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Consultant jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship connect seasonal agricultural workers to U.S. farm operations that need temporary advisory expertise. H-2A employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or prevailing wage, and prove a domestic worker shortage before sponsoring your role.
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The Employee and Organizational Development (EOD) Consultant supports the development of campus Human Resources (talent and potential to contribute) on which the success of every unit of the University depends. To accomplish this objective this position conducts research with respect to campus needs, as well best practices in the field of Employee and Organizational Development, and executes implementation of necessary programming and initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee and Organizational Development
- Collaborates across campus to identify and streamline campus training and development offerings for communication to faculty and staff members
- Leads the campus Training Advisory Group (TAG) and serves on training-related committees
- Conducts training needs assessments, develops content, and facilitates training and development sessions
- Researches employee and organizational development best practices to inform campus initiatives
- Coordinates recurring learning opportunities for critical campus stakeholder groups to support employee education, networking and growth
- Creates and executes leadership development programming to prepare potential leaders, support first-time supervisors, and sharpen competencies of existing leaders
- Leads development, implementation, and sustainability of campus leadership success planning model through engagement of various stakeholder groups
- Collaborates with Total Organizational Health Advisor, the UTC Ombudsperson, Office of Human Resources team members, UT System and other stakeholders regarding the employee experience and coordination of related action planning
Employee Onboarding
- Leads coordination of staff onboarding program, and supports faculty onboarding efforts, to address engagement needs during a critical phase of the employee life cycle
- Develops and executes onboarding programming for new department heads (academic and non-academic) in collaboration with stakeholder groups
- Conducts research regarding best practices in employee onboarding with an emphasis on mentoring and engagement beyond the new employee phase of the employee life cycle
- Provides statistical analysis of employee onboarding data for data-driven decision making and process improvement
Employee Recognition and Rewards
- Manages recurring campus-wide recognition and reward programs, such as the Moc's Golden Feather Award and the annual UTC Service Awards
- Serves as HR representative to provide support for the Finance and Administration division award program
- Develops leadership guidance and resources for implementing employee recognition practices across campus
Communication, Training, and Delivery of Human Resources Services
- Provides training facilitation and instructional design guidance to HR staff subject matter experts, as well as campus-wide staff
- Manages the K@TE Learning Management System (LMS) for our campus and serves as UT System partner in LMS opportunities
- Serves as UTC Campus Learning Administrator (CLA) with oversight of CLA responsibilities
- Provides statistical analysis of HR-led training data for data-driven decision making, process improvement and reporting
- Engages with the HR leadership team and HR functional teams to provide guidance and support in developing training workshops, development of instructions and resource guides, communications and website resources, and other enhancements to address campus end-user needs and experiences
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, I-O Psychology, or other related field
- Minimum of three years of experience in designing, delivering, and coordinating employee and organizational development efforts
- Must have experience in developing training feedback surveys to solicit participant experiences, impact and ROI
- Experience in design or execution of employee onboarding programming
- Experience managing learning management systems (LMS)
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A record of progressively responsible experience in services within the EOD Consultant's portfolio of work, and experience managing learning management systems (LMS) across a complex organization is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $60,250 - $70,260, commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin June 3, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
INTRODUCTION
The Employee and Organizational Development (EOD) Consultant supports the development of campus Human Resources (talent and potential to contribute) on which the success of every unit of the University depends. To accomplish this objective this position conducts research with respect to campus needs, as well best practices in the field of Employee and Organizational Development, and executes implementation of necessary programming and initiatives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee and Organizational Development
- Collaborates across campus to identify and streamline campus training and development offerings for communication to faculty and staff members
- Leads the campus Training Advisory Group (TAG) and serves on training-related committees
- Conducts training needs assessments, develops content, and facilitates training and development sessions
- Researches employee and organizational development best practices to inform campus initiatives
- Coordinates recurring learning opportunities for critical campus stakeholder groups to support employee education, networking and growth
- Creates and executes leadership development programming to prepare potential leaders, support first-time supervisors, and sharpen competencies of existing leaders
- Leads development, implementation, and sustainability of campus leadership success planning model through engagement of various stakeholder groups
- Collaborates with Total Organizational Health Advisor, the UTC Ombudsperson, Office of Human Resources team members, UT System and other stakeholders regarding the employee experience and coordination of related action planning
Employee Onboarding
- Leads coordination of staff onboarding program, and supports faculty onboarding efforts, to address engagement needs during a critical phase of the employee life cycle
- Develops and executes onboarding programming for new department heads (academic and non-academic) in collaboration with stakeholder groups
- Conducts research regarding best practices in employee onboarding with an emphasis on mentoring and engagement beyond the new employee phase of the employee life cycle
- Provides statistical analysis of employee onboarding data for data-driven decision making and process improvement
Employee Recognition and Rewards
- Manages recurring campus-wide recognition and reward programs, such as the Moc's Golden Feather Award and the annual UTC Service Awards
- Serves as HR representative to provide support for the Finance and Administration division award program
- Develops leadership guidance and resources for implementing employee recognition practices across campus
Communication, Training, and Delivery of Human Resources Services
- Provides training facilitation and instructional design guidance to HR staff subject matter experts, as well as campus-wide staff
- Manages the K@TE Learning Management System (LMS) for our campus and serves as UT System partner in LMS opportunities
- Serves as UTC Campus Learning Administrator (CLA) with oversight of CLA responsibilities
- Provides statistical analysis of HR-led training data for data-driven decision making, process improvement and reporting
- Engages with the HR leadership team and HR functional teams to provide guidance and support in developing training workshops, development of instructions and resource guides, communications and website resources, and other enhancements to address campus end-user needs and experiences
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, I-O Psychology, or other related field
- Minimum of three years of experience in designing, delivering, and coordinating employee and organizational development efforts
- Must have experience in developing training feedback surveys to solicit participant experiences, impact and ROI
- Experience in design or execution of employee onboarding programming
- Experience managing learning management systems (LMS)
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A record of progressively responsible experience in services within the EOD Consultant's portfolio of work, and experience managing learning management systems (LMS) across a complex organization is preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $60,250 - $70,260, commensurate with experience.
Review of applications will begin June 3, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Consultant
Document your agricultural consulting credentials early
Gather proof of advisory work in crop management, irrigation, pest control, or farm operations before applying. H-2A visa petitions for consultant roles face extra scrutiny because the position must be genuinely seasonal and tied to a specific harvest or planting cycle.
Verify the role qualifies as temporary agricultural work
Consultant positions only qualify for H-2A if the employer can show the work is seasonal or peak-load in nature. Cross-check the job duties against the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the role aligns with agricultural advisory functions, not year-round management.
Search verified H-2A employer listings on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find farm operations and agricultural companies that have actively filed H-2A petitions for consultant-type roles. Filtering by DOL Labor Condition Application data surfaces employers with a documented history of sponsoring these positions.
Confirm the employer has filed a job order with DOL
Before accepting any offer, ask whether the employer has submitted a job order through the State Workforce Agency and received DOL certification. Without that certification, USCIS won't approve the H-2A petition, and your start date will slip.
Check prevailing wages using the OFLC Wage Search
Look up the prevailing wage for agricultural consultant roles in the specific county where you'll work. H-2A employers must pay whichever is higher between the Adverse Effect Wage Rate and the prevailing wage, and that rate must appear in your job offer letter.
Request housing and transportation terms in writing before signing
H-2A employers are legally required to provide free housing and inbound transportation from your home country. Get both commitments documented in the job offer before USCIS filing begins, since missing terms can trigger a request for evidence and delay your petition approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Consultant jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find agricultural consultant positions where the employer is actively sponsoring H-2A visas. The platform surfaces listings tied to verified DOL filings, so you can see which farm operations have already gone through the certification process for roles like yours rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
What obligations does an H-2A employer have when sponsoring a Consultant?
H-2A employers sponsoring a consultant must provide free housing for the duration of the job order, cover inbound and return transportation costs, and pay the higher of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or the prevailing wage for that county. They must also carry workers' compensation insurance and cannot charge you recruitment fees. These obligations apply regardless of role title or seniority.
Does a Consultant role qualify for the H-2A visa?
A consultant role qualifies only if the work is seasonal or temporary and directly tied to agricultural operations, such as advising on crop cycles, soil management, pest control timing, or irrigation scheduling. Year-round advisory or management functions don't meet the H-2A standard. The employer must document the temporary nature of the position when filing the job order with the State Workforce Agency.
How long does H-2A visa sponsorship take for a Consultant position?
DOL job order certification typically takes 30 to 60 days, and USCIS then processes the H-2A petition separately. Employers must file at least 45 days before the job start date, but most file earlier to account for processing delays. Once USCIS approves the petition, you apply for the visa at a U.S. consulate, which adds additional time depending on appointment availability.