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Assistant Director roles in higher education, healthcare, and nonprofit administration regularly appear on H-1B visa LCA filings because they require a specialized bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Employers must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL before USCIS approves the petition, making institutional sponsorship history a key factor in your search.
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The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashville’s vibrant music culture. Across from the Music City Center, the luxury hotel is a one-of-a-kind experience, fully integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on four levels. Located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Blvd. The Omni Nashville Hotel design is a modern expression of the city’s distinct character, incorporating natural materials, exposed steel and regional limestone. The multi-story hotel and expanded museum shares meeting and entertainment space and brings additional restaurants and retail venues to this dynamic destination in downtown Nashville.
The Omni Nashville Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Nashville may be your perfect match.
Omni Nashville Hotel is excited to offer competitive wages and benefits, growth opportunities, paid time off, and hotel stay discounts! If you love hospitality, and have a passion to serve others then you’ll love working with the Omni Nashville Hotel – apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide technical and administrative assistance to the Director of Engineering. Assist the Director of Engineering in the operational aspect of the Engineering Department.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Engineering in the full upkeep of the preventative maintenance, including the keeping of logs on work done, scheduling and the assignment of projects and other related tasks.
- Assist in the procurement of supplies and the issuance of purchase orders.
- Review work orders and assign work by priorities.
- Maintain up-to-date inventories of heat, light & power and repair and maintenance supplies.
- Respond to guest requests.
- Work with the Engineering staff on a shift basis and coordinates their activities.
- Assume the full responsibility for the Engineering Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering Services.
- Have a thorough understanding of Omni's fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.
- Have a thorough understanding of Omni's job scenarios.
- Ensure that the inspection program is consistently maintained.
- Ensure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed.
- Required to perform inspections and repairs anywhere in or out of hotel property.
- Must be familiar with Omni's Systems and Services procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum two years hotel engineering, or other sufficient building equipment maintenance leadership experience required.
- Hotel engineering leadership strongly preferred.
- Experience with electrical, HVAC and working knowledge of powered and handheld tools and equipment.
- Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language required, must be able to communicate with guests and staff professionally and with empathy.
- Must have proven leadership skills and must be able to direct, develop and motivate staff.
- Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.
- Ability to teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve requests.
- Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
- Candidate must have excellent time management skills, the ability to work with both internal and external customers and a keen eye for detail.
- Must be computer oriented and able to meet deadlines and adhere to company policies.
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time or for an entire shift.
- Must be able to handle frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance.
- 100% of mobility required in all areas of hotel property and grounds.
- Required to perform inspections and repairs anywhere in or out of hotel property.
- Must be able to climb a ladder, work in high places and confined areas.
- Lift driving required | Electric saws, hand tools, drills, grinders.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
INTRODUCTION
The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashville’s vibrant music culture. Across from the Music City Center, the luxury hotel is a one-of-a-kind experience, fully integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on four levels. Located on Fifth Avenue between Demonbreun and Korean Veterans Blvd. The Omni Nashville Hotel design is a modern expression of the city’s distinct character, incorporating natural materials, exposed steel and regional limestone. The multi-story hotel and expanded museum shares meeting and entertainment space and brings additional restaurants and retail venues to this dynamic destination in downtown Nashville.
The Omni Nashville Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Nashville may be your perfect match.
Omni Nashville Hotel is excited to offer competitive wages and benefits, growth opportunities, paid time off, and hotel stay discounts! If you love hospitality, and have a passion to serve others then you’ll love working with the Omni Nashville Hotel – apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide technical and administrative assistance to the Director of Engineering. Assist the Director of Engineering in the operational aspect of the Engineering Department.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Engineering in the full upkeep of the preventative maintenance, including the keeping of logs on work done, scheduling and the assignment of projects and other related tasks.
- Assist in the procurement of supplies and the issuance of purchase orders.
- Review work orders and assign work by priorities.
- Maintain up-to-date inventories of heat, light & power and repair and maintenance supplies.
- Respond to guest requests.
- Work with the Engineering staff on a shift basis and coordinates their activities.
- Assume the full responsibility for the Engineering Department in the absence of the Director of Engineering Services.
- Have a thorough understanding of Omni's fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.
- Have a thorough understanding of Omni's job scenarios.
- Ensure that the inspection program is consistently maintained.
- Ensure all safety and security policies and procedures are followed.
- Required to perform inspections and repairs anywhere in or out of hotel property.
- Must be familiar with Omni's Systems and Services procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum two years hotel engineering, or other sufficient building equipment maintenance leadership experience required.
- Hotel engineering leadership strongly preferred.
- Experience with electrical, HVAC and working knowledge of powered and handheld tools and equipment.
- Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language required, must be able to communicate with guests and staff professionally and with empathy.
- Must have proven leadership skills and must be able to direct, develop and motivate staff.
- Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.
- Ability to teach employees importance of, and how to greet guests and courteously solve requests.
- Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
- Candidate must have excellent time management skills, the ability to work with both internal and external customers and a keen eye for detail.
- Must be computer oriented and able to meet deadlines and adhere to company policies.
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time or for an entire shift.
- Must be able to handle frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance.
- 100% of mobility required in all areas of hotel property and grounds.
- Required to perform inspections and repairs anywhere in or out of hotel property.
- Must be able to climb a ladder, work in high places and confined areas.
- Lift driving required | Electric saws, hand tools, drills, grinders.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Assistant Director
Verify your degree matches the role
Assistant Director positions span wildly different fields. A degree in public administration supports a university affairs role, but won't satisfy specialty occupation for a clinical operations director. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific subdomain before applications.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, affiliated research hospitals, and nonprofits attached to higher education institutions are cap-exempt. Filing outside the lottery gives you year-round start dates and removes a major hiring risk for employers who've never sponsored before.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation code and industry to find employers who have certified LCAs for Assistant Director or closely related titles. Employers with active filing histories are far more likely to extend an offer that includes sponsorship.
Flag prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metro area before salary discussions. Assistant Director roles often land at Level II or III. Knowing the certified wage floor prevents offers that USCIS would flag during adjudication.
Prepare an organizational chart early
USCIS frequently issues RFEs on Assistant Director petitions questioning supervisory authority and specialty occupation standing. Have your hiring manager draft a reporting structure document that maps your degree to specific duties before the I-129 is filed.
Align your start date with fiscal year hiring
Many universities and government-funded nonprofits hire Assistant Directors around fiscal year starts in July or October. Submitting the H-1B petition with premium processing against a firm start date reduces the gap between offer and authorization.
H-1B Visa Assistant Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on the specific duties and the degree requirement tied to the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Generic management duties without a field-specific requirement can trigger an RFE. Roles in student affairs, clinical operations, research administration, or compliance typically qualify when the employer documents degree necessity in the LCA and job description.
Which industries most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Director positions?
Higher education institutions, academic medical centers, large nonprofit organizations, and government contractors file the most LCAs for Assistant Director titles. These employers are often cap-exempt, which means they can file year-round without lottery exposure. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate to narrow your search to active sponsors.
Can an Assistant Director petition be filed without going through the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, affiliated teaching hospitals, and nonprofits conducting research in the public interest are exempt from the annual 85,000-cap. Cap-exempt employers can file an I-129 at any point during the year, and USCIS processes it without lottery registration. Confirming cap-exempt status before accepting an offer removes one of the biggest uncertainty factors in the hiring timeline.
How should I handle an employer who hasn't sponsored H-1B visas before?
First-time sponsors face a steeper documentation burden, particularly for management-level roles like Assistant Director where specialty occupation isn't immediately obvious. Give your HR contact the USCIS guidance on specialty occupation requirements and offer to help prepare the organizational chart and position description. Connecting them with an immigration attorney early, rather than after the offer letter is signed, reduces the risk of a last-minute withdrawal.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Assistant Director to a higher title?
A material change in job duties, location, or employment terms requires an amended I-129 before or when the change takes effect, per USCIS policy following the Simeio Solutions guidance. A title change alone may not trigger an amendment, but expanded duties or a new work site typically do. Your employer's immigration counsel should review the scope of the promotion against the approved petition before your new role begins.