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Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UC Irvine is internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends.
Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the University can share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships, and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions to research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.
Located in Central Development, the Corporate and Foundation Relations team works with administrators, faculty, program directors and development officers to build effective partner relationships, working to understand the needs and priorities of corporations, corporate foundations, associations, and private foundations and to facilitate partnerships to advance UC Irvine's mission.
Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Strategic Philanthropy, and located in University Advancement’s Central unit, the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (ED) provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive foundation and corporate relations strategy for UC Irvine. Working closely with academic, administrative and development leaders, the ED will develop proactive strategies to increase philanthropic and corporate support for research, university priorities and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Leads and manages the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team whose goal is to enhance and strengthen existing University relationships with corporations, corporate foundations, associations like the American Cancer Society, and private foundations, as well as increase funding to the university from these organizations.
- Develops strategies for identifying and building relationships with new philanthropists and their organizations, helps develop strategies for major gifts and grants with both existing funders and aspirational foundations, and monitors stewardship plans for strategic corporate and foundation donors.
- In collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Philanthropy, may be consulted by the Office of Research about contemplated Organized Research Units (ORUs) and other emerging research initiatives to provide insight on corporate and foundation funding opportunities, sponsor alignment, funding competitiveness, and strategies to enhance external support.
Demonstrated ability to secure seven-figure gifts from foundations, associations and/or corporate foundations and record of proactive outreach to organizations resulting in new relationships and/or funding. Expected to raise an initial annual goal of $4+ million in funds worked on directly and assist in team goal of $20M+, with these goals to increase year over year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
- Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts.
- Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project/program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program/project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality.
- Extensive experience in the completion of complex and detailed proposals and related materials.
- Extensive experience in working independently with both school and institutional goals in mind.
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable donor/prospect database system.
- Extensive demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments.
- Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects and/or deadlines. Ability to meet demanding work schedule expectations.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Seven to ten years' successful professional development and/or fundraising-related experience, preferably in higher education at a R01 university, OR, any equivalent combinations of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to read academic and scientific text and convey this information effectively to different audiences. Comfort in speaking effectively in front of large audiences.
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare, generally. Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- CFRE certification.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- May work long hours to meet fundraising commitments.
- Local, regional, and national travel.
- Must maintain a hybrid presence on campus, with a minimum of two days per week on campus and more as needed.
TOTAL REWARDS:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $185,000 - $195,000 (Annual).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan.
- Employment Misconduct.
- Legal Right to work in the United States.
- Vaccination Policies.
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
- Drug Free Environment.
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
- E-Verify.
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation.
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. In 1965, the University of California, Irvine was founded with a mission to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service. A top public university, UC Irvine is internationally recognized for improving lives through research and discovery, fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and engaging and enriching the community. Today, UCI continues to inspire change and pioneer new ideas with the support of its generous partners, alumni and friends.
Through the combined efforts of the University Advancement & Alumni relations team, the University can share its amazing achievements, build lasting relationships, and generate support for important campus programs and initiatives. University Advancement seeks to strengthen contributions to research, education, and service; accelerate the university's place among globally preeminent research universities; and bring together passions, skills, and creativity to further improve people's lives.
Located in Central Development, the Corporate and Foundation Relations team works with administrators, faculty, program directors and development officers to build effective partner relationships, working to understand the needs and priorities of corporations, corporate foundations, associations, and private foundations and to facilitate partnerships to advance UC Irvine's mission.
Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Strategic Philanthropy, and located in University Advancement’s Central unit, the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (ED) provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive foundation and corporate relations strategy for UC Irvine. Working closely with academic, administrative and development leaders, the ED will develop proactive strategies to increase philanthropic and corporate support for research, university priorities and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Leads and manages the Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team whose goal is to enhance and strengthen existing University relationships with corporations, corporate foundations, associations like the American Cancer Society, and private foundations, as well as increase funding to the university from these organizations.
- Develops strategies for identifying and building relationships with new philanthropists and their organizations, helps develop strategies for major gifts and grants with both existing funders and aspirational foundations, and monitors stewardship plans for strategic corporate and foundation donors.
- In collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Philanthropy, may be consulted by the Office of Research about contemplated Organized Research Units (ORUs) and other emerging research initiatives to provide insight on corporate and foundation funding opportunities, sponsor alignment, funding competitiveness, and strategies to enhance external support.
Demonstrated ability to secure seven-figure gifts from foundations, associations and/or corporate foundations and record of proactive outreach to organizations resulting in new relationships and/or funding. Expected to raise an initial annual goal of $4+ million in funds worked on directly and assist in team goal of $20M+, with these goals to increase year over year.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
- Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Expert skills in making persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts.
- Expert organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert project/program management skills, including skills in setting and meeting program/project goals and objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Expert level skills in maintaining confidentiality.
- Extensive experience in the completion of complex and detailed proposals and related materials.
- Extensive experience in working independently with both school and institutional goals in mind.
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or a comparable donor/prospect database system.
- Extensive demonstrable experience in stewardship plans leading to additional investments.
- Clarity of focus while juggling complex projects and/or deadlines. Ability to meet demanding work schedule expectations.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Seven to ten years' successful professional development and/or fundraising-related experience, preferably in higher education at a R01 university, OR, any equivalent combinations of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to read academic and scientific text and convey this information effectively to different audiences. Comfort in speaking effectively in front of large audiences.
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and/or throughout higher education/healthcare, generally. Expert knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- CFRE certification.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- May work long hours to meet fundraising commitments.
- Local, regional, and national travel.
- Must maintain a hybrid presence on campus, with a minimum of two days per week on campus and more as needed.
TOTAL REWARDS:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $185,000 - $195,000 (Annual).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan.
- Employment Misconduct.
- Legal Right to work in the United States.
- Vaccination Policies.
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
- Drug Free Environment.
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
- E-Verify.
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation.
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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Target enterprise SaaS and tech employers
Large SaaS companies sponsor H-1B visas for Corporate Account Executives far more consistently than mid-market firms. Focus your search on employers with a documented history of LCA filings for sales roles, not just general sponsorship willingness.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
H-1B specialty occupation requires a degree in a specific field tied to the job. Business, marketing, communications, or finance degrees support Corporate Account Executive petitions most cleanly. A mismatch between your major and the role invites RFEs.
Quantify pipeline and quota performance
Sponsoring employers need to justify the role meets specialty occupation standards. A track record of managing complex enterprise deals, multi-stakeholder sales cycles, and large quotas strengthens both your candidacy and the petition's defensibility with USCIS.
Raise sponsorship before the offer stage
Bringing up visa needs after a verbal offer wastes both sides' time. Surface your status early in final-round conversations. Most enterprise employers with sponsorship programs expect this and have HR processes ready to handle it without disrupting the hire.
Australians should prioritize E-3 pathways
The E-3 visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, processes in weeks rather than months, and renews indefinitely in two-year increments. For Australian Corporate Account Executives, it's a materially faster path to starting work than waiting on H-1B selection.
Understand what the LCA means for your offer
Every H-1B or E-3 petition requires a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. The LCA is public record, so your employer's wage commitment is verifiable before you sign anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Corporate Account Executive roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but approval depends on how the employer structures the petition. USCIS requires proof that the role meets specialty occupation standards, meaning a bachelor's degree in a specific field must be a genuine requirement. Corporate Account Executive petitions citing business, marketing, or finance degrees have a reasonable track record, but generic sales roles without a clear degree requirement are more vulnerable to RFEs or denials.
Which visa types are most common for Corporate Account Executives?
H-1B visa is the most common path for non-Australian nationals. Australian citizens have access to the E-3 visa, which has no lottery, processes faster, and is generally easier to obtain for this role. TN visas cover Canadians and Mexicans in specific categories, though Corporate Account Executive doesn't map cleanly to a TN occupation, making H-1B or E-3 the more reliable options.
How hard is it to find a Corporate Account Executive role with visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship for this role is available but not universal. Enterprise technology, SaaS, fintech, and professional services companies sponsor most consistently. Smaller sales-driven firms often won't commit to the cost and process. Migrate Mate filters specifically for sponsoring employers, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't support a visa. Narrowing by industry and company size improves your odds significantly.
Does my degree field affect my chances of H-1B approval as a Corporate Account Executive?
It matters more than most candidates expect. USCIS scrutinizes whether the degree field directly relates to the duties of the role. Business administration, marketing, finance, and communications degrees align most clearly with Corporate Account Executive work. A degree in an unrelated field, even a strong one, can trigger a Request for Evidence and slow down or complicate the petition.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as a Corporate Account Executive?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start with a new employer once they file a new petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your current status is valid and the new petition is filed before it expires. Your new employer handles the LCA and I-129 filing. The role title and duties at the new company still need to meet specialty occupation requirements independently.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Corporate Account Executive 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.