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Success Coach jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition under EB-2 or EB-3. Roles in student success, academic advising, and career development at universities, nonprofits, and workforce development organizations are common sponsoring environments for this occupation.
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The Veteran Success Coach serves as the primary single point of contact and "face" of Military Student Services (MSS) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Reporting to the CEVSS Project Coordinator, this full-time, grant-funded position provides proactive, high-touch, "wrap-around" coaching and holistic support to military-connected and veteran students. The Success Coach is responsible for guiding veterans through academic transitions, degree navigation, financial literacy, personal obstacle resolution, and career preparation. The coach actively identifies and reaches out to under-supported veterans (including those not using federal GI Bill benefits) to foster belonging, improve persistence, and drive degree completion. This is a 100% FTE, grant-funded annual appointment; this position is entirely in-person.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advising (50%)
- Track Veteran students on campus from first contact to post graduation outcomes.
- Advise prospective military-connected students on navigating the application process.
- Verify eligibility for application fee waivers.
- Provide direct, one-on-one academic, personal, and career coaching to veteran students.
- Conduct systematic, proactive outreach to under-identified and at-risk veteran students—including those not using GI Bill benefits—to foster a sense of belonging and improve persistence.
- Assist students with goal setting, time management, academic planning, study strategies, and navigating degree requirements.
- Serve as a primary resource for military-affiliated students, providing guidance on certification processes, reporting requirements, and benefit utilization.
- Conduct breakout sessions during orientation and attend campus events promoting the office.
Collaboration (30%)
- Act as a direct liaison between veterans and university partner offices, including Financial Aid, University Counseling Services, Career Services, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO), and Admissions.
- Eliminate administrative silos by executing "warm handoffs" that ensure veterans follow through on referrals and complete necessary processes.
- Advocate on behalf of student veterans regarding military training transfer credit evaluations, classroom accommodations, and navigating university policies.
- Assist with collaborative learning presentations.
Data collection and analysis (15%)
- Maintain accurate, confidential student interaction logs and record student utilization data.
- Track cohort metrics—including student check-ins, retention rates, persistence, and graduation outcomes—to monitor progress against grant goals.
- Leverage data-driven insights and student feedback to make real-time adjustments and continuously improve service delivery.
School Certifying Official (5%)
- Certify student enrollment for military educational benefits, including verifying enrollment, monitoring academic progress and attendance, auditing records, and ensuring accurate reporting aligned with regulatory requirements.
OTHER POSITION DETAILS:
- This is a restricted, grant-funded position with funding currently available for three years. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding.
- VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. In addition, VCU offers enhanced leave benefits to veterans.
- Some travel for conferences and local partnerships is required – Trips with total mileage beyond 25 miles will be reimbursed, appropriate hotel and per diem expenses will also be provided.
- This is a 100% in-person position at the Monroe Park Campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
- Background in advising students as they prepare for school admissions; knowledge of requirements/processes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to advocate on the student’s behalf with both faculty staff and parents.
- Experience working with the military-affiliated population and knowledge of resources available to the population.
- Professional experience in higher education.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft office, student information systems, analytics platforms, and Google Suite.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field is required.
- Understanding of benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Four (4) years of experience providing direct service to Veterans with at least one (1) year of experience navigating VA benefits and resources.
- Experience with Banner or other student information systems.
- Experience inducing change through data-driven insights.
- Previous experience as an SCO filing VA education benefits.
SALARY RANGE
- Up to $45,000
BENEFITS
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
RESTRICTED POSITION: Yes
ORP ELIGIBLE: No
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT: Fully Onsite
UNIVERSITY JOB TITLE: 35211N - Student Advisor SS 1
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Bryan Sandford
Contact Email: sandfordb@vcu.edu
POSTING OPENS: 11/9/2026
POSTING CLOSES: 11/16/2026 at 11:55PM
INTRODUCTION
The Veteran Success Coach serves as the primary single point of contact and "face" of Military Student Services (MSS) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Reporting to the CEVSS Project Coordinator, this full-time, grant-funded position provides proactive, high-touch, "wrap-around" coaching and holistic support to military-connected and veteran students. The Success Coach is responsible for guiding veterans through academic transitions, degree navigation, financial literacy, personal obstacle resolution, and career preparation. The coach actively identifies and reaches out to under-supported veterans (including those not using federal GI Bill benefits) to foster belonging, improve persistence, and drive degree completion. This is a 100% FTE, grant-funded annual appointment; this position is entirely in-person.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advising (50%)
- Track Veteran students on campus from first contact to post graduation outcomes.
- Advise prospective military-connected students on navigating the application process.
- Verify eligibility for application fee waivers.
- Provide direct, one-on-one academic, personal, and career coaching to veteran students.
- Conduct systematic, proactive outreach to under-identified and at-risk veteran students—including those not using GI Bill benefits—to foster a sense of belonging and improve persistence.
- Assist students with goal setting, time management, academic planning, study strategies, and navigating degree requirements.
- Serve as a primary resource for military-affiliated students, providing guidance on certification processes, reporting requirements, and benefit utilization.
- Conduct breakout sessions during orientation and attend campus events promoting the office.
Collaboration (30%)
- Act as a direct liaison between veterans and university partner offices, including Financial Aid, University Counseling Services, Career Services, Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO), and Admissions.
- Eliminate administrative silos by executing "warm handoffs" that ensure veterans follow through on referrals and complete necessary processes.
- Advocate on behalf of student veterans regarding military training transfer credit evaluations, classroom accommodations, and navigating university policies.
- Assist with collaborative learning presentations.
Data collection and analysis (15%)
- Maintain accurate, confidential student interaction logs and record student utilization data.
- Track cohort metrics—including student check-ins, retention rates, persistence, and graduation outcomes—to monitor progress against grant goals.
- Leverage data-driven insights and student feedback to make real-time adjustments and continuously improve service delivery.
School Certifying Official (5%)
- Certify student enrollment for military educational benefits, including verifying enrollment, monitoring academic progress and attendance, auditing records, and ensuring accurate reporting aligned with regulatory requirements.
OTHER POSITION DETAILS:
- This is a restricted, grant-funded position with funding currently available for three years. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding.
- VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. In addition, VCU offers enhanced leave benefits to veterans.
- Some travel for conferences and local partnerships is required – Trips with total mileage beyond 25 miles will be reimbursed, appropriate hotel and per diem expenses will also be provided.
- This is a 100% in-person position at the Monroe Park Campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
- Background in advising students as they prepare for school admissions; knowledge of requirements/processes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to advocate on the student’s behalf with both faculty staff and parents.
- Experience working with the military-affiliated population and knowledge of resources available to the population.
- Professional experience in higher education.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft office, student information systems, analytics platforms, and Google Suite.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field is required.
- Understanding of benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Four (4) years of experience providing direct service to Veterans with at least one (1) year of experience navigating VA benefits and resources.
- Experience with Banner or other student information systems.
- Experience inducing change through data-driven insights.
- Previous experience as an SCO filing VA education benefits.
SALARY RANGE
- Up to $45,000
BENEFITS
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
RESTRICTED POSITION: Yes
ORP ELIGIBLE: No
FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENT: Fully Onsite
UNIVERSITY JOB TITLE: 35211N - Student Advisor SS 1
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Bryan Sandford
Contact Email: sandfordb@vcu.edu
POSTING OPENS: 11/9/2026
POSTING CLOSES: 11/16/2026 at 11:55PM
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Success Coach
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. Document your coaching certifications, outcome data, and program leadership separately from your degree transcripts before approaching employers.
Target PERM-experienced higher education employers
Universities and community colleges sponsor Success Coach roles more consistently than corporate employers because they have in-house HR teams familiar with PERM recruitment requirements. Focus your search on institutions with dedicated international faculty or staff hiring programs.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Use it to identify which higher education and workforce development organizations have an established track record of sponsoring this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
PERM labor certification requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupational category and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the Success Coach SOC code before you negotiate so you know the floor the employer must meet.
Clarify PERM recruitment timing during the offer stage
PERM requires the employer to complete a formal DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing. Ask the hiring manager early whether their legal team has started a prevailing wage determination, since that step alone can add months to the sponsorship timeline.
Understand priority date backlogs before you file
Both EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country numerical limits. If you were born in India or China, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for your preference category's current priority date before accepting an offer, as wait times can significantly affect your planning.
Green Card Success Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Success Coach roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Success Coach positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent. University-based coaches often meet EB-2 standards when the job description specifies an advanced degree in counseling, education, or a related field. Your employer confirms the category when filing PERM with DOL.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with DOL, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face priority date backlogs before the I-485 can be filed.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Success Coach positions?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for this occupation. Beyond that, focus on higher education institutions and nonprofit workforce development organizations, which sponsor this role more frequently than private-sector employers and typically have established processes for PERM filings.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is in progress?
AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, without losing your place in line. If your original I-140 was approved before you switch, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your earlier filing date.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Success Coach hire?
Your employer files PERM with DOL, starting with a prevailing wage determination for the specific role and location. DOL then requires a formal recruitment test, including job postings in DOL-specified channels, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied. Only after PERM is certified can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.