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Student Advisor roles at U.S. universities and colleges qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, certifying no qualified U.S. workers are available. Sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary visa, making this one of the most stable paths for foreign education professionals.
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The University of Miami/UHealth, Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a temporary part-time Medical Student Advisor.
The Capstone Faculty Advisor provides academic guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to medical students completing the MD/MPH Program capstone experience. The position supports students in developing, implementing, and completing an approved capstone project that integrates public health concepts, evidence based practices, and the student’s academic and professional interests. The Capstone Faculty Advisor works collaboratively with the student and MD/MPH Program leadership to provide ongoing feedback, monitor progress, and support successful completion of capstone requirements.
Core responsibilities:
- Provides academic advising and mentorship to assigned MD/MPH students throughout the capstone experience.
- Guides students in developing and completing capstone projects.
- Reviews project deliverables and provides constructive feedback.
- Monitors student progress and addresses academic or project related concerns.
- Collaborates with the Capstone Coordinator and program leadership to support successful completion of capstone requirements.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, EdD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, Health Sciences, or a related field required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience.
- Professional certification or licensure in a relevant field preferred.
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami/UHealth, Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a temporary part-time Medical Student Advisor.
The Capstone Faculty Advisor provides academic guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to medical students completing the MD/MPH Program capstone experience. The position supports students in developing, implementing, and completing an approved capstone project that integrates public health concepts, evidence based practices, and the student’s academic and professional interests. The Capstone Faculty Advisor works collaboratively with the student and MD/MPH Program leadership to provide ongoing feedback, monitor progress, and support successful completion of capstone requirements.
Core responsibilities:
- Provides academic advising and mentorship to assigned MD/MPH students throughout the capstone experience.
- Guides students in developing and completing capstone projects.
- Reviews project deliverables and provides constructive feedback.
- Monitors student progress and addresses academic or project related concerns.
- Collaborates with the Capstone Coordinator and program leadership to support successful completion of capstone requirements.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, EdD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Medicine, Health Sciences, or a related field required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience.
- Professional certification or licensure in a relevant field preferred.
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
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Translate your credentials for PERM review
PERM requires your foreign degree to match the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Get a credential evaluation that maps your education to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree in counseling, education, or a related field before applying.
Target institutions with established sponsorship infrastructure
Large public universities and community college systems regularly sponsor Student Advisors through PERM because they have in-house legal teams familiar with EB-3 filings. Smaller private institutions often lack this infrastructure and may decline to initiate the process.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Student Advisor roles at employers with active PERM filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can prioritize outreach toward institutions that have already sponsored similar positions, not just those open to the idea.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer
Student Advisor roles typically fall under EB-3, but if the position requires a master's degree, your employer may qualify you for EB-2. The distinction affects your priority date and wait time, so confirm which track the employer intends to file under before accepting an offer.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation requirements
Your employer must run DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing and retain the records for five years. Ask HR whether they've completed these steps recently or are starting fresh, since the timeline to your I-140 filing depends on it.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets the minimum wage your employer must pay you under PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Student Advisor roles in your target city before salary discussions, so you know the floor the employer is already required to meet.
Green Card Student Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Student Advisor roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Student Advisor positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree. If the employer's job description specifies a master's degree as a minimum requirement, the role may qualify under EB-2. The classification depends on what the employer documents in the PERM application, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Student Advisors?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process is employer-driven and typically takes one to two years from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status.
How do I find Student Advisor employers that sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Student Advisor roles filtered by employers with verified PERM filing history. This lets you focus your applications on institutions that have already sponsored similar positions rather than spending time on employers who are unfamiliar with or unwilling to start the PERM process.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification on your behalf while you're working in a valid nonimmigrant status. Starting early is practical because PERM processing at DOL, followed by the I-140 petition at USCIS, can take well over a year before you reach the adjustment of status stage.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers partway through the process?
If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days and your priority date is current or close, you may be able to port your green card case to a new employer in a same or similar occupation under AC21 portability rules. Changing employers before I-140 approval generally requires starting the PERM process over with the new institution.