Admissions Counselor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Admissions counselors at U.S. universities often qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship through educational institutions, which are typically cap-exempt and can file petitions year-round. The role requires specialized knowledge in academic program evaluation, student recruitment strategies, and institutional enrollment management that supports the specialty occupation requirement. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Position Type
Professional Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Portland, ME
Description
The Graduate Admissions Counselor serves as the primary day-to-day admissions contact for assigned graduate programs and supports assigned prospective students throughout the admissions process, from initial engagement through matriculation. The Counselor builds program expertise, provides personalized guidance, manages application and admissions activity, supports faculty review, and maintains accurate applicant records. The position combines responsive program partnership with consistent, student-centered counseling and reliable admissions execution.
About The University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
- Educational benefits:
+ UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
Program Partnership
- Serve as the primary admissions liaison for assigned graduate programs, fostering collaborative relationships with program leadership, faculty, and admissions committees while providing guidance, updates, and support related to recruitment and admissions activities.
- Maintain expertise in assigned programs and identify, communicate, and appropriately escalate issues, risks, or opportunities that may impact admissions operations, applicant experience, or enrollment outcomes.
Prospective-Student Recruitment & Counseling
- Provide timely, personalized outreach to inquiries, applicants, admitted students, and deposited students to support application completion, enrollment decisions, and successful matriculation.
- Utilize Slate, Centralized Application Services and other approved university tools, enrollment data, and professional judgment to prioritize outreach, support applicant progression, and identify concerns requiring referral or additional support.
Admissions Operations & Application Management
- Manage admissions processes for assigned programs, including application completion and preliminary review, interview coordination, admissions decisions, communications, matriculation activities, and related workflows, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to university policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to facilitate an efficient, student-centered admissions experience.
Faculty, Committee & Operational Support
- Support faculty, admissions committees, and reviewers throughout the evaluation and selection process by providing training, guidance, resources, and administrative support while ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures and timelines.
- Monitor workflow progress and appropriately escalate issues, exceptions, or concerns that may affect applicant outcomes or operational effectiveness to office leadership.
Data, Events, and Team Contribution
- Maintain accurate and timely admissions records; monitor application activity, workflow status, and enrollment indicators for assigned programs; and share relevant trends, concerns, and updates with office and program leadership.
- Plan, organize, execute, and host program specific virtual and on-campus recruitment events, cross-functional initiatives, team projects, cross-training efforts, and other activities that support departmental goals and student success.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
- Strong written, verbal, advising, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Ability to engage prospective students, faculty, staff, and university partners effectively and professionally.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple program portfolios, applicant stages, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Experience with CRM, student information, or comparable record-management systems.
- Sound judgment about when to act independently and when to refer a matter for additional review.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to travel by car and air, transport recruitment materials (up to 30 lbs.), and work extended hours during peak recruitment seasons.
Preferred
- One or more years of experience in graduate admissions, higher education enrollment, student services, advising, or a related field.
- Experience with Slate CRM and health-professions Centralized Application Services.
- Familiarity with health-professions or professional graduate-program admissions.
- Experience supporting faculty committees, interviews, application review, yield, or matriculation processes.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Posting Number
2022PS0998P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/26909
Graduate Admissions Counselor
Position Type
Professional Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Portland, ME
Description
The Graduate Admissions Counselor serves as the primary day-to-day admissions contact for assigned graduate programs and supports assigned prospective students throughout the admissions process, from initial engagement through matriculation. The Counselor builds program expertise, provides personalized guidance, manages application and admissions activity, supports faculty review, and maintains accurate applicant records. The position combines responsive program partnership with consistent, student-centered counseling and reliable admissions execution.
About The University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
- Educational benefits:
+ UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
Program Partnership
- Serve as the primary admissions liaison for assigned graduate programs, fostering collaborative relationships with program leadership, faculty, and admissions committees while providing guidance, updates, and support related to recruitment and admissions activities.
- Maintain expertise in assigned programs and identify, communicate, and appropriately escalate issues, risks, or opportunities that may impact admissions operations, applicant experience, or enrollment outcomes.
Prospective-Student Recruitment & Counseling
- Provide timely, personalized outreach to inquiries, applicants, admitted students, and deposited students to support application completion, enrollment decisions, and successful matriculation.
- Utilize Slate, Centralized Application Services and other approved university tools, enrollment data, and professional judgment to prioritize outreach, support applicant progression, and identify concerns requiring referral or additional support.
Admissions Operations & Application Management
- Manage admissions processes for assigned programs, including application completion and preliminary review, interview coordination, admissions decisions, communications, matriculation activities, and related workflows, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to university policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to facilitate an efficient, student-centered admissions experience.
Faculty, Committee & Operational Support
- Support faculty, admissions committees, and reviewers throughout the evaluation and selection process by providing training, guidance, resources, and administrative support while ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures and timelines.
- Monitor workflow progress and appropriately escalate issues, exceptions, or concerns that may affect applicant outcomes or operational effectiveness to office leadership.
Data, Events, and Team Contribution
- Maintain accurate and timely admissions records; monitor application activity, workflow status, and enrollment indicators for assigned programs; and share relevant trends, concerns, and updates with office and program leadership.
- Plan, organize, execute, and host program specific virtual and on-campus recruitment events, cross-functional initiatives, team projects, cross-training efforts, and other activities that support departmental goals and student success.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
- Strong written, verbal, advising, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Ability to engage prospective students, faculty, staff, and university partners effectively and professionally.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple program portfolios, applicant stages, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Experience with CRM, student information, or comparable record-management systems.
- Sound judgment about when to act independently and when to refer a matter for additional review.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to travel by car and air, transport recruitment materials (up to 30 lbs.), and work extended hours during peak recruitment seasons.
Preferred
- One or more years of experience in graduate admissions, higher education enrollment, student services, advising, or a related field.
- Experience with Slate CRM and health-professions Centralized Application Services.
- Familiarity with health-professions or professional graduate-program admissions.
- Experience supporting faculty committees, interviews, application review, yield, or matriculation processes.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Posting Number
2022PS0998P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/26909
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Admissions Counselor
Target cap-exempt educational institutions
Universities, community colleges, and nonprofit research organizations can sponsor H-1B visas without lottery restrictions. These institutions file year-round and face significantly lower competition than for-profit companies subject to the annual cap.
Emphasize specialized academic knowledge
Highlight expertise in program evaluation, enrollment analytics, student assessment, or specific academic fields. Admissions counseling requires specialized knowledge that goes beyond general customer service or administrative work.
Consider international student services roles
Positions focused on international student recruitment and support often have stronger visa sponsorship justification. Your understanding of immigration processes becomes a direct job qualification rather than just personal experience.
Prepare for the degree-job match requirement
USCIS expects your degree field to directly relate to admissions counseling. Psychology, education, communications, or related social science degrees typically satisfy this requirement for most institutions.
Research institution-specific sponsorship history
Check DOL disclosure data to identify universities that regularly sponsor international staff. Institutions with established international hiring practices are more likely to understand the H-1B process and associated costs.
Time applications strategically for academic cycles
Educational institutions often hire for fall semester starts, with decisions made in spring. Cap-exempt status means you can start immediately upon approval rather than waiting for October like cap-subject positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree do I need to work as an admissions counselor with visa sponsorship?
Most positions require a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, communications, counseling, or a related field. Some universities prefer master's degrees in higher education administration or student affairs. The key is that your degree field must directly relate to the counseling and evaluation aspects of admissions work to satisfy H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements.
Do admissions counselor positions qualify for H-1B cap exemption?
Yes, when employed by qualifying educational institutions. Universities, community colleges, and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery restrictions. However, for-profit educational companies and third-party contractors typically are subject to the annual cap and lottery system.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for admissions counselor roles?
Cap-exempt positions at universities face minimal competition since there's no annual limit. For cap-subject employers, approval depends on demonstrating that admissions counseling requires specialized knowledge beyond general administrative work. Success rates are higher when the role involves program evaluation, data analysis, or specialized student populations rather than basic information processing.
Can I get sponsored as an admissions counselor without U.S. higher education experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate equivalent qualifications. International education experience, especially with study abroad programs or international student recruitment, can be valuable. Some employers prefer candidates who understand the international student perspective and can relate to visa processes from personal experience.
How to find Admissions Counselor jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Admissions Counselor jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in visa-sponsored positions. Focus on universities, colleges, private schools, and educational consulting firms that commonly sponsor H-1B, J-1 visa, or O-1 visas for international education professionals. These institutions often need counselors with diverse cultural backgrounds to assist international students with admissions processes and academic guidance.
What visa alternatives exist for admissions counselor positions?
TN visa status works for Canadian and Mexican citizens with qualifying degrees. O-1 visas are possible for admissions professionals with extraordinary achievements in education or student services. F-1 students can pursue CPT/OPT opportunities, and some institutions offer J-1 exchange visitor positions for international professionals gaining U.S. higher education experience.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Admissions Counselor jobs?
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.