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IT Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Under the direction of the IT Director, the IT Support position will provide support of the daily activities of the local IT Support Team. The position participates in the diverse job tasks of the IT Support Team including but not limited to; support of general hardware and software, printers, projectors, document cameras, scanners, and related IT equipment; Assists staff, faculty, and students with the operation of classroom IT and instructional equipment. Position may also perform limited network and server related support for requests or projects as needed in cooperation with the IT System Administrator and/or IT Network Administrator. Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. This position is shared between the Lawrenceburg and Madison campuses.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical and user support and guidance in a positive and cooperative manner, exhibiting friendly, professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner and within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and that the communication documented within cases/incidents is complete and respectful; Responsible for actively reaching out to supervisor for questions or case escalation. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to provide end-user support covering but not limited to issues covering desktop and laptop devices, printers, document cameras, scanners, projectors, network, wireless, VoIP. Utilize additional forms of communication, such as phone or face to face, as needed when processing IT Helpdesk cases/incidents in order to maintain excellent customer service. Under the direction of the IT Director, develop troubleshooting guides and guidelines for resolving problems that will benefit others. Provide assistance to the IT System Administrator or IT Network Administrator as assigned by the IT Director. Participate in additional IT Support related projects as assigned by the IT Director. Follow regular equipment cleaning and maintenance schedules, follow preventative measures as instructed to reduce downtime. Provide input to IT Director on ways to improve operational efficiency, personal technical skills, and customer service skills of department. Participate in one or more statewide teams as needed. Share responsibility of physical and data security for lab equipment and software. Help identify network security vulnerabilities. Assist in moving equipment as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma required. Associate Degree in IT related field preferred. May substitute additional equivalent experience and relevant certifications for the degree.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Must possess good customer service and organizational skills
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide service over the phone, through email or in person
- Must be proficient with current hardware and software technology
- Must be able to maintain professional relationships with peers and superiors
- Ability to use discretion and confidentiality with access to sensitive data and local administrative access to all desktop equipment and data in the environment for the purpose of support
- Must be dependable
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Ability to create and maintain documentation
- Must show initiative in all activities
- Must be willing to seek and undertake additional training and/or earn industry standard certifications as needed
- Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and lifting up to 30 pounds repeatedly
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel as necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a higher education environment is desirable
PAY RANGE
$38,000-$40,000
BENEFITS
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
INTRODUCTION
Under the direction of the IT Director, the IT Support position will provide support of the daily activities of the local IT Support Team. The position participates in the diverse job tasks of the IT Support Team including but not limited to; support of general hardware and software, printers, projectors, document cameras, scanners, and related IT equipment; Assists staff, faculty, and students with the operation of classroom IT and instructional equipment. Position may also perform limited network and server related support for requests or projects as needed in cooperation with the IT System Administrator and/or IT Network Administrator. Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. This position is shared between the Lawrenceburg and Madison campuses.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical and user support and guidance in a positive and cooperative manner, exhibiting friendly, professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner and within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and that the communication documented within cases/incidents is complete and respectful; Responsible for actively reaching out to supervisor for questions or case escalation. Process IT Helpdesk cases/incidents to provide end-user support covering but not limited to issues covering desktop and laptop devices, printers, document cameras, scanners, projectors, network, wireless, VoIP. Utilize additional forms of communication, such as phone or face to face, as needed when processing IT Helpdesk cases/incidents in order to maintain excellent customer service. Under the direction of the IT Director, develop troubleshooting guides and guidelines for resolving problems that will benefit others. Provide assistance to the IT System Administrator or IT Network Administrator as assigned by the IT Director. Participate in additional IT Support related projects as assigned by the IT Director. Follow regular equipment cleaning and maintenance schedules, follow preventative measures as instructed to reduce downtime. Provide input to IT Director on ways to improve operational efficiency, personal technical skills, and customer service skills of department. Participate in one or more statewide teams as needed. Share responsibility of physical and data security for lab equipment and software. Help identify network security vulnerabilities. Assist in moving equipment as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma required. Associate Degree in IT related field preferred. May substitute additional equivalent experience and relevant certifications for the degree.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Must possess good customer service and organizational skills
- Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide service over the phone, through email or in person
- Must be proficient with current hardware and software technology
- Must be able to maintain professional relationships with peers and superiors
- Ability to use discretion and confidentiality with access to sensitive data and local administrative access to all desktop equipment and data in the environment for the purpose of support
- Must be dependable
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Ability to create and maintain documentation
- Must show initiative in all activities
- Must be willing to seek and undertake additional training and/or earn industry standard certifications as needed
- Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and lifting up to 30 pounds repeatedly
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel as necessary
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a higher education environment is desirable
PAY RANGE
$38,000-$40,000
BENEFITS
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an IT Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires IT Manager roles to meet the specialty occupation standard. Pull your O*NET profile and match your degree field directly to the job duties listed, so your petition clearly ties your credentials to the role's technical requirements.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the lottery window. IT Manager openings at these entities let you start without waiting for April registration.
Search LCA data on Migrate Mate to identify sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have never actually filed, saving you weeks of dead-end applications.
Verify prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for IT Manager in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiating so you know whether the offered salary clears the required Level I through IV threshold.
Clarify who pays filing fees before signing
USCIS prohibits employers from passing certain H-1B petition fees to the worker. Confirm in writing before you sign your offer letter which fees your employer covers, including any premium processing charge if you need a faster adjudication timeline.
Prepare for RFEs on management versus specialty occupation
USCIS often issues Requests for Evidence when IT Manager duties lean heavily toward general management rather than hands-on technical work. Your offer letter should specify the percentage of time spent on technical architecture, systems oversight, or engineering decisions.
H-1B Visa IT Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or computer engineering. USCIS scrutinizes IT Manager petitions more closely than pure engineering roles because management duties can be performed without a specialized degree. Your offer letter needs to show that the technical complexity of the role, not just supervisory responsibility, drives the degree requirement.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor an H-1B for an IT Manager position?
Search Migrate Mate to filter IT Manager roles by companies with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA records are public DOL data and show which employers have sponsored the specific job title before, not just which ones check a sponsorship box on a job posting. This is the most reliable way to identify genuine sponsors rather than employers who list sponsorship as possible without ever following through.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition outside the annual cap lottery?
Only if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government research entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the April lottery. Most private-sector IT Manager roles are cap-subject, meaning your petition must be selected in the lottery before USCIS will adjudicate it. If you already hold H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to a new sponsor does not require a new lottery slot.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change IT Manager roles between employers?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or on your start date. Under portability rules established by AC21, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and accepted, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The 60-day grace period also applies if you separate from your sponsoring employer before a transfer is in place.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for an H-1B IT Manager petition?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for IT Manager in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work. Prevailing wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV based on experience and responsibility. You can look up the applicable wage yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized to confirm the salary your employer offers clears the required threshold for your role level and location.