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Engagement Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty field such as communications, psychology, or marketing. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Get Access To All JobsThe George R. Farmer, Jr. Law Library at West Virginia University College of Law seeks applicants for the position of Reference and Student Engagement Librarian. This is a library faculty appointment with rank leading to promotion in an academic research-oriented environment. The George R. Farmer, Jr. Law Library has a collection of over 60,000 titles and serves the research needs of the West Virginia University College of Law, the University community, the local bench and bar, and the public.
The Reference and Student Engagement Librarian develops and coordinates programs and services to enrich the law student experience, promotes library services through student programming and events, and serves as liaison to the West Virginia Law Review, the Moot Court Board and other student organizations at the law school. Programming will include but is not limited to instructional programs and may be developed in collaboration with law school units outside of the library such as the Meredith Center for Career Services and Professional Development and Academic Excellence Center. In addition, the Reference and Student Engagement Librarian periodically assesses students' research needs and satisfaction with library services. Ultimately, this librarian is tasked with leading the charge to further develop library services for students that make the library an essential part of law student success.
The Reference and Student Engagement Librarian will provide reference assistance and design and deliver legal research instruction in law courses in varied formats. This librarian also teaches credit bearing courses in the College of Law curriculum. The course package may vary from semester to semester however, it is anticipated that they will teach Introduction to Legal Research and one other course each year which may include an Advanced Legal Research class. Other teaching interests are welcomed and may be considered based on the needs of the College of Law curriculum.
This is an entry level librarian role. This position reports to the Director of the Law Library.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited ABA Law School
- Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution, or enrollment in such a program
- A thorough understanding of legal systems and legal research principles, and familiarity with the use of legal research databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, HeinOnline, and others
- MS Office skills
- Strong and effective interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students, and staff
- Strong service orientation with the ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele
- Creative capacity to foster and manage change
- Demonstrated ability to meet West Virginia University Libraries promotion and peer review standards in librarianship, professional development and/or research, and service
SALARY
- Salary: Starting at $75,000 per year, commensurate with directly related education and experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The application review process will begin (date after posting) and continue until the position is filled. A complete application must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Three current, professional references
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Evaluation is based on West Virginia University Libraries: Criteria for Library Faculty Appointment, Retention, Promotion, and Merit, the current Position Description and the Assignment Document for the year under review.
ABOUT WVU LIBRARIES
The WVU Libraries encompasses seven libraries: the Downtown Library, Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library (Morgantown), Law Library, Health Sciences Library (Charleston), Mary F. Shipper Library at Potomac State College, Beckley Library at WVU Institute of Technology, and West Virginia and Regional History Center. Our collections include more than 1.8 million books, 400,000 eBooks, and 117,000 eJournals.
ABOUT WVU
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
The George R. Farmer, Jr. Law Library at West Virginia University College of Law seeks applicants for the position of Reference and Student Engagement Librarian. This is a library faculty appointment with rank leading to promotion in an academic research-oriented environment. The George R. Farmer, Jr. Law Library has a collection of over 60,000 titles and serves the research needs of the West Virginia University College of Law, the University community, the local bench and bar, and the public.
The Reference and Student Engagement Librarian develops and coordinates programs and services to enrich the law student experience, promotes library services through student programming and events, and serves as liaison to the West Virginia Law Review, the Moot Court Board and other student organizations at the law school. Programming will include but is not limited to instructional programs and may be developed in collaboration with law school units outside of the library such as the Meredith Center for Career Services and Professional Development and Academic Excellence Center. In addition, the Reference and Student Engagement Librarian periodically assesses students' research needs and satisfaction with library services. Ultimately, this librarian is tasked with leading the charge to further develop library services for students that make the library an essential part of law student success.
The Reference and Student Engagement Librarian will provide reference assistance and design and deliver legal research instruction in law courses in varied formats. This librarian also teaches credit bearing courses in the College of Law curriculum. The course package may vary from semester to semester however, it is anticipated that they will teach Introduction to Legal Research and one other course each year which may include an Advanced Legal Research class. Other teaching interests are welcomed and may be considered based on the needs of the College of Law curriculum.
This is an entry level librarian role. This position reports to the Director of the Law Library.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited ABA Law School
- Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution, or enrollment in such a program
- A thorough understanding of legal systems and legal research principles, and familiarity with the use of legal research databases such as Westlaw, Lexis, HeinOnline, and others
- MS Office skills
- Strong and effective interpersonal, oral and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students, and staff
- Strong service orientation with the ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele
- Creative capacity to foster and manage change
- Demonstrated ability to meet West Virginia University Libraries promotion and peer review standards in librarianship, professional development and/or research, and service
SALARY
- Salary: Starting at $75,000 per year, commensurate with directly related education and experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The application review process will begin (date after posting) and continue until the position is filled. A complete application must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Three current, professional references
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Evaluation is based on West Virginia University Libraries: Criteria for Library Faculty Appointment, Retention, Promotion, and Merit, the current Position Description and the Assignment Document for the year under review.
ABOUT WVU LIBRARIES
The WVU Libraries encompasses seven libraries: the Downtown Library, Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library (Morgantown), Law Library, Health Sciences Library (Charleston), Mary F. Shipper Library at Potomac State College, Beckley Library at WVU Institute of Technology, and West Virginia and Regional History Center. Our collections include more than 1.8 million books, 400,000 eBooks, and 117,000 eJournals.
ABOUT WVU
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Engagement Specialist
Align your degree to the role description
TN visa approval depends on your credential matching the specific specialty field the Engagement Specialist role requires. If your degree is in a related but non-obvious field, request a formal equivalency letter from your university that maps your coursework to the employer's stated requirements.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate for employers with recent visa filings in communications or human capital roles. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship processes will typically move faster through TN sponsorship than those new to supporting work visas, since they're already familiar with employment-based visa requirements and documentation.
Get your offer letter to confirm specialty occupation language
The offer letter is your primary TN document. Ask your employer to explicitly state the academic field the role requires, not just the job title. CBP officers and consular officers both scrutinize whether Engagement Specialist duties qualify as a specialty occupation under USMCA Appendix 2.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready Engagement Specialist roles
Filtering job postings by TN visa sponsorship history saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-emailing HR teams. Migrate Mate surfaces Engagement Specialist openings from employers with documented sponsorship patterns, so you're applying where the process is already understood.
Prepare for consular scrutiny if you hold a Mexican passport
Mexican nationals are subject to a TN annual cap and must process through a U.S. consulate, not at the border. Schedule your consular appointment as early as possible and bring documentation showing your employer's business need for the role, not just your own qualifications.
Negotiate employer-paid filing before signing your offer
USCIS does not prohibit employees from paying their own TN filing costs, but many employers absorb them as a hiring standard. Raise this during the offer stage, not after acceptance, to avoid ambiguity about who covers government fees if you need a status change or extension.
Engagement Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engagement Specialist role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN status requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation under USMCA, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline such as communications, organizational psychology, or marketing. An Engagement Specialist role framed around general coordination without a degree requirement will not qualify. Roles tied to employee engagement strategy, digital community engagement, or client retention with a clear academic connection are far more defensible at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Engagement Specialist positions?
TN status offers a significant practical advantage for Canadian citizens: no lottery, no annual cap, and approvals granted at the port of entry or consulate, sometimes the same day. H-1B visa requires a lottery registration in March, a wait until October 1 at the earliest, and a per-petition filing fee your employer must pay. For Engagement Specialist roles where the specialty occupation case is strong, TN is faster and far less uncertain. Mexican nationals face a TN annual cap, but processing is still consular rather than lottery-based.
What documents do I need my employer to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title, the specific specialty field the role requires, your start date, your salary, and that the position is temporary. For Canadian citizens applying at the border, this letter plus your credential documents are the full package. For Mexican nationals and those using USCIS to change status, your employer will also need to file Form I-129 with supporting business documentation.
Where can I find Engagement Specialist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. Rather than filtering through general job boards where TN sponsorship is rarely disclosed upfront, Migrate Mate shows Engagement Specialist roles from employers with documented TN and related visa filing activity. That means you spend less time on cold outreach and more time applying where sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring process.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as an Engagement Specialist?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before you can begin working for a new employer, that employer must either file a new I-129 with USCIS or you must apply for a new TN at a port of entry or U.S. consulate. You cannot simply transfer your TN status the way some other visa categories allow. Plan for a potential gap if you're changing jobs, and do not resign before your new TN authorization is confirmed.