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Program Assistant roles at nonprofits, universities, and federal contractors regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a permanent path to U.S. residency rather than cycling through temporary visa renewals.
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INTRODUCTION
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
ROLE
CCWA’s primary mission is to provide quality workforce training solutions throughout the Greater Richmond region. In support of this mission, the Nurse Aide Assistant Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for coordinating and delivering non-credit workforce and certification training programs that prepare students for entry- to mid-level nursing and healthcare careers and lead to industry recognized credentials. The Nurse Aide Assistant Coordinator/Instructor will establish, maintain, and continuously improve the Nurse Aide Education Program and related healthcare training programs. The instructor will provide classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online instruction at Reynolds and Brightpoint Community College locations, as well as at employer and workforce partner sites throughout Central Virginia. Responsibilities include developing and updating curriculum, conducting quality assurance reviews of certification programs, maintaining classroom and laboratory equipment, and serving as the subject matter expert for curriculum and program content during employer and partner meetings. The instructor will also coordinate, mentor, and evaluate adjunct instructors to ensure instructional quality and program effectiveness. The successful candidate must be able to effectively teach and facilitate learning in healthcare laboratory, classroom, clinical, and online environments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Registered nurse who holds a current, unrestricted license in Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege.
- Have two years of experience as a registered nurse within the previous five years and at least one year of direct client care or supervisory experience in the provision of long-term care services.
- Considerable knowledge of nurse aide training and development for entry to mid-level positions within healthcare certification programs.
- Knowledge of adult training methods, curriculum design and development, and evaluation methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse population of training participants, faculty, staff, and business and community partners.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct professional presentations to employers and workforce partners.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects and assignments independently with minimal supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Other qualifying experience may include employment in a nurse aide education program or experience teaching, supervising, or overseeing nursing students in a nursing facility or unit, geriatrics department, chronic care hospital, home care setting, or other long-term care environment.
LOCATION
Work Location: Chesterfield - 041
WORK SCHEDULE
This position will generally work within normal business hours; however, the incumbent may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet class scheduling needs.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
REQUIRED TRAVEL
Travel may be required between the Brightpoint and Reynolds campuses, as well as to partner locations.
COMPENSATION
Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000
EEO STATEMENT
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA STATEMENT
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Frame your degree field for PERM
PERM requires your employer to specify a minimum education requirement tied to the role. A bachelor's in public administration, social work, or a related field strengthens the job description and reduces the risk of a DOL audit challenging your qualifications.
Target employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Nonprofits with federal funding, research universities, and government contractors file PERM petitions routinely. These organizations already have immigration counsel on retainer, so your sponsorship request doesn't require them to build a new process from scratch.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter Program Assistant postings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history on Migrate Mate. This shows you which organizations have already navigated PERM for similar roles, cutting your research time significantly.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before accepting an offer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a National Interest Waiver case, push for EB-2 classification. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level positions but may carry longer priority date waits for certain nationalities, so confirm your category before the I-140 is filed.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer letter
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific metro area before negotiating, so your offered salary clears the PERM requirement without renegotiation later.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
USCIS requires employers sponsoring green cards to complete Form I-9 verification. If your employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify, flag this during onboarding, since some federal contractors are legally required to use it and gaps can complicate your PERM timeline.
Green Card Program Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Program Assistant jobs commonly qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Program Assistant roles that require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as public administration, social work, or communications, typically qualify as EB-3 professionals. The key is that the position description must genuinely require a degree rather than merely prefer one, which shapes how your employer structures the PERM labor certification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Program Assistant role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year, and subject to an annual lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and, once your priority date is current, leads to permanent residency. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from start to approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a visa you must renew every three years.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. worker applied for the Program Assistant position. This includes placing job ads in specific outlets for a defined window, documenting all applicants, and filing the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Only after PERM certification does your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How can I find Program Assistant employers who already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Program Assistant postings filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history. Organizations that have filed PERM for similar roles before are far more likely to sponsor again, since they already have the legal infrastructure and internal approval processes in place.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my progress?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability under AC21 lets you move to a similar role with a new employer without restarting from zero. For Program Assistant roles, USCIS generally considers positions in program coordination and administrative support within the same occupational category eligible for portability.