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Community Engagement Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure renewable two-year status with no lottery and no annual cap limiting your options.
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The College of Arts & Science is seeking a dynamic Director for Community Engagement. The Director provides strategic leadership for the design, integration, and execution of community engagement and activation across the College of Arts & Science (CAS). Responsible for building a coherent, high-impact engagement ecosystem that connects students, alumni, parents, faculty, and external partners to the intellectual and social life of the College. Working at the intersection of student success, alumni engagement, and institutional strategy, the Director develops and implements scalable engagement pathways that foster belonging, deepen connection, and strengthen long-term affiliation with CAS. This includes designing experiences and programs that support key transition moments (entry, first year, study abroad, re-entry, graduation), enhance student development, and contribute to retention, wellbeing, and lifelong engagement. Oversees a portfolio that includes major academic ceremonies, signature events, co-curricular engagement initiatives, and stakeholder programming, ensuring that all activities align with CAS strategic priorities and advance a unified vision of community and connection. In close partnership with Development, Communications, Admissions, Alumni Relations, and Student Success, the Director ensures that engagement efforts are integrated, data-informed, and designed for impact. Manages a team responsible for execution while setting the strategic direction, standards, and evaluation framework for engagement across the College.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts discipline or Higher Education Administration or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
7+ years progressively responsible experience in program development and fundraising or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Experience:
Experience designing programs for diverse student populations and transition moments. Experience integrating co-curricular programming with academic and institutional strategy.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to design and lead complex engagement strategies and systems at scale.
- Strong strategic thinking and experience design capabilities.
- Ability to translate institutional priorities into integrated programs and experiences.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills across diverse constituencies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate across academic and administrative units.
- Data-informed decision-making and experience with assessment of engagement, belonging, and program impact.
- High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in working with senior leadership, donors, and external stakeholders.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of student engagement, retention, and success best practices in higher education.
- Familiarity with advancement, alumni relations, and donor engagement models.
- Be well versed in event planning, engagement and relationship building through development and alumni affairs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Position Summary:
The College of Arts & Science is seeking a dynamic Director for Community Engagement. The Director provides strategic leadership for the design, integration, and execution of community engagement and activation across the College of Arts & Science (CAS). Responsible for building a coherent, high-impact engagement ecosystem that connects students, alumni, parents, faculty, and external partners to the intellectual and social life of the College. Working at the intersection of student success, alumni engagement, and institutional strategy, the Director develops and implements scalable engagement pathways that foster belonging, deepen connection, and strengthen long-term affiliation with CAS. This includes designing experiences and programs that support key transition moments (entry, first year, study abroad, re-entry, graduation), enhance student development, and contribute to retention, wellbeing, and lifelong engagement. Oversees a portfolio that includes major academic ceremonies, signature events, co-curricular engagement initiatives, and stakeholder programming, ensuring that all activities align with CAS strategic priorities and advance a unified vision of community and connection. In close partnership with Development, Communications, Admissions, Alumni Relations, and Student Success, the Director ensures that engagement efforts are integrated, data-informed, and designed for impact. Manages a team responsible for execution while setting the strategic direction, standards, and evaluation framework for engagement across the College.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in liberal arts discipline or Higher Education Administration or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Master's Degree
Required Experience:
7+ years progressively responsible experience in program development and fundraising or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Experience:
Experience designing programs for diverse student populations and transition moments. Experience integrating co-curricular programming with academic and institutional strategy.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to design and lead complex engagement strategies and systems at scale.
- Strong strategic thinking and experience design capabilities.
- Ability to translate institutional priorities into integrated programs and experiences.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills across diverse constituencies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate across academic and administrative units.
- Data-informed decision-making and experience with assessment of engagement, belonging, and program impact.
- High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in working with senior leadership, donors, and external stakeholders.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of student engagement, retention, and success best practices in higher education.
- Familiarity with advancement, alumni relations, and donor engagement models.
- Be well versed in event planning, engagement and relationship building through development and alumni affairs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $75,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Community Engagement Manager
Frame your degree field precisely
Your Australian bachelor's degree must align with the specific Community Engagement Manager role, not just management broadly. A degree in communications, social policy, or public administration strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer needs to make to the DOL.
Target nonprofit and government-adjacent employers
Local councils, community foundations, university outreach offices, and health system community benefit departments regularly sponsor E-3 visa holders for this role. These organizations have established LCA filing processes and are accustomed to documenting specialty occupation status for engagement positions.
Address specialty occupation before the offer stage
Community engagement roles sometimes attract scrutiny because the title sounds generalist. Before you reach offer negotiations, confirm your prospective employer can document that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree or equivalent experience.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA preparation
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, and the prevailing wage determination affects your offer terms. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing delays your start date.
Negotiate your job description alongside your offer
Ask your employer to specify degree requirements in the written job description before the LCA is filed. A description that lists a bachelor's degree in a relevant field as required, not preferred, directly supports your E-3 petition and reduces the risk of a consular officer questioning specialty occupation status.
Prepare evidence of your Australian credential equivalency
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but consular officers can ask for clarification. Bring your transcript and a brief credential evaluation letter to your interview to preempt any questions.
E-3 Visa Community Engagement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Community Engagement Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Community Engagement Manager roles from employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history, so you can filter specifically for sponsorship-open positions rather than cold-applying and discovering late in the process that an employer won't sponsor. Starting your search there saves time and surfaces employers already familiar with E-3 requirements for this role type.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Community Engagement Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It can, but the job description has to do the work. The DOL requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles tied to public health outreach, nonprofit program management, or government community programs are strongest, because the required degree field, communications, social work, or public administration, is clearly defined in most postings.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Community Engagement Manager roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so an Australian professional with a qualifying job offer can apply and receive a decision year-round without waiting for a random selection. The H-1B visa requires registration in a lottery that rejects most applicants before the petition is even filed. For this role category, where specialty occupation status is sometimes borderline, avoiding the H-1B lottery also avoids a wasted registration cycle.
Can I change employers or roles while on an E-3 as a Community Engagement Manager?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you need a new E-3 visa stamp reflecting the new employer before you travel internationally. If you're already in the U.S., you can start working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the new visa documentation is in order, without waiting for a new stamp, as long as you don't leave the country.