H-1B Visa Resident Director Jobs
H-1B visa jobs as a Resident Director are available at universities, residential life departments, and student housing organizations that sponsor international professionals. This role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when structured around a bachelor's degree in higher education, counseling, or student affairs. H-1B status covers up to three years, with extensions to a six-year maximum.
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At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the clinical leader for the community, overseeing health, wellness and care coordination to ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered services. This role drives clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and team performance while supporting Sunrise’s mission and care standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage the nursing team and all care programs
- Conduct resident assessments and oversee Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
- Monitor changes in condition and coordinate with physicians and clinical partners
- Oversee medication management and infection control programs
- Serve as CLIA and Infection Control leader as applicable
- Drive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial and nursing regulations
- Recruit, hire, train and performance manage clinical team members
- Manage staffing, scheduling and department budget
- Partner with Sales to assess move-in appropriateness
PAY RANGE
80,184.00 - 110,656.00
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the clinical leader for the community, overseeing health, wellness and care coordination to ensure safe, high-quality, resident-centered services. This role drives clinical excellence, regulatory compliance and team performance while supporting Sunrise’s mission and care standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage the nursing team and all care programs
- Conduct resident assessments and oversee Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
- Monitor changes in condition and coordinate with physicians and clinical partners
- Oversee medication management and infection control programs
- Serve as CLIA and Infection Control leader as applicable
- Drive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial and nursing regulations
- Recruit, hire, train and performance manage clinical team members
- Manage staffing, scheduling and department budget
- Partner with Sales to assess move-in appropriateness
PAY RANGE
80,184.00 - 110,656.00
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Resident Director
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree field must directly relate to the Resident Director role. A bachelor's in higher education, counseling, student affairs, or psychology strengthens your specialty occupation case. Generic degrees in unrelated fields can trigger USCIS scrutiny during I-129 adjudication.
Verify prevailing wages before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before you sign an offer to confirm the salary is compliant.
Target institutions with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify universities and housing organizations with verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history for Resident Director and related student affairs roles, so you spend your time on employers already comfortable with the process.
Confirm each worksite requires its own certified LCA
If your Resident Director role spans multiple residential halls across separate campuses or addresses, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each distinct worksite. Confirm this with HR before your petition is submitted to USCIS.
Account for cap timing in your job search calendar
H-1B cap-subject petitions follow a government-set selection process whose rules have changed recently. Build at least six to twelve months of lead time into your search if you're not already in H-1B status or at a cap-exempt institution.
Use O*NET to align your job description with the SOC code
Review the O*NET profile for Residential Advisors and Postsecondary Education Administrators to match your duties and required qualifications to the correct SOC code. Misclassified duties are a common source of RFEs on Resident Director petitions.
H-1B Visa Resident Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Resident Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, or psychology. Employers must document that the degree is a minimum requirement for entry into the role, not merely preferred. If the job description allows any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Resident Director positions?
Universities, colleges, and large student housing organizations are the primary sponsors. Many are cap-exempt institutions, meaning their H-1B petitions are not subject to the annual cap and can be filed year-round. You can browse verified sponsors with active LCA filing history for student affairs and residential life roles on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change universities or residential programs?
A new I-129 petition and a new certified LCA are required for each employer change, even if the job title stays the same. Your new employer must file before your start date. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the petition is filed, provided you are already in valid H-1B status.
Can a Resident Director on H-1B status live in employer-provided housing on campus?
Yes. On-campus housing provided as part of the employment package does not disqualify you from H-1B status. Your employer should document the housing arrangement in the employment agreement. If the residential hall address differs from the employer's main address, it may need to be listed as a worksite on the LCA certified by DOL.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Resident Director role?
USCIS grants H-1B status in increments of up to three years, with extensions possible up to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued extensions are available only if a PERM labor certification or I-140 immigrant petition has been filed. Annual contract renewals at the university do not automatically extend your H-1B, your employer must file an extension petition with USCIS.