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Social Media Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making sponsorship a multi-year commitment that starts at the offer stage.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15539
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: $53,000 - $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/03/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is required
- Writing samples (max of 3) are required
Job Summary
The Social Media Specialist II supports UT San Antonio Academic Affairs' strategic goals by managing all aspects of Academic Affairs official social media presence. The position coordinates content production, planning and publishing across a variety of communication channels, including websites, email, social media and mobile. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to shape and approve content for publication.
Core Responsibilities
- Contributes to department's social media strategy and executing that strategy through the creation and delivery of social media content that supports and elevates Academic Affairs reputation and messaging in alignment with UT San Antonio's brand standards.
- Creates and posts compelling content including videos and photos to university's social media channels that illustrates university academic excellence.
- Interacts with university faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders to complete social media projects.
- Provides event-related social media support.
- Executes a social media plan including goals, strategies, tactics, and budget to communicate the UT San Antonio brand and its education, research, and community outreach missions.
- Produces branded images and infographics to use on Academic Affairs' social media channels and websites.
- Researches social media trends and best practices; proactively contributes to the department's multimedia strategy.
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on social media engagement.
- Collaborates with UT San Antonio staff and students assigned to manage social media channels for various UT San Antonio colleges, departments, programs, and areas.
- Writes, formats, and assembles documents and publications for the assigned area, ensuring that they are in compliance with university standards and requirements. This includes articles, newsletters, and other materials (digital and printed). Supervises work-studies, interns, and student employees.
- Counsels Academic Affairs faculty and staff on social media best practices, strategies, and tactics.
- Partners, as needed, outside of business hours, including evenings, holidays, or weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher education experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communication
- Content Creation
- Collaboration
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- User Experience Mapping
- Audience Targeting
- Marketing Automation
- Storytelling
- Influencer Marketing
- Problem-Solving
- Results Driven
Working Conditions
- Occasional evening or weekend work is required.
- Works both indoors and outdoors at a variety of campus locations. Some off-campus work is required.
Physical Demands
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15539
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: $53,000 - $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/03/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is required
- Writing samples (max of 3) are required
Job Summary
The Social Media Specialist II supports UT San Antonio Academic Affairs' strategic goals by managing all aspects of Academic Affairs official social media presence. The position coordinates content production, planning and publishing across a variety of communication channels, including websites, email, social media and mobile. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to shape and approve content for publication.
Core Responsibilities
- Contributes to department's social media strategy and executing that strategy through the creation and delivery of social media content that supports and elevates Academic Affairs reputation and messaging in alignment with UT San Antonio's brand standards.
- Creates and posts compelling content including videos and photos to university's social media channels that illustrates university academic excellence.
- Interacts with university faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders to complete social media projects.
- Provides event-related social media support.
- Executes a social media plan including goals, strategies, tactics, and budget to communicate the UT San Antonio brand and its education, research, and community outreach missions.
- Produces branded images and infographics to use on Academic Affairs' social media channels and websites.
- Researches social media trends and best practices; proactively contributes to the department's multimedia strategy.
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on social media engagement.
- Collaborates with UT San Antonio staff and students assigned to manage social media channels for various UT San Antonio colleges, departments, programs, and areas.
- Writes, formats, and assembles documents and publications for the assigned area, ensuring that they are in compliance with university standards and requirements. This includes articles, newsletters, and other materials (digital and printed). Supervises work-studies, interns, and student employees.
- Counsels Academic Affairs faculty and staff on social media best practices, strategies, and tactics.
- Partners, as needed, outside of business hours, including evenings, holidays, or weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher education experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communication
- Content Creation
- Collaboration
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- User Experience Mapping
- Audience Targeting
- Marketing Automation
- Storytelling
- Influencer Marketing
- Problem-Solving
- Results Driven
Working Conditions
- Occasional evening or weekend work is required.
- Works both indoors and outdoors at a variety of campus locations. Some off-campus work is required.
Physical Demands
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Social Media Specialist
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to align with the job description. A communications or marketing degree maps cleanly to Social Media Specialist duties. A general business degree may need supplemental coursework documentation to satisfy the DOL's equivalency standard.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search for Social Media Specialist roles at mid-size and enterprise companies that have previously filed PERM applications. Employers who have sponsored before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to cost or complexity concerns.
Find green card jobs through Migrate Mate
Search Social Media Specialist roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers actively sponsoring employment-based green cards. This saves weeks spent manually screening postings that never mention PERM or EB-3 sponsorship availability.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer covers EB-2 or EB-3, who pays attorney fees, and whether they sponsor adjustment of status or consular processing. Getting this in writing before signing protects you if the employer's immigration policy changes after you join.
Understand your PERM wage level placement
DOL assigns your role a prevailing wage level based on duties and experience required. For Social Media Specialists, Level I or II placements are common. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered salary meets the minimum before PERM is filed.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates specialty occupation depth
USCIS scrutinizes whether Social Media Specialist duties require a bachelor's degree specifically. Quantified campaign results, platform-specific strategy work, and analytics reporting in your portfolio all support the employer's specialty occupation argument during I-140 adjudication.
Green Card Social Media Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Media Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Social Media Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the position warrants it. The employer's job description and minimum requirements drive which category applies, and DOL reviews both during PERM labor certification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 targets permanent residency, not a temporary work period. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, so the path forward is predictable once PERM is certified. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM alone takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and a priority date wait that varies significantly by country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Social Media Specialist applicant?
PERM is driven by the employer, not you. Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. Your responsibility is ensuring your credentials match the job requirements exactly as written in the PERM application. Any gap between your actual qualifications and the stated minimum requirements can trigger a denial or audit.
How can I find Social Media Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings do not advertise PERM sponsorship upfront, which makes filtering by visa type difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles where employers have active employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies already committed to the PERM process rather than asking employers one by one.
Can my employer start the green card process while I am on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM and I-140 while you hold H-1B visa status or are on OPT, as long as you are authorized to work. Filing early matters because your priority date is set when PERM is submitted or I-140 is filed under EB-2 NIW. An approved I-140 also lets you extend H-1B visa status beyond six years under AC21 portability provisions if your priority date is not yet current.