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Get Access To All JobsAssistant Director of Tuition Planning & Student Service
Position Type
Professional Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
The Assistant Director of Tuition Planning assists with the coordination and execution of communications with students and families regarding tuition payment strategies. This position expands outreach efforts by providing financial counseling and tuition planning guidance to help students and families identify the best options for financing a UNE education. The position also supports financial literacy initiatives and other efforts to better inform, educate, and serve students.
About The University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
- Educational benefits:
+ UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
+ UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
+ 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
- Assist with outreach to students and families who require more in-depth support with college financial planning, including those identified as needing additional review of their financial circumstances.
- Inform and advise students and families, in person, by email, and over the phone, regarding available financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, application and award processes, existing debt, loan options, and repayment obligations. Assist with completing and processing applications.
- Deliver a high level of customer service in accordance with current and evolving departmental standards, embracing a student-centered philosophy to create an exceptional experience for prospective and current students, as well as alumni.
- Assist with billing outreach by contacting students and families with outstanding balances and providing information about available resources and payment options.
- Support student retention efforts by working with students who may be at risk of withdrawing due to financial circumstances.
- Assist with developing, improving, and delivering communications across various platforms, including written materials, in-person outreach, visual communications, and website content.
- Assist with coordinating and participating in outbound calling campaigns.
- Help establish and oversee the regular monitoring of Student Financial Services social media accounts.
- Assist with developing and distributing financial literacy and student debt management resources, tools, and strategies. Participate in delivering student workshops, informational sessions, and events, such as the Student Wellness Fair and Student Orientation.
- Assist with financial aid processing during peak periods.
- Assist with collecting and analyzing data related to student contacts and outreach efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach strategies, including call center activity, traffic flow, and social media engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with three to five years of experience in Student Financial Services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
- Familiarity with financial aid processes preferred.
- Experience working in a higher education environment preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively counsel students, respond to concerns, demonstrate compassion and empathy when navigating sensitive family circumstances, and build strong relationships with students and families.
- Ability to develop and design communications across a variety of mediums and formats.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and research and data analysis.
- Experience with Banner or other higher education software preferred.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed, to engage with students and facilitate presentations and workshops.
- Sales experience preferred.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, familial status, pregnancy, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, creed, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, veteran status, status as an individual who asserted a claim or right under Maine's Workers' Compensation law, status as an individual who sought and received a final protection order issued pursuant to Maine law or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Anticipated Pay Range
$46,500 - $54,108
Posting Number
2022PS1041P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/27349
Assistant Director of Tuition Planning & Student Service
Position Type
Professional Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
The Assistant Director of Tuition Planning assists with the coordination and execution of communications with students and families regarding tuition payment strategies. This position expands outreach efforts by providing financial counseling and tuition planning guidance to help students and families identify the best options for financing a UNE education. The position also supports financial literacy initiatives and other efforts to better inform, educate, and serve students.
About The University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
- Educational benefits:
+ UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
+ UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
+ 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
- Assist with outreach to students and families who require more in-depth support with college financial planning, including those identified as needing additional review of their financial circumstances.
- Inform and advise students and families, in person, by email, and over the phone, regarding available financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, application and award processes, existing debt, loan options, and repayment obligations. Assist with completing and processing applications.
- Deliver a high level of customer service in accordance with current and evolving departmental standards, embracing a student-centered philosophy to create an exceptional experience for prospective and current students, as well as alumni.
- Assist with billing outreach by contacting students and families with outstanding balances and providing information about available resources and payment options.
- Support student retention efforts by working with students who may be at risk of withdrawing due to financial circumstances.
- Assist with developing, improving, and delivering communications across various platforms, including written materials, in-person outreach, visual communications, and website content.
- Assist with coordinating and participating in outbound calling campaigns.
- Help establish and oversee the regular monitoring of Student Financial Services social media accounts.
- Assist with developing and distributing financial literacy and student debt management resources, tools, and strategies. Participate in delivering student workshops, informational sessions, and events, such as the Student Wellness Fair and Student Orientation.
- Assist with financial aid processing during peak periods.
- Assist with collecting and analyzing data related to student contacts and outreach efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach strategies, including call center activity, traffic flow, and social media engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with three to five years of experience in Student Financial Services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.
- Familiarity with financial aid processes preferred.
- Experience working in a higher education environment preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively counsel students, respond to concerns, demonstrate compassion and empathy when navigating sensitive family circumstances, and build strong relationships with students and families.
- Ability to develop and design communications across a variety of mediums and formats.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and research and data analysis.
- Experience with Banner or other higher education software preferred.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed, to engage with students and facilitate presentations and workshops.
- Sales experience preferred.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, familial status, pregnancy, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, creed, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, veteran status, status as an individual who asserted a claim or right under Maine's Workers' Compensation law, status as an individual who sought and received a final protection order issued pursuant to Maine law or pursuant to a substantially similar provision of the law of another state or nation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Anticipated Pay Range
$46,500 - $54,108
Posting Number
2022PS1041P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/27349
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Planning Director
Document progressive leadership experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to define the job requirements narrowly and prove you meet them. Compile detailed records of your planning projects, team oversight scope, and budget authority so your employer's attorney can build a job description that reflects your actual qualifications without triggering a DOL audit.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 standards
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals or those with a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in urban or regional planning. If your master's is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation completed before approaching employers to avoid delays during I-140 adjudication.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find Planning Director roles at employers with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings for planning roles before saves months of negotiating with employers unfamiliar with the process.
Target public agencies and large planning consultancies
Municipal governments, regional planning bodies, and national engineering consultancies regularly sponsor Planning Directors because the role requires specialized credentials that are difficult to fill domestically. These employers have established HR processes for PERM and are more likely to absorb multi-year sponsorship timelines.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer's PERM filing must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for urban and regional planners in your target metro before negotiations, so there are no surprises during the prevailing wage determination step.
Understand AC21 portability before you file I-485
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change employers without losing your place in the priority-date queue, provided the new role is the same or similar occupation. Lining up this contingency protects you if your sponsoring employer restructures or is acquired during the adjustment of status process.
Green Card Planning Director: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for a Planning Director role?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization, typically in three-year increments, and requires annual renewals tied to that employer. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, meaning no renewal cycle and no employer dependency once the green card is approved. The PERM process, which is unique to employment-based green cards, requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and prove no qualified U.S. workers applied before the DOL certifies the application.
How does the PERM labor certification process work for a Planning Director position?
Your employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conducts a recruitment campaign, including job postings and potentially newspaper ads, to demonstrate the position could not be filled by a qualified U.S. worker. If recruitment yields no qualified applicants, DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can begin adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date becomes current.
Does my country of birth affect how long green card sponsorship takes for this role?
Yes, significantly. EB-2 and EB-3 categories have per-country annual limits, and nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China face priority-date backlogs that can stretch many years. Nationals of most other countries typically wait far less. Your priority date is the date DOL received your PERM application, and you must wait until that date becomes current in the monthly Visa Bulletin before you can complete adjustment of status or consular processing.
Which employers commonly sponsor Planning Directors for green cards?
Municipal and county planning departments, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transit authorities, and large civil engineering or urban design consultancies are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations recruit for specialized planning credentials that are difficult to source domestically and have institutional experience managing PERM timelines. Use Migrate Mate to identify specific employers in your target city who have an active history of EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship for planning roles.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
It depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date or having to restart PERM from scratch. If your I-485 has not yet been filed or has been pending fewer than 180 days, changing employers generally means your sponsoring employer withdraws the petition and the process restarts with the new employer.