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Director of Strategic Partnerships roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals pursuing senior partnership or business development leadership in the U.S.
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Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building: Columbia Alumni Center
Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Serving as the institution’s senior leader for donor relations and stewardship, the Executive Director of Strategic Donor Relations and Stewardship leads the continued evolution of stewardship as a coordinated, donor-centered function across Columbia’s highly decentralized environment. Reporting to the Deputy Vice President of Alumni & Development Programs, the Executive Director will partner with advancement and school/unit leaders to shape and execute a comprehensive University-wide stewardship strategy that reflects institutional priorities, strengthens donor relationships and the overall donor experience.
Partnering closely with advancement leadership, principal and major gift teams, school- and unit-based development and stewardship staff, and operations partners, the Executive Director will develop shared stewardship practices, workflows, and engagement approaches that promote meaningful donor recognition, communication, and impact reporting across the University. The role will foster greater alignment, consistency, and collaboration across schools and units while respecting their unique priorities, relationships, and fundraising strategies.
The Executive Director leads and develops a collaborative stewardship team of seven staff responsible for advancing shared stewardship practices, donor recognition, impact communications, and stewardship infrastructure across Columbia.
Responsibilities
Principal & Transformational Stewardship
- Lead a coordinated stewardship approach for Columbia’s principal, transformational, and multi-interest donors, ensuring personalized stewardship, recognition, and impact communications that reflect the donor’s philanthropic relationship with the University.
- Partner with Principal Gift Officers, school/unit teams, and University leadership to support the design and execution of stewardship plans, presidential acknowledgments, and related donor experiences for the institution’s most significant philanthropic relationships.
- Foster greater coordination and visibility across schools and units to strengthen consistency, collaboration, and stewardship support for complex donor relationships across Columbia.
Stewardship Programs & Recognition
- Direct the development and advancement of University-wide stewardship programs, donor recognition initiatives including the University Benefactors, 1754 Society, and impact communications for endowed and current-use giving that strengthen donor connection and reflect Columbia’s institutional priorities.
- Establish and promote shared stewardship standards and scalable practices across schools and units, including digital stewardship, storytelling, personalized donor communications, recognition programs, and executive acknowledgments.
- Lead and develop the stewardship team while strengthening stewardship capability and cross-campus coordination through partnership, consultation, and shared best practices.
Operations & Analytics
- Partner with Advancement Operations and other stakeholders to strengthen stewardship infrastructure, reporting, coordination, and workflows within Columbia’s CRM, UpRoar.
- Establish stewardship metrics, reporting frameworks, and operational practices that support accountability, data-informed decision-making, and greater visibility, consistency, and scalability across Columbia’s decentralized stewardship environment.
- Leverage data, analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance operational effectiveness and personalization, while overseeing departmental resources, budget management, and operational planning in support of strategic stewardship priorities.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in donor relations, stewardship, advancement, philanthropy, prospect management, or related fields, including experience supporting principal and major gift stewardship strategy.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional collaboration within complex, decentralized organizations.
- Experience building, developing, and managing high-performing teams, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong executive presence and sound judgment.
Other Requirements
- A cover letter is required and should be submitted along with your application materials.
- Subject to business needs, the Office of Alumni Relations and Development supports a hybrid work arrangement for this position. Options will be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building: Columbia Alumni Center
Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Serving as the institution’s senior leader for donor relations and stewardship, the Executive Director of Strategic Donor Relations and Stewardship leads the continued evolution of stewardship as a coordinated, donor-centered function across Columbia’s highly decentralized environment. Reporting to the Deputy Vice President of Alumni & Development Programs, the Executive Director will partner with advancement and school/unit leaders to shape and execute a comprehensive University-wide stewardship strategy that reflects institutional priorities, strengthens donor relationships and the overall donor experience.
Partnering closely with advancement leadership, principal and major gift teams, school- and unit-based development and stewardship staff, and operations partners, the Executive Director will develop shared stewardship practices, workflows, and engagement approaches that promote meaningful donor recognition, communication, and impact reporting across the University. The role will foster greater alignment, consistency, and collaboration across schools and units while respecting their unique priorities, relationships, and fundraising strategies.
The Executive Director leads and develops a collaborative stewardship team of seven staff responsible for advancing shared stewardship practices, donor recognition, impact communications, and stewardship infrastructure across Columbia.
Responsibilities
Principal & Transformational Stewardship
- Lead a coordinated stewardship approach for Columbia’s principal, transformational, and multi-interest donors, ensuring personalized stewardship, recognition, and impact communications that reflect the donor’s philanthropic relationship with the University.
- Partner with Principal Gift Officers, school/unit teams, and University leadership to support the design and execution of stewardship plans, presidential acknowledgments, and related donor experiences for the institution’s most significant philanthropic relationships.
- Foster greater coordination and visibility across schools and units to strengthen consistency, collaboration, and stewardship support for complex donor relationships across Columbia.
Stewardship Programs & Recognition
- Direct the development and advancement of University-wide stewardship programs, donor recognition initiatives including the University Benefactors, 1754 Society, and impact communications for endowed and current-use giving that strengthen donor connection and reflect Columbia’s institutional priorities.
- Establish and promote shared stewardship standards and scalable practices across schools and units, including digital stewardship, storytelling, personalized donor communications, recognition programs, and executive acknowledgments.
- Lead and develop the stewardship team while strengthening stewardship capability and cross-campus coordination through partnership, consultation, and shared best practices.
Operations & Analytics
- Partner with Advancement Operations and other stakeholders to strengthen stewardship infrastructure, reporting, coordination, and workflows within Columbia’s CRM, UpRoar.
- Establish stewardship metrics, reporting frameworks, and operational practices that support accountability, data-informed decision-making, and greater visibility, consistency, and scalability across Columbia’s decentralized stewardship environment.
- Leverage data, analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to enhance operational effectiveness and personalization, while overseeing departmental resources, budget management, and operational planning in support of strategic stewardship priorities.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in donor relations, stewardship, advancement, philanthropy, prospect management, or related fields, including experience supporting principal and major gift stewardship strategy.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional collaboration within complex, decentralized organizations.
- Experience building, developing, and managing high-performing teams, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong executive presence and sound judgment.
Other Requirements
- A cover letter is required and should be submitted along with your application materials.
- Subject to business needs, the Office of Alumni Relations and Development supports a hybrid work arrangement for this position. Options will be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Strategic Partnerships
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Directors of Strategic Partnerships face scrutiny under the E-3 visa specialty occupation standard. Your Australian bachelor's degree must tie directly to the role, so document how your field of study connects to partnership strategy, revenue operations, or B2B business development.
Target companies with existing LCA filing history
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications before understand the DOL process and won't stall at the sponsorship stage. Filter your outreach toward organizations with demonstrated sponsorship infrastructure rather than pitching the concept cold to HR teams.
Address dual intent directly in interviews
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so interviewers at U.S. companies sometimes hesitate if they sense long-term immigration intent. Be prepared to explain your near-term work authorization plan clearly, separating sponsorship from any future green card conversation.
Get your LCA certified before resigning offshore
The DOL must certify your employer's Labor Condition Application before you can attend your consular interview. Don't book flights or give notice in Australia until LCA certification is confirmed, typically within seven business days of submission.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for offer stage
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This removes the burden from your new employer's HR team and reduces delays between offer acceptance and your consulate appointment.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing
Confirm in writing whether your employer covers the LCA filing, DS-160 fee, and any legal costs before you accept the offer. Partnership roles often come with flexible comp negotiation windows, so raise sponsorship cost allocation during that stage rather than after signing.
E-3 Visa Director Of Strategic Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
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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 Partnerships role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field such as business administration, marketing, or communications. Roles where any background qualifies, or where the degree is listed as preferred rather than required, can create problems at the consulate. Your offer letter and job description should clearly state the degree requirement and field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian professionals in this role?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, unlike the H-1B visa which selects applicants by random draw. For a Director of Strategic Partnerships, this means you can apply any time of year once you have an offer, without waiting for a registration window or risking non-selection. Renewals are also indefinite in two-year increments.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 visa in a strategic partnerships role?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your sponsoring employer. If you move to a new company, they must file a new LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. or a change of status if you remain in the country. There's no portability provision equivalent to the H-1B's AC21 rule.