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TITLE: Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs
DEPARTMENT: President’s Office
REPORTS TO: Reporting to the President
FLSA: EXEMPT
SALARY: $82,400 - $90,000
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President, the Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs takes a leadership and partnership role in overseeing both alumni relations and community affairs. This position will also be an on-campus and community advocate for veterans. Collaborating with other key stakeholders such as the Office of the Registrar (Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official), Office of Financial Aid, Office of Advancement, Office of Enrollment Management, and others, this person will have primary responsibility for developing and maintaining alumni database, locating and engaging alumni who are not currently involved with the university and creating programming to increase alumni involvement. Additionally, this person will take primary responsibility for ensuring a welcoming environment for veterans, helping to facilitate and resolve any challenges veterans face in registration, retention, or other barriers. This person will work alongside the President and others on partnership development with local business, industry, nonprofit, government, and other partners and will work with the Office of Academic Affairs to generate information from business and industry about academic program alignment with area workforce needs. This person will work with the Offices of Academic and Student Affairs and others to help facilitate internships and service opportunities for students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as an advocate for veteran students and facilitator to eliminate barriers faced by veteran students, collaborating with other offices as needed, including certifying official and compliance personnel.
- Serve as the primary outreach person to current and future alumni.
- Lead alongside President and others certain workforce development and internship partnerships.
- Create and maintain a pre-alumni program for currently enrolled students.
- Create and/or maintain/update a database of existing alumni.
- Reach out to alumni with regularity.
- Create programming/events that appeal to alumni, recognizing and attending to the wide diversity in age, location, and other defining characteristics.
- Partner closely with Office of Advancement to support university communications to alumni that originate in that office.
- Partner closely with the Office of the Registrar (and Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official) and other relevant offices to facilitate compliance with issues specific to veterans.
- Become trained and stay current on training related to said compliance issues.
- Partner closely with the Office of Enrollment Management to recruit veteran students.
- Plan and implement appropriate events to celebrate and support veterans, on and off campus.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and comfort/proficiency speaking to groups.
- Basic computer proficiency is required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work independently, use initiative, and make substantive decisions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, criminal justice, pre-law, psychology, business, or a related field, or comparable work experience to substitute for the degree requirement;
A minimum of three years related work experience in positions either serving veterans, alumni, or similar constituencies.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Current or past service as an enrolled member of any branch of the military that constitutes classification as a “veteran” and/or experience working with and advocating for veterans and knowledge of the issues/barriers that are specific to this population.
- Preference for an alumnus of Heritage University or someone with deep knowledge of the university and its culture.
BENEFIT PACKAGE (benefit eligible is at least .75 FTE):
- Health Benefits - medical, dental, and vision
- No cost life insurance.
- Paid Time Off
- 21 Paid Holidays
- Matching 403(b) Contribution after a year of service.
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Additional plans are available for purchase. This includes AFLAC and additional life & ADD insurance.
- Many other employee engagement programs.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE (Applications should include the following):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References (names, addresses & phone numbers of 3‐5 current professional references).
- HU Employment Application LINK: HU Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please email application material to: Humanresources@heritage.edu OR Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Heritage University is an equal opportunity/ equal access/ affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive order regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs
DEPARTMENT: President’s Office
REPORTS TO: Reporting to the President
FLSA: EXEMPT
SALARY: $82,400 - $90,000
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President, the Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs takes a leadership and partnership role in overseeing both alumni relations and community affairs. This position will also be an on-campus and community advocate for veterans. Collaborating with other key stakeholders such as the Office of the Registrar (Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official), Office of Financial Aid, Office of Advancement, Office of Enrollment Management, and others, this person will have primary responsibility for developing and maintaining alumni database, locating and engaging alumni who are not currently involved with the university and creating programming to increase alumni involvement. Additionally, this person will take primary responsibility for ensuring a welcoming environment for veterans, helping to facilitate and resolve any challenges veterans face in registration, retention, or other barriers. This person will work alongside the President and others on partnership development with local business, industry, nonprofit, government, and other partners and will work with the Office of Academic Affairs to generate information from business and industry about academic program alignment with area workforce needs. This person will work with the Offices of Academic and Student Affairs and others to help facilitate internships and service opportunities for students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as an advocate for veteran students and facilitator to eliminate barriers faced by veteran students, collaborating with other offices as needed, including certifying official and compliance personnel.
- Serve as the primary outreach person to current and future alumni.
- Lead alongside President and others certain workforce development and internship partnerships.
- Create and maintain a pre-alumni program for currently enrolled students.
- Create and/or maintain/update a database of existing alumni.
- Reach out to alumni with regularity.
- Create programming/events that appeal to alumni, recognizing and attending to the wide diversity in age, location, and other defining characteristics.
- Partner closely with Office of Advancement to support university communications to alumni that originate in that office.
- Partner closely with the Office of the Registrar (and Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official) and other relevant offices to facilitate compliance with issues specific to veterans.
- Become trained and stay current on training related to said compliance issues.
- Partner closely with the Office of Enrollment Management to recruit veteran students.
- Plan and implement appropriate events to celebrate and support veterans, on and off campus.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and comfort/proficiency speaking to groups.
- Basic computer proficiency is required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work independently, use initiative, and make substantive decisions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, criminal justice, pre-law, psychology, business, or a related field, or comparable work experience to substitute for the degree requirement;
A minimum of three years related work experience in positions either serving veterans, alumni, or similar constituencies.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Current or past service as an enrolled member of any branch of the military that constitutes classification as a “veteran” and/or experience working with and advocating for veterans and knowledge of the issues/barriers that are specific to this population.
- Preference for an alumnus of Heritage University or someone with deep knowledge of the university and its culture.
BENEFIT PACKAGE (benefit eligible is at least .75 FTE):
- Health Benefits - medical, dental, and vision
- No cost life insurance.
- Paid Time Off
- 21 Paid Holidays
- Matching 403(b) Contribution after a year of service.
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Additional plans are available for purchase. This includes AFLAC and additional life & ADD insurance.
- Many other employee engagement programs.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE (Applications should include the following):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References (names, addresses & phone numbers of 3‐5 current professional references).
- HU Employment Application LINK: HU Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please email application material to: Humanresources@heritage.edu OR Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Heritage University is an equal opportunity/ equal access/ affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive order regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director of Alumni Relations
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Alumni relations roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a specific degree field. Document how your communications, public relations, or higher education degree directly maps to the position's core duties before your employer files the LCA.
Target universities with dedicated immigration offices
Colleges and universities sponsor H-1B workers as cap-exempt employers under INA, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year without entering the annual selection process. Prioritize institutions with in-house counsel already familiar with LCA compliance.
Search verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse Director of Alumni Relations openings at employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. That filing record tells you the employer has gone through the DOL certification process before, which signals real sponsorship intent.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your offer location and job duties through the OFLC Wage Search to find the applicable prevailing wage level. Your employer must certify at or above that figure on the LCA, so knowing the floor before negotiations protects you from offers that can't survive DOL scrutiny.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If the role involves managing regional alumni events at multiple campus locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel during the offer stage, not after your start date.
Build a credential file that survives an RFE
USCIS requests for evidence on alumni relations petitions often challenge the specialty occupation classification. Gather your official transcripts, role-specific job description language, and any professional certifications in advancement or development before the I-129 is filed.
H-1B Visa Director of Alumni Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Alumni Relations role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in communications, higher education administration, public relations, or a closely related field. The key is that your employer's job description must specify the degree requirement, not simply prefer it. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree without field specificity are harder for USCIS to approve as specialty occupations.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Universities, colleges, and academic medical centers are the most consistent sponsors because they qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting them file petitions year-round outside the annual cap. Large nonprofit foundations and alumni associations affiliated with educational institutions also sponsor. Find employers with active LCA filing history for this title on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Director of Alumni Relations position?
USCIS grants H-1B status in three-year increments, with one standard extension available, for a total of six years. Beyond six years, extensions require an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that has been waiting at least 365 days. Status is tied to continued employment with the sponsoring employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or institutions?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least six months. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for the new worksite and wage level before or concurrent with the I-129.
Can my employer include travel to multiple alumni chapter cities under one LCA?
Short-term travel for events generally falls under LCA short-term placement rules, allowing up to 30 workdays per year at non-listed locations without a separate LCA. If your role requires ongoing, recurring presence at a secondary location, your employer needs a separately certified LCA for that worksite before you work there regularly.