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Education Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in education, curriculum development, instructional design, or a directly related field. K-12 districts, higher education institutions, edtech companies, and nonprofit training organizations all file H-1B petitions for these roles, though filing timelines and cap-subject status vary by employer type.
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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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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 Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align specifically with the Education Specialist position, not just education broadly. A degree in instructional design supports a curriculum developer role more cleanly than a general education degree, reducing RFE risk at adjudication.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated educational institutions are cap-exempt, so your petition can be filed any time of year without entering the April lottery. This is a structural advantage for Education Specialists whose roles fit these institutional settings.
Search LCA filings by occupation code on Migrate Mate
Education Specialist roles file under specific SOC codes. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation, so you can see which employers have actively filed for this role rather than guessing which districts or edtech firms sponsor.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up the wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so your offered salary clears the threshold USCIS will scrutinize during filing.
Clarify whether your employer files as a new or continuing employee
If you're already on H-1B with a different employer, a concurrent or transfer petition avoids the lottery entirely. Confirm with your prospective employer whether they'll file a transfer or treat you as a new H-1B worker, since the timelines and cap exposure differ.
Document specialized credentials beyond your degree
State licensure, curriculum certifications, or specialist credentials like NBCT strengthen the specialty occupation argument for Education Specialist petitions. Gather official transcripts, license verification letters, and any certification records before your employer starts the LCA filing process.
H-1B Visa Education Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as education, instructional design, curriculum and instruction, or educational psychology. USCIS evaluates whether the role's duties are complex enough to require that theoretical knowledge. Generic teaching assistant or paraprofessional roles typically don't meet the standard, but district-level specialists, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers generally do.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Education Specialist positions?
K-12 school districts, colleges and universities, edtech companies, nonprofit training organizations, and government-affiliated education agencies all sponsor H-1B petitions for Education Specialists. Universities and nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round. Private edtech companies and for-profit training firms are cap-subject and must file during the April registration window. Browse verified H-1B filing history for Education Specialist roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Education Specialist job seekers?
If your target employer is a private company, your petition enters the annual lottery capped at 85,000 slots. Selection isn't guaranteed. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and qualifying nonprofits, bypass the lottery entirely. Prioritizing cap-exempt institutions in your job search gives you a path to H-1B status without depending on lottery selection, which is a meaningful strategic advantage for Education Specialists.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B as an Education Specialist?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL first, certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. They then file Form I-129 with USCIS. You'll need to provide official transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any relevant state licensure documentation, and a detailed job description that links your role's duties to your specific degree field.
Does state licensure affect my H-1B eligibility as an Education Specialist?
State licensure can strengthen your petition by reinforcing the specialty occupation argument, since licensure requirements typically imply degree-level qualifications. If your role in a public school district requires a specific state credential, include that documentation in your filing package. USCIS may request it during adjudication. O*NET lists typical education and licensure requirements for Education Specialist roles, which your employer's attorney can reference in the petition.