H-1B Visa Success Coach Jobs
H-1B visa jobs as a Success Coach are available at universities, edtech platforms, and workforce development organizations that sponsor international professionals. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years with extensions possible.
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Administrative
Salary Range
$66,300
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2027
Contact
Please submit an online application
Job Description
Summary
The Success Coach and Coordinator serves as a central resource in advancing student success, retention, and experiential learning at Long Island University. From orientation to graduation, this integrated role combines proactive, individualized coaching with the coordination of academic, career, and co-curricular support services to ensure students thrive throughout their LIU journey.
Acting as a student’s primary point of contact, the Success Coach provides personalized guidance in academic planning, financial aid navigation, campus engagement, and career readiness. Coaches work one-on-one with students to develop tailored success plans aligned with their goals, interests, and strengths while supporting course selection, major exploration, scholarship access, internship guidance, study abroad opportunities, and post-graduation planning.
In addition to direct student support, the Coordinator contributes to the operational and programmatic efforts that enhance the student experience, including leadership development initiatives, career workshops, and campus life programming. This dual function ensures a holistic approach to student development and supports the university’s broader goals of persistence, completion, and career success.
Reporting to an Associate Director, Success Coaches may focus on key populations such as first-year and second-year student success, third-year and fourth-year student success, graduate and international student success, while attributing to residence life or campus life.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary advisor and success coach for an assigned caseload of students, providing individualized support for academic, personal, and professional development.
- Guide students through the LIU Four-Year Model, from pre-enrollment and orientation through graduation, helping them integrate into the academic, social, and cultural life of the University.
- Support students with course registration, major selection, and degree planning aligned with their long-term career goals.
- Interpret career assessment tools and coach students in developing career paths that complement their academic pursuits.
- Assist students in navigating financial aid processes, including reviewing award information and understanding deadlines, procedures, and funding options.
- Plan and implement student success programming, including life planning seminars, academic workshops, and campus engagement initiatives that foster belonging and holistic development.
- Provide leadership in a designated area of academic success, campus life, residence life, and financial success.
- Collaborate with key departments across campus including but not limited to Admissions, Academic Affairs, Alumni and Employer Engagement, The Honors College, Learning Support Services, Athletics, to support recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records, submitting regular reports on retention, registration, and coaching outcomes.
- Support pre-enrollment and transition activities such as admissions events, orientation, and four-year programming.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Directors and Director of the Center for Student Success & Coaching.
Ancillary Responsibilities (Financial Success Focused):
- Review and process financial aid applications, verification documents, appeals, and special circumstances in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Assist students and families in understanding financial aid eligibility, award packages, deadlines, and funding options.
- Maintain accurate student records and ensure timely updates in financial aid systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, ISER).
- Coordinate communications regarding missing documents, award notifications, and policy updates.
- Support financial aid outreach efforts, including workshops, FAFSA completion events, and information sessions.
- Collaborate with departments such as Admissions, Bursar, and Registrar to ensure a seamless student experience.
- Monitor student SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) and support appeal and reinstatement processes.
- Track and report on processing timelines, student inquiries, and aid disbursement metrics.
- Provide weekend and evening coverage of student life and student organization programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.
- At least 1-3 years of progressively increasing experience in higher education, student affairs; sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High energy and enthusiasm to work with students and propel them toward success.
- Ability to design and implement innovative programs with a strong attention to detail.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer skills/literacy.
Working Conditions
- Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are required to execute this position including office and university events.
- Occasional travel to/from other LIU campuses for the facilitation of trainings, meetings and other university functions.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or Vietnam-era veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Job Type
Administrative
Salary Range
$66,300
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2027
Contact
Please submit an online application
Job Description
Summary
The Success Coach and Coordinator serves as a central resource in advancing student success, retention, and experiential learning at Long Island University. From orientation to graduation, this integrated role combines proactive, individualized coaching with the coordination of academic, career, and co-curricular support services to ensure students thrive throughout their LIU journey.
Acting as a student’s primary point of contact, the Success Coach provides personalized guidance in academic planning, financial aid navigation, campus engagement, and career readiness. Coaches work one-on-one with students to develop tailored success plans aligned with their goals, interests, and strengths while supporting course selection, major exploration, scholarship access, internship guidance, study abroad opportunities, and post-graduation planning.
In addition to direct student support, the Coordinator contributes to the operational and programmatic efforts that enhance the student experience, including leadership development initiatives, career workshops, and campus life programming. This dual function ensures a holistic approach to student development and supports the university’s broader goals of persistence, completion, and career success.
Reporting to an Associate Director, Success Coaches may focus on key populations such as first-year and second-year student success, third-year and fourth-year student success, graduate and international student success, while attributing to residence life or campus life.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary advisor and success coach for an assigned caseload of students, providing individualized support for academic, personal, and professional development.
- Guide students through the LIU Four-Year Model, from pre-enrollment and orientation through graduation, helping them integrate into the academic, social, and cultural life of the University.
- Support students with course registration, major selection, and degree planning aligned with their long-term career goals.
- Interpret career assessment tools and coach students in developing career paths that complement their academic pursuits.
- Assist students in navigating financial aid processes, including reviewing award information and understanding deadlines, procedures, and funding options.
- Plan and implement student success programming, including life planning seminars, academic workshops, and campus engagement initiatives that foster belonging and holistic development.
- Provide leadership in a designated area of academic success, campus life, residence life, and financial success.
- Collaborate with key departments across campus including but not limited to Admissions, Academic Affairs, Alumni and Employer Engagement, The Honors College, Learning Support Services, Athletics, to support recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records, submitting regular reports on retention, registration, and coaching outcomes.
- Support pre-enrollment and transition activities such as admissions events, orientation, and four-year programming.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Directors and Director of the Center for Student Success & Coaching.
Ancillary Responsibilities (Financial Success Focused):
- Review and process financial aid applications, verification documents, appeals, and special circumstances in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Assist students and families in understanding financial aid eligibility, award packages, deadlines, and funding options.
- Maintain accurate student records and ensure timely updates in financial aid systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, ISER).
- Coordinate communications regarding missing documents, award notifications, and policy updates.
- Support financial aid outreach efforts, including workshops, FAFSA completion events, and information sessions.
- Collaborate with departments such as Admissions, Bursar, and Registrar to ensure a seamless student experience.
- Monitor student SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) and support appeal and reinstatement processes.
- Track and report on processing timelines, student inquiries, and aid disbursement metrics.
- Provide weekend and evening coverage of student life and student organization programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.
- At least 1-3 years of progressively increasing experience in higher education, student affairs; sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High energy and enthusiasm to work with students and propel them toward success.
- Ability to design and implement innovative programs with a strong attention to detail.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer skills/literacy.
Working Conditions
- Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are required to execute this position including office and university events.
- Occasional travel to/from other LIU campuses for the facilitation of trainings, meetings and other university functions.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or Vietnam-era veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Success Coach
Verify your degree aligns with coaching duties
Success Coach roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to document how your specific credentials map to the position before your employer drafts the I-129.
Target employers with LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to find universities, community colleges, and workforce nonprofits that have already certified LCAs for Success Coach or related advising titles, so you approach employers who understand H-1B visa sponsorship rather than educating them from scratch.
Confirm each campus site has its own LCA
If the role involves working across multiple campuses or partner sites, each worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA listing that specific location. Clarify the worksite structure during offer negotiations so your employer files correctly from the start.
Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before your offer conversation. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage on the certified LCA, so knowing the Level I through Level IV range lets you negotiate from an informed position.
Account for cap timing in your start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, and employer filing windows are tight. Build at least six months of lead time into your planned start date so your employer can prepare the petition, complete DOL certification, and clear USCIS processing without rushing.
Document student outcomes to strengthen the petition
USCIS scrutinizes Success Coach petitions more closely than technical roles. Compile measurable outcome data, program curricula you've developed, and any supervision of degree-level staff to demonstrate that the position consistently requires specialized professional knowledge, not just general advising skills.
H-1B Visa Success Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Success Coach role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the employer structures the position to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as education, counseling, psychology, or social work, and when daily duties involve applying that specialized knowledge directly. Generic student support roles that accept any degree do not qualify automatically. Employers sponsoring H-1B holders typically write job descriptions that tie each core duty to degree-level competencies, which is what USCIS evaluates in the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Success Coaches?
Universities and community colleges are the most common sponsors because they already have immigration compliance infrastructure and frequently hire for advising and coaching roles. Edtech companies, workforce development nonprofits, and corporate learning and development departments also sponsor, particularly when the role involves curriculum design or program management. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in this field on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Success Coach position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial petition. Your employer can file an extension to reach the six-year cap. Beyond six years, continued status typically requires that a green card process such as PERM labor certification is already underway, which some universities and larger employers initiate proactively for long-term hires.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different campus location?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties must be listed on a DOL-certified LCA that covers that specific location. If your role expands to a new campus or partner site not on your original LCA, your employer must file an amended or new LCA before you begin working there. Failing to do this puts both you and your employer out of compliance with DOL requirements.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-employment?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you have been in lawful H-1B status and the petition is non-frivolous. The new employer must still certify a valid LCA for the new position and location before filing.