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Travel Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or a related field. Employers in corporate travel management, higher education, and large enterprises file LCAs with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making filing history a reliable signal of genuine sponsorship intent.
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The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Business Operations, the Athletics Travel Coordinator is responsible for arranging and supporting team travel and recruiting travel for up to 22 varsity sports. This position will also support general business operations, including Concur report reconciliation, departmental deposits, policy review and enforcement. This position will also provide event management support as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, secure and coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements for approximately 20 varsity athletic teams, including hotels, team buses and flights for in-season and postseason competition.
- Assist in the credit card reconciliation process and approve all completed team travel and recruiting trips for assigned varsity teams through Concur.
- Monitor and track spending of varsity team travel and assist in updating budgets on a monthly basis.
- Develop and maintain relationships with University partners, coaches, administrative staff and travel vendors.
- Assist coaches with after-hours travel issues and emergencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of two years of previous experience coordinating group and individual travel, negotiating and relationship building with vendors, and managing travel budgets.
- Exceptional communication, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail.
- Highly organized and ability to solve problems quickly.
- Able to manage several tasks and/or projects simultaneously with deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects.
- Responsible for events coverage on nights and weekends as needed.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA, University policies and Ivy League compliance rules and regulations.
- Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of the Concur travel tool preferred.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
STANDARD WEEKLY HOURS: 36.25
WORK SCHEDULE, IF OTHER THAN STANDARD HOURS: Nights and weekends and occasional travel required.
ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME: No
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 180 days
ESSENTIAL SERVICES PERSONNEL (see policy for detail): No
PHYSICAL CAPACITY EXAM REQUIRED: No
VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED: No
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Entry Level
SALARY RANGE: $50,000 to $72,000
Overview:
The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Business Operations, the Athletics Travel Coordinator is responsible for arranging and supporting team travel and recruiting travel for up to 22 varsity sports. This position will also support general business operations, including Concur report reconciliation, departmental deposits, policy review and enforcement. This position will also provide event management support as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, secure and coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements for approximately 20 varsity athletic teams, including hotels, team buses and flights for in-season and postseason competition.
- Assist in the credit card reconciliation process and approve all completed team travel and recruiting trips for assigned varsity teams through Concur.
- Monitor and track spending of varsity team travel and assist in updating budgets on a monthly basis.
- Develop and maintain relationships with University partners, coaches, administrative staff and travel vendors.
- Assist coaches with after-hours travel issues and emergencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of two years of previous experience coordinating group and individual travel, negotiating and relationship building with vendors, and managing travel budgets.
- Exceptional communication, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail.
- Highly organized and ability to solve problems quickly.
- Able to manage several tasks and/or projects simultaneously with deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects.
- Responsible for events coverage on nights and weekends as needed.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA, University policies and Ivy League compliance rules and regulations.
- Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of the Concur travel tool preferred.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
STANDARD WEEKLY HOURS: 36.25
WORK SCHEDULE, IF OTHER THAN STANDARD HOURS: Nights and weekends and occasional travel required.
ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME: No
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 180 days
ESSENTIAL SERVICES PERSONNEL (see policy for detail): No
PHYSICAL CAPACITY EXAM REQUIRED: No
VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED: No
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Entry Level
SALARY RANGE: $50,000 to $72,000
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Match your degree to the role description
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Travel Coordinator position. A hospitality, tourism management, or business administration degree strengthens your petition. A general studies degree without coursework tied to the role can trigger an RFE.
Check LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Travel Coordinator roles by employers with active LCA filing history. This tells you which companies have already completed the DOL certification step, not just ones that say they sponsor.
Target corporate travel departments at large firms
Companies with dedicated corporate travel departments, such as financial institutions, consulting firms, and universities, file H-1B petitions far more reliably than travel agencies. Their in-house legal teams handle repeat filings, which shortens your timeline from offer to petition.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the Travel Coordinator SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your salary must meet or exceed the DOL wage level your employer certifies on the LCA, and underpaying is one of the most common reasons petitions get audited.
Confirm O*NET specialty occupation standing upfront
Pull the Travel Coordinator profile on O*NET and confirm the listed education requirements specify a bachelor's degree. If your job description diverges from the O*NET profile, ask the employer to document why the role requires a specialized degree, before they file.
Time your application around the cap deadline
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive a Travel Coordinator offer after the lottery, negotiate a deferred start or explore cap-exempt employers like universities or nonprofits that can file outside the annual cycle.
H-1B Visa Travel Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Travel Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Travel Coordinator job that specifies hospitality management, business, or a related degree in the posting has a stronger case than one that treats any bachelor's degree as sufficient. Ask your employer to document the degree requirement explicitly before they file the I-129.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Travel Coordinators?
Large corporations with dedicated corporate travel departments, universities, and government contractors sponsor H-1B Travel Coordinators most consistently. These organizations have established immigration programs and repeat filing experience. Browse Travel Coordinator roles with verified LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to identify which specific employers have already gone through the DOL certification process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Travel Coordinator role is eliminated or restructured?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and job duties certified on your LCA and I-129. If your role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the country. If the role is restructured significantly, your employer may need to file an amended petition with USCIS before the changes take effect.
Can a Travel Coordinator position be filled through cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions year-round without going through the annual lottery. A Travel Coordinator at a university or a nonprofit research center can start on any date rather than waiting for an October 1 cap-subject start date.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Travel Coordinator H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify a Labor Condition Application with the DOL stating your salary meets the prevailing wage for a Travel Coordinator in your work location. The wage level is tied to the specific SOC code and geographic area. You can verify the applicable wage through the OFLC Wage Search using the Travel Coordinator occupation code before accepting an offer.