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Contract Recruiter roles in the U.S. fit the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern category depending on your career stage, giving you hands-on human resources experience at a host employer while a State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and manages sponsorship compliance throughout your exchange program.
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JR101988 Job Development Recruitment Specialist, Career & Internship Center, 30 hours per week, grant-funded
Department:
UBalt Career & Int Ctr - State Funds, PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
07-06-2026
Close Date:
$23.08 - $30.57/hour
Job Description:
The Job Location and Community Relations Specialist supports the Career & Internship Center’s (CIC) mission of creating expert career managers and facilitating synergy with the employment community by providing direct services to students participating in the Federally funded Job Location and Development (JLD) program. This position oversees the CIC’s JLD program in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid by providing placement assistance to UBalt students. The position also works collaboratively with the entire CIC team to support programming focused on employability skills. Lastly, duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with employer services, recruitment programming and outreach, facilitating career development workshops and classroom presentations, coordinating with career fairs, and providing career coaching to students looking for employment. The Specialist also maintains the federal guidelines for federal work-study community service usage.
This is a regular soft-funded position with benefits. The role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of telework possible.
Responsibilities:
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Job Development: Responsible for Job Location and Development including developing and maintaining effective relationships with local employers to increase recruitment of college students. Determines the hiring needs of employers and promotes the college's work-study students and majors from CAS, CPA and MSB to employers via cold calls, email campaigns, and off-site employer visits. Coordinates recruitment events including job fairs and networking events; Performs concierge services to employers seeking to gain visibility at UB; Utilizes career management system (CMS) to approve and input job announcements and send out messages to students.
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Case-Management and Coaching: Conducts outreach and provides case-management support to students seeking off-campus internships. Collects applications for off-campus work-study and provides job referrals to currently enrolled students. Provides employability skills building and job readiness coaching to students, incorporates student learning outcomes into the student work experience.
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Contract Processing and Administration: Serves as the on-campus supervisor for JLD students placed in off-campus positions. Initiates and manages the student contract process and approves student timesheets for JLD placements. Provides an orientation for host sites and ensures that employer MOUs and job descriptions are current and compliant. Acts as a liaison between employers and students participating in the JLD program. Provide quarterly reports to the Office of Financial Aid on Job Location and Development activities, including off-campus student placements, new and active employers, community service placements, and employer outreach efforts. Invite a representative from the Office of Financial Aid to monthly Career and Internship Center meetings related to student employment and Job Location and Development activities to facilitate communication, coordination, and program oversight. Coordinate and provide annual training for student employment supervisors on Federal Work-Study and Job Location and Development policies, procedures, and program requirements.
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JLD Program Compliance: Ensures university compliance with the Department of Education concerning the JLD program. Collaborate with OFA and NextGen Leaders to ensure the community service goals are met annually and maintain the Federal work-study program.
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Marketing and Communication: Responsible for disseminating information to the on-campus student employment supervisors and student employees, in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources and Office of Financial Aid, via the Student Employment Newsletter. Develop and deliver presentations about the JLD program and various opportunities available to students. Table at UBalt events to promote the JLD program, events can include orientation, grad fest, majors’ information fair, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with one year of progressively responsible related experience.
- Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Communications, Business or related field. Familiarity with designing learning outcomes and evaluations.
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Experience:
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Background in student support services within Higher Education or Workforce Development.
- Experience coordinating or promoting events such as job fairs, networking sessions, or orientations.
- Direct experience coaching students or young adults on employability skills, job readiness, or career planning.
- Experience with job development, employer outreach, or recruitment services. Experience supporting experiential learning initiatives such as internships, cooperative education, or service-learning programs.
This position requires on-site, in-person work at the University of Baltimore campus and periodic travel to local employer sites and community events. Access to reliable transportation required.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (14 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days personal, and 14-15 holidays), and a pension plan with employer contributions. The role is eligible for overtime.
Additional Job Information:
The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
About Us
Leaders learn here.
We’ve been educating leaders for nearly 100 years; you know us through our faculty’s outstanding research and teaching; you know us thanks to the hard work and dedication of our alumni, students and staff. You know us because we are The University of Baltimore.
Our 70-plus undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs and certificates are aligned with high-demand careers. Our classes are delivered in flexible formats—day, evening, weekend, online—to fit your life and your schedule.
Job Posting:
JR101988 Job Development Recruitment Specialist, Career & Internship Center, 30 hours per week, grant-funded
Department:
UBalt Career & Int Ctr - State Funds, PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
07-06-2026
Close Date:
$23.08 - $30.57/hour
Job Description:
The Job Location and Community Relations Specialist supports the Career & Internship Center’s (CIC) mission of creating expert career managers and facilitating synergy with the employment community by providing direct services to students participating in the Federally funded Job Location and Development (JLD) program. This position oversees the CIC’s JLD program in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid by providing placement assistance to UBalt students. The position also works collaboratively with the entire CIC team to support programming focused on employability skills. Lastly, duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with employer services, recruitment programming and outreach, facilitating career development workshops and classroom presentations, coordinating with career fairs, and providing career coaching to students looking for employment. The Specialist also maintains the federal guidelines for federal work-study community service usage.
This is a regular soft-funded position with benefits. The role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of telework possible.
Responsibilities:
-
Job Development: Responsible for Job Location and Development including developing and maintaining effective relationships with local employers to increase recruitment of college students. Determines the hiring needs of employers and promotes the college's work-study students and majors from CAS, CPA and MSB to employers via cold calls, email campaigns, and off-site employer visits. Coordinates recruitment events including job fairs and networking events; Performs concierge services to employers seeking to gain visibility at UB; Utilizes career management system (CMS) to approve and input job announcements and send out messages to students.
-
Case-Management and Coaching: Conducts outreach and provides case-management support to students seeking off-campus internships. Collects applications for off-campus work-study and provides job referrals to currently enrolled students. Provides employability skills building and job readiness coaching to students, incorporates student learning outcomes into the student work experience.
-
Contract Processing and Administration: Serves as the on-campus supervisor for JLD students placed in off-campus positions. Initiates and manages the student contract process and approves student timesheets for JLD placements. Provides an orientation for host sites and ensures that employer MOUs and job descriptions are current and compliant. Acts as a liaison between employers and students participating in the JLD program. Provide quarterly reports to the Office of Financial Aid on Job Location and Development activities, including off-campus student placements, new and active employers, community service placements, and employer outreach efforts. Invite a representative from the Office of Financial Aid to monthly Career and Internship Center meetings related to student employment and Job Location and Development activities to facilitate communication, coordination, and program oversight. Coordinate and provide annual training for student employment supervisors on Federal Work-Study and Job Location and Development policies, procedures, and program requirements.
-
JLD Program Compliance: Ensures university compliance with the Department of Education concerning the JLD program. Collaborate with OFA and NextGen Leaders to ensure the community service goals are met annually and maintain the Federal work-study program.
-
Marketing and Communication: Responsible for disseminating information to the on-campus student employment supervisors and student employees, in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources and Office of Financial Aid, via the Student Employment Newsletter. Develop and deliver presentations about the JLD program and various opportunities available to students. Table at UBalt events to promote the JLD program, events can include orientation, grad fest, majors’ information fair, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with one year of progressively responsible related experience.
- Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Communications, Business or related field. Familiarity with designing learning outcomes and evaluations.
-
Experience:
-
Background in student support services within Higher Education or Workforce Development.
- Experience coordinating or promoting events such as job fairs, networking sessions, or orientations.
- Direct experience coaching students or young adults on employability skills, job readiness, or career planning.
- Experience with job development, employer outreach, or recruitment services. Experience supporting experiential learning initiatives such as internships, cooperative education, or service-learning programs.
This position requires on-site, in-person work at the University of Baltimore campus and periodic travel to local employer sites and community events. Access to reliable transportation required.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (14 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days personal, and 14-15 holidays), and a pension plan with employer contributions. The role is eligible for overtime.
Additional Job Information:
The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
About Us
Leaders learn here.
We’ve been educating leaders for nearly 100 years; you know us through our faculty’s outstanding research and teaching; you know us thanks to the hard work and dedication of our alumni, students and staff. You know us because we are The University of Baltimore.
Our 70-plus undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs and certificates are aligned with high-demand careers. Our classes are delivered in flexible formats—day, evening, weekend, online—to fit your life and your schedule.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Contract Recruiter
Align your recruiter experience to training objectives
Your DS-2019 training plan must map specific recruiting activities to measurable learning goals. Document sourcing, screening, and ATS workflow skills in your T/IPP form so the designated sponsor can certify the placement is genuinely educational, not just productive labor.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program outside the U.S. Trainee applies if you have a human resources degree plus one year of experience, or five years of recruiting experience without a degree. Applying under the wrong category will delay or void your DS-2019 issuance.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible host employers
Many recruiting teams that hire contract staff have never hosted a J-1 exchange visitor. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively open to J-1 placements in human resources and talent acquisition roles before you invest time in outreach.
Confirm the host employer meets program requirements
Your host organization must have operated for at least one year, carry sufficient workers' compensation insurance, and provide a U.S. supervisor who will sign off on monthly progress reports. Startups and solo recruiters often can't satisfy these criteria, so vet this before accepting an offer.
Request written confirmation of the 30-day grace period
After your J-1 program end date, you have a 30-day grace period to depart or change status, not to continue working. Clarify this timeline with your designated sponsor during onboarding so your contract end date and DS-2019 program dates don't create a compliance gap.
Check your occupational category against O*NET codes
Designated sponsors use O*NET codes to classify your role in the training plan. Contract Recruiter maps to HR Specialist categories. If your host employer lists a mismatched code, the sponsor may reject the plan, so cross-reference your actual duties against O*NET before submitting documentation.
Contract Recruiter J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Contract Recruiter roles?
Most Contract Recruiter positions fall under the Trainee category if you hold a human resources or business degree with at least one year of recruiting experience, or if you have five or more years of relevant work history without a degree. Current students enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S. may qualify under the Intern category instead. The host employer does not determine this classification; the State Department-designated sponsor does.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Contract Recruiter position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the hiring company. The recruiting firm or corporate HR team serves as the host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your training plan, and handles compliance reporting. The host employer provides the actual contract recruiter role and daily supervision.
How do I find Contract Recruiter host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Many contract staffing firms and corporate talent acquisition teams aren't familiar with J-1 Trainee or Intern requirements, so generic job boards won't filter for that compatibility. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, helping you focus outreach on host organizations already open to exchange visitor placements in human resources functions.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Contract Recruiter J-1 participants?
The two-year home residency requirement, known as the 212(e) bar, applies to participants whose programs are government-funded or whose home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. Most privately funded Trainee and Intern programs for contract recruiters are not subject to this requirement, but you should confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a placement, especially if you plan to pursue an H-1B visa or green card afterward.
Can I work for multiple clients as a Contract Recruiter on a J-1 visa?
Your DS-2019 training plan is tied to a single host employer and a defined set of training activities. Taking on additional clients or placements outside that approved host arrangement would violate the terms of your exchange program. If the host is a staffing agency that places you on client sites as part of the training plan, that structure needs to be explicitly documented and approved by your designated sponsor before the program begins.