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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience.
We are seeking an Office Manager/Senior Administrative Supervisor to be responsible for advanced administrative support for the business manager, academic program directors, and/or department head, etc. This role helps with more complex programs and projects that require advanced administrative skills and in-depth knowledge of department practices, policies, procedures, and programs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant to Department Head:
- Coordinates department head meetings, schedules appointments, updating faculty information files/arranging faculty meetings.
- Coordinates collection and checks for consistency of formatting annual reports from faculty for the Dean. Assists the department head with official correspondence.
- Drafting and editing thank you letters, internal reports, presentations, and memos.
- Organizes the faculty interview process, which includes posting job announcements, communication with candidates, and scheduling of interview visits.
Department Administration:
- Coordinate all conferences, workshops, and summer schools hosted by the department. This includes securing meeting space, hotel, dorm, and travel accommodations, creating programs and badges, and providing administrative support throughout the event.
- Provides daily office support including greeting and directing visitors, collecting, and distributing mail, checking office supply levels, managing office equipment and supplies, calendaring events, making room reservations and other related duties as well as arranging departmental social events.
- Manages physical office space in Wean Hall. This includes assisting with office space, key inventory, telephones, and liaison with FMS. Maintains department contact directory.
- Manages other office administrative personnel.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in business administration, communications, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and reasoning skills.
- A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
JOINING THE CMU TEAM OPENS THE DOOR TO AN ARRAY OF EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
JOB FUNCTION
Administrative Support and Coordination
POSITION TYPE
Staff – Regular
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time
PAY BASIS
Salary
MORE INFORMATION:
- Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance
INTRODUCTION
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience.
We are seeking an Office Manager/Senior Administrative Supervisor to be responsible for advanced administrative support for the business manager, academic program directors, and/or department head, etc. This role helps with more complex programs and projects that require advanced administrative skills and in-depth knowledge of department practices, policies, procedures, and programs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant to Department Head:
- Coordinates department head meetings, schedules appointments, updating faculty information files/arranging faculty meetings.
- Coordinates collection and checks for consistency of formatting annual reports from faculty for the Dean. Assists the department head with official correspondence.
- Drafting and editing thank you letters, internal reports, presentations, and memos.
- Organizes the faculty interview process, which includes posting job announcements, communication with candidates, and scheduling of interview visits.
Department Administration:
- Coordinate all conferences, workshops, and summer schools hosted by the department. This includes securing meeting space, hotel, dorm, and travel accommodations, creating programs and badges, and providing administrative support throughout the event.
- Provides daily office support including greeting and directing visitors, collecting, and distributing mail, checking office supply levels, managing office equipment and supplies, calendaring events, making room reservations and other related duties as well as arranging departmental social events.
- Manages physical office space in Wean Hall. This includes assisting with office space, key inventory, telephones, and liaison with FMS. Maintains department contact directory.
- Manages other office administrative personnel.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in business administration, communications, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and reasoning skills.
- A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
JOINING THE CMU TEAM OPENS THE DOOR TO AN ARRAY OF EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
JOB FUNCTION
Administrative Support and Coordination
POSITION TYPE
Staff – Regular
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time
PAY BASIS
Salary
MORE INFORMATION:
- Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Office Manager
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your foreign degree to match the job's stated educational requirement. A general business degree supports most Office Manager filings, but if your credential is in an unrelated field, gather course transcripts that demonstrate equivalent business administration coursework before applying.
Target employers with dedicated HR infrastructure
Employers filing PERM for Office Manager roles need to run a supervised recruitment process with DOL-compliant ads. Mid-size and enterprise companies with in-house HR teams or retained immigration counsel are far more likely to initiate and complete a multi-year sponsorship than small businesses.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Office Manager under SOC code 11-1021 in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure, and DOL will certify only if it does.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Office Manager roles and PERM sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface employers who have successfully filed green card cases for this job title before, saving you from approaching companies with no sponsorship track record.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the Office Manager role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, your employer can file under EB-2, which carries shorter backlogs for some nationalities. Confirm the job description reflects that requirement accurately before PERM is submitted to DOL.
Plan your timeline around PERM processing realities
PERM processing at DOL currently runs roughly six months to a year before your employer can file the I-140 with USCIS. Factor in another year or more for I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status when setting expectations with prospective sponsors.
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Find Office Manager JobsOffice Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Office Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Office Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker or professional, particularly when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or the equivalent in specialized management experience, EB-2 may be available. The job description submitted in the PERM application must accurately reflect whichever requirement the employer chooses to use.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Office Managers?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities outside India and China. The timeline is longer, typically two to three years from PERM filing to a green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status. There is also no random selection element as with the H-1B lottery.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an Office Manager?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the position through specific channels for a defined period, documenting all applicants, and recording lawful rejection reasons. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer can proceed to file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for an Office Manager position?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Office Manager roles filtered by employers with PERM and green card sponsorship history. This approach targets companies that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for similar roles, so you are not starting the conversation from scratch with a sponsor who has never filed before.
Can my employer start the green card process while I am on an H-1B or other work visa?
Yes. Employers frequently initiate PERM for employees already working in the U.S. on H-1B or other nonimmigrant status. The PERM and I-140 stages can run concurrently with your existing status. Once your priority date becomes current, you apply to adjust status to permanent resident without leaving the U.S., assuming you have maintained valid status throughout the process.
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