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The Cane Navigator (Academic Advisor) supports undergraduate student success by providing proactive, holistic academic advising that promotes student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation. Through intentional advising relationships and excellent attention to detail, Cane Navigators guide students in understanding program requirements, institutional policies, and degree pathways while supporting informed academic decision‑making. This role reports to an Associate or Assistant Director of Cane Navigation and collaborates closely with academic units, faculty, and campus partners to support students throughout their undergraduate experience.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Academic Advising Practice & Student Learning
- Provide proactive, developmental academic advising that supports undergraduate student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation, grounded in best practices and advising theory.
- Establish and maintain sustained advising relationships beginning prior to a student’s first term, serving as the primary academic advisor for assigned students throughout their undergraduate experience and supporting informed academic decision‑making.
- Engage students in reflective conversations to help them clarify academic, professional, and personal goals and connect those goals to curricular, co‑curricular, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Educate students on high‑impact practices and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., study abroad, undergraduate research, internships) and support intentional integration of these experiences into their academic plans.
Academic Planning, Policies, & Institutional Knowledge
- Guide students in understanding and navigating curriculum requirements, including majors, minors, general education, degree progression, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Develop, monitor, and update individualized academic plans and degree records; regularly assess student progress and engagement to support timely degree completion.
- Investigate and resolve academic issues including registration errors, prerequisite checks, course substitutions, and permission requests in accordance with institutional policy.
- Maintain current knowledge of the academic bulletin, academic calendar, institutional resources, and programs to ensure accurate and consistent advising guidance.
Student Support, Referral, & Advocacy
- Identify academic, personal, and institutional barriers to student success and support students through coordinated referrals to appropriate campus partners, following up as needed to promote continuity of care and student progress.
- Partner collaboratively with academic and non‑academic units (e.g., Counseling Center, Housing and Residential Life, International Student and Scholar Services, Veteran Resource Center) to support holistic student success.
- Interact with families, faculty, and campus partners in accordance with FERPA and institutional guidelines to support student outcomes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Assessment, Technology, & Professional Practice
- Utilize advising technologies, data dashboards, and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate) to document advising interactions, track student engagement, and inform proactive outreach strategies.
- Contribute to unit goals by meeting established advising benchmarks, assessment measures, and service expectations in support of institutional student success priorities.
- Participate in ongoing training, assessment, and professional development to strengthen advising competencies and remain current with evolving best practices in the academic advising profession.
- Complete career‑related training (e.g., Career Champion) and intentionally integrate career development conversations into academic advising practice.
Professional Responsibility
- Adhere to University and unit‑level policies, exercise sound professional judgment, and perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and advising operations.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
For full consideration for this position, please include your resume or CV and a cover letter addressing your interest, knowledge, skills, and attitudes that align with the position. In your cover letter, please incorporate your academic advising philosophy as well.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary range: $50,000-$54,000
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in advising, counseling, and/or customer service is preferred. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Knowledge of academic advising as a teaching and learning practice that supports student development, decision‑making, persistence, and timely degree completion.
- Understanding of undergraduate curricula, degree requirements, general education, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of student development theory, advising approaches, and strategies that inform effective academic advising practice.
- Familiarity with institutional resources, services, and campus partners that support student success and holistic well‑being.
- Understanding of legal and ethical guidelines relevant to academic advising practice, including FERPA and professional boundaries.
- Awareness of the diverse identities, experiences, and needs of undergraduate student populations.
- Ability to build and sustain intentional advising relationships grounded in trust, care, and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage students in reflective, goal‑oriented conversations.
- Ability to guide students in interpreting academic requirements, policies, and degree pathways to support informed decision‑making.
- Ability to handle challenging or sensitive situations with composure, sound judgment, and empathy.
- Commitment to student success, learning, and equitable educational outcomes.
- Demonstrated care, empathy, and respect for students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to partner with faculty and campus colleagues in support of students.
- Openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional growth within the academic advising profession.
- Attention to detail, accountability, and consistency in advising practice.
- Adaptability and resilience when navigating change, ambiguity, or complex student situations.
- Commitment to upholding institutional values, policies, and professional standards.
The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
INTRODUCTION
The Cane Navigator (Academic Advisor) supports undergraduate student success by providing proactive, holistic academic advising that promotes student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation. Through intentional advising relationships and excellent attention to detail, Cane Navigators guide students in understanding program requirements, institutional policies, and degree pathways while supporting informed academic decision‑making. This role reports to an Associate or Assistant Director of Cane Navigation and collaborates closely with academic units, faculty, and campus partners to support students throughout their undergraduate experience.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Academic Advising Practice & Student Learning
- Provide proactive, developmental academic advising that supports undergraduate student learning, persistence, progression, and timely graduation, grounded in best practices and advising theory.
- Establish and maintain sustained advising relationships beginning prior to a student’s first term, serving as the primary academic advisor for assigned students throughout their undergraduate experience and supporting informed academic decision‑making.
- Engage students in reflective conversations to help them clarify academic, professional, and personal goals and connect those goals to curricular, co‑curricular, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Educate students on high‑impact practices and experiential learning opportunities (e.g., study abroad, undergraduate research, internships) and support intentional integration of these experiences into their academic plans.
Academic Planning, Policies, & Institutional Knowledge
- Guide students in understanding and navigating curriculum requirements, including majors, minors, general education, degree progression, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Develop, monitor, and update individualized academic plans and degree records; regularly assess student progress and engagement to support timely degree completion.
- Investigate and resolve academic issues including registration errors, prerequisite checks, course substitutions, and permission requests in accordance with institutional policy.
- Maintain current knowledge of the academic bulletin, academic calendar, institutional resources, and programs to ensure accurate and consistent advising guidance.
Student Support, Referral, & Advocacy
- Identify academic, personal, and institutional barriers to student success and support students through coordinated referrals to appropriate campus partners, following up as needed to promote continuity of care and student progress.
- Partner collaboratively with academic and non‑academic units (e.g., Counseling Center, Housing and Residential Life, International Student and Scholar Services, Veteran Resource Center) to support holistic student success.
- Interact with families, faculty, and campus partners in accordance with FERPA and institutional guidelines to support student outcomes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Assessment, Technology, & Professional Practice
- Utilize advising technologies, data dashboards, and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate) to document advising interactions, track student engagement, and inform proactive outreach strategies.
- Contribute to unit goals by meeting established advising benchmarks, assessment measures, and service expectations in support of institutional student success priorities.
- Participate in ongoing training, assessment, and professional development to strengthen advising competencies and remain current with evolving best practices in the academic advising profession.
- Complete career‑related training (e.g., Career Champion) and intentionally integrate career development conversations into academic advising practice.
Professional Responsibility
- Adhere to University and unit‑level policies, exercise sound professional judgment, and perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and advising operations.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
For full consideration for this position, please include your resume or CV and a cover letter addressing your interest, knowledge, skills, and attitudes that align with the position. In your cover letter, please incorporate your academic advising philosophy as well.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary range: $50,000-$54,000
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in advising, counseling, and/or customer service is preferred. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Knowledge of academic advising as a teaching and learning practice that supports student development, decision‑making, persistence, and timely degree completion.
- Understanding of undergraduate curricula, degree requirements, general education, and institutional academic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of student development theory, advising approaches, and strategies that inform effective academic advising practice.
- Familiarity with institutional resources, services, and campus partners that support student success and holistic well‑being.
- Understanding of legal and ethical guidelines relevant to academic advising practice, including FERPA and professional boundaries.
- Awareness of the diverse identities, experiences, and needs of undergraduate student populations.
- Ability to build and sustain intentional advising relationships grounded in trust, care, and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage students in reflective, goal‑oriented conversations.
- Ability to guide students in interpreting academic requirements, policies, and degree pathways to support informed decision‑making.
- Ability to handle challenging or sensitive situations with composure, sound judgment, and empathy.
- Commitment to student success, learning, and equitable educational outcomes.
- Demonstrated care, empathy, and respect for students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to partner with faculty and campus colleagues in support of students.
- Openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional growth within the academic advising profession.
- Attention to detail, accountability, and consistency in advising practice.
- Adaptability and resilience when navigating change, ambiguity, or complex student situations.
- Commitment to upholding institutional values, policies, and professional standards.
The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nurse Navigator
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your foreign nursing degree and RN license to meet the specific minimum requirements listed in the job description. Get your credentials evaluated by a CGFNS-recognized credential evaluation service before employers begin the PERM audit trail.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large integrated health systems and academic medical centers regularly sponsor foreign RNs into care coordination roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a hospital has filed for Nurse Navigator or comparable RN case management positions in the past two years.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 category with your employer
Most Nurse Navigator postings require a BSN, which qualifies under EB-3 as a professional. If your role requires an MSN or a specialty certification like OCN, your employer may file under EB-2, which can affect priority date movement for your country of birth.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and preference category, your employer can file the I-140 petition and your I-485 adjustment of status application at the same time, cutting months off your wait for work authorization as a permanent resident.
Search green card sponsoring Nurse Navigator jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by role and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to find health systems actively filing PERM cases for Nurse Navigator positions, so you spend your search time on employers already committed to the EB-3 sponsorship process rather than guessing at hiring intent.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific metro before you accept an offer or sign an employment agreement.
Green Card Nurse Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Navigator role qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Nurse Navigator positions typically qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at minimum a BSN and an active RN license. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submit an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Roles requiring an MSN or advanced specialty credentials may qualify under EB-2.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Nurse Navigators?
The green card path through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal every three years. There is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level that limits when your employer can file. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 petition is even filed, whereas an approved H-1B visa allows you to start working much sooner.
Which employers typically sponsor Nurse Navigators for green cards?
Large integrated health systems, National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, and academic medical centers are the most consistent PERM filers for care coordination and navigation roles. Community hospitals sponsor less frequently because the PERM process requires dedicated HR and legal resources. Searching DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code for registered nurses in case management functions helps you identify active filers before applying.
How can I find Nurse Navigator jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, so you need to verify filing history independently. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active employment-based sponsorship records for nursing and care coordination roles, letting you filter opportunities by sponsorship type before you invest time in the application process.
Can my Nurse Navigator employer file EB-3 for me if I am currently on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Your employer can begin PERM labor certification while you are maintaining valid H-1B or OPT status. You do not need to leave the country or change status to start the green card process. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available for your country of birth, you file I-485 adjustment of status with USCIS to complete the process without departing the U.S.