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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement - enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.
Michigan Medicine Medical School seeks to transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery, and service. To create transformative knowledge that advances science and improves health. To cultivate a learning community that engages all in bold and innovative education for the advancement of science, health, and healthcare delivery.
Job Summary
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a joint academic department with reporting lines to the College of Engineering and the Medical School. The dual-school environment includes a growing faculty roster within both schools, a large and increasing collaborative research portfolio, multi-building research facilities, innovative instructional programs at all academic levels, and a focus on research translation and entrepreneurship. BME is pursuing strategic goals to establish enhanced connections within and beyond both schools. By launching shared facility cores to enable faculty success in research and providing an educational experience for undergraduate students through Ph.D. candidates, BME strives to best prepare graduates for the multitude of career options at the interface of engineering, life sciences, and medicine.
The Student Services Team within the Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking an Academic Advisor/Counselor. This role reports to the Student Services Manager. This position will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service to both prospective and current undergraduate Biomedical Engineering students.
Responsibilities
The BME Undergraduate Academic Advisor is responsible for delivering comprehensive advising and support services to both prospective and declared BME undergraduate students. The advisor is on an undergraduate advising team and therefore works closely with the other Undergraduate and Pre-Health Advisor. The advisor also manages and executes various student services events, maintains accurate advising records, and facilitates effective communication with students and staff.
Advise and Support Students (80%)
- Provide accurate advising and counsel regarding academic options through 1:1 appointments and drop-in advising for prospective and declared BME undergraduate students, students interested in pre-health, and Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science Major (CMBS) students.
- Maintain accurate records for meetings with students including note taking, and communicating sensitive information to the appropriate staff.
- Provide timely and professional customer service responses to inquiries through the team's shared Student Services BME Advising inbox.
- Provide accurate communication for academic milestones (such as registration, graduation, etc.) through various communication channels including the student newsletter and Canvas Page.
- Facilitate 1:1 orientation meetings for both UM cross campus and external transfer students.
- Facilitate declaration events for new BME students.
- Oversee the prospective undergraduate student campus visit experience by arranging advising appointments and department/campus tours.
- Triage matters to the Student Services Manager, Undergraduate Chair or UM campus resources as appropriate.
- Participate in professional association(s) to stay current on advising education and trends.
Support BME Student Services (15%)
- Support 1-5 Peer Advisors (current BME students) who also provide 1:1 advising appointments to prospective and current students.
- Support Recruitment, Graduation, the BME Open House, and other departmental events that contribute to student enrichment.
- Assist with outreach events specifically geared toward prospective students.
- Serve as a back-up support to other student services staff, including, the Master's and PhD advisors, Career Planning and Alumni Engagement Coordinator, the Student Services Manager, as well as the BME Student Services Assistant.
- Provide feedback and support for continuous process improvements.
Manage Administrative Tasks (5%)
- Participate in the Undergraduate Program Advisors Group in Engineering (UPAGE).
- Support the Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC).
- Provide responses to survey and data requests.
- Assist the communications team with documentation and course management for the BME website.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of advising or counseling experience in higher education OR a Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively with a high degree of accuracy while working in an environment of fluctuating priorities and interruptions.
- Extremely detail oriented with the ability to recognize and investigate data anomalies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to work effectively with a diverse student body, as well as distinct faculty and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Ability to maintain detailed records and manage sensitive information confidentially. Familiar with FERPA.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity and experience with University administrative and business tools such as Business Objects, MReports and other MPathways systems.
- Knowledge of UM organizational structure.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and Parental Leave
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
280932
Working Title
ACADEMIC ADVISOR/COUNS INTER
Job Title
ACADEMIC ADVISOR/COUNS INTER
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Engineering
Department
CoE Biomedical Engineering
Posting Begin/End Date
7/30/2026 - 8/17/2026
Salary
$57,500.00 - $65,000.00
Career Interest
University Staff United (USU)
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement - enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.
Michigan Medicine Medical School seeks to transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery, and service. To create transformative knowledge that advances science and improves health. To cultivate a learning community that engages all in bold and innovative education for the advancement of science, health, and healthcare delivery.
Job Summary
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a joint academic department with reporting lines to the College of Engineering and the Medical School. The dual-school environment includes a growing faculty roster within both schools, a large and increasing collaborative research portfolio, multi-building research facilities, innovative instructional programs at all academic levels, and a focus on research translation and entrepreneurship. BME is pursuing strategic goals to establish enhanced connections within and beyond both schools. By launching shared facility cores to enable faculty success in research and providing an educational experience for undergraduate students through Ph.D. candidates, BME strives to best prepare graduates for the multitude of career options at the interface of engineering, life sciences, and medicine.
The Student Services Team within the Department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking an Academic Advisor/Counselor. This role reports to the Student Services Manager. This position will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service to both prospective and current undergraduate Biomedical Engineering students.
Responsibilities
The BME Undergraduate Academic Advisor is responsible for delivering comprehensive advising and support services to both prospective and declared BME undergraduate students. The advisor is on an undergraduate advising team and therefore works closely with the other Undergraduate and Pre-Health Advisor. The advisor also manages and executes various student services events, maintains accurate advising records, and facilitates effective communication with students and staff.
Advise and Support Students (80%)
- Provide accurate advising and counsel regarding academic options through 1:1 appointments and drop-in advising for prospective and declared BME undergraduate students, students interested in pre-health, and Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science Major (CMBS) students.
- Maintain accurate records for meetings with students including note taking, and communicating sensitive information to the appropriate staff.
- Provide timely and professional customer service responses to inquiries through the team's shared Student Services BME Advising inbox.
- Provide accurate communication for academic milestones (such as registration, graduation, etc.) through various communication channels including the student newsletter and Canvas Page.
- Facilitate 1:1 orientation meetings for both UM cross campus and external transfer students.
- Facilitate declaration events for new BME students.
- Oversee the prospective undergraduate student campus visit experience by arranging advising appointments and department/campus tours.
- Triage matters to the Student Services Manager, Undergraduate Chair or UM campus resources as appropriate.
- Participate in professional association(s) to stay current on advising education and trends.
Support BME Student Services (15%)
- Support 1-5 Peer Advisors (current BME students) who also provide 1:1 advising appointments to prospective and current students.
- Support Recruitment, Graduation, the BME Open House, and other departmental events that contribute to student enrichment.
- Assist with outreach events specifically geared toward prospective students.
- Serve as a back-up support to other student services staff, including, the Master's and PhD advisors, Career Planning and Alumni Engagement Coordinator, the Student Services Manager, as well as the BME Student Services Assistant.
- Provide feedback and support for continuous process improvements.
Manage Administrative Tasks (5%)
- Participate in the Undergraduate Program Advisors Group in Engineering (UPAGE).
- Support the Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC).
- Provide responses to survey and data requests.
- Assist the communications team with documentation and course management for the BME website.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of advising or counseling experience in higher education OR a Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively with a high degree of accuracy while working in an environment of fluctuating priorities and interruptions.
- Extremely detail oriented with the ability to recognize and investigate data anomalies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to work effectively with a diverse student body, as well as distinct faculty and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Ability to maintain detailed records and manage sensitive information confidentially. Familiar with FERPA.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity and experience with University administrative and business tools such as Business Objects, MReports and other MPathways systems.
- Knowledge of UM organizational structure.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and Parental Leave
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
280932
Working Title
ACADEMIC ADVISOR/COUNS INTER
Job Title
ACADEMIC ADVISOR/COUNS INTER
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Engineering
Department
CoE Biomedical Engineering
Posting Begin/End Date
7/30/2026 - 8/17/2026
Salary
$57,500.00 - $65,000.00
Career Interest
University Staff United (USU)
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Confirm your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your intern job title and check that it lists a specific degree field as a requirement, not just preferred. USCIS denies H-1B petitions for intern roles when the job description accepts any bachelor's degree.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter intern postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for your occupation code. Employers without LCA history for intern-level roles rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor a new hire quickly.
Ask about the cap-subject filing timeline early
Intern H-1B petitions are cap-subject unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research institution. Registration opens each March for an October 1 start, so confirm your employer's fiscal year transition plan before accepting an offer.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer letter
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL wage level for your occupation code and metro area. Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage on the certified LCA, and intern offers below that threshold will require a salary adjustment before filing.
Document your degree's relevance to the role
Gather transcripts, course descriptions, and any capstone or thesis work that ties your specific degree field to the intern position's daily duties. A direct academic connection to the job strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates.
Clarify who covers petition fees before signing
Federal law prohibits employers from passing most H-1B filing fees to you. Confirm in writing which fees the employer covers, since intern offers sometimes omit this detail and it affects your net compensation during the petition period.
H-1B Visa Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an intern role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but only if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty field as a baseline requirement, not just a preference. Generalist intern roles that accept any degree are routinely denied by USCIS. Roles in software engineering, data analytics, financial analysis, and scientific research typically meet the specialty occupation standard when the job description is degree-specific.
Do intern H-1B petitions go through the lottery?
Most do. Intern H-1B petitions filed by private-sector employers are cap-subject, meaning they require a lottery registration each March for an October 1 employment start. Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated research organizations are cap-exempt and can file outside the lottery window, which makes those employers significantly more practical for sponsoring intern roles.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for intern positions?
Migrate Mate filters intern postings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the process for your occupation code. Applying to employers without that history for intern-level roles significantly increases the risk that they'll decline to sponsor when the offer stage arrives.
What happens to my H-1B if my internship ends before October 1?
If USCIS approves your petition but your internship contract ends before the October 1 cap-year start date, your H-1B status doesn't activate. Some employers convert approved intern petitions to full-time roles starting October 1, but that requires an amended petition if the job duties change materially. Clarify conversion intent with your employer before your petition is filed.
Can my employer use premium processing for an intern H-1B petition?
Yes. Premium processing is available for H-1B petitions regardless of job level, and USCIS guarantees a response within 15 business days. For intern roles with short contract windows, premium processing is often necessary since standard adjudication can take several months. Ask your employer's immigration counsel whether premium processing is included in their standard intern sponsorship process.