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Director of Strategic Initiatives roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Australian professionals in this space benefit from the E-3's no-lottery structure and unlimited two-year renewals, making long-term strategic leadership roles in the U.S. genuinely accessible.
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This position will work within Athletics’ team of strategic communication content creators and in collaboration with the entire team. They will serve as the primary contact for specific sports attending on and off campus events working closely with the coaches and student-athletes on storytelling aligned with the DCARD strategic priorities.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude in social media and proactive, strategic communication are essential. Confidence and familiarity working with web technologies, including basic HTML and CMS tools (such as SIDEARM).
- Experience updating content, managing user access, troubleshooting technical issues, assisting with CMS configurations, and ensuring site functionality aligns with branding and accessibility standards.
- Advanced and demonstrated knowledge of statistical programs (such as NCAA Live Stats, NCAA Genius and StatCrew).
- Writing experience with emphasis on Associated Press style.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including late night and weekend hours.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
- Previous experience working in a college sports information office.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as lead projects.
- Familiarity with managing social accounts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with more than five years’ relevant work experience with high autonomy, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledgeable about the varsity sports offered at Dartmouth and their rules of competition.
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
- Video editing and graphic design experience.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Chris Celona
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Chris Celona, Sr. Associate Athletics Director for External Strategy
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Communications
Curate content, according to department vision and sport vision, for assigned sport programs by managing social media accounts, crafting content calendars and collaborating with other units to create and design artwork, graphics, and content for a variety of multimedia platforms.
- Incorporate key messaging points into daily content through a proactive approach and digital-forward growth mindset.
- Serve as the lead liaison between assigned sport programs and the External Strategy department.
- Solicit feedback from sport programs and External Strategy colleagues on objectives, goals, and strategies, in addition to creation and distribution of content.
- Facilitate multimedia student-athlete features in coordination with other departments.
- Responsible for the public relations functions for assigned sports.
- Promote student-athletes and coaches for national and conference awards.
- Facilitate interviews and initiate media coverage by preparing logistics, materials and talking points to announcers.
- Maintain an ongoing understanding of industry trends, innovative platforms, and emerging media in a rapidly changing profession.
- Develop rapport with coaching staff, student-athletes, and media members through communication, attendance at practices, and traveling for competitions.
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of student workers for various roles within the department, ensuring each hire is aligned with operational needs and departmental standards. This includes developing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and facilitating orientation and skills development sessions.
- Coordinate and manage staffing for all student and freelance positions related to events, including scheduling, assigning roles, and ensuring appropriate coverage across all event functions. Responsible for maintaining an organized, efficient, and responsive staffing system to support high-quality event execution.
Percentage Of Time 70%
Website and Social Media Management
Directly responsible for all publicity efforts.
- Design, write, edit and fact-check various communications materials.
- Work closely with the other key Athletics personnel on planning and executing department-wide social media strategy.
- Serve as the backup website administrator, supporting backend setup and maintenance of the department’s digital platforms.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Statistics
Using statistical software, compiles accurate statistics for assigned sports, including game, season and career statistics.
- Manage current and historical team information (rosters, statistics, record, photos, videos) of assigned sports.
Percentage Of Time 10%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Purpose
This position will work within Athletics’ team of strategic communication content creators and in collaboration with the entire team. They will serve as the primary contact for specific sports attending on and off campus events working closely with the coaches and student-athletes on storytelling aligned with the DCARD strategic priorities.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated aptitude in social media and proactive, strategic communication are essential. Confidence and familiarity working with web technologies, including basic HTML and CMS tools (such as SIDEARM).
- Experience updating content, managing user access, troubleshooting technical issues, assisting with CMS configurations, and ensuring site functionality aligns with branding and accessibility standards.
- Advanced and demonstrated knowledge of statistical programs (such as NCAA Live Stats, NCAA Genius and StatCrew).
- Writing experience with emphasis on Associated Press style.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including late night and weekend hours.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
- Previous experience working in a college sports information office.
- Effective time management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as lead projects.
- Familiarity with managing social accounts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with more than five years’ relevant work experience with high autonomy, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledgeable about the varsity sports offered at Dartmouth and their rules of competition.
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
- Video editing and graphic design experience.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Chris Celona
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Chris Celona, Sr. Associate Athletics Director for External Strategy
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Communications
Curate content, according to department vision and sport vision, for assigned sport programs by managing social media accounts, crafting content calendars and collaborating with other units to create and design artwork, graphics, and content for a variety of multimedia platforms.
- Incorporate key messaging points into daily content through a proactive approach and digital-forward growth mindset.
- Serve as the lead liaison between assigned sport programs and the External Strategy department.
- Solicit feedback from sport programs and External Strategy colleagues on objectives, goals, and strategies, in addition to creation and distribution of content.
- Facilitate multimedia student-athlete features in coordination with other departments.
- Responsible for the public relations functions for assigned sports.
- Promote student-athletes and coaches for national and conference awards.
- Facilitate interviews and initiate media coverage by preparing logistics, materials and talking points to announcers.
- Maintain an ongoing understanding of industry trends, innovative platforms, and emerging media in a rapidly changing profession.
- Develop rapport with coaching staff, student-athletes, and media members through communication, attendance at practices, and traveling for competitions.
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of student workers for various roles within the department, ensuring each hire is aligned with operational needs and departmental standards. This includes developing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and facilitating orientation and skills development sessions.
- Coordinate and manage staffing for all student and freelance positions related to events, including scheduling, assigning roles, and ensuring appropriate coverage across all event functions. Responsible for maintaining an organized, efficient, and responsive staffing system to support high-quality event execution.
Percentage Of Time 70%
Website and Social Media Management
Directly responsible for all publicity efforts.
- Design, write, edit and fact-check various communications materials.
- Work closely with the other key Athletics personnel on planning and executing department-wide social media strategy.
- Serve as the backup website administrator, supporting backend setup and maintenance of the department’s digital platforms.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Statistics
Using statistical software, compiles accurate statistics for assigned sports, including game, season and career statistics.
- Manage current and historical team information (rosters, statistics, record, photos, videos) of assigned sports.
Percentage Of Time 10%
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Strategic Initiatives
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree must map directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives role. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but prepare a credential evaluation letter before outreach to employers.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have previously filed LCAs for strategic planning or management titles. Prior LCA activity signals the employer already understands the E-3 visa sponsorship process.
Find E-3 sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to identify U.S. employers actively hiring for Director of Strategic Initiatives roles with E-3 sponsorship, and to handle your LCA filing and consulate preparation from offer acceptance through interview.
Clarify the job description before offer stage
Directors of Strategic Initiatives sometimes hold duties that span generalist management. Before accepting an offer, confirm the role description explicitly requires a degree in a specific field, not any bachelor's degree, so the LCA specialty occupation standard is met.
Understand the LCA filing timeline before negotiating a start date
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before your consulate appointment. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but factor in consulate appointment wait times in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth when agreeing on a start date with your employer.
Address dual intent directly at your consulate interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Australia. Senior leadership titles like Director can attract additional scrutiny. Prepare a clear narrative about your ties to Australia and the temporary nature of the engagement.
E-3 Visa Director Of Strategic Initiatives: Frequently Asked Questions
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Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards that don't surface sponsorship willingness, Migrate Mate focuses on employers who have filed E-3 or equivalent LCAs, making Director of Strategic Initiatives searches far more targeted and practical.
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 Director of Strategic Initiatives role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. The role must require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, organizational strategy, or management. If the employer's job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of discipline, or treats the degree as preferred rather than required, the role may not meet the specialty occupation standard for E-3 eligibility.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Director of Strategic Initiatives roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, meaning you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 annually and requires lottery selection in April. For a Director of Strategic Initiatives role, the E-3 allows you to start within weeks of offer acceptance rather than waiting up to a year for an H-1B cap slot.
Can I change employers or roles after entering the U.S. on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa or change of status filing. You can't carry your existing E-3 to a new employer. If you're considering a move from a Director of Strategic Initiatives role to a different title or organization, your new employer needs to initiate the LCA process before you start, and you'll typically need a new consulate appointment if outside the U.S.