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Chief Administrative Officer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, management, or a related field. Large enterprises and multinational firms sponsor H-1B CAOs regularly, and the annual 85,000-cap applies, making lottery timing and employer selection critical.
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Reporting to the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Chief Administrative and Business Officer serves as the senior administrative and financial management position that directs all facets and phases of strategic financial management, administrative management as well as risk mitigation. While reporting to the Dean, the position is jointly accountable to the Chief Financial Officer of the University on matters related to financial and budgetary responsibility as well as risk management.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- School-wide strategic initiatives that advance the school's mission and the University.
- General and Administrative operations (i.e. facilities, IT, human resources, continuous process improvement)
- Financial and budgetary management
- Compliance and Risk Management
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES/GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS – ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE DEAN
Oversee planning, administrative policy formulation, and implementation of all operational aspects of the school’s financial strategic planning activities as well as business operations and management including but not limited to human resources, capital projects, facilities, information technology, quality assurance, and administrative services, liaising/partnering with appropriate functional units for subject matter expertise. This individual will be a key stakeholder in the financial management of online programs as well as in the growth of certificate and executive education programs. Represent the Dean in a decision-making capacity to the University's central administrative offices. Collaborate with the Dean, other senior academic and administrative leaders, and faculty to ensure administrative policies, procedures, systems and resources appropriately support academic priorities.
FINANCE & BUDGET MANAGEMENT/COMPLIANCE – JOINT ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Provide leadership in the management of financial and budgetary matters for the school including strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, and financial stewardship. Responsibilities include general financial management, budgeting, and compliance to university and regulatory policies. Provide oversight of financial systems and guidance on related approvals and other financial matters. This position will monitor expense spending against plans to ensure planned resources are available to meet strategic objectives. Serve as the liaison to central university offices in the areas of budget, treasury, accounting & reporting, payroll, risk management, procurement, internal audit and other offices as needed. Ensure appropriate risk management framework to protect the university’s assets.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
10+ years’ progressively responsible experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation. Demonstrated experience in managing relationships and influencing outcomes. Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in a complex organization. Demonstrated success in developing people and organizations. Strong cost management experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis.
Demonstrated ability preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans; integrating multiple complex pieces of financial information to identify themes, trends, and issues. Expertise in a highly regulated organization.
Demonstrate ability to manage costs and achieve financial results in line with a committed budget. Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.
High-level strategic planning skills. Visionary with ability to influence. Ability to generate a strategic vision and to influence people to achieve this vision. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University. Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents. Ability to anticipate changes in the business environment and proactively manage change.
Strong computer skills including Excel. Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of or experience with NYU financial and management systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $325,000.00 to USD $375,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, the Chief Administrative and Business Officer serves as the senior administrative and financial management position that directs all facets and phases of strategic financial management, administrative management as well as risk mitigation. While reporting to the Dean, the position is jointly accountable to the Chief Financial Officer of the University on matters related to financial and budgetary responsibility as well as risk management.
Responsibilities for this role include:
- School-wide strategic initiatives that advance the school's mission and the University.
- General and Administrative operations (i.e. facilities, IT, human resources, continuous process improvement)
- Financial and budgetary management
- Compliance and Risk Management
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES/GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS – ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE DEAN
Oversee planning, administrative policy formulation, and implementation of all operational aspects of the school’s financial strategic planning activities as well as business operations and management including but not limited to human resources, capital projects, facilities, information technology, quality assurance, and administrative services, liaising/partnering with appropriate functional units for subject matter expertise. This individual will be a key stakeholder in the financial management of online programs as well as in the growth of certificate and executive education programs. Represent the Dean in a decision-making capacity to the University's central administrative offices. Collaborate with the Dean, other senior academic and administrative leaders, and faculty to ensure administrative policies, procedures, systems and resources appropriately support academic priorities.
FINANCE & BUDGET MANAGEMENT/COMPLIANCE – JOINT ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Provide leadership in the management of financial and budgetary matters for the school including strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, and financial stewardship. Responsibilities include general financial management, budgeting, and compliance to university and regulatory policies. Provide oversight of financial systems and guidance on related approvals and other financial matters. This position will monitor expense spending against plans to ensure planned resources are available to meet strategic objectives. Serve as the liaison to central university offices in the areas of budget, treasury, accounting & reporting, payroll, risk management, procurement, internal audit and other offices as needed. Ensure appropriate risk management framework to protect the university’s assets.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
10+ years’ progressively responsible experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation. Demonstrated experience in managing relationships and influencing outcomes. Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in a complex organization. Demonstrated success in developing people and organizations. Strong cost management experience. Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and analysis. Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis.
Demonstrated ability preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans; integrating multiple complex pieces of financial information to identify themes, trends, and issues. Expertise in a highly regulated organization.
Demonstrate ability to manage costs and achieve financial results in line with a committed budget. Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.
High-level strategic planning skills. Visionary with ability to influence. Ability to generate a strategic vision and to influence people to achieve this vision. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University. Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents. Ability to anticipate changes in the business environment and proactively manage change.
Strong computer skills including Excel. Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of or experience with NYU financial and management systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $325,000.00 to USD $375,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Chief Administrative Officer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to the CAO role. A degree in business administration, public administration, or organizational management strengthens your petition. A general studies degree may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. CAO roles at these entities can be filed any time, bypassing the April registration window entirely.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Chief Administrative Officer openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data so you're only spending time on companies that have sponsored the role before.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the number you negotiate won't fall below the certified floor.
Clarify whether your employer needs PERM for future green card
CAO positions are generally employer-specific enough that labor certification through PERM is the standard green card path. Ask the hiring team whether they've sponsored PERM for equivalent roles before your first-round interview.
File during the premium processing window for executive timelines
If your start date is tied to a board appointment or fiscal-year transition, your employer can pay for premium processing to get a 15-business-day USCIS adjudication. Build this into the offer negotiation, not after the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Chief Administrative Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Administrative Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, management, or a related discipline. USCIS looks at the actual duties, not just the job title. Broad executive roles where any degree suffices are more vulnerable to challenge than CAO positions tied to a specific operational function like healthcare administration or higher education management.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for CAO roles?
Large hospital systems, university systems, multinational corporations, and publicly traded companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for senior administrative leadership. These organizations have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage the filing. Smaller private companies sponsor less frequently, and startups rarely have the compliance systems in place for executive-level H-1B petitions. You can browse employers with documented H-1B filing history for CAO and related titles on Migrate Mate.
Can an H-1B holder work as a CAO for multiple entities simultaneously?
Yes, concurrent H-1B employment is permitted. Each employer must file a separate H-1B petition, and each position must independently qualify as a specialty occupation. This is relevant for CAOs who hold adjunct governance roles or split responsibilities across a parent company and its subsidiaries. USCIS reviews each petition on its own merits, so the job duties and degree requirements must be documented separately for every employer.
What happens to my H-1B if my CAO role is eliminated or restructured?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position described in your approved petition. If the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find new sponsorship, change status, or depart. A significant restructuring that changes your core duties may also require an amended petition. Notify your employer's immigration counsel immediately if your reporting structure or job description changes materially.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect CAO compensation negotiations?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application locks in a certified wage floor before USCIS adjudicates your petition. They can pay you more than the certified wage but not less. The DOL sets the prevailing wage by SOC code and geographic area, so the same CAO title in San Francisco carries a different floor than in Dallas. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code before finalizing your offer to understand the minimum your employer is legally required to honor.