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Campus Director roles at U.S. universities and education management companies qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree in education, higher education administration, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsorship begins, and many larger institutions are cap-exempt, which means no lottery wait.
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Why Genentech
We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
The Opportunity
As the Director, Campus Development Project Delivery (Arrivals Building), you will hold single-point executive accountability for the architectural design, spatial programming, and capital construction of our flagship Arrivals Building. Serving as the primary gateway to our South San Francisco headquarters and seamlessly linking with the Central Plaza, this landmark facility will stand as an iconic architectural statement and a vibrant central hub for employee and visitor arrivals, executive receptions, collaboration, and high-impact meetings. In this role, you will lead world-class design partners, construction managers, and multidisciplinary teams from front-end architectural visioning through construction, interior fit-out, and operational turnover.
- Direct Architectural Vision & Design Excellence: Lead top-tier Architectural and Engineering (A/E) partners from concept design through final construction documents to establish an iconic architectural gateway that embodies our culture of innovation while safeguarding structural and aesthetic design integrity through all stages of value engineering.
- Deliver Seamless Gateway & Multi-Modal Interfaces: Oversee the spatial planning and physical integration of main building entries, walkway portals, security badging checkpoints, and multi-modal transit connections—frictionlessly linking campus shuttles, commuter buses, rideshare hubs, micromobility, and structured parking garages.
- Lead Central Meeting & Gathering Hub Delivery: Direct functional space programming, interior buildouts, and state-of-the-art audiovisual and collaborative technology integration for multi-purpose event venues, executive reception suites, and high-volume gathering hubs.
- Drive Construction Execution & Target Value Delivery: Provide executive oversight of primary Construction Management / General Contractor (CM/GC) partners and specialty trade contractors, enforcing disciplined change management, risk-adjusted schedules, and rigorous cost controls to deliver within authorized capital baseline budgets.
- Orchestrate Capital Budgeting & Portfolio Controls: Maintain comprehensive financial control over multi-hundred-million-dollar capital budgets, cash flow forecasting, long-range financial planning, and contingency allocations in direct alignment with portfolio project controls.
- Ensure Operational Readiness & "Perfect Handover": Partner closely with Site Operations, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to champion an Incident and Injury-Free culture, embed aggressive corporate decarbonization benchmarks, and lead flawless building systems validation for Day-1 operational turnover.
Who you are
- Educated & Credentialed: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (Master’s degree, MBA, or professional licensure such as RA, PE, CCM, or PMP preferred).
- Proven Mega-Project Leader: You bring 10+ years of progressive capital project leadership experience within complex corporate, institutional, or life science environments, including at least 5 years directing major capital building projects valued in excess of 100M–500M+ from concept through handover.
- Landmark Architectural & Programming Expert: You have demonstrated success delivering iconic corporate facilities, gateway structures, central gathering hubs, or complex public-assembly venues with high-volume arrival workflows and transit interfaces.
- Commercial & Financial Master: You possess deep mastery of large-scale capital project finance, Target Value Design, contingency management, and complex CM/GC commercial models (GMP, CM at-risk, IPD) with a proven record of enforcing rigorous change-management protocols.
- Strategic Communicator & Systems Thinker: You exhibit exceptional executive presence, uniting diverse stakeholders—from corporate executives and municipal authorities to architects, engineers, and construction trades—acting as an honest broker to resolve commercial roadblocks and illuminate strategic trade-offs.
No relocation benefits are available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $164,300 - $305,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
The Position
Why Genentech
We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.
The Opportunity
As the Director, Campus Development Project Delivery (Arrivals Building), you will hold single-point executive accountability for the architectural design, spatial programming, and capital construction of our flagship Arrivals Building. Serving as the primary gateway to our South San Francisco headquarters and seamlessly linking with the Central Plaza, this landmark facility will stand as an iconic architectural statement and a vibrant central hub for employee and visitor arrivals, executive receptions, collaboration, and high-impact meetings. In this role, you will lead world-class design partners, construction managers, and multidisciplinary teams from front-end architectural visioning through construction, interior fit-out, and operational turnover.
- Direct Architectural Vision & Design Excellence: Lead top-tier Architectural and Engineering (A/E) partners from concept design through final construction documents to establish an iconic architectural gateway that embodies our culture of innovation while safeguarding structural and aesthetic design integrity through all stages of value engineering.
- Deliver Seamless Gateway & Multi-Modal Interfaces: Oversee the spatial planning and physical integration of main building entries, walkway portals, security badging checkpoints, and multi-modal transit connections—frictionlessly linking campus shuttles, commuter buses, rideshare hubs, micromobility, and structured parking garages.
- Lead Central Meeting & Gathering Hub Delivery: Direct functional space programming, interior buildouts, and state-of-the-art audiovisual and collaborative technology integration for multi-purpose event venues, executive reception suites, and high-volume gathering hubs.
- Drive Construction Execution & Target Value Delivery: Provide executive oversight of primary Construction Management / General Contractor (CM/GC) partners and specialty trade contractors, enforcing disciplined change management, risk-adjusted schedules, and rigorous cost controls to deliver within authorized capital baseline budgets.
- Orchestrate Capital Budgeting & Portfolio Controls: Maintain comprehensive financial control over multi-hundred-million-dollar capital budgets, cash flow forecasting, long-range financial planning, and contingency allocations in direct alignment with portfolio project controls.
- Ensure Operational Readiness & "Perfect Handover": Partner closely with Site Operations, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to champion an Incident and Injury-Free culture, embed aggressive corporate decarbonization benchmarks, and lead flawless building systems validation for Day-1 operational turnover.
Who you are
- Educated & Credentialed: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (Master’s degree, MBA, or professional licensure such as RA, PE, CCM, or PMP preferred).
- Proven Mega-Project Leader: You bring 10+ years of progressive capital project leadership experience within complex corporate, institutional, or life science environments, including at least 5 years directing major capital building projects valued in excess of 100M–500M+ from concept through handover.
- Landmark Architectural & Programming Expert: You have demonstrated success delivering iconic corporate facilities, gateway structures, central gathering hubs, or complex public-assembly venues with high-volume arrival workflows and transit interfaces.
- Commercial & Financial Master: You possess deep mastery of large-scale capital project finance, Target Value Design, contingency management, and complex CM/GC commercial models (GMP, CM at-risk, IPD) with a proven record of enforcing rigorous change-management protocols.
- Strategic Communicator & Systems Thinker: You exhibit exceptional executive presence, uniting diverse stakeholders—from corporate executives and municipal authorities to architects, engineers, and construction trades—acting as an honest broker to resolve commercial roadblocks and illuminate strategic trade-offs.
No relocation benefits are available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of CA is $164,300 - $305,100. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
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Document your administrative scope precisely
Campus Director duties vary widely. Your resume must show budget authority, staff supervision, and enrollment oversight to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. Vague titles get scrutinized at the LCA stage, so quantify every administrative function you've held.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Nonprofits affiliated with universities and government-funded research institutions are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Campus Directors at these employers can receive H-1B approval year-round without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Education Administrators, Postsecondary wage level for your metro area before you receive an offer letter.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Many campus leadership roles are posted without mentioning sponsorship. Search Migrate Mate to identify education employers with confirmed LCA filing history for administrative roles, so you're applying where sponsorship has actually happened before.
Get your credentials evaluated if your degree is foreign
USCIS requires that foreign degrees be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member service establishes that equivalency in your petition before the employer files Form I-129.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Campus Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in education administration, higher education, organizational leadership, or a closely related field. USCIS scrutinizes administrative titles heavily, so the job description must explicitly tie managerial duties to a specific academic discipline rather than listing general management tasks.
Which visa types are realistic for a foreign national applying for Campus Director jobs?
H-1B is the primary work visa for this role. If you're Australian, the E-3 visa is a strong alternative with no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps cleanly to a USMCA-listed profession like College/University Administrator. J-1 visa is occasionally used for visiting academic administrators through a designated sponsor organization.
Do university employers sponsor Campus Directors more readily than for-profit education companies?
Public universities and nonprofit colleges often have established immigration processes and dedicated HR support for visa filings. For-profit education management companies can also sponsor but may have less institutional experience with LCA filings. Browse Migrate Mate to identify which education employers have an active sponsorship track record for senior administrative roles.
What degree does USCIS expect for a Campus Director H-1B petition?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree or higher in education, higher education administration, student affairs, organizational leadership, or a directly related field. Business administration degrees are accepted when the role has a strong administrative and budget component. A degree in an unrelated field, even combined with years of experience, creates a higher risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Can a Campus Director on OPT transition to H-1B with the same employer?
Yes. If you're on F-1 OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30 of the same year if you're selected. Campus Director roles at nonprofits affiliated with universities are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file at any time without waiting for the annual lottery.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Campus Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.