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Promotions Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before you can start, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Job Summary
The Service-Learning Events & Promotions Coordinator supports and coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Service Learning & Civic Engagement (SLCE) programs, events, and initiatives. This role works collaboratively with the SLCE team, campus partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate event logistics, communications, outreach, volunteers, resources, and administrative processes in support of departmental goals. Provides ongoing operational and programmatic support, including budget and purchasing coordination, records management, community partner engagement, and post-event assessment, while ensuring activities are effectively organized and aligned with university policies and priorities.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Coordinates the planning and implementation of SLCE events and initiatives, including logistics, volunteers, outreach, communications, community partner engagement, and related administrative needs, in collaboration with the SLCE team and campus and community partners.
- Coordinates marketing and design efforts for team members and their respective initiatives, programs, and goals, working collaboratively with university marketing and office team members to plan, develop, design, execute, revise, and update marketing materials and promotional and outreach efforts to support attendance and engagement goals.
- Partners with SLCE team members to understand the goals, objectives, and vision of their respective events, initiatives, and programs and translates those needs into effective event, marketing, and design support aligned with department goals.
- Plans and assists with all events, workshops, meetings, and trainings, including but not limited to the recruitment of event volunteers, promotion of events, space reservations, and other event logistics.
- Assists with the management of office budget and serves as a point of contact for office purchasing.
- Serves as a point of contact for and assists community partners connecting with FGCU specifically for the purpose of attending, supporting, and/or engaging with SLCE through events.
- Coordinates outreach and promotional activities for SLCE events and initiatives, utilizing print and digital communications to engage students, faculty, staff, and community partners and support event participation and departmental goals.
- Collects and reviews post-event information and feedback and provides data and recommendations related to event outcomes, participation, and stated objectives to support future planning and program improvement.
- Coordinates the collection, organization, and archival of photos, marketing materials, planning documents, and budget records from each event. Maintains these materials in Google Drive, OneDrive, and other secure cloud-based systems to ensure they are organized and accessible for future reference.
- Assists with the service-learning email inbox, office phone calls, voicemails, and student walk-ins.
- Assists with tabling promotion opportunities across campus.
- Provides support for additional departmental activities and initiatives, assisting the SLCE team with operational and programmatic needs as priorities arise and contributing to the successful implementation of office goals.
- Monitors compliance with college and departmental policies and procedures.
- May occasionally attend community events and other local networking events as needed to assist with recruiting additional community partners.
- May hire, train, evaluate and supervise OPS staff, volunteers, and student assistants.
- May assist with community partner database management and management of student service-learning forms in Eagle Service Network.
Other Duties:
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently to complete assignments.
- Ability to provide professional customer service.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
Pay Grade 15
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Frame your portfolio around measurable campaign outcomes
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize specialty occupation evidence for Promotions Director roles. Document ROI metrics, budget authority, and cross-functional leadership in your resume so petitions reflect the complexity a bachelor's-level position demands.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Promotions Director roles by employers who have active H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts outreach time and surfaces companies already familiar with sponsoring marketing leadership positions.
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These industries file LCAs for Promotions Director roles far more consistently than B2B firms. Concentrating your search on sectors with recurring sponsorship activity reduces the risk of an employer starting the process from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating an offer
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which wage level applies. A Level III or IV designation signals a senior role USCIS is less likely to challenge as insufficiently specialized.
Ask HR whether the company files as cap-subject or cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofits attached to universities, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year. For cap-subject employers, confirm they plan to register in the March H-1B lottery window.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo with your offer letter
Promotions Director roles draw Requests for Evidence when job duties appear too generalist. A proactive memo tying your specific responsibilities to an O*NET occupation profile and your degree field strengthens the petition before USCIS even reviews it.
H-1B Visa Promotions Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Promotions Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as marketing, communications, advertising, or business. The employer must document in the petition that a generic degree won't suffice. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to USCIS Requests for Evidence.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Promotions Director jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Promotions Director openings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to sponsor. Focusing on employers with a track record in marketing or creative leadership roles means fewer cold conversations about whether sponsorship is possible.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Promotions Director role is restructured or eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you can begin working for them once the petition is received by USCIS, not just approved.
Can a Promotions Director petition be denied for not meeting specialty occupation standards?
It can, particularly when job postings list broad requirements or when duties overlap heavily with general marketing coordinator work. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for proof that the role routinely requires theoretical and practical application of a specific body of knowledge. Detailed position descriptions and an O*NET job zone reference help address this.
Does my employer need to pay H-1B prevailing wage for a Promotions Director position?
Yes. The employer must certify on the Labor Condition Application that your compensation meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the occupation and work location, as determined by DOL wage data. The OFLC Wage Search shows prevailing wage levels by job title and geography, which you can review before accepting an offer to confirm the role is priced correctly.