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Recruitment consultants can secure H-1B visa or TN visa sponsorship with staffing firms, HR tech companies, and corporate talent acquisition teams. Roles typically require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Director of Recruitment and Retention supports the mission and strategic priorities of the Lubin School of Business by leading initiatives that attract, enroll, and retain high-quality undergraduate and graduate students. The Director develops and implements comprehensive recruitment, enrollment, student success, employer engagement, and career readiness strategies that strengthen Lubin's market position, enhance the student experience, and improve enrollment, retention, graduation, internship, and job placement outcomes.
Working collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, faculty, Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications, Career Services, Alumni Relations, and Student Affairs, the Director serves as a key member of the Dean's leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, enrollment management, employer partnerships, and student engagement initiatives that advance the School's long-term goals.
Position Duties
- Develops and supports recruitment strategies for undergraduate, graduate, international, transfer, and non-degree programs in collaboration with the Dean’s Office, Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Marketing.
- Coordinates recruitment and yield activities, including events across both campuses requiring periodic weekend attendance.
- Monitors enrollment trends and works with academic leadership on enrollment planning and course scheduling.
- Develops and supports retention and student success initiatives, including outreach to at-risk, transfer, stop-out, and former students.
- Works with faculty, Academic Advising, Career Services, and Student Affairs to support students from enrollment through graduation.
- Coordinates student engagement activities, including orientation, student organizations, graduate student programming, case competitions, industry speakers, networking events, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Coordinates student awards and recognition programs with the Dean’s Office and Academic Advising.
- Manages graduate student activities and related event budgets, logistics, and invoices.
- Develops relationships with employers and alumni to support internships, employment, mentoring, guest speakers, and other student opportunities.
- Supports Lubin advisory boards and follows up on commitments related to students, internships, scholarships, mentoring, and employer engagement.
- Supports the coordination of internship activities across departments and University partners.
- Tracks and reports on enrollment, retention, graduation, internship, and employment outcomes to support planning, rankings, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
- Assists with AACSB accreditation, assessment, summer programming, and other School-wide strategic initiatives.
- Represents Lubin on relevant University committees and cross-functional initiatives.
Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Supervision Exercised
Supervises graduate assistants, student workers, interns, and other personnel as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education recruitment, enrollment management, student success, employer relations, career services, or related administrative leadership.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies that improve enrollment, student success, internship, and employment outcomes.
- Experience building partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry stakeholders preferred.
- Experience working collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, admissions, advising, Career Services, and student affairs.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting enrollment, retention, student success, and career outcome data to inform strategic decisions.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using CRM, student information, and enrollment management systems preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Knowledge of Banner and Degree Works preferred.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours are required to support recruitment events, student programming, employer engagement activities, alumni events, and other School initiatives. New York City campuses with travel between campuses and attendance at external recruitment, employer, alumni, and partnership events, as needed.
Work Location
NYC
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
- Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
- 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
- Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
- Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
- Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
- Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
INTRODUCTION
The Director of Recruitment and Retention supports the mission and strategic priorities of the Lubin School of Business by leading initiatives that attract, enroll, and retain high-quality undergraduate and graduate students. The Director develops and implements comprehensive recruitment, enrollment, student success, employer engagement, and career readiness strategies that strengthen Lubin's market position, enhance the student experience, and improve enrollment, retention, graduation, internship, and job placement outcomes.
Working collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, faculty, Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications, Career Services, Alumni Relations, and Student Affairs, the Director serves as a key member of the Dean's leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, enrollment management, employer partnerships, and student engagement initiatives that advance the School's long-term goals.
Position Duties
- Develops and supports recruitment strategies for undergraduate, graduate, international, transfer, and non-degree programs in collaboration with the Dean’s Office, Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Marketing.
- Coordinates recruitment and yield activities, including events across both campuses requiring periodic weekend attendance.
- Monitors enrollment trends and works with academic leadership on enrollment planning and course scheduling.
- Develops and supports retention and student success initiatives, including outreach to at-risk, transfer, stop-out, and former students.
- Works with faculty, Academic Advising, Career Services, and Student Affairs to support students from enrollment through graduation.
- Coordinates student engagement activities, including orientation, student organizations, graduate student programming, case competitions, industry speakers, networking events, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Coordinates student awards and recognition programs with the Dean’s Office and Academic Advising.
- Manages graduate student activities and related event budgets, logistics, and invoices.
- Develops relationships with employers and alumni to support internships, employment, mentoring, guest speakers, and other student opportunities.
- Supports Lubin advisory boards and follows up on commitments related to students, internships, scholarships, mentoring, and employer engagement.
- Supports the coordination of internship activities across departments and University partners.
- Tracks and reports on enrollment, retention, graduation, internship, and employment outcomes to support planning, rankings, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
- Assists with AACSB accreditation, assessment, summer programming, and other School-wide strategic initiatives.
- Represents Lubin on relevant University committees and cross-functional initiatives.
Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Supervision Exercised
Supervises graduate assistants, student workers, interns, and other personnel as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education recruitment, enrollment management, student success, employer relations, career services, or related administrative leadership.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies that improve enrollment, student success, internship, and employment outcomes.
- Experience building partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry stakeholders preferred.
- Experience working collaboratively with faculty, academic leadership, admissions, advising, Career Services, and student affairs.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting enrollment, retention, student success, and career outcome data to inform strategic decisions.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using CRM, student information, and enrollment management systems preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Knowledge of Banner and Degree Works preferred.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours are required to support recruitment events, student programming, employer engagement activities, alumni events, and other School initiatives. New York City campuses with travel between campuses and attendance at external recruitment, employer, alumni, and partnership events, as needed.
Work Location
NYC
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
- Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
- 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
- Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
- Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
- Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
- Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Recruitment Consultant
Target corporate in-house roles over agency staffing
Large corporations with dedicated talent acquisition teams sponsor visas far more consistently than independent staffing agencies. In-house recruitment roles at tech, finance, and healthcare companies offer more stable sponsorship pipelines and clearer specialty occupation documentation.
Frame your degree as field-specific, not general
USCIS scrutinizes recruitment roles because many employers list a degree as preferred, not required. Emphasize that your human resources, psychology, or business degree directly underpins the analytical and behavioral assessment work the role demands.
Highlight specialized recruiting niches over generalist experience
Technical recruiting, executive search, or niche-industry talent acquisition strengthens your specialty occupation case significantly. Generalist recruiter roles face higher RFE rates. Specialization in engineering, healthcare, or finance recruitment signals the degree-level complexity USCIS expects.
Ask about LCA filing timelines before accepting offers
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. Confirm they've done this before or have immigration counsel ready, as delays at this stage can push your start date back by weeks.
Use prevailing wage data to negotiate informed offers
The LCA locks your employer into paying at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Understanding the wage level they filed at tells you where they've positioned the role, which directly affects both your compensation floor and your visa petition's credibility.
Browse Migrate Mate for sponsorship-verified recruitment roles
Most job boards mix sponsorship-willing and sponsorship-closed postings with no clear label. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to recruitment roles where sponsorship was never a real option from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a recruitment consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS applies heightened scrutiny to recruitment roles because many employers list a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required. To qualify, the petitioning employer must demonstrate that a degree in a specific field, such as human resources, industrial-organizational psychology, or business administration, is a normal minimum requirement for the position. Roles focused on technical recruiting, executive search, or behavioral assessment tend to have a stronger specialty occupation case than general talent sourcing positions.
Which visa types are most common for recruitment consultants seeking sponsorship?
H-1B visa is the most common path for recruitment consultants, though it requires winning the annual lottery. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a dedicated allocation. Canadians and Mexicans working in human resources roles may be eligible for TN visa status. L-1 visa transfers are also an option for consultants already employed by a multinational firm abroad moving to a U.S. office.
What degree do I need for a recruitment consultant to get H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the job duties, most commonly human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, or communications. A general business degree can work if the role involves specialized HR functions. A mismatch between your degree field and the role's duties is one of the most common reasons recruitment-related H-1B petitions receive Requests for Evidence.
Are staffing agencies or direct employers more likely to sponsor recruitment consultants?
Direct employers, meaning companies hiring an in-house recruitment consultant rather than staffing agencies placing contractors, are significantly more likely to sponsor. Staffing agencies often cannot demonstrate the employer-employee control relationship USCIS requires for H-1B petitions, particularly if you'd be placed at client sites. Corporate talent acquisition teams at large employers in technology, healthcare, and finance represent the most reliable sponsorship opportunities. Migrate Mate lists roles from employers who have confirmed sponsorship availability.
How often do H-1B petitions for recruitment consultants get approved?
USCIS doesn't publish approval rates by job title, but human resources and recruitment roles receive RFEs at a higher rate than clearly technical occupations. Denials most often stem from insufficient evidence of specialty occupation status or a degree-to-role mismatch. Petitions supported by detailed documentation of the role's complexity, degree requirements, and industry norms for hiring recruiters tend to fare significantly better. Working with experienced immigration counsel materially improves outcomes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Recruitment Consultant 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.