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Summary:
To serve as the Manager of the Alabama A&M University, Agribition Center. The incumbent provides overall management, coordination, and promotion of events at the Agribition Center. The incumbent supervises employees who work in support of administration, maintenance and events at the Agribition Center.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are assigned to the position. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Facility Event Management
- Manages business matters for the Center and oversees all activities during an event (sound system, working of ground, barn coordination, concession stand, etc.)
- Creates and Implements Marketing Tools for the Agribition Center, through advertisements in magazines, newspapers, and television. Maintains and distributes the Agribition Center calendar of events.
- Works to promote events and activities at the Agribition Center. This includes external and AAMU events. Maintains relationships with past and future promoters for continuous event scheduling. Plan and deliver events that provide entertainment and profitability for the Agribition Center.
- Plans, facilitates, and coordinates work schedules for event setup, function and take down.
- Maintains the facility, arena, grounds, barns and stalls, equipment, roads, parking lots, and barns to ensure the facility is safe, equipment is inventoried and secured and prepared for events at the Agribition Center.
- Supervises contractors and vendors related to maintenance.
- Serves as liaison to Madison County, the community, and local regional area.
Financial Management
- Manages all financial responsibilities for the Agribition Center. Including use of University Information System for financial records and submitting budgetary information to the School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences via the Department of Food and Animal Sciences.
- Oversees maintenance of office files, financial documents and other records.
- Provides supervision for full-time and part-time employees.
- Maintains inventory of facility and provides oversight of utilization of equipment, stalls, pens, and animal handling systems of the facility.
- Ensures all tasks to maintain and clean the arena, bathrooms, floors, and bleachers are completed.
- Ensures compliance with the university’s policies and procedures.
Supervision
The incumbent reports to the 1890 Administrator of Alabama A&M University. Also, coordinates with Chairs Department of Food and Animal Sciences and to the Research Director, School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as needed to support events.
- The incumbent is expected to work with the performance management of employees and reports to the 1890 Administrator on a periodic basis.
- The incumbent is responsible for the activities of all employees and volunteers.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Business Management.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working with large and small animals, i.e., cattle, dogs, horse production and management systems.
- Master of Science degree is preferred in the previously referenced discipline.
- A proven record of successful business operations.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong technical abilities in farm equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Experienced in crop production, livestock management, irrigation systems, and soil management
- Knowledge of agricultural safety standards, chemical handling, and environmental regulations
- Proven management skills including staff supervision, scheduling, training, and daily operations oversight
- Skilled in budgeting, inventory management, record keeping, and production planning
- Ability to operate tractors, combines, harvesters, and other agricultural machinery
- Effective problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills in fast-paced agricultural environments
- Experience coordinating planting, harvesting, feeding, and maintenance schedules to maximize productivity
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
Description
Summary:
To serve as the Manager of the Alabama A&M University, Agribition Center. The incumbent provides overall management, coordination, and promotion of events at the Agribition Center. The incumbent supervises employees who work in support of administration, maintenance and events at the Agribition Center.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are assigned to the position. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Facility Event Management
- Manages business matters for the Center and oversees all activities during an event (sound system, working of ground, barn coordination, concession stand, etc.)
- Creates and Implements Marketing Tools for the Agribition Center, through advertisements in magazines, newspapers, and television. Maintains and distributes the Agribition Center calendar of events.
- Works to promote events and activities at the Agribition Center. This includes external and AAMU events. Maintains relationships with past and future promoters for continuous event scheduling. Plan and deliver events that provide entertainment and profitability for the Agribition Center.
- Plans, facilitates, and coordinates work schedules for event setup, function and take down.
- Maintains the facility, arena, grounds, barns and stalls, equipment, roads, parking lots, and barns to ensure the facility is safe, equipment is inventoried and secured and prepared for events at the Agribition Center.
- Supervises contractors and vendors related to maintenance.
- Serves as liaison to Madison County, the community, and local regional area.
Financial Management
- Manages all financial responsibilities for the Agribition Center. Including use of University Information System for financial records and submitting budgetary information to the School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences via the Department of Food and Animal Sciences.
- Oversees maintenance of office files, financial documents and other records.
- Provides supervision for full-time and part-time employees.
- Maintains inventory of facility and provides oversight of utilization of equipment, stalls, pens, and animal handling systems of the facility.
- Ensures all tasks to maintain and clean the arena, bathrooms, floors, and bleachers are completed.
- Ensures compliance with the university’s policies and procedures.
Supervision
The incumbent reports to the 1890 Administrator of Alabama A&M University. Also, coordinates with Chairs Department of Food and Animal Sciences and to the Research Director, School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as needed to support events.
- The incumbent is expected to work with the performance management of employees and reports to the 1890 Administrator on a periodic basis.
- The incumbent is responsible for the activities of all employees and volunteers.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or Business Management.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working with large and small animals, i.e., cattle, dogs, horse production and management systems.
- Master of Science degree is preferred in the previously referenced discipline.
- A proven record of successful business operations.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong technical abilities in farm equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Experienced in crop production, livestock management, irrigation systems, and soil management
- Knowledge of agricultural safety standards, chemical handling, and environmental regulations
- Proven management skills including staff supervision, scheduling, training, and daily operations oversight
- Skilled in budgeting, inventory management, record keeping, and production planning
- Ability to operate tractors, combines, harvesters, and other agricultural machinery
- Effective problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills in fast-paced agricultural environments
- Experience coordinating planting, harvesting, feeding, and maintenance schedules to maximize productivity
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Facilities Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility for Facilities Manager roles hinges on proving specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for this title to document the degree requirements USCIS evaluates, then confirm your credential directly maps to the role's technical demands.
Target employers in regulated facility sectors
Healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large commercial real estate firms file H-1B petitions for Facilities Managers far more consistently than small property owners. Focus your search on organizations where compliance and credentialing requirements make degree-based hiring the norm.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Before applying, check whether an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Facilities Manager roles specifically. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL LCA data by employer and occupation so you can filter for companies with a real sponsorship track record in this role.
Request the prevailing wage tier early
Ask your employer which DOL wage level they plan to certify on the LCA. Facilities Manager roles span Levels I through IV depending on supervisory scope. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the tier matches your responsibilities before the petition is filed.
Document multi-site or technical scope in your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes Facilities Manager petitions where job duties read as general maintenance oversight. Get your offer letter to specify square footage managed, regulated systems overseen (HVAC, electrical, life safety), or number of direct reports to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
File during the cap window with premium processing
If your employer is cap-subject, the H-1B registration window opens in March and petitions must be filed by June 30 after selection. Opt for premium processing through USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid gaps if your OPT or current status expires soon.
H-1B Visa Facilities Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facilities Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as engineering, facilities management, or business administration. Generic maintenance oversight roles often get requests for evidence. Roles with technical systems responsibility, regulatory compliance duties, or large-scale campus operations are stronger candidates. Your employer's job description needs to reflect that complexity.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Facilities Manager roles most often?
Healthcare networks, university systems, federal contractors, and large commercial real estate portfolios are the most consistent H-1B filers for this title. These employers operate under regulatory frameworks that require documented credentials and degree-based hiring. You can browse Facilities Manager roles filtered by employer LCA history on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have active sponsorship patterns in this occupation.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Facilities Manager H-1B petitions?
The DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and geographic area. Your employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that your offered compensation meets or exceeds the applicable level. For Facilities Managers, the correct level depends on your supervisory scope, technical responsibilities, and years of experience. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage levels for your target metro area before negotiating your offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Facilities Manager roles?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a new Labor Condition Application for the specific role and location, and the position must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Facilities Manager position?
The petition is stronger when the employer's support letter details the technical complexity of the role, including systems regulated (fire suppression, building automation, HVAC), applicable codes (OSHA, NFPA, local building codes), and any licensed or credentialed activities required. On your side, professional certifications like CFM or LEED AP corroborate the specialty occupation argument and should be included in the initial filing package.