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Community Engagement Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when tied to a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, sociology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals with a confirmed job offer.
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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 Specialist
Frame your degree field precisely
E-3 visa specialty occupation requires your degree to match your role's field directly. A communications or public affairs degree maps cleanly to community engagement. A general business degree may not, ask your employer to frame the job description around the specific discipline.
Target nonprofits and mission-driven organizations
Community engagement roles are concentrated in nonprofits, local government agencies, and healthcare systems. These employers frequently sponsor E-3 visas because the work is domestic-facing and the talent pool is specialized. Search by sector, not just job title.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for community engagement jobs wastes time if employers haven't sponsored visas before. Migrate Mate filters roles by E-3 sponsorship history so you're only applying where the process is already understood.
Verify your employer knows LCA timelines
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before you can attend your consulate interview. Confirm HR understands the LCA step and can move within your preferred start date. Delays here are the most common reason offers fall through.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate appointment preparation. This matters especially for community engagement roles where public-sector employers may lack an internal immigration team.
Carry your Australian credentials in translated form
Consular officers may ask how your Australian qualifications align with U.S. specialty occupation standards. Bring your academic transcripts and, if your degree title differs from U.S. conventions, a credential evaluation letter confirming equivalency to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.
E-3 Visa Community Engagement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Community Engagement Specialist jobs that offer E-3 sponsorship?
Most job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where the employer has no E-3 experience. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, it surfaces Community Engagement Specialist positions where employers are already set up to sponsor the E-3 visa, saving you from dead ends early in the process.
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 Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like communications, public relations, social work, or sociology. The key is that the degree must be directly relevant to the role, not just any bachelor's degree. Job descriptions that list a degree as 'preferred' rather than 'required' can cause problems at the consulate, so confirm the requirement is explicit in your offer letter.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Community Engagement Specialist roles?
For this role, the E-3 is significantly more practical. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, meaning most applicants aren't selected even if they're qualified. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been reached, no lottery, and can be renewed indefinitely in two-year increments. If you're Australian, there's no reason to pursue an H-1B over an E-3 for this type of role.
Can I switch Community Engagement Specialist employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer. When you change jobs, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to either apply for a new E-3 visa at an Australian consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., pursue a change of status. You can start working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and your visa reflects the new position.