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Recruitment Assistant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at an intersection that requires careful positioning: the role must be built around degree-level HR, organizational psychology, or business duties to qualify as a specialty occupation. Employers in staffing, tech, and enterprise HR departments are your strongest targets.
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Develops and implements Corps' recruitment programs and policies in accordance with guidelines established by the Commandant of Cadets, and the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting. Responsible to the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting for implementing a comprehensive Corps’ recruiting plan for outreach to families and external student recruiting. Designs and implements effective recruiting initiatives to attract diverse, highly talented, and productive student cadets to Virginia Tech. Internally, works closely with personnel from the ROTC Departments, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and members of the cadet regiment. Also serves on internal committees, as required. Externally, works closely with Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni, Inc. (VTCCA) and event planning vendors. This is primarily an in-person position.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. The chosen candidate will have college fair and/or recruiting experience with a federal service academy, senior military college, college ROTC program, or comparable professional experience in higher education. The chosen candidate will also have persuasive communication skills, effective presentation skills, and a collaborative work style. The ability to interact effectively with diverse populations and to provide leadership to alumni volunteers, cadets, current high school and college students through counseling, coaching, and mentoring will be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business management, Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, or Public Affairs and/or related fields. Experience with SLATE in an Admissions or Enrollment Management role. ROTC or military experience is preferred. Experience managing volunteers and families within a higher education setting is also preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60,000-$65,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
12/04/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Leketa Miller at leketa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
LOCATION
Blacksburg, Virginia
DEPARTMENT
Military Affairs
JOB TYPE
Administrative & Professional
POSITION
Vice President for Student Affairs
Job Description
Develops and implements Corps' recruitment programs and policies in accordance with guidelines established by the Commandant of Cadets, and the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting. Responsible to the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting for implementing a comprehensive Corps’ recruiting plan for outreach to families and external student recruiting. Designs and implements effective recruiting initiatives to attract diverse, highly talented, and productive student cadets to Virginia Tech. Internally, works closely with personnel from the ROTC Departments, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and members of the cadet regiment. Also serves on internal committees, as required. Externally, works closely with Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni, Inc. (VTCCA) and event planning vendors. This is primarily an in-person position.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. The chosen candidate will have college fair and/or recruiting experience with a federal service academy, senior military college, college ROTC program, or comparable professional experience in higher education. The chosen candidate will also have persuasive communication skills, effective presentation skills, and a collaborative work style. The ability to interact effectively with diverse populations and to provide leadership to alumni volunteers, cadets, current high school and college students through counseling, coaching, and mentoring will be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business management, Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, or Public Affairs and/or related fields. Experience with SLATE in an Admissions or Enrollment Management role. ROTC or military experience is preferred. Experience managing volunteers and families within a higher education setting is also preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60,000-$65,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
12/04/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Leketa Miller at leketa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
LOCATION
Blacksburg, Virginia
DEPARTMENT
Military Affairs
JOB TYPE
Administrative & Professional
POSITION
Vice President for Student Affairs
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Recruitment Assistant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Recruitment Assistants and map your bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, or business directly to the listed tasks. Employers need this degree-to-duties alignment documented before USCIS will approve the I-129 petition.
Target employers with HR-heavy LCA histories
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed H-1B LCAs specifically for HR and recruitment roles. Repeat filings in those occupation codes signal an established sponsorship process, not a one-off experiment.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't survive DOL certification.
Confirm your worksite is LCA-certified before starting
If you'll work at a client site, satellite office, or hybrid location not listed on the original LCA, your employer must file a new certified LCA for that worksite. Starting work at an uncovered location puts your status at risk during any USCIS audit.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If a sponsoring employer terminates your position, USCIS grants a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand transfer petitions, since the new I-129 must be filed before that window closes.
Get your credentials evaluated before the I-129 is filed
If your bachelor's degree is from outside the U.S., secure a credential evaluation that confirms equivalency to a U.S. four-year degree in a related field. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency in specialty occupation petitions, and a missing evaluation is a common reason for Requests for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Recruitment Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Recruitment Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A Recruitment Assistant qualifies only when the employer structures the position to require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration. Roles built around administrative or clerical duties without a degree requirement do not meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard, so the job description and actual duties must reflect degree-level work before an employer can file a valid petition.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Recruitment Assistants?
Enterprise technology companies, large staffing firms, and multinational corporations with dedicated HR operations are the most consistent sponsors because they have in-house immigration counsel and established LCA filing workflows. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing histories in HR and recruitment occupation codes, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the process for similar roles.
How long does H-1B status last for a Recruitment Assistant position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if the employer has an active green card process that has reached a specific stage under employment-based immigration law, so long-term planning with your employer matters from the start.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather your official degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a resume detailing degree-level HR duties, and any professional certifications relevant to recruitment or HR. Your employer will need these to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition and to certify the Labor Condition Application with DOL, so having them ready before the filing timeline begins prevents delays.
Can I work at a client site or different office as a sponsored Recruitment Assistant?
Only if your employer files and receives a certified LCA that specifically covers that worksite location. Each physical location where you perform work must be listed on a certified LCA, and the public access file must be updated accordingly. If your role involves supporting hiring across multiple offices or client sites, confirm with your employer's immigration team that every location is covered before you begin working there.