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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Serves as a member of the Residential Experience leadership team. Leads and manages 2-3 residential communities and the professional staff, graduate student staff and student staff within those communities. Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of undergraduate student staff. Chairs and/or participates in Residential Experience Committees. Services in the on-call duty rotation with other residential experience leadership team staff.
- Directly supervises Residential Experience Coordinators.
- Oversees the recruitment, selection, training and on-going development of undergraduate student staff to include Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants.
- Serves as a member of the leadership team for Housing and Residential Experience. Assists with the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Assists in department planning and decision making.
- Maintains daily contact with students. Responds to student issues and concerns. Maintains regular contact with staff, faculty, administrators, and other campus partners.
- Responds to residence hall crises and emergencies. Performs essential duties during any emergencies, including hurricanes, storms, and/or any other major university incident. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
- Manages assigned budget for specific initiatives/areas. Makes purchases for the department using the University P-card. Must comply with all university policies and procedures related to purchases.
- Serves in the on-call duty rotation with other members of the residential experience leadership team.
- Attends programs, meetings and/or activities which may take place on evenings, weekends and holidays. Represents Housing and Residential Experience at events hosted by Admissions, Orientation, and/or other campus partners.
- Assists with development and execution of residential experience initiatives that include community traditions, community-wide events and other strategies that foster the learning outcomes of the residential curriculum.
- Serves on Department, University and Division Committees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration; OR Master's degree and four (4) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated crisis response experience.
- Supervisory experience.
Job Category
- Administrative
Advertised Salary
- $65,000 - $75,000
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 9:00 AM
- End time: 6:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
- Operating University Vehicles (all types)
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Driver's License Check
- Fingerprinting Check
- Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening.
- May be required to work on University holidays.
- Requires living on campus and being on call/on duty.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Serves as a member of the Residential Experience leadership team. Leads and manages 2-3 residential communities and the professional staff, graduate student staff and student staff within those communities. Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of undergraduate student staff. Chairs and/or participates in Residential Experience Committees. Services in the on-call duty rotation with other residential experience leadership team staff.
- Directly supervises Residential Experience Coordinators.
- Oversees the recruitment, selection, training and on-going development of undergraduate student staff to include Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants.
- Serves as a member of the leadership team for Housing and Residential Experience. Assists with the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Assists in department planning and decision making.
- Maintains daily contact with students. Responds to student issues and concerns. Maintains regular contact with staff, faculty, administrators, and other campus partners.
- Responds to residence hall crises and emergencies. Performs essential duties during any emergencies, including hurricanes, storms, and/or any other major university incident. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
- Manages assigned budget for specific initiatives/areas. Makes purchases for the department using the University P-card. Must comply with all university policies and procedures related to purchases.
- Serves in the on-call duty rotation with other members of the residential experience leadership team.
- Attends programs, meetings and/or activities which may take place on evenings, weekends and holidays. Represents Housing and Residential Experience at events hosted by Admissions, Orientation, and/or other campus partners.
- Assists with development and execution of residential experience initiatives that include community traditions, community-wide events and other strategies that foster the learning outcomes of the residential curriculum.
- Serves on Department, University and Division Committees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration; OR Master's degree and four (4) years of experience with advanced knowledge of residential life administration.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated crisis response experience.
- Supervisory experience.
Job Category
- Administrative
Advertised Salary
- $65,000 - $75,000
Work Schedule
- Begin time: 9:00 AM
- End time: 6:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
- Operating University Vehicles (all types)
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Driver's License Check
- Fingerprinting Check
- Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening.
- May be required to work on University holidays.
- Requires living on campus and being on call/on duty.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Residential Assistant
Document your residential care credentials now
Gather your foreign academic transcripts, certifications in CPR or behavioral support, and reference letters before you start applying. USCIS evaluates your qualifications during I-140 adjudication, and gaps in documentation slow the process significantly.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find residential care employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. Filtering by employers who have already completed PERM filings for similar roles saves you from lengthy conversations with HR teams that have never navigated the process.
Verify your wage matches PERM prevailing rates
Before accepting any offer, check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for Residential Counselor roles in that county. A wage below the prevailing level can invalidate the PERM filing entirely.
Target nonprofits and large residential care networks
Nonprofits operating group homes and regional behavioral health networks are more likely to have in-house HR experienced with PERM. Smaller residential facilities often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor green cards, even when they want to.
Understand how EB-3 applies to your experience level
EB-3 skilled worker classification covers Residential Assistants with at least two years of qualifying experience, even without a bachelor's degree. Confirm with your employer's immigration attorney whether your role qualifies as a skilled worker position under O*NET job zone standards.
File your I-485 as early as your priority date allows
Once your employer's I-140 is approved, monitor the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly. Nationals from countries outside high-backlog categories can sometimes file for adjustment of status quickly, while those from India or China must wait for their priority date to become current.
Green Card Residential Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Residential Assistant role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Residential Assistant positions can qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers if the role requires at least two years of training or experience. Your employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than temporary status, and it does not involve a lottery. For Residential Assistant roles, EB-3 is the typical pathway, involving PERM labor certification, an I-140 petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa, by contrast, is temporary and requires specialty occupation status, which most Residential Assistant roles do not meet.
How do I find Residential Assistant employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already navigated the PERM process for similar roles. This is more reliable than relying on job postings alone, since many listings do not disclose green card sponsorship availability upfront.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your approved priority date can also transfer to a new employer's I-140, protecting the time you have already waited.
Do per-country backlogs affect Residential Assistant green card applications?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 both have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals from high-demand countries such as India and China can face significant waits before their priority date becomes current, even after PERM and I-140 approval. Applicants from other countries typically experience shorter backlogs, but no employment-based green card category is free from wait times.