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Operations Coordinator roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification through DOL. Logistics, supply chain, and program management backgrounds map well to this classification. Understanding how sponsorship timelines and prevailing-wage requirements affect your job search puts you ahead of most applicants.
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Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Operations Coordinator. - Boca Raton, FL.
The Operations Coordinator is a 12-month full-time, live-in staff member supervised by the Assistant Director of Residential Education. The Operations Coordinator is an integral part of the Residential Education team, which ensures the development of a 450-675 bed residential community that fosters a sense of community, learning, and well-being. The Operations Coordinator supervises 18-20 Front Desk Staff and implements a residential curriculum to promote student learning and engagement. On-call responsibilities on a shared rotation supporting 4,700 residents.
Summary of responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise two 24-hour desk operations.
- Interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate Front Desk Staff student employees. Responsible for scheduling, timekeeping, tracking, and approval of student employee hours.
- Maintain key control/inventory.
- Responsible for processing charges to student accounts related to room damage, key charges, etc.
- Coordinate space changes and occupancy verification processes, in consultation with the Assignments and Contracts team.
- Assist with hall opening/closing procedures.
- Contribute to a comprehensive assessment plan and utilize data to make evidence-based enhancements to programs and services.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and university policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations. Educate staff and students to enforce policies.
- Maintain positive working relationships with custodians, maintenance specialists, and other facilities personnel.
- Communicate with facilities staff and immediate supervisor on building needs and preventive maintenance projects.
- Facilitate fire drills, conduct routine facilities inspections, and assist with monitoring work orders and communication regarding work order status.
- Serve as a customer service representative of the department and university. Communicate with residents about housing concerns.
- Coordinate and ensure proper use of residential spaces for programs and activities. Monitor fitness/computer equipment, if applicable.
- Review desk shift reports daily and provide necessary follow-ups.
- Participate in department meetings, staff meetings, committee meetings, and one-on-one meetings.
- Coordinate summer operations for summer camps, including facility readiness and check-in/out procedures.
- Assist with summer projects such as staff training, program review, assessment, manual review, procedural guidelines, etc.
- Engage in professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
- Support university-wide initiatives and events.
- Fiscally responsible for the use of a university purchasing card.
- Serve as a Campus Security Authority and as essential personnel.
- Serve on an on-call rotation and assist with emergencies and crisis response.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Salary:
$43,888 annually.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)
College or Department:
Division of Student Affairs
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.
Application Deadline:
2026-08-13
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Resume
- Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Operations Coordinator
Frame your credentials around PERM's specialty occupation standard
Operations Coordinator positions are classified under SOC 11-1021 or adjacent codes. Gather documentation showing your bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field aligns with the employer's posted minimum requirements, since PERM filings live or die on that match.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for Operations Coordinator in your target city before negotiating. Employers must certify they'll pay at or above that rate, and offers below it will stall the PERM filing entirely.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter Operations Coordinator roles by employers who have filed PERM applications before. Employers with an established green card process move faster and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-filing when budgets shift.
Prioritize mid-size logistics and operations firms over early-stage startups
PERM requires the employer to demonstrate financial ability to pay the offered wage from the priority date onward. Startups with limited financial documentation frequently fail this requirement. Mid-size distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain firms clear it more reliably.
Get your educational credentials evaluated before interviews begin
If your operations or business degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator before you start interviewing. Employers need this for the PERM audit file, and having it ready signals you understand the process.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 track before your I-140 is filed
Operations Coordinator roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. If you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate advanced specialization, ask your employer's attorney whether an EB-2 filing is defensible, since EB-2 can mean shorter waits for some nationalities.
Green Card Operations Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Operations Coordinator roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Operations Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree and two years of experience. EB-2 is possible if the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can document that the position demands specialized expertise beyond a standard four-year program. Your employer's immigration attorney determines which category to file under based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements posted during the PERM recruitment phase.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum six-year stay. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration path with no lottery. The employer files a labor certification with DOL proving no qualified U.S. worker was available, then files an I-140 immigrant petition. For most countries, EB-3 Operations Coordinator cases face no significant backlog, making green card sponsorship a more predictable path than the H-1B lottery cycle.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for my job search as an Operations Coordinator candidate?
During PERM, DOL requires the employer to conduct a defined recruitment campaign and document that no minimally qualified U.S. applicant applied. As a foreign candidate, you must meet every minimum requirement listed in the PERM job order exactly. Any gap between your actual credentials and the posted requirements gives DOL grounds to deny certification. Review the job description carefully against your resume before applying to roles where an employer is actively sponsoring.
How do I find Operations Coordinator jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, so searching by job title alone misses most opportunities. Migrate Mate lets you filter Operations Coordinator roles by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers rather than hoping a recruiter will agree to it after an offer is made.
Can my employer start my green card process while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification for you while you hold H-1B status, OPT, or most other work-authorized categories. Filing PERM does not affect your current visa status. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you file for adjustment of status using Form I-485 if you're already in the U.S. Starting PERM early on H-1B is common because it lets you lock in a priority date while your temporary work authorization is still active.