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TITLE: Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs
DEPARTMENT: President’s Office
REPORTS TO: Reporting to the President
FLSA: EXEMPT
SALARY: $82,400 - $90,000
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President, the Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs takes a leadership and partnership role in overseeing both alumni relations and community affairs. This position will also be an on-campus and community advocate for veterans. Collaborating with other key stakeholders such as the Office of the Registrar (Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official), Office of Financial Aid, Office of Advancement, Office of Enrollment Management, and others, this person will have primary responsibility for developing and maintaining alumni database, locating and engaging alumni who are not currently involved with the university and creating programming to increase alumni involvement. Additionally, this person will take primary responsibility for ensuring a welcoming environment for veterans, helping to facilitate and resolve any challenges veterans face in registration, retention, or other barriers. This person will work alongside the President and others on partnership development with local business, industry, nonprofit, government, and other partners and will work with the Office of Academic Affairs to generate information from business and industry about academic program alignment with area workforce needs. This person will work with the Offices of Academic and Student Affairs and others to help facilitate internships and service opportunities for students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as an advocate for veteran students and facilitator to eliminate barriers faced by veteran students, collaborating with other offices as needed, including certifying official and compliance personnel.
- Serve as the primary outreach person to current and future alumni.
- Lead alongside President and others certain workforce development and internship partnerships.
- Create and maintain a pre-alumni program for currently enrolled students.
- Create and/or maintain/update a database of existing alumni.
- Reach out to alumni with regularity.
- Create programming/events that appeal to alumni, recognizing and attending to the wide diversity in age, location, and other defining characteristics.
- Partner closely with Office of Advancement to support university communications to alumni that originate in that office.
- Partner closely with the Office of the Registrar (and Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official) and other relevant offices to facilitate compliance with issues specific to veterans.
- Become trained and stay current on training related to said compliance issues.
- Partner closely with the Office of Enrollment Management to recruit veteran students.
- Plan and implement appropriate events to celebrate and support veterans, on and off campus.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and comfort/proficiency speaking to groups.
- Basic computer proficiency is required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work independently, use initiative, and make substantive decisions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, criminal justice, pre-law, psychology, business, or a related field, or comparable work experience to substitute for the degree requirement;
A minimum of three years related work experience in positions either serving veterans, alumni, or similar constituencies.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Current or past service as an enrolled member of any branch of the military that constitutes classification as a “veteran” and/or experience working with and advocating for veterans and knowledge of the issues/barriers that are specific to this population.
- Preference for an alumnus of Heritage University or someone with deep knowledge of the university and its culture.
BENEFIT PACKAGE (benefit eligible is at least .75 FTE):
- Health Benefits - medical, dental, and vision
- No cost life insurance.
- Paid Time Off
- 21 Paid Holidays
- Matching 403(b) Contribution after a year of service.
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Additional plans are available for purchase. This includes AFLAC and additional life & ADD insurance.
- Many other employee engagement programs.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE (Applications should include the following):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References (names, addresses & phone numbers of 3‐5 current professional references).
- HU Employment Application LINK: HU Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please email application material to: Humanresources@heritage.edu OR Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Heritage University is an equal opportunity/ equal access/ affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive order regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs
DEPARTMENT: President’s Office
REPORTS TO: Reporting to the President
FLSA: EXEMPT
SALARY: $82,400 - $90,000
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President, the Director of Alumni Relations and Community Affairs takes a leadership and partnership role in overseeing both alumni relations and community affairs. This position will also be an on-campus and community advocate for veterans. Collaborating with other key stakeholders such as the Office of the Registrar (Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official), Office of Financial Aid, Office of Advancement, Office of Enrollment Management, and others, this person will have primary responsibility for developing and maintaining alumni database, locating and engaging alumni who are not currently involved with the university and creating programming to increase alumni involvement. Additionally, this person will take primary responsibility for ensuring a welcoming environment for veterans, helping to facilitate and resolve any challenges veterans face in registration, retention, or other barriers. This person will work alongside the President and others on partnership development with local business, industry, nonprofit, government, and other partners and will work with the Office of Academic Affairs to generate information from business and industry about academic program alignment with area workforce needs. This person will work with the Offices of Academic and Student Affairs and others to help facilitate internships and service opportunities for students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as an advocate for veteran students and facilitator to eliminate barriers faced by veteran students, collaborating with other offices as needed, including certifying official and compliance personnel.
- Serve as the primary outreach person to current and future alumni.
- Lead alongside President and others certain workforce development and internship partnerships.
- Create and maintain a pre-alumni program for currently enrolled students.
- Create and/or maintain/update a database of existing alumni.
- Reach out to alumni with regularity.
- Create programming/events that appeal to alumni, recognizing and attending to the wide diversity in age, location, and other defining characteristics.
- Partner closely with Office of Advancement to support university communications to alumni that originate in that office.
- Partner closely with the Office of the Registrar (and Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official) and other relevant offices to facilitate compliance with issues specific to veterans.
- Become trained and stay current on training related to said compliance issues.
- Partner closely with the Office of Enrollment Management to recruit veteran students.
- Plan and implement appropriate events to celebrate and support veterans, on and off campus.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and comfort/proficiency speaking to groups.
- Basic computer proficiency is required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Able to work independently, use initiative, and make substantive decisions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communications, criminal justice, pre-law, psychology, business, or a related field, or comparable work experience to substitute for the degree requirement;
A minimum of three years related work experience in positions either serving veterans, alumni, or similar constituencies.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Current or past service as an enrolled member of any branch of the military that constitutes classification as a “veteran” and/or experience working with and advocating for veterans and knowledge of the issues/barriers that are specific to this population.
- Preference for an alumnus of Heritage University or someone with deep knowledge of the university and its culture.
BENEFIT PACKAGE (benefit eligible is at least .75 FTE):
- Health Benefits - medical, dental, and vision
- No cost life insurance.
- Paid Time Off
- 21 Paid Holidays
- Matching 403(b) Contribution after a year of service.
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Additional plans are available for purchase. This includes AFLAC and additional life & ADD insurance.
- Many other employee engagement programs.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE (Applications should include the following):
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References (names, addresses & phone numbers of 3‐5 current professional references).
- HU Employment Application LINK: HU Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply, please email application material to: Humanresources@heritage.edu OR Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Heritage University is an equal opportunity/ equal access/ affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive order regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
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Target cap-exempt institutions first
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and research institutions are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Applying to these employers gets your petition filed year-round with no selection risk.
Document your degree field carefully
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to alumni relations work. A communications, public relations, higher education administration, or marketing degree strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general business degree.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Many universities and nonprofits have active H-1B LCA filing histories for alumni and development roles. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified sponsorship records specifically for advancement and alumni relations positions.
Ask about PERM green card timelines during offers
Alumni relations directors often build multi-year careers at one institution. Raise PERM labor certification during offer negotiations, not after year two, so your employer understands the timeline and can start the process before your H-1B extensions become tight.
Prepare a portfolio showing fundraising and engagement outcomes
Employers sponsoring a Director of Alumni Relations must justify the specialty occupation claim to USCIS. Concrete evidence of campaign results, donor engagement rates, and program outcomes helps your employer build a stronger petition around your specific role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Alumni Relations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Directors of Alumni Relations at universities typically require degrees in communications, higher education administration, marketing, or public relations. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field are harder to qualify, so the job description language matters significantly.
Which visa types realistically apply to Director of Alumni Relations candidates?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a cap that has never been exhausted. Chilean nationals have the H-1B1 visa and Singapore nationals have their own H-1B1 stream. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under TN visa if the role fits a listed USMCA profession. A green card via EB-2 or EB-3 is also viable for long-term candidates, typically requiring PERM labor certification.
Do universities sponsor H-1B visas for alumni relations directors more easily than private employers?
Universities and nonprofit higher education institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the lottery. That structural advantage makes them more accessible sponsors. Their internal HR teams also handle academic H-1B filings routinely, so the process is familiar. Browse Migrate Mate to find university employers with active H-1B filing histories for alumni and advancement roles.
What degree does a Director of Alumni Relations need to qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS looks for a degree in a field directly related to the role. Communications, higher education administration, marketing, nonprofit management, and public relations all support the specialty occupation argument. A degree in an unrelated field, even combined with years of experience, creates petition risk unless you can demonstrate the role itself typically requires that specific degree field across the industry.
Can a Director of Alumni Relations on H-1B change employers mid-career?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file their own LCA certified by DOL and submit a new I-129 petition. If a green card is in progress, check whether PERM or I-140 approval transfers under AC21 portability rules.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director of Alumni Relations 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.