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Administrative Manager jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at an important crossroads: the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when structured around degree-level business, operations, or management duties, but employers must document that case carefully in the LCA and I-129 petition. Knowing what to look for accelerates your search.
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Requisition ID req38376
Working Title Mgr, Administrative Opns
Position Grade 15
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) seeks a collaborative, service-oriented manager to lead academic human resources operations supporting faculty and graduate assistantship holders across UNM’s main and branch campuses.
Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost, OAP provides guidance and support to academic leaders, administrators, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on academic employment matters. The office works closely with the Provost and the Provost’s Leadership team, school/college deans, branch campus deans and chancellors, Academic Operations Officers, and HR staff, and labor relations partners to resolve complex issues and provide timely, accurate, and consistent support to the University.
The manager leads a team of human resources and support professionals, establishes clear priorities and supports staff development and accountability. The position supports consultative guidance on academic employment contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and operational processes. Success in this role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong working relationships, and a commitment to responsive service and continuous improvement.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversees the functions of the Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) for academic personnel for main and branch campuses to ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal policies and regulations as well as collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with the Labor Relations Officer
- Supervises and develops OAP staff through hiring recommendation, performance evaluations, training, work allocation, and problem resolution
- Collaborates with the SVP and Labor Relations Officer to develop and implement processes that are aligned with local, state, and federal employment regulations
- Provides clear and consistent guidance and policy interpretation to administrators, school/college and department staff, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on matters pertaining to academic personnel
- Facilitates and maintains effective communication with campus partners to inform the University community of relevant policies and procedures and to receive feedback from the University community to inform OAP of process improvements
- Responds to inquiries and independently investigates and resolves problems related to academic personnel
- Coordinates and manages data collection and analysis systems to monitor personnel actions, processing efficiency, and ensure data accuracy
- Provides excellent customer service and effectively monitors personnel systems and applications to ensure efficient completion of academic personnel actions
- Assists with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support academic personnel actions
- Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance transparency and accuracy of personnel processes and information
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Human Resources or Business Management
- Human resources experience in a university setting
- Experience supervising HR professionals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills and sound judgement in prioritizing projects and workflow
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive reports
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential human resources issues
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret University Policies (UAP), and the UNM Faculty Handbook
- Ability to manage concurrent tasks/projects, meet established timelines, and work efficiently to maintain mission critical goals
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and establish positive, productive rapport at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and other technical platforms
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Banner
- Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-faceted environment
- Current HRCI, SHRM, or other HR Certification
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Provost Office Staff (688A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $5,903.73 - $8,450.00
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/20/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application will consist of:
- A current resume,
- cover letter, expressing interest in the position,
- a list of 3-5 professional references
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Mgr, Administrative Opns
Requisition ID req38376
Working Title Mgr, Administrative Opns
Position Grade 15
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) seeks a collaborative, service-oriented manager to lead academic human resources operations supporting faculty and graduate assistantship holders across UNM’s main and branch campuses.
Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost, OAP provides guidance and support to academic leaders, administrators, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on academic employment matters. The office works closely with the Provost and the Provost’s Leadership team, school/college deans, branch campus deans and chancellors, Academic Operations Officers, and HR staff, and labor relations partners to resolve complex issues and provide timely, accurate, and consistent support to the University.
The manager leads a team of human resources and support professionals, establishes clear priorities and supports staff development and accountability. The position supports consultative guidance on academic employment contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and operational processes. Success in this role requires sound judgment, discretion, strong working relationships, and a commitment to responsive service and continuous improvement.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversees the functions of the Office for Academic Personnel (OAP) for academic personnel for main and branch campuses to ensure compliance with university, local, state, and federal policies and regulations as well as collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with the Labor Relations Officer
- Supervises and develops OAP staff through hiring recommendation, performance evaluations, training, work allocation, and problem resolution
- Collaborates with the SVP and Labor Relations Officer to develop and implement processes that are aligned with local, state, and federal employment regulations
- Provides clear and consistent guidance and policy interpretation to administrators, school/college and department staff, faculty, and graduate assistantship holders on matters pertaining to academic personnel
- Facilitates and maintains effective communication with campus partners to inform the University community of relevant policies and procedures and to receive feedback from the University community to inform OAP of process improvements
- Responds to inquiries and independently investigates and resolves problems related to academic personnel
- Coordinates and manages data collection and analysis systems to monitor personnel actions, processing efficiency, and ensure data accuracy
- Provides excellent customer service and effectively monitors personnel systems and applications to ensure efficient completion of academic personnel actions
- Assists with the development and implementation of standard operating procedures to support academic personnel actions
- Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance transparency and accuracy of personnel processes and information
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Human Resources or Business Management
- Human resources experience in a university setting
- Experience supervising HR professionals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization skills and sound judgement in prioritizing projects and workflow
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive reports
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential human resources issues
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret University Policies (UAP), and the UNM Faculty Handbook
- Ability to manage concurrent tasks/projects, meet established timelines, and work efficiently to maintain mission critical goals
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and establish positive, productive rapport at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and other technical platforms
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Banner
- Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-faceted environment
- Current HRCI, SHRM, or other HR Certification
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Provost Office Staff (688A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $5,903.73 - $8,450.00
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 11/20/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application will consist of:
- A current resume,
- cover letter, expressing interest in the position,
- a list of 3-5 professional references
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Administrative Manager
Align your degree to the role
Administrative Manager roles qualify as a specialty occupation when tied to a specific field like business administration, organizational management, or operations. Pull the O*NET profile for SOC 11-1021 to verify the degree-level duties your target employers are likely to emphasize in the I-129 petition.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Employers who have already certified LCAs under SOC 11-1021 have documented the prevailing wage and specialty occupation argument. Use Migrate Mate to surface those employers by role and location before you apply, so your outreach targets companies with active H-1B filing history.
Check the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite county and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC 11-1021 and your target city to know which wage tier to expect, so you can evaluate offers against the certified LCA wage before signing.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Administrative Managers who oversee multiple offices often trigger a separate LCA requirement for each physical worksite. Raise this with your employer before accepting a role that spans locations, since an uncertified worksite can put your H-1B status at risk during USCIS adjudication.
Front-load your resume with degree-level duties
USCIS scrutinizes Administrative Manager petitions because the title sometimes covers non-specialty work. Your resume and job description need to emphasize strategic planning, budget authority, and policy development over clerical coordination, so the I-129 petition clearly supports the specialty occupation claim.
File or transfer within your 60-day grace period
If your Administrative Manager position ends unexpectedly, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition with USCIS. Waiting until the final days compresses the employer's timeline, so begin the LCA certification process as early as possible after a job change.
H-1B Visa Administrative Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Administrative Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the employer structures the position around duties that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as business administration, management, or operations. USCIS reviews the actual job description, not just the title. Employers who document degree-level responsibilities in the LCA and I-129 petition have a defensible case, while positions centered on clerical or supervisory coordination without a specific degree requirement are more vulnerable to a Request for Evidence.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Administrative Managers?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history searchable by role and location. DOL discloses certified LCA records publicly, so you can cross-reference companies that have filed under SOC 11-1021. Employers in healthcare systems, universities, and large professional services firms tend to have established sponsorship infrastructure and are more likely to absorb the administrative cost of H-1B petitions for management roles.
How long does H-1B status last for an Administrative Manager position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you are on an approved immigrant visa pathway, such as an employer-sponsored green card with an I-140 petition already approved. Each extension still requires a new I-129 petition and a certified LCA reflecting the current worksite and prevailing wage.
What prevailing wage level applies to H-1B Administrative Manager roles?
The DOL assigns prevailing wages by SOC code, geographic area, and experience level across four tiers. Administrative Managers under SOC 11-1021 are typically placed at Level II or Level III depending on supervisory scope and years of relevant experience. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific metro area and experience level before comparing offers, since the certified LCA wage sets a floor your employer cannot pay below during your H-1B period.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a different office location?
Yes, but each new worksite requires its own certified LCA before you begin working there. Your employer must file the new LCA with DOL and, depending on whether the move is within the same metropolitan statistical area, may need to amend the I-129 petition with USCIS. Working at an unlisted site without a certified LCA is a compliance violation that can affect your H-1B status and your employer's standing with USCIS.