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Student Counselor green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the process early gives you a real advantage in securing permanent residence.
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Counsel students at Wayne College on various aspects of student life including admission, career opportunities, financial aid and graduation. Process various paperwork related to area of involvement. May determine and counsel students on Ohio residency requirements. Maintain records relating to the functions of student registration and student records.
Essential Functions:
30-50% Process applications and other necessary paperwork dependent on area of involvement.
20-30% Assist and counsel students on academic and/or residency requirements, educational and career plans, and selection of courses.
10-30% Perform administrative duties including managing student personnel, payroll records, and issuing letters to students. Maintain student databases and generate reports from databases.
10-20% Compile and distribute data/statistics and reports to internal and external departments/agencies. Perform other clerical functions as needed.
Education:
Requires 18 months of education or training beyond high school.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:
None.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 2 year experience in admissions, student services, registrar financial aid or other high school, college or university or professional office. Strong communication and customer services skills required. Computer skills including spreadsheet, database and word processing capabilities required. Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds required. Knowledge of university procedures, policies and administrative structure preferred.
Leadership:
Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.
Physical Requirements:
Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.
Working Conditions:
Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume and cover letter.
Compensation:
The compensation for this position is $18.21 an hour.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Cindy Harm
Email: charm@uakron.edu
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
Job Summary:
Counsel students at Wayne College on various aspects of student life including admission, career opportunities, financial aid and graduation. Process various paperwork related to area of involvement. May determine and counsel students on Ohio residency requirements. Maintain records relating to the functions of student registration and student records.
Essential Functions:
30-50% Process applications and other necessary paperwork dependent on area of involvement.
20-30% Assist and counsel students on academic and/or residency requirements, educational and career plans, and selection of courses.
10-30% Perform administrative duties including managing student personnel, payroll records, and issuing letters to students. Maintain student databases and generate reports from databases.
10-20% Compile and distribute data/statistics and reports to internal and external departments/agencies. Perform other clerical functions as needed.
Education:
Requires 18 months of education or training beyond high school.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:
None.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 2 year experience in admissions, student services, registrar financial aid or other high school, college or university or professional office. Strong communication and customer services skills required. Computer skills including spreadsheet, database and word processing capabilities required. Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds required. Knowledge of university procedures, policies and administrative structure preferred.
Leadership:
Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.
Physical Requirements:
Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.
Working Conditions:
Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume and cover letter.
Compensation:
The compensation for this position is $18.21 an hour.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Cindy Harm
Email: charm@uakron.edu
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Student Counselor
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If your counseling degree is at the master's level, document every supervised clinical hour and specialized training to strengthen your petition from the start.
Target school districts with PERM filing history
K-12 districts, universities, and community colleges are the heaviest green card sponsors for Student Counselor roles. Search employers through Migrate Mate to identify institutions that have filed PERM applications for this occupation and are set up to run the required recruitment test.
Verify your state licensure transfers cleanly
PERM labor certification requires the job requirements to match what's standard for the role, not requirements inflated to fit your resume. Confirm your counseling license is recognized in the hiring state before an employer posts the PERM recruitment ads, so the requirements hold up under DOL review.
Understand the PERM recruitment test timeline
DOL requires employers to run a genuine recruitment test before filing PERM, including specific ad placements over a set period. Delays in this stage push back your priority date, so ask prospective employers early whether their HR team has completed PERM filings before.
Check prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer's offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-determined prevailing wage for Student Counselors in that geographic area. Look up the wage level yourself using OFLC Wage Search so you can flag mismatches before the employer submits the prevailing wage determination request.
Track your priority date if your country has a backlog
Nationals of India and China face per-country annual limits on employment-based green cards, which can create multi-year waits even after PERM and I-140 approval. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin showing current priority dates, and monitoring it lets you plan your adjustment of status filing window accurately.
Green Card Student Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Student Counselor differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. For Student Counselors, the employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant classification with a fixed term; a green card has no expiration once granted.
Does a Student Counselor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Student Counselor positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree in counseling, school psychology, or a related field. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive counseling experience, you may also qualify for EB-2 under the equivalent-degree provision.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Student Counselors?
School districts, universities, and large community college systems are the most consistent sponsors for this occupation. Migrate Mate lets you search for employers with verified PERM filing history for Student Counselor and related education roles, so you can focus your applications on institutions already set up to run the sponsorship process.
What is the PERM recruitment test and how does it affect my job search?
PERM labor certification requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes specific job postings over a mandatory period. The test must be completed before DOL filing, so employers who haven't run PERM before may face longer lead times before your I-140 can be submitted.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, protecting the time you've already waited in the backlog.