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Associate Director of Admissions roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. These positions typically fall under the College and University Administrator category. No lottery applies to Canadians, giving you a direct path to U.S. higher education leadership.
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Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
Assist in the direction of undergraduate and graduate admissions operations with primary responsibility for day-to-day execution, process consistency, and operational effectiveness across the enrollment lifecycle. This role leverages Slate CRM and data-informed practices to manage application workflows, support recruitment initiatives, and ensure a responsive, efficient, and applicant-centered admissions experience aligned with enrollment goals. This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the direction of admissions operations with responsibility for day-to-day management of undergraduate and graduate recruitment and application processes, including oversight of workflows, communications, and application review within Slate CRM, with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and applicant experience. Monitor progress across the enrollment funnel and implement process improvements to support enrollment targets.
- Recommend and implement operational standards, processes, and service enhancements across undergraduate and graduate admissions to improve efficiency, consistency, and responsiveness. Identify and address workflow gaps, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement using Slate and other available data sources.
- Serve as a key liaison with academic programs, faculty, and central enrollment partners to ensure alignment of recruitment strategies, admissions processes, and communication plans across undergraduate and graduate populations. Support coordinated execution of initiatives and ensure admissions practices reflect program priorities and requirements.
- Attend meetings on behalf of the Director and consult on operational decisions impacting admissions. Provide guidance on policy interpretation and process application; may serve in a leadership capacity in the Director’s absence, as needed.
- Supervise and support admissions staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management. Establish clear expectations, accountability measures, and consistent operational practices, while supporting staff development and engagement.
- Utilize Slate and institutional data to monitor application volume, processing timelines, and conversion activity across undergraduate and graduate pipelines. Compile and interpret data for internal and external reporting; use insights to inform operational decisions, improve processes, and support recruitment and enrollment strategies.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
- Five (5) years of experience in admissions.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Some positions may require specialized experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Master’s Degree.
- Experience with Slate or other CRM software.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
- Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $68,000 - $70,000
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102078

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
Assist in the direction of undergraduate and graduate admissions operations with primary responsibility for day-to-day execution, process consistency, and operational effectiveness across the enrollment lifecycle. This role leverages Slate CRM and data-informed practices to manage application workflows, support recruitment initiatives, and ensure a responsive, efficient, and applicant-centered admissions experience aligned with enrollment goals. This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the direction of admissions operations with responsibility for day-to-day management of undergraduate and graduate recruitment and application processes, including oversight of workflows, communications, and application review within Slate CRM, with a focus on efficiency, consistency, and applicant experience. Monitor progress across the enrollment funnel and implement process improvements to support enrollment targets.
- Recommend and implement operational standards, processes, and service enhancements across undergraduate and graduate admissions to improve efficiency, consistency, and responsiveness. Identify and address workflow gaps, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement using Slate and other available data sources.
- Serve as a key liaison with academic programs, faculty, and central enrollment partners to ensure alignment of recruitment strategies, admissions processes, and communication plans across undergraduate and graduate populations. Support coordinated execution of initiatives and ensure admissions practices reflect program priorities and requirements.
- Attend meetings on behalf of the Director and consult on operational decisions impacting admissions. Provide guidance on policy interpretation and process application; may serve in a leadership capacity in the Director’s absence, as needed.
- Supervise and support admissions staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management. Establish clear expectations, accountability measures, and consistent operational practices, while supporting staff development and engagement.
- Utilize Slate and institutional data to monitor application volume, processing timelines, and conversion activity across undergraduate and graduate pipelines. Compile and interpret data for internal and external reporting; use insights to inform operational decisions, improve processes, and support recruitment and enrollment strategies.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
- Five (5) years of experience in admissions.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Some positions may require specialized experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Master’s Degree.
- Experience with Slate or other CRM software.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
- Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $68,000 - $70,000
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102078
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Director Of Admissions
Align your credentials to USMCA categories
TN classification for admissions leadership requires a degree in education, counseling, or a related field. Gather your transcripts and get foreign credentials evaluated before applying, since officers assess qualification fit at the border.
Target institutions with recent visa sponsorship experience
Universities and colleges that regularly hire international professionals are far more likely to understand TN documentation requirements. Focus your search on higher-education employers with recent visa filings whose HR teams already have experience sponsoring work visas for professional staff.
Search TN-sponsored admissions roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, so you can find Associate Director of Admissions openings where employers are already prepared to support TN status rather than learning the process alongside you.
Clarify the offer letter before accepting
Your TN letter from the employer must state your job title, duties, purpose, and intended length of stay. Ask HR to draft this before you finalize any offer, since incomplete letters are a primary reason for border denials.
Prepare for specialty occupation questions at the port of entry
Canadian TN applicants are adjudicated at the border, not through a pre-filed USCIS petition. Bring your degree, the employer letter, and any documentation showing the role requires specialized admissions knowledge at the administrator level.
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Find Associate Director Of Admissions JobsAssociate Director Of Admissions TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Director of Admissions role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as education, counseling, or student affairs. The USMCA lists College and University Administrator as a qualifying TN category. Officers assess both the job duties and your credentials, so the offer letter and your degree must align clearly.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for this type of role?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as an employer is ready. H-1B requires entering a random lottery each April, with an October start date at the earliest if selected. For most higher-education admissions roles, TN is a faster and more predictable path if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship.
How do I find Associate Director of Admissions jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters roles by visa sponsorship type, so you can identify employers already prepared to support TN status rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to HR teams unfamiliar with the process. Focusing on institutions with international staff signals familiarity with non-immigrant visa requirements.
Can I transfer my TN status if I change institutions?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you move to a new institution, your new employer must provide a qualifying offer letter and you must obtain new TN authorization, either at a port of entry if you're Canadian or through a new USCIS petition if you're Mexican. You cannot simply transfer the existing TN to the new employer.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must furnish a detailed support letter on company letterhead confirming your job title, duties, the professional category being claimed, your qualifications, and the intended duration of employment. The letter must establish that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree. For Mexican citizens, the employer also files Form I-129 with USCIS before you can proceed.
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