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Student Advisor roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field. Universities, community colleges, and EdTech companies all file LCAs for this title. Cap-subject H-1B filings open each April, with an October 1 start date.
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We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Advises students and hiring managers related to on-campus and off-campus student employment opportunities. Provides superior customer service by establishing relationships with departments and managers that lead to the creation of experiential learning and career opportunities for students, resulting in enhanced student engagement and retention, as well as producing engaged alumni.
JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
HIRING RANGE: $23.65 per hour/$46,120.00 annually
PAY BASIS: Hourly
SUBJECT TO GRANT FUNDING? No
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Provides advising to students during one-to-one or groups appointments about on campus employment, how to qualify, the application and hiring process, how to be a successful student employee and how on campus employment fits into their career goals.
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Works to further develop and create new student employment opportunities across campus, ensuring consistency in the student employment onboarding and training processes, as well as in the professional development opportunities for students and hiring managers.
-
Collaborates with Financial Aid regarding Federal Work Study aid, eligibility, and program compliance.
-
Ensures student employment transactions, including hiring, rehiring, terminations, job description updates and postings are completed in a timely manner.
-
Aids in the creation and implementation of trainings, workshops, and presentations for students and hiring managers regarding student employment opportunities, the development of position descriptions, how to utilize JobX, Handshake, and others.
-
Monitors Federal Work Study limits and notifies students and supervisors when limits have been met.
-
Assists with recruiting events such as Career Fairs, Student Employment Fairs, and Information Sessions, among others.
-
Attends and participates in workshops and meetings as it relates to student employment.
-
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.
-
Verifies student information and evaluates student eligibility.
-
Performs data entry of financial aid documents.
-
Works evening and weekends as requested.
-
Completes other projects as required.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
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Basic knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations and programs.
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Clerical - Thorough knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
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Customer and Personal Service - Working knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
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Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
Skills:
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Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
-
Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
-
Self-Direction - Proficient skills in motivating oneself to work independently, as well as working well within teams.
-
Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
-
Time Management - Proficient skills in managing one's own time and the time of others.
-
Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
Abilities:
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Detail Oriented - The ability to pay attention to details, understand underlying cause/effect relationships, and account for those details and relationships.
-
Oral Comprehension & Expression - The ability to listen to, understand, and communicate information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences so others will understand.
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Written Comprehension & Expression - The ability to read, understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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Ability to maintain confidential information.
-
Ability to work flexible hours in the evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
-
Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
-
Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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May be required to work nights or weekends.
-
Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
-
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
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May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Associate’s degree
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree and two (2) years’ experience working at a postsecondary educational institution, preferably in financial aid or a closely related area.
-OR-
Bachelor's Degree and up to two (2) years’ experience working at a postsecondary educational institution, preferably in financial aid or a closely related area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
IS THIS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION? No
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIRED? Yes
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
SENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Advises students and hiring managers related to on-campus and off-campus student employment opportunities. Provides superior customer service by establishing relationships with departments and managers that lead to the creation of experiential learning and career opportunities for students, resulting in enhanced student engagement and retention, as well as producing engaged alumni.
JOB CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
HIRING RANGE: $23.65 per hour/$46,120.00 annually
PAY BASIS: Hourly
SUBJECT TO GRANT FUNDING? No
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-
Provides advising to students during one-to-one or groups appointments about on campus employment, how to qualify, the application and hiring process, how to be a successful student employee and how on campus employment fits into their career goals.
-
Works to further develop and create new student employment opportunities across campus, ensuring consistency in the student employment onboarding and training processes, as well as in the professional development opportunities for students and hiring managers.
-
Collaborates with Financial Aid regarding Federal Work Study aid, eligibility, and program compliance.
-
Ensures student employment transactions, including hiring, rehiring, terminations, job description updates and postings are completed in a timely manner.
-
Aids in the creation and implementation of trainings, workshops, and presentations for students and hiring managers regarding student employment opportunities, the development of position descriptions, how to utilize JobX, Handshake, and others.
-
Monitors Federal Work Study limits and notifies students and supervisors when limits have been met.
-
Assists with recruiting events such as Career Fairs, Student Employment Fairs, and Information Sessions, among others.
-
Attends and participates in workshops and meetings as it relates to student employment.
-
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations.
-
Verifies student information and evaluates student eligibility.
-
Performs data entry of financial aid documents.
-
Works evening and weekends as requested.
-
Completes other projects as required.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
-
Basic knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations and programs.
-
Clerical - Thorough knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
-
Customer and Personal Service - Working knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
-
Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
-
Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
Skills:
-
Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
-
Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
-
Self-Direction - Proficient skills in motivating oneself to work independently, as well as working well within teams.
-
Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
-
Time Management - Proficient skills in managing one's own time and the time of others.
-
Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
Abilities:
-
Detail Oriented - The ability to pay attention to details, understand underlying cause/effect relationships, and account for those details and relationships.
-
Oral Comprehension & Expression - The ability to listen to, understand, and communicate information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences so others will understand.
-
Written Comprehension & Expression - The ability to read, understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
-
Ability to maintain confidential information.
-
Ability to work flexible hours in the evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
-
Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
-
Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
-
Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
-
May be required to work nights or weekends.
-
Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
-
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
-
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Associate’s degree
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree and two (2) years’ experience working at a postsecondary educational institution, preferably in financial aid or a closely related area.
-OR-
Bachelor's Degree and up to two (2) years’ experience working at a postsecondary educational institution, preferably in financial aid or a closely related area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
IS THIS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION? No
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIRED? Yes
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
SENSITIVITY DISCLAIMER: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Student Advisor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to student advising work. A degree in counseling, higher education, psychology, or social work satisfies this. An unrelated degree paired with advisory experience alone is unlikely to hold up under an RFE.
Target institutions with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated colleges are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Applying there lets you start any time of year without waiting for the April lottery, which is a real advantage for Student Advisor roles with academic-year hiring cycles.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Student Advisor openings by verified LCA filing history, so you're targeting employers who have actually sponsored this role before, not just ones who mention sponsorship in a job posting.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 21-1012 before your offer stage so you know the wage floor and can negotiate above it with confidence.
Confirm O*NET classification with your hiring manager
The O*NET profile for Student Advisors lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level requirement, which supports the specialty occupation argument. Ask HR whether they'll use SOC 21-1012 or a related code on the LCA, since misclassification is a common cause of I-129 RFEs.
Time your offer letter around the H-1B cap deadline
Cap-subject H-1B registrations open in March for an April lottery. Your employer needs your signed offer letter and basic credentials before submitting your registration. Waiting until after a lottery announcement to secure an offer leaves no time for USCIS filing prep.
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Find Student Advisor JobsStudent Advisor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Student Advisor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as counseling, higher education administration, psychology, or social work. The key is that the employer's job description must list a specific degree requirement, not just a preference. USCIS has issued RFEs on Student Advisor petitions where the role was posted as open to any bachelor's degree, so specificity in the job posting matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Student Advisors?
Universities and community colleges are the most consistent sponsors because they're cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. EdTech companies, tutoring platforms, and nonprofit educational organizations also sponsor this title but are generally cap-subject. You can browse Student Advisor openings filtered by sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B status if my advising contract ends before the visa expires?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window you can't work, but you're not accruing unlawful presence. Starting your job search immediately is critical since H-1B transfers require the new employer to file before your grace period ends.
Can a Student Advisor role at a university bypass the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Colleges and universities that are accredited and operate as nonprofits qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under the INA. That means your employer can file your H-1B petition at any time of year, and you can start work as soon as USCIS approves the petition. This is one of the clearest structural advantages of pursuing Student Advisor roles in higher education over the private sector.
What SOC code applies to Student Advisors for the H-1B LCA?
Most H-1B petitions for Student Advisor roles use SOC code 21-1012, Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors. You can review the occupation's typical education requirements and tasks in the O*NET profile, which USCIS adjudicators reference when evaluating specialty occupation claims. Confirm with your employer's attorney that the LCA uses this code before the petition is filed.
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