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Release Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you, establishing that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.
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INTRODUCTION
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.
At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth. We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.
We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan, which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.
DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
People and Culture's Central Services provides administrative, compliance, records keeping, systems and applications support, and data analytics for all departments across campus.
Position Summary
The Misconduct Disclosure and Release Records Coordinator is responsible for the clerical administration of the UC Berkeley Misconduct Disclosure and Release process and its associated recordkeeping requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The First Review Date for this job is July 24, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
- Uses specialized office equipment and the background check vendor's software applications to administer the Misconduct Disclosure and Release process.
- Prepares communications and other materials for employees and supervisors, onboarding teams, department management and/or faculty requiring some specialized knowledge of the subject matter.
- Edits and proofreads written materials for content consistency.
- Applies somewhat complex spreadsheet formulas, pivot tables, and similar functions.
- Compiles and arrays spreadsheets using subject-matter knowledge of the material to ensure data results are consistent with the nature of the data.
- Works on sensitive issues, priorities, protocol, et cetera.
- Works with other internal department experts to obtain guidance on procedures, practices, and implementation of policies, including those which are particularly complex.
- Works with department management and communications to update/review/revise website to better communicate organization's processes and procedures to meet the organization's goals and objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
- Requires interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
- Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
High school diploma and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Must complete training, pass the test, and be certified by the Department of Justice (DoJ) for CJIS system access.
SALARY & BENEFITS
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $31.23 (Step 2) - $32.75 (Step 4).
This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Release Manager
Document your CI/CD credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify that your qualifications match the job description exactly. Gather certifications, degree transcripts, and evidence of hands-on release pipeline experience before the labor certification filing begins.
Target companies with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data for Release Manager PERM applications. Companies that have filed recently for this role type already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, it typically qualifies under EB-3. An advanced degree or equivalent specialized experience can support an EB-2 petition, which may shorten your green card wait if your priority date is current.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search by job title and green card category on Migrate Mate to find Release Manager openings at employers with verified PERM filing history, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a permanent visa.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once your PERM is certified and your priority date is current, USCIS allows simultaneous filing of the I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status application, which lets you start accumulating green card job portability rights faster.
Align your job description with PERM prevailing wage requirements
Your employer sets the offered wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage level for your release manager role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the wage level your role will likely be assigned.
Green Card Release Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Release Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Release Manager positions qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science or information systems. If the role specifically requires a master's degree or you have an equivalent combination of advanced credentials and experience, your employer may petition under EB-2 instead, which can affect your priority date and wait time.
How does green card sponsorship for a Release Manager differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is temporary, capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, and subject to an annual lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and results in permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification typically takes one to two years before USCIS even begins adjudicating the I-140, whereas H-1B approval can happen in weeks.
What does PERM labor certification mean for a Release Manager candidate?
PERM is a DOL process where your sponsoring employer must advertise the Release Manager position, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and certify that sponsoring you won't displace domestic workers or undercut prevailing wages. The process runs entirely on the employer's side, but your credentials must exactly match the minimum requirements stated in the job description.
How can I find Release Manager jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify green card sponsorship clearly, so searching by PERM filing history is more reliable than filtering by job ads. Migrate Mate lets you search Release Manager roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for this job type.
Can I switch employers after my Release Manager PERM is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, you can port your green card to a new employer under AC21 portability rules, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Changing employers before I-140 approval typically means restarting the PERM process from the beginning with the new company.