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Education Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in education, curriculum design, instructional technology, or a related field. Large school districts, edtech companies, universities, and workforce development organizations are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Global is seeking a highly organized and student-focused part-time Education Abroad Advising & Engagement Coordinator at Penn State's University Park campus. This position plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team by coordinating and mentoring a team of 11 undergraduate peer advisers who provide front-line advising services and assist with outreach initiatives that promote education abroad opportunities to Penn State students.
The Advising and Engagement Coordinator will join the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team in mid- to late August 2026, with the appointment continuing through the spring 2027 semester. This is a part-time position averaging 16 hours per week. Because this role supports undergraduate peer advisers during their scheduled office hours, applicants must have availability between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules will be arranged within those hours and will total approximately 16 hours per week.
This position is intended for recent graduates, current graduate students, or other professionals seeking part-time employment. It is not open to current undergraduate students.
Penn State Global offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in international education and student services. The Education Abroad office is a collaborative, student-centered environment that serves as the University's primary administrative unit for facilitating education abroad opportunities across all Penn State campuses. Penn State Global is committed to fostering equity and belonging for all employees and students; we value individuals of all perspectives and backgrounds in our collaborative, respectful, and globally engaged environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Serve as the primary day-to-day coordinator for a team of 11 undergraduate peer advisers who provide in-person and virtual advising services to prospective education abroad students.
- Provide guidance, answer questions, and support peer advisers in their daily responsibilities while helping ensure smooth office operations.
- Coordinate peer adviser schedules, assist with office hour coverage, and help arrange coverage for presentations, outreach events, and other office needs.
- Welcome students at the front reception desk during peer adviser drop-in hours and scheduled education abroad advising appointments.
- Assist with managing the office's shared email account by responding to general student inquiries or routing questions to appropriate staff.
- Support the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team with outreach activities, administrative projects, and other responsibilities as assigned.
The Advising and Engagement Coordinator position is based at the Penn State University Park campus (Boucke building).
Required Experience:
- This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, current graduate student, or other professional seeking part-time employment while gaining experience in higher education, international education, or student engagement.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking initiative and working independently.
- Enthusiasm for mentoring and supporting undergraduate student employees.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience studying, living, or working abroad, mentoring or supervising students, or working in a multicultural or higher education environment is highly valued.
Application Requirements:
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter along with their application. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation:
This is a part-time position offering $16/hour.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Global is seeking a highly organized and student-focused part-time Education Abroad Advising & Engagement Coordinator at Penn State's University Park campus. This position plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team by coordinating and mentoring a team of 11 undergraduate peer advisers who provide front-line advising services and assist with outreach initiatives that promote education abroad opportunities to Penn State students.
The Advising and Engagement Coordinator will join the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team in mid- to late August 2026, with the appointment continuing through the spring 2027 semester. This is a part-time position averaging 16 hours per week. Because this role supports undergraduate peer advisers during their scheduled office hours, applicants must have availability between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work schedules will be arranged within those hours and will total approximately 16 hours per week.
This position is intended for recent graduates, current graduate students, or other professionals seeking part-time employment. It is not open to current undergraduate students.
Penn State Global offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in international education and student services. The Education Abroad office is a collaborative, student-centered environment that serves as the University's primary administrative unit for facilitating education abroad opportunities across all Penn State campuses. Penn State Global is committed to fostering equity and belonging for all employees and students; we value individuals of all perspectives and backgrounds in our collaborative, respectful, and globally engaged environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Serve as the primary day-to-day coordinator for a team of 11 undergraduate peer advisers who provide in-person and virtual advising services to prospective education abroad students.
- Provide guidance, answer questions, and support peer advisers in their daily responsibilities while helping ensure smooth office operations.
- Coordinate peer adviser schedules, assist with office hour coverage, and help arrange coverage for presentations, outreach events, and other office needs.
- Welcome students at the front reception desk during peer adviser drop-in hours and scheduled education abroad advising appointments.
- Assist with managing the office's shared email account by responding to general student inquiries or routing questions to appropriate staff.
- Support the Education Abroad Advising and Engagement team with outreach activities, administrative projects, and other responsibilities as assigned.
The Advising and Engagement Coordinator position is based at the Penn State University Park campus (Boucke building).
Required Experience:
- This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate, current graduate student, or other professional seeking part-time employment while gaining experience in higher education, international education, or student engagement.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking initiative and working independently.
- Enthusiasm for mentoring and supporting undergraduate student employees.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience studying, living, or working abroad, mentoring or supervising students, or working in a multicultural or higher education environment is highly valued.
Application Requirements:
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter along with their application. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation:
This is a part-time position offering $16/hour.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Education Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align directly with the Education Manager position, not just education broadly. A degree in business administration won't support a petition for a curriculum development manager role. Check the job description's stated degree requirements before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Education Manager roles in their specific metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9033 to see Level I through Level IV wage floors before you receive or accept an offer.
Target edtech companies with cap-exempt pathways
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated educational institutions can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual cap lottery. If you've faced multiple lottery misses, prioritizing these employers changes your timeline entirely.
Find H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate by filing history
Filter Education Manager roles on Migrate Mate by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation. That history tells you which organizations have cleared the DOL certification process before, not just which ones claim to sponsor.
Request employer premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days. For Education Manager roles with a specific start date tied to an academic calendar or program launch, ask your employer to include premium processing before signing your offer letter.
Review the O*NET profile before your specialty occupation letter
Your employer's support letter must demonstrate the role meets the specialty occupation standard. Pull the O*NET profile for Education Managers to extract the listed entry-level education requirement and typical tasks, which your employer can reference when drafting the petition.
H-1B Visa Education Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or organizational learning. USCIS scrutinizes this more closely when job postings list a degree as preferred rather than required, so the offer letter and support documentation must use mandatory language.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Education Manager positions?
Edtech companies, school district central offices, community colleges, workforce development nonprofits, and corporate learning and development departments are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Universities and government-affiliated educational institutions have the added advantage of cap-exempt status, meaning they can file petitions outside the annual lottery. You can search verified H-1B sponsors for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Education Manager job seekers?
If your prospective employer is a for-profit company with no cap-exempt affiliation, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery, which opens in March each year. Selection is not guaranteed. Employers at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are cap-exempt and can file at any time, making them strategically valuable targets if you've been unsuccessful in previous lotteries.
What documentation does an employer typically need to file an H-1B for an Education Manager?
The employer files Form I-129 along with a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, a support letter explaining how the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, and evidence that your degree aligns with the job duties. You'll need to provide your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations if your degree was earned outside the U.S.
Can I change Education Manager jobs while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer to a new employer if your I-140 has been approved and your application has been pending for at least 180 days, or by filing an H-1B transfer petition with the new employer before your current status expires. The new role must be the same or similar occupational classification, which Education Manager roles generally satisfy when moving between comparable positions.