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Lehman College of The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Coordinator for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). SCPS provides workforce development, continuing education, and adult degree programs that enhance the economic security of the Bronx, serving approximately 7,500 students each year through more than 300 credit and non-credit courses, 35 certificate programs, the Adult Degree Program, and CUNY on the Concourse. The school is positioning itself as the Bronx’s engine for opportunity in the AI age.
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist, the coordinator supports and facilitates the school’s public relations and communications activities. The position tells the SCPS story to students, employers, community partners, and the campus; grows enrollment through digital marketing; manages the school’s social media presence; and supports the Dean in cultivating internal and external partnerships with Lehman schools and departments, employers, unions, community organizations, and government offices. The coordinator also supports the school’s major convenings, such as the Future of Work conference, and produces the newsletters, announcements, and materials that keep the SCPS community informed.
Duties include:
- Coordinate and implement an annual communications and marketing plan for SCPS aligned with the school’s strategic plan, enrollment goals, and principles.
- Maintain the school’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and others): plan the content calendar; create posts, photos, and short videos; engage with followers; and report on performance.
- Plan and run digital marketing campaigns for credit and non-credit programs, including email, paid social, search, and landing pages; track leads, conversions, and cost per enrollment, and optimize accordingly.
- Write and edit content for a range of audiences: press releases, web copy, program descriptions, newsletters, the Dean’s messages, event materials, brochures, and annual reports.
- Maintain and improve SCPS web pages in coordination with the College’s Marketing and Communications office, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and consistent branding.
- Serve as a liaison to the College’s Marketing and Communications, Advancement, and Government and Community Relations offices; secure press coverage and manage media inquiries in coordination with those offices.
- Support the Dean in building and maintaining partnerships with employers, unions, community organizations, elected officials, and other Lehman schools: prepare briefing materials, draft outreach and follow-up correspondence, and maintain a partner contact database.
- Support planning and promotion of SCPS events and convenings, including the Future of Work conference, information sessions, and community outreach at CUNY on the Concourse.
- Produce internal communications that keep faculty, instructors, and staff informed and connected, including a regular internal newsletter and announcements.
- Coordinate and steward the SCPS brand voice and visual identity within College and CUNY guidelines; maintain templates and a library of photos, stories, and testimonials.
- Gather and report metrics on reach, engagement, inquiries, and enrollment impact, and use them to refine strategy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
- Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
- Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
- Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
- Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience $79,794-$82,577.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Posting will close on November 27th.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33095
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Full-Time
POSITION DETAILS
Lehman College of The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Coordinator for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). SCPS provides workforce development, continuing education, and adult degree programs that enhance the economic security of the Bronx, serving approximately 7,500 students each year through more than 300 credit and non-credit courses, 35 certificate programs, the Adult Degree Program, and CUNY on the Concourse. The school is positioning itself as the Bronx’s engine for opportunity in the AI age.
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist, the coordinator supports and facilitates the school’s public relations and communications activities. The position tells the SCPS story to students, employers, community partners, and the campus; grows enrollment through digital marketing; manages the school’s social media presence; and supports the Dean in cultivating internal and external partnerships with Lehman schools and departments, employers, unions, community organizations, and government offices. The coordinator also supports the school’s major convenings, such as the Future of Work conference, and produces the newsletters, announcements, and materials that keep the SCPS community informed.
Duties include:
- Coordinate and implement an annual communications and marketing plan for SCPS aligned with the school’s strategic plan, enrollment goals, and principles.
- Maintain the school’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and others): plan the content calendar; create posts, photos, and short videos; engage with followers; and report on performance.
- Plan and run digital marketing campaigns for credit and non-credit programs, including email, paid social, search, and landing pages; track leads, conversions, and cost per enrollment, and optimize accordingly.
- Write and edit content for a range of audiences: press releases, web copy, program descriptions, newsletters, the Dean’s messages, event materials, brochures, and annual reports.
- Maintain and improve SCPS web pages in coordination with the College’s Marketing and Communications office, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and consistent branding.
- Serve as a liaison to the College’s Marketing and Communications, Advancement, and Government and Community Relations offices; secure press coverage and manage media inquiries in coordination with those offices.
- Support the Dean in building and maintaining partnerships with employers, unions, community organizations, elected officials, and other Lehman schools: prepare briefing materials, draft outreach and follow-up correspondence, and maintain a partner contact database.
- Support planning and promotion of SCPS events and convenings, including the Future of Work conference, information sessions, and community outreach at CUNY on the Concourse.
- Produce internal communications that keep faculty, instructors, and staff informed and connected, including a regular internal newsletter and announcements.
- Coordinate and steward the SCPS brand voice and visual identity within College and CUNY guidelines; maintain templates and a library of photos, stories, and testimonials.
- Gather and report metrics on reach, engagement, inquiries, and enrollment impact, and use them to refine strategy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
- Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
- Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
- Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
- Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience $79,794-$82,577.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Posting will close on November 27th.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33095
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Communications Coordinator
Document progressive experience with precision
If you're pursuing EB-2 without a master's degree, you'll need five years of progressive experience in communications. Gather performance reviews, promotion letters, and project scopes that show increasing responsibility, not just tenure, so your employer's attorney can build a strong PERM petition.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have already filed PERM applications for communications roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the PERM process.
Check your occupation's prevailing wage tier early
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job duties and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level before you negotiate an offer, since a Level I or II determination affects both your compensation and the employer's willingness to file.
Align your resume with O*NET task descriptions
DOL auditors compare the PERM job description against standard occupational definitions. Review the O*NET profile for Communications Coordinators and ensure your resume reflects those core tasks. Gaps between your documented experience and the O*NET baseline can trigger a PERM audit or denial.
Ask about priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of a high-demand country like India or China, employment-based priority date backlogs can delay your green card for years even after PERM and I-140 approval. Confirm your country's current priority date and ask whether the employer will commit to maintaining your petition through that wait.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs mid-process
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, you can change employers under AC21 as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. Your priority date can carry over to the new employer's I-140, protecting years of queue time.
Green Card Communications Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Communications Coordinator role?
Most Communications Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals holding a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive communications experience, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead, which sometimes carries a shorter priority date queue depending on your country of birth.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status tied to a single employer. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, then file a prevailing wage determination with DOL and an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority date backlogs before final approval.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for communications roles?
Migrate Mate shows U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for communications and related occupations, searchable by city and role type. Targeting employers who have completed the PERM process before is the most reliable way to find companies familiar with the costs, timelines, and legal obligations involved in permanently sponsoring a foreign communications professional.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for my job search timeline?
Before DOL certifies your PERM application, your employer must advertise the position and demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This recruitment phase typically adds several months to the overall timeline before the I-140 is even filed. You'll want to secure an offer well before your current work authorization expires, since PERM processing alone can take six months or longer.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Yes, under AC21 portability, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date can carry over to the new employer's I-140, so the years already spent waiting are not forfeited if you transition carefully.