Education E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Education E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago's university corridor and the broader Chicagoland metro, where institutions like the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Chicago Public Schools regularly hire internationally. Curriculum developers, instructional designers, and academic coordinators in specialty roles are among the most common E-3-eligible positions in the state's education sector.
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Department
Booth MBA: Student Life, Working Professionals
About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
- an unmatched faculty.
- degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
- a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
- strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Student Life, Working Professionals Program is primarily responsible for managing the program support and operations of the Working Professionals Programs Student Life teams. The Assistant Director will provide direct student support to the Evening/Weekend and Executive MBA populations and assist with programs and event operations. The Assistant Director works in close collaboration with student-facing staff and builds facilities to manage daily students and staff needs. This role also interfaces with Booth partners and helps to create operational excellence during class weeks at Gleacher Center.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with different student-facing teams to strategize and identify program opportunities to enhance student experience and increase overall student engagement.
- Partners with the Working Professionals Student Life team members by supporting student requests and problem-solving student needs.
- Collaborates with London and Hong Kong program teams and facilitates necessary committees.
- Plans and manages faculty and student engagement such as Faculty Social Hours.
- Creates and manages student quarterly communications, including weekly digest, invitations and updates through the school’s digital platforms.
- Provides financial oversight of the operating budget for multiple student group accounts and operation budgets, and monitors and reconciles the Student Life accounts.
- Supports the EMBA class weekend experience such as catering, coordination with other relevant Booth departments, and other event logistics.
- In partnership with the Faculty and Academic Services team, manages the purchase and distribution of student textbooks for EMBA students.
- Manages Booth Groups, the event registration system for student clubs and Student Life.
- Assists the Student Life team with event logistics, event materials, follow-up, metrics, and process improvements.
- Works closely with Booth Accounting on all contract submissions, negotiations, and payments.
- Manages Teaching Assistant payments and evaluations with Booth HR.
- Serves as an approver of the student listservs.
- Manages systems such as Booth Groups and Oracle.
- Maintains a working knowledge of Student Life Canvas Program sites.
- Manages office administrative functions, supplies, and facilities coordination.
- Assists with staffing Student Life events when necessary, including evenings and weekends.
- Undertakes projects and provides administrative support as assigned, related to the business of the organizational unit.
- Coordinates with the students and staff to develop activities, programs, and initiatives related to student life, and/or community involvement. Develops and implements straightforward programming.
- Advises, supports, and recommends concepts for programming to leaders of various organizations and programs.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Background in a higher education setting.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Preferred Competencies
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Proven organizational aptitude, attention to detail, and project management.
- Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously, set priorities and streamline projects and processes, while meeting strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
- Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone.
- Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Work Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., plus occasional extended hours.
- Work at Gleacher for EMBA class weekends.
- Additional various other weekends and nights as needed. Schedule is communicated in advance.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Student Affairs & Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$58,000.00 - $65,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Search Education Jobs in IllinoisEducation E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which education employers in Illinois are known to sponsor E-3 visas?
Universities and large educational institutions account for most E-3 visa sponsorship activity in Illinois. The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Illinois system, and DePaul University have established international hiring processes and experience filing Labor Condition Applications. Larger K-12 operators and edtech firms headquartered in Chicago also appear in Department of Labor disclosure data as E-3 sponsors, though sponsorship decisions vary by role and department.
Which cities in Illinois have the most education E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the overwhelming majority of education E-3 roles in Illinois, driven by its density of research universities, community colleges, and edtech companies. Evanston, home to Northwestern University, is the next most active market. Champaign-Urbana, where the University of Illinois flagship campus is located, also generates meaningful hiring volume, particularly for academic research, curriculum, and instructional technology positions.
What types of education roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Illinois?
E-3 sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. In Illinois education, roles that commonly meet this standard include instructional designers, curriculum developers, academic advisors with specialized credentials, educational technologists, and research coordinators. General teaching assistant or administrative support roles often do not qualify because the degree requirement is not sufficiently specific to a field.
How do I find education E-3 sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking E-3 visa sponsorship and lets you filter by visa type, industry, and state, so you can browse education roles in Illinois directly. Because E-3 sponsorship depends on the employer's willingness to file a Labor Condition Application, filtering by verified sponsoring employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship later in the process.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for education E-3 sponsorship?
Illinois does not impose additional state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal E-3 rules. However, roles in Illinois public K-12 schools often require state educator licensure, which is a separate credential process from the visa itself and can affect whether a position is offered to international candidates. Private universities and edtech companies in Chicago tend to have more flexible hiring processes for E-3 applicants, as they are not bound by the same public credentialing requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 education jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.