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INTRODUCTION
Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who has extensive experience as an administrator in higher education to serve in this 12 month, full-time position as Assistant Registrar of Graduate and Summer Programs. Gettysburg College is a highly selective, residential undergraduate liberal arts college, which enrolls approximately 2,500 students. This position reports to the Registrar, with the Office of the Registrar being part of the Provost Division.
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Registrar is to support the Office of the Registrar by leading the efforts within the MA in American History, and expand the Summer Course program.
Responsibilities
- Point of contact for the Master of Arts in American History program and Summer Online programs
- Office of the Registrar Liaison to the Gilder Lehrman Institute (GLI)
- Maintain and revise Office of the Registrar procedures pertaining to graduate programs and summer online programs
- Answers questions via the telephone, email or office walk-ins from students, parents, faculty and staff on matters of College and office policies and procedures relating to the Office of the Registrar
- In collaboration with GLI, establish the academic calendar and course schedules
- In collaboration with APPC and the Provost’s Office, establish the summer online course schedules
- Assist the Registrar with course enrollment for graduate and summer programs, including the setup for enrollment appointment times
- Manages student registration functions including pre-registration, registration and add/drop
- Records and verifies final course grades and grade changes for graduate and summer programs
- Evaluates and awards transfer credit for graduate level course credits
- Responsible for advising GLI students in regards to degree audit and degree completion
- Works with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with FERPA
- Responsible for reporting graduate program and summer program enrollment information; both internal and external reporting obligations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with a Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or a related field preferred. A minimum of three years of relevant experience working with student records in higher education is required. Qualified candidates will possess excellent record keeping and communication skills both written and oral as well as organizational skills.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Please submit application materials (cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references). Application materials received by July 31, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
POSTING NUMBER 20101032A
EEO STATEMENT
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
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Confirm your degree field matches the role
PERM requires the employer to specify a minimum degree requirement tied to the job duties. A Summer Associate position in consulting or law must list a field-specific degree, not just any bachelor's, so verify that your credentials align with the job order before applying.
Target firms with established PERM infrastructure
Law firms and financial institutions that run structured summer programs and routinely convert associates to full-time roles are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and an active PERM pipeline than smaller boutiques hiring their first international candidate.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Summer Associate openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting firms that have already run PERM filings for comparable professional roles rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
Understand the PERM timeline before your offer
PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months with DOL, followed by I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status. If your full-time conversion offer comes at summer's end, ask HR whether the firm initiates PERM during the first year of employment.
Ask employers about EB-2 versus EB-3 filing strategy
Firms with immigration counsel often file under EB-2 for Summer Associates converting to roles requiring an advanced degree or specialized expertise, and EB-3 for standard professional positions. Your filing category affects your priority date and wait time, so clarify this during the offer stage.
Check your country's priority date backlog early
USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin showing priority date cutoffs by country and preference category. Nationals from India or China face multi-year backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3, so factor that into your decision even before a PERM filing begins.
Green Card Summer Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Summer Associate roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Summer Associate positions at law firms, consulting firms, and financial institutions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the full-time conversion role requires a master's degree or equivalent specialized experience, the employer may file under EB-2 instead. The PERM labor certification determines which category applies based on the employer's stated minimum requirements for the position.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for Summer Associates?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new visas annually, subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 has no annual cap at the petition level, though per-country visa backlogs can delay the final green card. PERM also leads to permanent residency rather than a status that requires renewal or transfer, making it a fundamentally different outcome even when both paths begin with the same job offer.
When do firms typically start the PERM process for converted Summer Associates?
Most firms that sponsor green cards for converted Summer Associates begin the PERM process after you've been in a full-time role for six to twelve months, though some initiate the process earlier if your H-1B status requires it. DOL's PERM processing timeline adds another six to twelve months before the employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS, so the earlier the firm starts, the better your overall position.
How can I find Summer Associate employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Summer Associate openings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which firms have actually run PERM filings for professional roles. Targeting employers with an established immigration infrastructure saves significant time compared to raising green card sponsorship cold during an interview.
Does my country of birth affect green card timing even if my employer files PERM quickly?
Yes. Your priority date, set when DOL accepts the PERM application, determines your place in the visa queue. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletin cutoffs by country of birth and preference category. Nationals from India and China face multi-year backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3, meaning a successful PERM filing and approved I-140 does not translate to an immediate green card for applicants from those countries.