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Posting Category: E
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Application Process: Submit a resume that clearly aligns your experience with the job requirements and a cover letter that explains your interest in the role and UIS; a brief summary of key skills and experiences related to the job, including any specific achievements or examples; and the value you’d bring to the position and UIS.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $117,000
Summary:
The Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication serves as the university's chief communications strategist, leading integrated marketing, brand management and institutional communications to advance university priorities. This role leads the UIS Department of Strategic Communication and partners closely with executive leadership to shape the university's narrative, strengthen reputation and drive measurable outcomes through coordinated, multi-channel strategies. Reports to the Chief of Staff to the Chancellor.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Strategic Communications Leadership: Serves as the university’s lead communications strategist with primary focus on guiding and implementing institutional marketing and brand management strategies; provides supervisory oversight of media relations, social media, internal and external communication, executive communication and digital/web strategy. Advises the Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and executive leadership on communications aligned with university goals. Represents the university on system-level communications committees.
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Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing: Leads efforts to advance and strengthen the university brand through integrated marketing strategies. Develops and directs annual marketing and communications plans and budgets aligned with institutional priorities. Collaborates with internal partners (including enrollment leadership and academic deans) and external vendors to drive enrollment results.
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Institutional Initiatives & Crisis Communication: Directs large-scale communications planning for major institutional initiatives, including crisis communications. Serves as Public Information Officer (PIO) in the UIS Emergency Operations Center when activated.
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Team Leadership & Organizational Alignment: Supervises the assistant director of marketing, director of media strategy and director of web & digital strategy, ensuring coordination across teams and platforms. Drives integration of messaging and evaluates effectiveness of communications efforts.
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Administration & Executive Engagement: Partners with the division’s director of business operations on budget management to ensure sound fiscal practices. Serves as an ex-officio member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and contributes to executive-level planning and decision-making.
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Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, strategic communications or a related field.
At least 7 years of supervisory experience, including team leadership and budget oversight.
Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide, data-informed marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational goals, including leading integrated and omnichannel campaigns across brand, public relations, internal communications, and digital platforms.
Demonstrated success in positioning and strengthening an institutional brand and translating analytics into actionable strategy.
Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write and communicate effectively on behalf of senior executives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher education experience
Familiarity with project management software
Familiarity with Drupal content management system
Familiarity with Slate
Experience managing contracted external partners and vendors
Employment Policies and other information:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.
Senior Director of Marketing & Strategic Communication
Posting Category: E
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Application Process: Submit a resume that clearly aligns your experience with the job requirements and a cover letter that explains your interest in the role and UIS; a brief summary of key skills and experiences related to the job, including any specific achievements or examples; and the value you’d bring to the position and UIS.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $117,000
Summary:
The Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication serves as the university's chief communications strategist, leading integrated marketing, brand management and institutional communications to advance university priorities. This role leads the UIS Department of Strategic Communication and partners closely with executive leadership to shape the university's narrative, strengthen reputation and drive measurable outcomes through coordinated, multi-channel strategies. Reports to the Chief of Staff to the Chancellor.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-
Strategic Communications Leadership: Serves as the university’s lead communications strategist with primary focus on guiding and implementing institutional marketing and brand management strategies; provides supervisory oversight of media relations, social media, internal and external communication, executive communication and digital/web strategy. Advises the Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and executive leadership on communications aligned with university goals. Represents the university on system-level communications committees.
-
Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing: Leads efforts to advance and strengthen the university brand through integrated marketing strategies. Develops and directs annual marketing and communications plans and budgets aligned with institutional priorities. Collaborates with internal partners (including enrollment leadership and academic deans) and external vendors to drive enrollment results.
-
Institutional Initiatives & Crisis Communication: Directs large-scale communications planning for major institutional initiatives, including crisis communications. Serves as Public Information Officer (PIO) in the UIS Emergency Operations Center when activated.
-
Team Leadership & Organizational Alignment: Supervises the assistant director of marketing, director of media strategy and director of web & digital strategy, ensuring coordination across teams and platforms. Drives integration of messaging and evaluates effectiveness of communications efforts.
-
Administration & Executive Engagement: Partners with the division’s director of business operations on budget management to ensure sound fiscal practices. Serves as an ex-officio member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and contributes to executive-level planning and decision-making.
-
Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, strategic communications or a related field.
At least 7 years of supervisory experience, including team leadership and budget oversight.
Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide, data-informed marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational goals, including leading integrated and omnichannel campaigns across brand, public relations, internal communications, and digital platforms.
Demonstrated success in positioning and strengthening an institutional brand and translating analytics into actionable strategy.
Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write and communicate effectively on behalf of senior executives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher education experience
Familiarity with project management software
Familiarity with Drupal content management system
Familiarity with Slate
Experience managing contracted external partners and vendors
Employment Policies and other information:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.
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Document your advanced degree strategically
EB-2 eligibility hinges on the role requiring a master's degree or equivalent. Get your foreign marketing or business degree evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before applying, since USCIS scrutinizes equivalency claims for senior-level roles.
Target employers with active PERM history
Not every company willing to hire you will sponsor a green card. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed PERM applications for marketing leadership roles before investing time in their process.
Search sponsoring roles through Migrate Mate
Filter your search by employers who have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for marketing directors. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with active green card filing history so you spend less time on employers who won't sponsor.
Negotiate a PERM commitment before accepting
Ask the employer to confirm green card sponsorship intent in writing during the offer stage. PERM requires the employer to define a minimum job requirement, so aligning on that definition before you sign prevents costly mismatches later.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit trail
Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available. Compile your own record of the hiring timeline, job postings, and interview notes in case USCIS issues an audit request.
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Senior Director of Marketing sits in O*NET Job Zone 5, signaling a typical requirement for a graduate degree. Reference the O*NET occupation profile when your employer drafts the PERM job description to ensure the stated requirements align with DOL standards.
Green Card Senior Director Of Marketing: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Director of Marketing role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Director of Marketing positions qualify under EB-2 because employers typically require a master's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. If the employer can only justify a bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement, the role falls under EB-3. The distinction matters because EB-2 priority dates are generally current for more nationalities, affecting how long you wait for a visa number.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent and not subject to the H-1B visa annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition. H-1B is faster to obtain but expires and requires renewal. For Senior Director of Marketing candidates from countries with long EB-2 backlogs, starting PERM early while on H-1B status is standard practice.
What does the PERM process mean for my job search as a marketing executive?
PERM requires your employer to post the role publicly and prove no qualified U.S. workers were rejected. That recruitment phase takes at least 60 days and must be completed before DOL filing. As a candidate, you need an employer willing to start that process for your specific position, not a generic marketing role. Titles matter: a job description written around your actual duties is harder to challenge than a generic one.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor a green card for a Senior Director of Marketing?
Most employers open to green card sponsorship for senior marketing roles are larger companies or multinationals with dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure. Migrate Mate lets you filter roles by employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history in marketing and communications, so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have already demonstrated a willingness to sponsor at this level.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Senior marketing leadership roles generally qualify as similar under AC21, but the new role must still fall within the same occupational classification.