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Recruitment Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 pathways, which require PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor before the employer submits an I-140 petition to USCIS. Nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs when planning their sponsorship timeline.
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Develops and implements Corps' recruitment programs and policies in accordance with guidelines established by the Commandant of Cadets, and the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting. Responsible to the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting for implementing a comprehensive Corps’ recruiting plan for outreach to families and external student recruiting. Designs and implements effective recruiting initiatives to attract diverse, highly talented, and productive student cadets to Virginia Tech. Internally, works closely with personnel from the ROTC Departments, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and members of the cadet regiment. Also serves on internal committees, as required. Externally, works closely with Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni, Inc. (VTCCA) and event planning vendors. This is primarily an in-person position.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. The chosen candidate will have college fair and/or recruiting experience with a federal service academy, senior military college, college ROTC program, or comparable professional experience in higher education. The chosen candidate will also have persuasive communication skills, effective presentation skills, and a collaborative work style. The ability to interact effectively with diverse populations and to provide leadership to alumni volunteers, cadets, current high school and college students through counseling, coaching, and mentoring will be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business management, Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, or Public Affairs and/or related fields. Experience with SLATE in an Admissions or Enrollment Management role. ROTC or military experience is preferred. Experience managing volunteers and families within a higher education setting is also preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60,000-$65,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
12/04/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Leketa Miller at leketa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
LOCATION
Blacksburg, Virginia
DEPARTMENT
Military Affairs
JOB TYPE
Administrative & Professional
POSITION
Vice President for Student Affairs
Job Description
Develops and implements Corps' recruitment programs and policies in accordance with guidelines established by the Commandant of Cadets, and the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting. Responsible to the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting for implementing a comprehensive Corps’ recruiting plan for outreach to families and external student recruiting. Designs and implements effective recruiting initiatives to attract diverse, highly talented, and productive student cadets to Virginia Tech. Internally, works closely with personnel from the ROTC Departments, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and members of the cadet regiment. Also serves on internal committees, as required. Externally, works closely with Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni, Inc. (VTCCA) and event planning vendors. This is primarily an in-person position.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. The chosen candidate will have college fair and/or recruiting experience with a federal service academy, senior military college, college ROTC program, or comparable professional experience in higher education. The chosen candidate will also have persuasive communication skills, effective presentation skills, and a collaborative work style. The ability to interact effectively with diverse populations and to provide leadership to alumni volunteers, cadets, current high school and college students through counseling, coaching, and mentoring will be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business management, Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, or Public Affairs and/or related fields. Experience with SLATE in an Admissions or Enrollment Management role. ROTC or military experience is preferred. Experience managing volunteers and families within a higher education setting is also preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60,000-$65,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
12/04/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Leketa Miller at leketa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
LOCATION
Blacksburg, Virginia
DEPARTMENT
Military Affairs
JOB TYPE
Administrative & Professional
POSITION
Vice President for Student Affairs
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Recruitment Assistant
Document your HR credentials before applying
Pull together transcripts, professional certifications, and reference letters that confirm your recruitment experience. EB-3 skilled worker eligibility requires at least two years of qualifying experience, so a well-organized credentials file speeds up the PERM process for your sponsoring employer.
Look up the prevailing wage for your market
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level PERM will require your employer to certify for a Recruitment Assistant role in your target city. Knowing this figure early helps you evaluate whether an offer will clear the threshold before PERM is filed.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for Recruitment Assistant and related HR roles. Focusing on employers with an established sponsorship track record shortens your path from offer to PERM filing.
Target staffing firms with large HR departments
Staffing agencies and large enterprise employers typically run structured internal recruitment teams where Recruitment Assistant roles are defined job codes, making it easier for PERM to pass the recruitment-test requirement that DOL mandates before certification.
Clarify PERM sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the employer will begin PERM labor certification within your first year of employment. Delays in starting PERM can extend your total green card timeline significantly, especially if your priority date is subject to a per-country backlog at USCIS.
Understand your O*NET occupation code early
Your employer's PERM filing must match a recognized occupation. Review the O*NET profile for Recruitment Assistant to confirm the job duties align, since a mismatch between daily responsibilities and the certified occupation can trigger a DOL audit or denial.
Green Card Recruitment Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Recruitment Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Most Recruitment Assistant positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals holding a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of experience. If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive HR experience, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The sponsoring employer determines the category based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Recruitment Assistant?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 both have per-country numerical limits, so nationals of high-demand countries may wait through a priority-date backlog before filing for adjustment of status.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Recruitment Assistant for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with a verified history of employment-based green card sponsorship for HR and recruitment roles. Because PERM sponsorship involves significant employer cost and administrative effort, targeting organizations that have already been through the process increases your chances of a genuine sponsorship commitment rather than a vague future promise.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers after PERM is filed?
If your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer without losing your place in line. If the I-140 from your original employer was approved, you may also be able to carry your priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting the time already accumulated in the backlog.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Recruitment Assistants specifically?
Before DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer must run a formal recruitment campaign and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected without lawful reason. For Recruitment Assistant roles, this means the employer must advertise the position through DOL-required channels, retain applicant records, and submit a recruitment report. The process typically takes several months before the PERM application itself is filed.