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Director of Strategic Partnerships roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and professional services regularly file H-1B petitions for this title. The annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery cycle matters.
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Posting Number: SP005454P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Admin
Location: Off Campus Location - TBD
Position Overview:
The Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Partnerships will be responsible for all external publicity for Elevate Teacher Professional Development including facilitating and building partnerships with third party organizations, internal stakeholders, and school districts across the nation. This position oversees the publicity, awareness, marketing, and partnership development budget. Working with leadership, this position is responsible for strategic planning and long-term campaigns that will continue enrollment growth in professional education and enhance the institution's brand nationally. This is a key position and an important part of the Elevate team. This role reports to the Managing Director for Professional Education and together they will work to create a vision and plan to achieve growth and revenue.
Required Experience:
- Seven years of marketing experience
- Three years of experience in building external relationships and partnerships
- Experience supervising and training personnel
- Experience with digital advertising and copywriting
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field, such as Marketing, Creative/Graphic Design, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or similar degree.
Required Other:
Ability to work nonstandard business hours as needed
Additional Preferred:
- Master's degree in related field
- Experience with budget management
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva Position
- Knowledge of higher education and K-12 education systems and policies
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to maintain a professional and confidential work environment
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52774
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Professional Education
Posting Number: SP005454P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Admin
Location: Off Campus Location - TBD
Position Overview:
The Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Partnerships will be responsible for all external publicity for Elevate Teacher Professional Development including facilitating and building partnerships with third party organizations, internal stakeholders, and school districts across the nation. This position oversees the publicity, awareness, marketing, and partnership development budget. Working with leadership, this position is responsible for strategic planning and long-term campaigns that will continue enrollment growth in professional education and enhance the institution's brand nationally. This is a key position and an important part of the Elevate team. This role reports to the Managing Director for Professional Education and together they will work to create a vision and plan to achieve growth and revenue.
Required Experience:
- Seven years of marketing experience
- Three years of experience in building external relationships and partnerships
- Experience supervising and training personnel
- Experience with digital advertising and copywriting
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field, such as Marketing, Creative/Graphic Design, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or similar degree.
Required Other:
Ability to work nonstandard business hours as needed
Additional Preferred:
- Master's degree in related field
- Experience with budget management
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva Position
- Knowledge of higher education and K-12 education systems and policies
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to maintain a professional and confidential work environment
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52774
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Strategic Partnerships
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Strategic partnerships roles must require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Review the O*NET profile for Business Development and Partnerships Managers to confirm the educational requirements USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status for your position.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofits attached to universities, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the April lottery window. Strategic partnerships roles exist at many of these institutions in technology transfer and grant-funded programs.
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Filter Director of Strategic Partnerships openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts through listings at companies that lack sponsorship infrastructure for senior individual-contributor or director-level roles.
Request premium processing from your employer
Director-level offers often move quickly, but standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. Ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing, which guarantees a 15-business-day decision and reduces the gap between offer acceptance and authorized start date.
Build a prevailing wage file before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the employer's location before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you in negotiations.
Document cross-functional authority in your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes director-level roles that lack clear supervisory or specialized duties. Ask that your offer letter explicitly lists team management, budget authority, or cross-organizational decision-making responsibilities to support the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Director Of Strategic Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Strategic Partnerships role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, marketing, or a related discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the role is a specialty occupation based on the job duties, not just the title. Roles with vague requirements or that accept any degree in any field face higher scrutiny during adjudication.
Which industries most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for strategic partnerships directors?
Technology, enterprise software, healthcare technology, and professional services firms sponsor H-1B petitions for strategic partnerships directors most frequently, given their reliance on complex business development functions. You can verify which specific employers have active LCA filings for this role type by browsing listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by verified H-1B sponsorship history.
Can I start a Director of Strategic Partnerships role while my H-1B is pending?
Only if you're currently on an unexpired work-authorized status such as OPT, STEM OPT, or a prior H-1B with a valid I-94. If you're changing employers under H-1B portability rules, you can start after your new employer files the transfer petition with USCIS, but only if your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status continuously.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer restructures and eliminates the partnerships function?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position described in the approved petition. If that role is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. Starting a transfer petition with a new employer during that window maintains your work authorization while the petition is pending.
Do strategic partnerships directors face H-1B lottery risk differently than other roles?
The lottery applies equally regardless of job title, but directors with advanced degrees hold an advantage: USCIS runs a separate selection pool for U.S. master's degree holders first, effectively giving those applicants two chances. If your role is at a cap-exempt institution, the lottery doesn't apply at all and your employer can file any time of year.