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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Disability Resource Professional and Learning Specialist supports the learning and academic needs of students at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) with particular attention to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities. In the Disability Resource Professional (DRP) component of this role, this position will support the diverse academic, personal/developmental, and interpersonal needs of our population of MD Program learners with disabilities. They will provide learning strategies, coaching, assistance, and referrals as needed for our students such that they are able to perform equitably to their peers. They will be an important campus representative in support of inclusive educational practices and curricular design for students with learning disabilities, working closely with the UNR Disability Resource Center (DRC) and UNR Med Office of Curricular Affairs in engaging a cohesive, consistent and equitable approach to learner accommodation practices throughout the pre-clerkship and clerkship phases of the MD curriculum. In collaboration with the DRC, the DRP offers subject-area expertise to support faculty, administration and students in understanding disabilities and promoting inclusive learning practices.
As a Learning Specialist, this person meets with medical students to discuss individual learning strategies; provides learning strategy suggestions directly to students individually, in small groups, and within learning settings; and recommends outside screening, testing or other indicated support services. This position is part of the UNR Med Student Affairs team, supervised by the Director of Student Affairs and works closely with medical students, the UNR Disability Resource Center, UNR Counseling Services, the UNR Med Office of Curricular Affairs as well as block and clerkship course directors and other teaching faculty.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in student advocacy and navigation, collecting and utilizing data to drive decision-making, experience developing professional collaborations, record of collaborative relationship building and teamwork, and commitment to promoting an inclusive environment for students from all backgrounds and experiences. The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in both one-on-one and group settings and ensuring understanding are key to success in the role. Characteristics of the ideal candidate include adaptability and innovation in programmatic development, commitment to accessibility and support for students with disabilities, and a communication style that is both insightful and persuasive.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience OR
Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience
Related Experience: Academic or student support services, teaching, or instructional coach; disability services in secondary or post-secondary educational settings
Certification and Licensure:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Driver’s License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Understanding of best practices in student accommodations for higher education
COMPENSATION GRADE
B
Market Salary Band
$44,238 – $55,297 – $66,356
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- Generous retirement match of 19.25%
- No state income tax!
- Grants-in-aid for faculty and qualifying dependents – Faculty Grants-in-aid
- Faculty Dual-Career Assistance Program offers assistance connecting your spouse to job opportunities on and off campus – Dual-Career Assistance
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/
For more information about the Student Affairs and our team, please visit https://med.unr.edu/directory/departments/md-student-affairs
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Robin Wittmann
Search Coordinator
rwittmann@med.unr.edu
POSTING CLOSE DATE
Yes
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents
INTRODUCTION
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Disability Resource Professional and Learning Specialist supports the learning and academic needs of students at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) with particular attention to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities. In the Disability Resource Professional (DRP) component of this role, this position will support the diverse academic, personal/developmental, and interpersonal needs of our population of MD Program learners with disabilities. They will provide learning strategies, coaching, assistance, and referrals as needed for our students such that they are able to perform equitably to their peers. They will be an important campus representative in support of inclusive educational practices and curricular design for students with learning disabilities, working closely with the UNR Disability Resource Center (DRC) and UNR Med Office of Curricular Affairs in engaging a cohesive, consistent and equitable approach to learner accommodation practices throughout the pre-clerkship and clerkship phases of the MD curriculum. In collaboration with the DRC, the DRP offers subject-area expertise to support faculty, administration and students in understanding disabilities and promoting inclusive learning practices.
As a Learning Specialist, this person meets with medical students to discuss individual learning strategies; provides learning strategy suggestions directly to students individually, in small groups, and within learning settings; and recommends outside screening, testing or other indicated support services. This position is part of the UNR Med Student Affairs team, supervised by the Director of Student Affairs and works closely with medical students, the UNR Disability Resource Center, UNR Counseling Services, the UNR Med Office of Curricular Affairs as well as block and clerkship course directors and other teaching faculty.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in student advocacy and navigation, collecting and utilizing data to drive decision-making, experience developing professional collaborations, record of collaborative relationship building and teamwork, and commitment to promoting an inclusive environment for students from all backgrounds and experiences. The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in both one-on-one and group settings and ensuring understanding are key to success in the role. Characteristics of the ideal candidate include adaptability and innovation in programmatic development, commitment to accessibility and support for students with disabilities, and a communication style that is both insightful and persuasive.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience OR
Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience
Related Experience: Academic or student support services, teaching, or instructional coach; disability services in secondary or post-secondary educational settings
Certification and Licensure:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Driver’s License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Understanding of best practices in student accommodations for higher education
COMPENSATION GRADE
B
Market Salary Band
$44,238 – $55,297 – $66,356
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- Generous retirement match of 19.25%
- No state income tax!
- Grants-in-aid for faculty and qualifying dependents – Faculty Grants-in-aid
- Faculty Dual-Career Assistance Program offers assistance connecting your spouse to job opportunities on and off campus – Dual-Career Assistance
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/
For more information about the Student Affairs and our team, please visit https://med.unr.edu/directory/departments/md-student-affairs
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Robin Wittmann
Search Coordinator
rwittmann@med.unr.edu
POSTING CLOSE DATE
Yes
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Professional Learning Specialist
Document your instructional design credentials early
PERM requires your employer to advertise the role at a specific degree level. If your master's degree is in a related field like curriculum studies or organizational learning, get a credential evaluation done before employers post the PERM job order.
Target districts with established HR sponsorship infrastructure
School districts that have sponsored foreign nationals before already have immigration counsel and PERM workflows in place. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify education employers with recent labor certification filings in instructional or training roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by sponsorship history
Not every district lists sponsorship willingness in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search Professional Learning Specialist roles filtered by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 green card filing history, saving you from applying to dead ends.
Clarify your EB tier before the offer stage
If your role requires a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience, you'll likely file under EB-3. If the employer specifies a master's as the minimum requirement, EB-2 may apply. Get clarity from the employer's immigration attorney before signing an offer letter.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Look up the wage level for your specific job duties using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offered salary doesn't trigger a prevailing wage deficiency.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL can audit a PERM application for up to five years. Your employer must retain recruitment records proving no qualified U.S. workers were rejected. Ask HR whether their counsel maintains a compliant recruitment file, since an audit can delay or invalidate your I-140.
Green Card Professional Learning Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professional Learning Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field, EB-2 applies to advanced-degree professionals. If a bachelor's degree plus experience is sufficient, EB-3 is the more common path. The employer's immigration counsel sets the degree requirement in the PERM job order, which locks in the tier.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards lead to permanent residency with no lottery. The PERM labor certification process takes longer up front, often 18 to 36 months total from PERM filing through I-485 approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary authorization.
Which types of employers sponsor Professional Learning Specialist green cards?
K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, ed-tech companies, and large corporate learning and development departments are the most active sponsors. Employers with dedicated HR teams or in-house immigration counsel tend to have more consistent PERM experience. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers in this role category with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 filing history before applying.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you leave before your I-140 is approved, your PERM filing is tied to that employer and cannot transfer. After I-140 approval and once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, portability rules allow you to move to a same or similar role with a new employer. Professional Learning Specialist and related instructional positions often qualify as substantially similar under portability.
Can I work on a different visa while waiting for green card approval?
Yes. Many candidates maintain H-1B status while their PERM and I-140 process in parallel. Others work on OPT or a different employer-sponsored visa. The key constraint is that your green card sponsorship must be for a permanent, full-time position. Part-time or contract roles do not qualify for PERM, so confirm your employment structure with USCIS requirements before filing.