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Digital Marketing Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Most director-level marketing positions satisfy the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2, and multinational teams regularly sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency in this role.
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INTRODUCTION
The Digital Marketing Strategist for the Division of Extended Studies (DES) at UC San Diego will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and optimization of digital marketing strategies aimed at promoting the diverse educational programs and initiatives offered by DES.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Digital Services, the Digital Marketing Strategist will support and activate DES’s overarching digital marketing strategy. This includes maintaining relationships with marketing support entities, monitoring marketing spends and budgets, and mapping strategies into targeted advertising placements across various digital channels.
Using tools like Google Analytics and Looker Studio, this position will rely on research and analytics to continually make data-driven recommendations to optimize DES’s marketing efforts. In addition, the Digital Marketing Strategist will leverage the DES website, email, social media channels, SEO, content management system (CMS), and customer relationship management (CRM) software in order to develop strategic marketing plans that are tailored to the unique needs of DES.
The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated and innovative professional with a strong background in digital marketing strategy development and implementation. Additionally, this position relies on skills in data analysis, social media analytics, campaign tracking, and budget management, enabling data-driven recommendations and the optimization of marketing initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing principles, concepts, strategies, and best practices, including social media, email and online advertising campaign management.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in the use and measurement of website content management tools and search engine optimization. Demonstrated experience working with Kentico CMS is a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of paid digital media including search engine marketing and display advertising.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge of analytics. Demonstrated experience using website analytics tools like Google Analytics or Looker Studio, as well as experience creating and presenting analytics reports.
- Highly creative with demonstrated experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate - elevating enrollments, revenue and relationships.
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online and mobile marketing and measurement.
- Thorough analytical and written communication skills. Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking. Including experience in translating anecdotal or qualitative data into strategic promotional campaigns.
- Thorough knowledge of marketing mediums and funding sources.
- Experience with content personalization, optimizing landing pages, websites, user funnels, and CRM application.
- Thorough knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and political acumen skills.
- Knowledge of testing/multi-variate testing.
- Basic knowledge of the mission of continuing education and modern professional education techniques and resources.
- Thorough knowledge of the campus and/or medical center, including its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives and infrastructure.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.
- Must be willing to work weekends or evenings, if needed.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Pay Scale: $81,600-$92,000
WORK SCHEDULE
- Days, 8 hrs/day, M-F 8-4:30
LOCATION
This position is at the Division of Extended Studies’ 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. location.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A cover letter is optional, but strongly encouraged.
EEO STATEMENT
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
JOB DETAILS
Date Posted: 10/29/2026
Filing Deadline: Thu 11/12/2026
Total Openings: 1
Appointment Type: Career
Appointment Percent: 100%
Union: CM Contract
Worksite: Hybrid
ADDITIONAL NOTES
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/3/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position offers a hybrid (remote/on-site) work arrangement with a requirement of a minimum of 1 day per week onsite.
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
Prospective employees who are ordinarily residents in Iran or who are physically located in Iran are generally not eligible for employment per suspension of General License G on 24 August 2026. If you have ever resided in Iran or have an Iranian passport and would like to confirm your eligibility, please contact Tsescalate@ucsd.edu for consideration of your particular circumstances.
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Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your marketing degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS requires a credential evaluation report confirming your foreign degree meets the U.S. bachelor's or master's equivalency for EB-2 classification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have sponsored Digital Marketing Director or Senior Marketing Manager roles before. Repeat PERM filers already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-petition.
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Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit before your offer
EB-2 requires the role to formally demand a master's degree or equivalent. If your offer letter only states a bachelor's degree, USCIS will categorize the petition as EB-3, which affects your priority date and wait time depending on your birth country.
Verify prevailing wage requirements using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Digital Marketing Director in the specific metro area. Use OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or III wage for your location before negotiating your offer to avoid a PERM denial.
Request a PERM timeline commitment during negotiation
PERM recruitment typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 can be filed. Ask your employer to confirm when they plan to initiate the PERM process so you can plan your status continuity, especially if you're currently on H-1B visa or OPT.
Green Card Digital Marketing Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Digital Marketing Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the job is defined in the PERM application. If your employer can justify that the role requires a master's degree or its equivalent, the petition qualifies for EB-2. If the role only requires a bachelor's degree, it falls under EB-3. Most director-level marketing roles with strategic and P&L responsibilities can support an EB-2 classification, but your employer's attorney will make the final call based on actual job duties.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is time: PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment process first, adding six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is filed. For Digital Marketing Directors from India or China, EB-2 priority date backlogs can extend the total timeline significantly.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a marketing director role?
Your employer must advertise the position through DOL-mandated channels, including print ads, job postings, and internal notices, and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. For a Digital Marketing Director, the job description used in recruitment must match the duties in the PERM application exactly. Any mismatch between the advertised role and your actual responsibilities can trigger an audit from the DOL.
Where can I find Digital Marketing Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate specializes in U.S. roles with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. You can filter specifically for Digital Marketing Director positions at employers who have filed PERM applications before, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under the AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Digital Marketing Director to a comparable senior marketing leadership role would typically qualify, but your new employer does not need to restart the PERM process.