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Summer Associate roles at law firms, consulting firms, and financial institutions can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Understanding how sponsorship timelines align with a summer program's conversion-to-full-time offer is the first step toward permanent residency.
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Position Summary:
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies provides access to degrees and non-credit programs that engage, educate and empower lifelong learners and communities. The Office of Summer Sessions and Precollege Programs designs, develops and supports the creation of new, in-demand, multidisciplinary credit-bearing summer courses and non-credit precollege programs across campus, so more students from various backgrounds are served, including rising high schoolers. The Office of Summer Sessions & Precollege Programs seeks a Program Administrator II to join the team - a role that provides administrative and programmatic support for a range of new initiatives, including the coaching and enrollment of visiting high schoolers for the summer semester. The incumbent will also help organize annual community events and maintain important office records, including strategic plans, annual budgets and expense reports, as needed.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving skills and individual initiative, as well as excellent collaboration, customer service and communication skills. They will also have an enthusiasm for opening access to lifelong learning, community engagement and student empowerment, especially over the summer semester.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Eventually, the program coordinator may work from home for up to two (2) days per week. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: $49,187 - $61,408 annually
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
- One or more (1+) years experience in a professional office setting, working as part of a mission-driven team
- In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
- Skills:
- Ability to learn new strategies
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Data analysis skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
- Attention to detail
- Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources
- Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
Preferences:
- Experience using generative AI platforms, e.g., NotebookLM or Claude.
- Experience using education software systems such as Banner and Destiny.
- Experience in an educational support role, especially as part of a team that serves students directly or indirectly with coursework or programs.
- Experience working in a university setting.
Essential Functions:
- Administers the daily operations of assigned program(s) with general guidance of the Executive Director
- Conducts research, analyzes data, identifies trends and develops reports
- Plans and monitors annual project budgets, assists in the development of longer terms budget plans
- Recommends and implements outreach plans, including communications, events, marketing, conferences, etc.
- Plans and coordinates logistical aspects of recruitment activities
- Provides support to faculty, staff and students as related to the program
- May assist with student recruitment and admissions, student records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring student progress. Performs all other duties as assigned
Additional Functions:
Assists the Executive Director of PreCollege and Summer Programs in the administration, organization, and strategic growth of this emerging office by:
- Carrying out key tasks related to summer session student support, enrollment and cross campus communications and record keeping.
- Supporting ongoing project-based partnerships and new initiatives with Rice school teams and third parties in various ways, including strategic communications, record-keeping and reporting and billing and payroll.
- Assisting with the building and management of the office budget, including tracking and recording of all expenses and revenues and reporting them according to school standards, systems and timelines
- Completing key timely tasks as needed, including market research and data analysis, document creation and resource design and development
- Representing the office and its initiatives from time to time at public events on campus and off, as needed
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If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
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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.