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Event Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, communications, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS, typically six months before your intended start date.
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Work type: Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
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Kenyon College seeks an experienced, creative, and highly organized admissions professional to serve as Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month position in the Office of Admissions and reports to senior members of the admissions leadership team.
Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator will join a highly collaborative and student-centered Enrollment Division during an exciting period of innovation and strategic growth. Working from Lowell House - a newly renovated admissions center at the heart of campus - staff members participate in a deeply team-oriented environment focused on relationship-building, thoughtful recruitment, and the careful shaping of each entering class.
Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator plays a central role in shaping how prospective students and families experience Kenyon College. This individual leads the planning and execution of a broad range of enrollment events (15–20 annually) designed to engage students at every stage of the enrollment funnel. The position requires exceptional organizational ability, creativity, sound judgment, and a deeply collaborative spirit. Successful candidates will understand that enrollment events are not simply logistical exercises, but meaningful opportunities to reflect the College’s values, culture, academic community, and distinctive sense of place.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, systems-oriented, attentive to detail, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with warmth, professionalism, and flexibility. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of the emotional and practical dimensions of the college search process and a genuine desire to support students and families as they navigate important decisions. The role requires thoughtful collaboration with colleagues across the Enrollment Division and throughout the College, including faculty, staff, students, and senior leadership.
This individual serves as a key ambassador for the Enrollment Division and will be expected to embody Divisional values of collaboration, responsiveness, partnership, kindness, and institutional stewardship. The successful candidate will also possess the aesthetic sensibility to design programs and experiences that thoughtfully reflect the character of Kenyon College and the Graham Gund Lowell House environment.
Kenyon seeks a colleague who is intellectually curious, personable, and eager to contribute to a strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; sound judgment; careful attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with energy and professionalism.
The ideal candidate will also bring an interest in emerging trends and tools shaping enrollment work, including comfort learning and utilizing new technologies, data-informed practices, and evolving communication platforms while maintaining the highly personal approach that defines Kenyon’s admissions philosophy.
An understanding of and appreciation for the mission of a residential liberal arts college are essential, including a commitment to working with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
The Office of Admissions places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and collaborative learning. Professionals will find opportunities for meaningful responsibility, close partnership with experienced colleagues, and participation in a nationally respected enrollment operation.
Kenyon College is a nationally recognized private liberal arts college where academic excellence is paired with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students, faculty, and staff. Located in the village of Gambier, Ohio, Kenyon is known for its beautiful campus, distinctive academic culture, and deep commitment to undergraduate education.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at twenty-two other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.
Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.
Advertised: 19 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Job no: 493328
Work type: Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
Categories:
Kenyon College seeks an experienced, creative, and highly organized admissions professional to serve as Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month position in the Office of Admissions and reports to senior members of the admissions leadership team.
Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator will join a highly collaborative and student-centered Enrollment Division during an exciting period of innovation and strategic growth. Working from Lowell House - a newly renovated admissions center at the heart of campus - staff members participate in a deeply team-oriented environment focused on relationship-building, thoughtful recruitment, and the careful shaping of each entering class.
Associate Director of Admissions and Event Coordinator plays a central role in shaping how prospective students and families experience Kenyon College. This individual leads the planning and execution of a broad range of enrollment events (15–20 annually) designed to engage students at every stage of the enrollment funnel. The position requires exceptional organizational ability, creativity, sound judgment, and a deeply collaborative spirit. Successful candidates will understand that enrollment events are not simply logistical exercises, but meaningful opportunities to reflect the College’s values, culture, academic community, and distinctive sense of place.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, systems-oriented, attentive to detail, and capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with warmth, professionalism, and flexibility. They will demonstrate a strong understanding of the emotional and practical dimensions of the college search process and a genuine desire to support students and families as they navigate important decisions. The role requires thoughtful collaboration with colleagues across the Enrollment Division and throughout the College, including faculty, staff, students, and senior leadership.
This individual serves as a key ambassador for the Enrollment Division and will be expected to embody Divisional values of collaboration, responsiveness, partnership, kindness, and institutional stewardship. The successful candidate will also possess the aesthetic sensibility to design programs and experiences that thoughtfully reflect the character of Kenyon College and the Graham Gund Lowell House environment.
Kenyon seeks a colleague who is intellectually curious, personable, and eager to contribute to a strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; sound judgment; careful attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with energy and professionalism.
The ideal candidate will also bring an interest in emerging trends and tools shaping enrollment work, including comfort learning and utilizing new technologies, data-informed practices, and evolving communication platforms while maintaining the highly personal approach that defines Kenyon’s admissions philosophy.
An understanding of and appreciation for the mission of a residential liberal arts college are essential, including a commitment to working with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
The Office of Admissions places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and collaborative learning. Professionals will find opportunities for meaningful responsibility, close partnership with experienced colleagues, and participation in a nationally respected enrollment operation.
Kenyon College is a nationally recognized private liberal arts college where academic excellence is paired with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students, faculty, and staff. Located in the village of Gambier, Ohio, Kenyon is known for its beautiful campus, distinctive academic culture, and deep commitment to undergraduate education.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at twenty-two other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.
Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusive environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.
Advertised: 19 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Event Coordinator
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B approval depends on your role meeting the specialty occupation standard. Check the O*NET profile for Event Coordinators to confirm the degree fields USCIS recognizes as directly related before your employer files.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Event Coordinator roles. Prior LCA filings signal an established H-1B process and an HR team familiar with sponsorship timelines.
Negotiate your start date around the cap deadline
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. Push your offer negotiation to confirm your employer will meet the registration window, not just the filing deadline.
Document event-specific credentials before applying
CMP or CEM certifications alone don't satisfy H-1B requirements, but they strengthen specialty occupation arguments. Pair them with your degree transcripts and a job description that explicitly lists a bachelor's degree as required.
Confirm your employer is registered with E-Verify
Some event companies, particularly boutique agencies, haven't enrolled in E-Verify. USCIS requires E-Verify participation for H-1B cap-exempt employers and certain federal contractors, so confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer.
Request the LCA wage level in writing before signing
DOL assigns your role a wage level from I to IV on the LCA. Level I locks in an entry wage that can limit raises. Ask your employer which level they're filing under and verify it against the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area.
H-1B Visa Event Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Event Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. An Event Coordinator job description that lists a degree in event management, hospitality management, or communications as a minimum requirement supports a specialty occupation argument. Generic listings that say 'bachelor's preferred' or accept any degree field are harder to approve.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Event Coordinators?
Universities, hospital systems, large hotel groups, convention centers, and corporate event departments at Fortune 500 companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. They have dedicated HR infrastructure and recurring filing needs. Boutique event agencies and nonprofits sponsor less frequently, though it does happen. You can filter for employers with active LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. If you're working as an Event Coordinator on OPT when your employer files your H-1B in April, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires before October 1. If your case is still pending after September 30, your cap-gap extension continues until USCIS issues a final decision, as long as you remain in the same role.
What happens if my H-1B petition is denied while I'm working as an Event Coordinator?
A denial ends your authorization to work in that H-1B status. If you're transitioning from OPT, your cap-gap protection also ends. You'd need to stop working immediately and either file an appeal, have your employer refile with a stronger specialty occupation argument, or explore a change of status to another visa category. USCIS issues a Request for Evidence before most denials, giving your employer a chance to respond.
How does prevailing wage work for Event Coordinator H-1B filings?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your specific occupation, job duties, and work location. DOL sets this using the OFLC Wage Search tool, which assigns a wage level based on your experience and responsibilities. Level I reflects entry-level duties; Level III or IV reflects senior coordinators managing large budgets or teams. The wage on your LCA becomes a floor your employer can't drop below during your H-1B period.