements. A degree in hospitality management, marketing, or communications strengthens your EB-2 case; a general business degree may require documented specialization in event production or conference management to satisfy DOL scrutiny.
Target employers with established PERM history
Hotels, convention centers, universities, and large corporate event departments file PERM applications more regularly than boutique agencies. These employers have in-house HR processes and legal counsel familiar with DOL prevailing-wage compliance, making sponsorship a less disruptive ask during hiring.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Events Manager roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Searching by employer type and location before applying saves you from pursuing opportunities where sponsorship isn't part of the hiring process.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for Events Manager positions in your target city before entering salary discussions, so your offer supports a clean PERM filing.
Raise sponsorship intent early in the interview
Waiting until an offer is extended to mention green card sponsorship creates friction. Asking during the second round whether the employer has sponsored workers through PERM before filters out non-starters and signals that you've done your research on their hiring process.
Understand that PERM filing begins at a fixed job description
Once your employer files the PERM application, your job duties, title, and work location are locked in. If your role evolves significantly before USCIS approves your I-140, the employer may need to restart the process, so confirm stability in your responsibilities before filing begins.
Green Card Events Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Events Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Events Manager positions typically qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the employer specifies an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in event management. The job description filed with DOL under PERM must reflect whichever requirement your employer uses.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Events Manager?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap concerns for most countries and leads to permanent residency. The PERM process typically takes 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residence rather than a fixed-term status requiring repeated renewal.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct DOL-prescribed recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the Events Manager position. This includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of every applicant reviewed. DOL then certifies the application, after which your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can file for adjustment of status once your priority date is current.
How do I find Events Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship upfront, which makes filtering by employer history the most efficient approach. Migrate Mate lets you search Events Manager roles specifically by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're targeting opportunities where PERM is a realistic part of the hiring conversation rather than an afterthought.
Can I switch to a different employer after my PERM is filed?
Changing employers after PERM is filed but before your I-140 is approved generally requires restarting the entire labor certification process with the new employer. Once your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, AC21 portability rules allow you to move to a similar role without losing your priority date, provided your new position is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification.