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Director of business services visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, where large employers in healthcare, financial services, and professional services maintain active sponsorship programs. Organizations such as University of Pennsylvania Health System, PNC Financial Services, and major consulting firms regularly sponsor international candidates for senior operations leadership roles.
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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer, Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Associate Director of Career Services, College of Arts and Sciences
Job Profile Title
Associate Director C, Student Services, Advising
Job Description Summary
Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania, positioned within the division of University Life, is seeking an Associate Director to advise undergraduate students and alumni of The College of Arts and Sciences, through one-on-one advising and group workshops, regarding all facets of career planning and employment-related activities as well as professional development. The Associate Director also works directly with employers interested in hiring Penn students and participates in the collection and management of data necessary to support these efforts. Career Services offers a wonderful opportunity to be at the nexus of Penn students, alumni, employers, and campus partners, and provides an engaging environment to apply your skills in effective communication, relationship building, program/event managing and leadership/supervision.
Job Responsibilities
- Advise College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and alumni regarding all facets of career planning and employment-related activities as well as professional development, through individual career advising appointments, mock interviews and same-day advising hours.
- Create dynamic, actionable workshops, speaker panels, programs, and events (virtual and in-person) and present to student organizations and in classrooms.
- Keep updated on relevant career news, resources, and tools and develop effective communication approaches targeting College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate population, distributing content as relevant through various channels including social media and the Career Services website.
- Establish effective relationships with employers interested in hiring CAS students and manage the planning and coordination of at least one career fair annually.
- Serve on one or more office-wide committees such as the Peer Career Advising Program, the International Student Committee, or the First Gen Committee and/or participate in University Life Division working groups.
- Actively participate in the collection of summer and post-graduate outcomes data.
- Represent the office at professional meetings and participate in continued professional development.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A master's degree and 2-3 years of experience is preferred.
- Motivation to work in a student service role as part of a positive, high-energy multi-team office is needed.
- Interest in developing ideas and creating innovative programming reflecting the changing needs of students/graduates.
- Demonstrated advising skills, with ability to understand a diverse range of student and alumni needs and concerns.
- Outstanding presentation and writing skills across different formats and tailored for different audiences.
- Proven initiative in program planning and implementation, communication and teamwork.
- Quick learner with ability to assimilate and retain large volumes of information on career fields.
- Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies and tools (including AI), and a comfort with learning by doing.
- Strong command of technology resources, including career exploration platforms and tools, in addition to MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Collaborative nature with a willingness to work within and across teams internally and partner with colleagues within College of Arts and Sciences and across campus.
- Evidence of collaboration, relationship development and networking skills. Experienced in successfully managing multiple priorities. Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new systems and responsibilities.
- Positive, can-do attitude and outlook and sense of humor a plus!
Application Requirement
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Student Services
Pay Range
$67,155.00 - $78,332.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer, Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Associate Director of Career Services, College of Arts and Sciences
Job Profile Title
Associate Director C, Student Services, Advising
Job Description Summary
Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania, positioned within the division of University Life, is seeking an Associate Director to advise undergraduate students and alumni of The College of Arts and Sciences, through one-on-one advising and group workshops, regarding all facets of career planning and employment-related activities as well as professional development. The Associate Director also works directly with employers interested in hiring Penn students and participates in the collection and management of data necessary to support these efforts. Career Services offers a wonderful opportunity to be at the nexus of Penn students, alumni, employers, and campus partners, and provides an engaging environment to apply your skills in effective communication, relationship building, program/event managing and leadership/supervision.
Job Responsibilities
- Advise College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates and alumni regarding all facets of career planning and employment-related activities as well as professional development, through individual career advising appointments, mock interviews and same-day advising hours.
- Create dynamic, actionable workshops, speaker panels, programs, and events (virtual and in-person) and present to student organizations and in classrooms.
- Keep updated on relevant career news, resources, and tools and develop effective communication approaches targeting College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate population, distributing content as relevant through various channels including social media and the Career Services website.
- Establish effective relationships with employers interested in hiring CAS students and manage the planning and coordination of at least one career fair annually.
- Serve on one or more office-wide committees such as the Peer Career Advising Program, the International Student Committee, or the First Gen Committee and/or participate in University Life Division working groups.
- Actively participate in the collection of summer and post-graduate outcomes data.
- Represent the office at professional meetings and participate in continued professional development.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A master's degree and 2-3 years of experience is preferred.
- Motivation to work in a student service role as part of a positive, high-energy multi-team office is needed.
- Interest in developing ideas and creating innovative programming reflecting the changing needs of students/graduates.
- Demonstrated advising skills, with ability to understand a diverse range of student and alumni needs and concerns.
- Outstanding presentation and writing skills across different formats and tailored for different audiences.
- Proven initiative in program planning and implementation, communication and teamwork.
- Quick learner with ability to assimilate and retain large volumes of information on career fields.
- Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies and tools (including AI), and a comfort with learning by doing.
- Strong command of technology resources, including career exploration platforms and tools, in addition to MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Collaborative nature with a willingness to work within and across teams internally and partner with colleagues within College of Arts and Sciences and across campus.
- Evidence of collaboration, relationship development and networking skills. Experienced in successfully managing multiple priorities. Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new systems and responsibilities.
- Positive, can-do attitude and outlook and sense of humor a plus!
Application Requirement
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Student Services
Pay Range
$67,155.00 - $78,332.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
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Which companies sponsor visas for director of business services roles in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, employers with consistent visa sponsorship history for director of business services roles include large healthcare systems such as Jefferson Health and UPMC, financial institutions including PNC Financial Services and Vanguard, and professional services firms headquartered in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Universities and regional hospital networks also sponsor for these senior operations roles, particularly when candidates bring specialized expertise in process improvement or service delivery management.
Which visa types realistically fit director of business services roles in Pennsylvania?
A director of business services role qualifies as a specialty occupation, making the H-1B visa the most common path. H-1B status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six, and requires a Labor Condition Application filed by the employer. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa, Chileans for the H-1B1 visa, and Singaporeans for the H-1B visa1 under their respective caps. For long-term residence, most candidates pursue EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green cards through PERM labor certification.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most director of business services sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia accounts for the largest share of director of business services sponsorship activity in Pennsylvania, driven by its concentration of healthcare systems, universities, insurance companies, and corporate headquarters. Pittsburgh is the second most active market, with sponsoring employers in financial services, technology, and healthcare. Harrisburg and Allentown also see periodic openings, primarily from government contractors, regional health networks, and manufacturing-adjacent services organizations.
How to find director of business services visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lists director of business services roles in Pennsylvania filtered to employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can identify which organizations have actively filed for similar positions rather than applying speculatively. Because sponsorship for senior operations roles depends heavily on the employer's existing immigration infrastructure, targeting companies with a documented filing track record in Pennsylvania significantly narrows your search to realistic opportunities.
Are there any state-specific or industry factors that affect director of business services sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's healthcare sector is one of the largest in the country, and health systems in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh routinely sponsor senior operations directors as they expand service lines. The state's strong university presence, including Penn State, Drexel, and Carnegie Mellon, also creates demand for business services leadership within academic medical centers and administrative divisions. Employers in regulated industries such as insurance and financial services tend to have established immigration counsel, making the sponsorship process more structured for director-level hires.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored director of business services jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.