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Strategic Partnerships Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers in tech, healthcare, and finance sponsor these positions regularly. The H-1B cap lottery applies unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research organization.
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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 as a Strategic Partnerships Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Check the O*NET profile for Strategic Partnerships Manager to confirm the degree requirement language. USCIS scrutinizes business development roles, so your offer letter must tie specific partnership duties to a directly related field of study.
Target employers with consistent LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Strategic Partnerships Manager openings by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this role. Past LCA filings signal an employer already understands the sponsorship process and has HR infrastructure for it.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask directly whether the employer covers I-129 filing fees and premium processing. Some companies sponsor but shift legal costs to you, which is prohibited for mandatory fees. Clarify this in writing during the offer stage, not after you've resigned.
Benchmark your salary against the prevailing wage level
Run your target metro and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations. DOL assigns a wage level to your role, and your offer must meet Level I through IV. Accepting below the prevailing wage invalidates the LCA and stalls your petition.
Time your application around the cap registration window
H-1B cap registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, calculate whether your EAD expiration aligns. A gap between OPT end and H-1B start requires cap-gap protection, which only applies if you're already in F-1 status when selected.
Request an employer's E-Verify enrollment status early
Employers who sponsor H-1B workers must be E-Verify enrolled for STEM OPT transfers, and enrollment signals compliance readiness. Ask your HR contact or recruiter to confirm E-Verify participation before you invest time in a lengthy interview process.
H-1B Visa Strategic Partnerships Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategic Partnerships Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as business administration, marketing, or international relations. USCIS reviews the actual job duties, not just the title. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face RFEs, so your offer letter should explicitly connect partnership responsibilities to a specific academic discipline.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Partnerships Manager positions?
Technology companies, enterprise software firms, healthcare networks, and financial services organizations sponsor these roles most frequently. These sectors rely on partnerships with vendors, platforms, and institutional clients, and they typically have dedicated immigration counsel and established H-1B programs. You can browse currently sponsoring employers by role on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Strategic Partnerships Manager role without losing my place in the queue?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification after your I-140 has been approved and your petition has been pending for 180 days. Strategic Partnerships Manager transfers to adjacent roles like Business Development Manager or Alliances Manager generally qualify, but your new employer must file a transfer petition before you start.
What happens if my employer sponsors my H-1B but later eliminates the partnerships team?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and initiate a transfer petition. If no transfer is filed before the 60 days expire, you fall out of status. Start your job search immediately and prioritize employers who can file quickly, as premium processing can shorten USCIS review to 15 business days.
How do I know if an employer's H-1B sponsorship covers the full cost or just part of it?
USCIS prohibits employers from passing mandatory H-1B fees to the employee, including the base I-129 filing fee and the asylum program fee where applicable. Premium processing and legal fees above the statutory minimum are sometimes split or passed to the employee, depending on company policy. Ask HR for a written breakdown of which costs the company covers during the offer negotiation stage.