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Student Advisor roles in the United States are typically available to exchange visitors under the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your experience level and program focus. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and a host employer willing to support your training plan.
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Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
Under the direction of the hiring manager or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the enterprise systems team, the Intern will work within the Digital and Information Services department, contributing to real-world information systems projects across Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resource, Research, and Corporate Services business domains. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and analysts to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that power our enterprise systems. Upon successful completion of the internship program, intern may be eligible for a full-time opportunity within D&IS. Intern will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Current junior or senior enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT, IS, CS, or Software Engineering, or recent graduates within 6 months
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and PowerPoint
- Relevant experience includes internships, co-op assignments and leadership roles preferably
- Experience with using a variety of IT technologies, preferably
- Demonstrate leadership potential, networking skills
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability
- Strong independent judgment and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate well with others
Responsibilities:
- Liaising between the IT department and the business units.
- Evaluates and documents business workflows, anticipating requirements and understanding important strategic business needs.
- Actively participate in meetings and develop presentations to share ideas and findings.
- Analyzes the design of technical systems, software expectations, and business models, working with vendors, IT teams and business stakeholders.
- Support business requirements and KPIs by making recommendations and suggesting alternatives to proposed solutions.
- Creates and maintains reports to represent vendors, costs, and processes.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Digital & Information Services
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary
Under the direction of the hiring manager or his/her designee and in collaboration with other members of the enterprise systems team, the Intern will work within the Digital and Information Services department, contributing to real-world information systems projects across Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resource, Research, and Corporate Services business domains. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and analysts to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that power our enterprise systems. Upon successful completion of the internship program, intern may be eligible for a full-time opportunity within D&IS. Intern will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Current junior or senior enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT, IS, CS, or Software Engineering, or recent graduates within 6 months
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and PowerPoint
- Relevant experience includes internships, co-op assignments and leadership roles preferably
- Experience with using a variety of IT technologies, preferably
- Demonstrate leadership potential, networking skills
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and analytical ability
- Strong independent judgment and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate well with others
Responsibilities:
- Liaising between the IT department and the business units.
- Evaluates and documents business workflows, anticipating requirements and understanding important strategic business needs.
- Actively participate in meetings and develop presentations to share ideas and findings.
- Analyzes the design of technical systems, software expectations, and business models, working with vendors, IT teams and business stakeholders.
- Support business requirements and KPIs by making recommendations and suggesting alternatives to proposed solutions.
- Creates and maintains reports to represent vendors, costs, and processes.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Student Advisor
Align your credentials with Trainee category requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate plus one year of related work experience, or five years of field experience. Compile transcripts, employment letters, and a training objective statement before approaching host employers.
Target universities and nonprofit education organizations
Student Advisor roles at community colleges, university advising centers, and education nonprofits are the most common host environments for J-1 Trainee placements. These institutions understand DS-2019 requirements and are accustomed to working with designated sponsors.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible Student Advisor roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Student Advisor openings at U.S. employers with J-1 exchange visitor experience. Matching your profile to host organizations that have hosted exchange visitors before shortens the compliance negotiation significantly.
Verify your host employer qualifies under J-1 regulations
Not every employer can serve as a J-1 host. The designated sponsor, not the employer, determines host eligibility based on training capacity and workplace conditions. Confirm this before accepting any offer, because the DS-2019 cannot be issued without sponsor approval.
Negotiate a training plan before your start date is set
The J-1 Trainee program requires a formal training plan documenting your learning objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule. Your host employer and designated sponsor must both sign it, so build at least two to three weeks of lead time into your start date negotiation.
Understand the two-year home residency rule before committing
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, which restricts immediate H-1B visa or green card applications. Check whether your country, field of study, or funding source triggers this condition before signing your training agreement.
Student Advisor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Student Advisor role?
Most Student Advisor positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers participants who hold a degree or professional certificate and at least one year of relevant experience. If your role is narrowly defined around a specialized advisory function and you have five or more years of field experience, the Specialist category may also apply. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Student Advisor?
Your J-1 visa is sponsored by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. Your host employer, the advising office or institution where you'll work, is responsible for providing the actual training environment and signing the required training plan alongside the sponsor.
How do I find Student Advisor positions open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most general job boards don't filter by J-1 compatibility, which makes targeting difficult. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface U.S. roles at employers with exchange visitor experience, so you can focus your applications on host organizations that already understand DS-2019 requirements and training plan obligations rather than spending time educating employers from scratch.
Can I transition from J-1 Student Advisor status to an H-1B or work visa afterward?
Possibly, but the two-year home residency requirement may apply to you first. If your home country, field, or funding source is on the State Department's exchange visitor skills list, you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or applying for a green card. A waiver exists but requires a separate application process. Confirm whether the requirement applies to you before you begin your J-1 program, not after it ends.
What documents does a host employer need to initiate my J-1 Trainee application?
Your host employer needs to complete a Training or Internship Placement Plan, known as the DS-7002, which documents your learning objectives, supervision arrangements, and evaluation timeline. They'll also provide proof of their ability to provide meaningful training, such as an organizational overview and a designated supervisor's contact details. The designated sponsor reviews all of this before issuing the DS-2019, so gathering these materials early prevents delays in your program start date.