TN Visa Director of Student Services Jobs
Director of Student Services roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's College/University Administrator category, making them accessible to Canadian and Mexican professionals without a lottery or multi-year wait. Your employer prepares a support letter for your TN application, and Canadian citizens can present it directly at the U.S. port of entry for immediate approval.
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Get Access To All JobsInvest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: No
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
CRNA Student – Workforce Pipeline Program
Penn State Health is investing in the next generation of CRNAs by offering eligible nurse anesthesia students up to $150,000 in financial support during their education, along with a pathway to a future CRNA career at Penn State Health.
This program is designed for nurses pursuing CRNA education who are interested in building a future career with Penn State Health. Participants receive financial support during their CRNA education and, in return, commit to future employment with Penn State Health in accordance with the terms of the Educational Stipend and Employment Commitment Agreement.
CRNA Workforce Pipeline Program Benefits
- Up to $150,000 in financial support
- Up to $50,000 annually
- Paid in $25,000 installments during the fall and spring semesters
- Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement, participants have flexibility in how stipend funds are used during their CRNA education. Funds may be used to help offset a variety of related expenses, including:
- Tuition and related educational expenses
- Housing
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Living and other personal expenses
- Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, networking, and engagement with the Penn State Health anesthesia community while completing your CRNA education.
- A defined pathway to future CRNA employment with Penn State Health, contingent upon successful completion of program and employment requirements.
- Participants remain eligible for approved recruitment incentives and relocation benefits available at the time of employment.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Be accepted into a Council on Accreditation (COA)-accredited CRNA program.
- Successfully complete an interview with Penn State Health CRNA leadership.
- Sign an Educational Stipend and Employment Commitment Agreement.
Looking Ahead to Your CRNA Career
As an academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers CRNAs exposure to a broad and complex surgical population, with opportunities across trauma, neuro, orthopedics, thoracic, transplant, pediatrics, robotics, and other specialty services.
The CRNA Workforce Pipeline Program provides an opportunity to invest in your education today while building a connection with Penn State Health for your future CRNA career.
Please note: This program is intended for nurses accepted into or currently enrolled in a CRNA training program and is separate from Penn State Health's regular staff CRNA positions.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: No
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
CRNA Student – Workforce Pipeline Program
Penn State Health is investing in the next generation of CRNAs by offering eligible nurse anesthesia students up to $150,000 in financial support during their education, along with a pathway to a future CRNA career at Penn State Health.
This program is designed for nurses pursuing CRNA education who are interested in building a future career with Penn State Health. Participants receive financial support during their CRNA education and, in return, commit to future employment with Penn State Health in accordance with the terms of the Educational Stipend and Employment Commitment Agreement.
CRNA Workforce Pipeline Program Benefits
- Up to $150,000 in financial support
- Up to $50,000 annually
- Paid in $25,000 installments during the fall and spring semesters
- Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement, participants have flexibility in how stipend funds are used during their CRNA education. Funds may be used to help offset a variety of related expenses, including:
- Tuition and related educational expenses
- Housing
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Living and other personal expenses
- Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, networking, and engagement with the Penn State Health anesthesia community while completing your CRNA education.
- A defined pathway to future CRNA employment with Penn State Health, contingent upon successful completion of program and employment requirements.
- Participants remain eligible for approved recruitment incentives and relocation benefits available at the time of employment.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Be accepted into a Council on Accreditation (COA)-accredited CRNA program.
- Successfully complete an interview with Penn State Health CRNA leadership.
- Sign an Educational Stipend and Employment Commitment Agreement.
Looking Ahead to Your CRNA Career
As an academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers CRNAs exposure to a broad and complex surgical population, with opportunities across trauma, neuro, orthopedics, thoracic, transplant, pediatrics, robotics, and other specialty services.
The CRNA Workforce Pipeline Program provides an opportunity to invest in your education today while building a connection with Penn State Health for your future CRNA career.
Please note: This program is intended for nurses accepted into or currently enrolled in a CRNA training program and is separate from Penn State Health's regular staff CRNA positions.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Director of Student Services
Align your credentials to the right USMCA category
Director of Student Services falls under the College/University Administrator category. Your degree must be in education, counseling, or a directly related field. A degree in an unrelated subject, even with years of experience, can trigger a denial at the border.
Target institutions with dedicated HR compliance teams
Community colleges, four-year universities, and large school districts regularly sponsor work visas and understand the TN visa sponsorship process. Smaller private schools or nonprofits may lack experience with visa petitions, which can slow your offer timeline considerably.
Request the support letter before your start date negotiation
Your employer will prepare a support letter outlining your role, qualifications, and compensation. Have your employer ready to provide this documentation quickly—you'll present it at the U.S. border or port of entry when you arrive. Plan for a smooth processing experience by ensuring all paperwork is organized and your offer details are finalized before your travel date.
Prepare a detailed support letter covering your role's administrative scope
The support letter from your employer must describe your supervisory authority, policy responsibilities, and how the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher. Vague letters that read like a job posting are a common reason for officer pushback at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find schools actively sponsoring TN visas
Search Director of Student Services roles filtered by TN visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate. It surfaces employers with active sponsorship history so you spend your time on applications where the institution already understands the process.
Understand the Mexican TN allocation before you apply
Mexican citizens are subject to an annual TN cap, unlike Canadians who receive border approval. If you're Mexican, apply early in the fiscal year and confirm with your employer that they're prepared to file your petition with USCIS well ahead of your start date.
Director of Student Services TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Student Services role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the position fits the College/University Administrator category under USMCA. The role must involve administrative or managerial oversight of student services at a postsecondary institution and require a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. K-12 district roles can also qualify if the duties and credential requirements align, but the classification is scrutinized more closely at the port of entry.
How does TN compare to H-1B for this role?
TN is far more practical for Director of Student Services positions. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-year wait. You can enter on TN status in a single day at the border if you're Canadian. H-1B visa requires an April lottery, a months-long adjudication process, and employer commitment before you even know if you're selected. For roles that clearly fit the USMCA administrator category, TN is the faster, more reliable path.
Where can I find Director of Student Services jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It filters Director of Student Services roles by identifying employers with recent visa filings, so you're not sorting through postings from institutions without experience in visa sponsorship. This matters because employers unfamiliar with work visa processes may not understand TN requirements—such as preparing a support letter and having documentation ready for your port of entry presentation—and could create unexpected delays once the sponsorship process begins.
Can a Canadian professional get TN approval at the border for this role?
Yes. Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry or preclearance airport by presenting the employer's support letter, proof of Canadian citizenship, and academic credentials. There's no advance petition required. The CBP officer adjudicates on the spot, and most approvals are granted the same day if documentation is complete and the role clearly fits the College/University Administrator category.
What degree does my employer need to verify for this role?
Your employer's support letter and your credential documents must establish that the position requires, and that you hold, a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to student services, higher education administration, counseling, or a comparable discipline. Degrees in unrelated fields, even combined with extensive work experience, don't substitute for the credential match that TN requires. If your degree is from outside the U.S. or Canada, get it evaluated before your offer stage.