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Student Engagement Coordinators working in the U.S. on a visa typically qualify under specialty occupation status, with H-1B visa and O-1 visa being the most common sponsorship paths. Roles at universities and nonprofits often fall under cap-exempt H-1B eligibility, which skips the lottery entirely. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume in a single PDF file in the U-M Careers application portal. The cover letter needs to address your specific interest in the position and outline how your skills and experience directly relate to this position. Incomplete applications and applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Job Summary
The English Language Institute (ELI) seeks an experienced energetic, highly-organized, detail-oriented student services professional with excellent communication skills and a global outlook to serve as a member of the ELI's administrative team. The ELI is an academic unit of the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) that serves students, scholars from all language backgrounds with academic English courses and other resources. For more information about the ELI, please visit our website.
The person in this position reports to the ELI Director and is a key member of ELI's administrative team, directly supporting ELI's academic and community-building programs, its co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings, and its general office operations. In addition, this person is responsible for coordination of ELI's Conversation Circles, ELI's marquee extracurricular program and the central component of its efforts to foster a more inclusive, equitable campus climate and build community and a sense of belonging among U-M's international students and scholars.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Student Services
- Enrollment and Curriculum Support
- Work with the ELI Director to create teaching schedules
- Oversee course building/course creation and curriculum maintenance in the Wolverine Access Student Administration system
- Process CARF requests for the department
- Serve as an ex-officio member of the ELI Curriculum Committee, attend its meetings and take minutes
-
Serve as ELI's liaison to the U-M Registrar's Office
-
General Student Services
- Oversee course and room scheduling; course evaluations; class permissions; LSA Course Guide maintenance
-
Assist with scheduling and attendance records for ELI advising, language clinics, and workshops
-
ELI Summer Programs
- Oversee ELI summer program application process and serve as primary contact for students
-
Liaise with U-M International Center, Rackham Graduate School, and Admissions departments on visa process
-
International GSI Program
- Coordinate summer program classrooms, course registrations, and course credits for ELI 994 course for international GSIs
- Maintain GSI departmental contact list
Community Engagement
- ELI Conversation Circles
- Recruit facilitators and participants by publicizing the program across campus
- Orient and support volunteer facilitators and foster community and engagement among facilitators throughout the program
- Supervise student assistants to manage all aspects of this year round program
- Help plan and lead two 'all circles' social gatherings per year (Saturday work required)
-
Lead two Conversation Circles per year
-
Campus Outreach
- Work with the ELI admin team, LSA Undergraduate Education Communication and Events team, and campus partners to publicize ELI offerings and promote ELI visibility on campus
- Maintain mailing lists and create content for ELI website, social media accounts, and email campaigns
- Support ELI Associate Director in planning and executing 3-4 'Student to Student' holiday-themed social events (evening work required)
- Represent ELI at campus fairs and other outreach events (occasional evenings required)
- Oversee and coordinate content for ELI's social media accounts with support from student staff
- Serve as an advocate on campus for international students and scholars at U-M
General Administration
- Compile and maintain data records for ELI's academic programs, course enrollments, language clinic and workshop attendance, student demographics, and other needs arising
- Monitor and coordinate response to ELI informational emails
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree and at least four years of office experience
- 2-years experience in a curriculum building/course maintenance role in a U.S. higher education department using a system such as PeopleSoft
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong skills in the use of standard electronic resources, including Google Suite and MS Office tools
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to positively represent the ELI and its programs on campus
- Ability to work efficiently and productively as a member of a team on multiple assignments in a dynamic work environment
- A strong attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to establish priorities and keep deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Knowledge of U-M, College of LSA and/or International Center policies and procedures
- Familiarity with MPathways, PeopleSoft, and MailChimp platforms
- Previous experience working in an ESL/English for Academic Purposes department
- Experience living/studying/working abroad, or as a second-language learner
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
284401
Working Title
Student Services and Community Engagement Coordinator
Job Title
STUDENT ADMIN ASST SR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA UG: English Language Inst
Posting Begin/End Date
10/14/2026 - 11/06/2026
Salary
$47,600.00 - $59,500.00
Career Interest
University Staff United (USU)
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume in a single PDF file in the U-M Careers application portal. The cover letter needs to address your specific interest in the position and outline how your skills and experience directly relate to this position. Incomplete applications and applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Job Summary
The English Language Institute (ELI) seeks an experienced energetic, highly-organized, detail-oriented student services professional with excellent communication skills and a global outlook to serve as a member of the ELI's administrative team. The ELI is an academic unit of the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) that serves students, scholars from all language backgrounds with academic English courses and other resources. For more information about the ELI, please visit our website.
The person in this position reports to the ELI Director and is a key member of ELI's administrative team, directly supporting ELI's academic and community-building programs, its co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings, and its general office operations. In addition, this person is responsible for coordination of ELI's Conversation Circles, ELI's marquee extracurricular program and the central component of its efforts to foster a more inclusive, equitable campus climate and build community and a sense of belonging among U-M's international students and scholars.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Student Services
- Enrollment and Curriculum Support
- Work with the ELI Director to create teaching schedules
- Oversee course building/course creation and curriculum maintenance in the Wolverine Access Student Administration system
- Process CARF requests for the department
- Serve as an ex-officio member of the ELI Curriculum Committee, attend its meetings and take minutes
-
Serve as ELI's liaison to the U-M Registrar's Office
-
General Student Services
- Oversee course and room scheduling; course evaluations; class permissions; LSA Course Guide maintenance
-
Assist with scheduling and attendance records for ELI advising, language clinics, and workshops
-
ELI Summer Programs
- Oversee ELI summer program application process and serve as primary contact for students
-
Liaise with U-M International Center, Rackham Graduate School, and Admissions departments on visa process
-
International GSI Program
- Coordinate summer program classrooms, course registrations, and course credits for ELI 994 course for international GSIs
- Maintain GSI departmental contact list
Community Engagement
- ELI Conversation Circles
- Recruit facilitators and participants by publicizing the program across campus
- Orient and support volunteer facilitators and foster community and engagement among facilitators throughout the program
- Supervise student assistants to manage all aspects of this year round program
- Help plan and lead two 'all circles' social gatherings per year (Saturday work required)
-
Lead two Conversation Circles per year
-
Campus Outreach
- Work with the ELI admin team, LSA Undergraduate Education Communication and Events team, and campus partners to publicize ELI offerings and promote ELI visibility on campus
- Maintain mailing lists and create content for ELI website, social media accounts, and email campaigns
- Support ELI Associate Director in planning and executing 3-4 'Student to Student' holiday-themed social events (evening work required)
- Represent ELI at campus fairs and other outreach events (occasional evenings required)
- Oversee and coordinate content for ELI's social media accounts with support from student staff
- Serve as an advocate on campus for international students and scholars at U-M
General Administration
- Compile and maintain data records for ELI's academic programs, course enrollments, language clinic and workshop attendance, student demographics, and other needs arising
- Monitor and coordinate response to ELI informational emails
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree and at least four years of office experience
- 2-years experience in a curriculum building/course maintenance role in a U.S. higher education department using a system such as PeopleSoft
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong skills in the use of standard electronic resources, including Google Suite and MS Office tools
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to positively represent the ELI and its programs on campus
- Ability to work efficiently and productively as a member of a team on multiple assignments in a dynamic work environment
- A strong attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to establish priorities and keep deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Knowledge of U-M, College of LSA and/or International Center policies and procedures
- Familiarity with MPathways, PeopleSoft, and MailChimp platforms
- Previous experience working in an ESL/English for Academic Purposes department
- Experience living/studying/working abroad, or as a second-language learner
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
284401
Working Title
Student Services and Community Engagement Coordinator
Job Title
STUDENT ADMIN ASST SR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA UG: English Language Inst
Posting Begin/End Date
10/14/2026 - 11/06/2026
Salary
$47,600.00 - $59,500.00
Career Interest
University Staff United (USU)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Student Engagement Coordinator
Target universities and colleges first
Higher education institutions are among the most experienced H-1B sponsors for this role. Many are cap-exempt, meaning your petition goes straight to USCIS review without waiting for the annual lottery in April.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the role
Student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, or psychology degrees most directly support a specialty occupation argument. A general business degree may require additional documentation showing its direct relevance to student engagement work.
Ask about cap-exempt status before applying
Nonprofit organizations affiliated with universities or research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. This is a significant advantage, approvals can happen year-round rather than waiting for October 1 start dates.
Document your specialized knowledge clearly
USCIS scrutinizes student affairs roles more than technical positions. Ask your employer to detail in the petition why the job requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree.
Consider the O-1A if you have standout credentials
Published research on student success, awards in higher education, or leadership roles in national student affairs organizations can support an O-1A petition, which has no cap, no lottery, and no nationality restrictions.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Not every institution openly advertises visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you spend time applying to roles where an employer is already open to supporting your petition process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Student Engagement Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires a strong employer petition. USCIS expects the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as higher education administration, counseling, or student affairs. Generic job descriptions that accept any degree in any field are the most common reason these petitions face scrutiny or denial. Employers at accredited universities tend to build the strongest cases.
Are there visa options that avoid the H-1B lottery for this role?
Yes. Universities, affiliated nonprofits, and qualifying research institutions can file cap-exempt H-1B visa petitions, bypassing the lottery entirely. If you already hold H-1B status from a previous employer, a new cap-exempt employer can also file without waiting for the next registration cycle. This makes higher education one of the most practical sectors for international candidates in student-facing roles.
What visa options exist for Student Engagement Coordinators outside of H-1B?
The O-1A is worth exploring if you have documented achievements in student affairs, published research, or national recognition in higher education. The J-1 visa exchange visitor visa is another path, particularly for roles with a research or cultural exchange component. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa, and Canadian and Mexican nationals can explore the TN visa if the role meets the applicable specialty occupation criteria.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a visa for this role?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient starting point. It surfaces Student Engagement Coordinator openings from employers who have indicated sponsorship willingness, so you're not cold-applying to roles where immigration support was never on the table. Focusing your search on universities, community colleges, and large nonprofit student organizations increases your odds significantly, as these employers have established HR and legal processes for sponsorship.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I already work as a Student Engagement Coordinator?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current status is valid and you have no unauthorized gaps in employment. If you're moving from a for-profit employer to a cap-exempt university, the transfer also shifts your petition outside the cap, which gives you more flexibility in future employer changes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Student Engagement Coordinator 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.