Director Of Partnerships Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Director of Partn visaerships roles attract H-1B visa, O-1, and L-1 visa sponsorship from tech, SaaS, and media companies. Business development leadership qualifies as a specialty occupation when tied to a specific degree field, typically business, marketing, or communications. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.

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Overview

Open Jobs1,040+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type70% On-site
Median Salary$161K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsRyan Companies US, Inc.

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Radial
Director of Partnerships
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Director of Partnerships
Radial
Remote
Partnerships & Business Development
$119,100/yr - $202,500/yr
Remote (US)
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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NinjaTrader
Director of Partnerships
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Director of Partnerships
NinjaTrader
Chicago, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Business Development
$145,000/yr - $195,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
None

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Sigma Computing
Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Director of Strategic Partnerships
Sigma Computing
San Francisco, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Business Development
$195,000/yr - $215,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
None
2-10

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QuinStreet
Director of Creator Partnerships
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Director of Creator Partnerships
QuinStreet
Foster City, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Marketing
Growth Marketing
$145,000/yr - $175,000/yr
Remote (US)
10+ yrs exp.
None
501-1,000

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Syracuse University
Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Director of Strategic Partnerships
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Business Development
$100,000/yr - $113,300/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding Director Of Partnerships Jobs

Target companies with existing partnership functions

Employers who already have a partnerships team are far more likely to sponsor. They understand the role's value and have often navigated visa sponsorship before, making the process faster and less uncertain for you.

Frame your degree as integral to the role

H-1B eligibility requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific degree field. Business, marketing, or communications degrees strengthen your case significantly. Be ready to show your employer how your education directly informs your partnerships strategy.

Build a track record of revenue-generating partnerships

Quantified results, such as partnerships that drove measurable pipeline or revenue, make sponsorship easier to justify internally. Employers are more willing to invest in visa costs when the hire has a clear, demonstrable impact on the business.

Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round

Raise the sponsorship question early but after initial interest is established. Waiting until an offer is extended wastes both parties' time if the employer has a blanket policy against sponsoring, which some smaller companies do.

Consider O-1A if you have exceptional achievements

Directors with industry awards, speaking credits, published work, or roles leading high-profile partnerships may qualify for the O-1A visa. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be sponsored by a single employer without PERM labor certification.

L-1A is an option if you're transferring within a multinational

If your current employer has U.S. operations and you've worked for them abroad for at least one year in a managerial capacity, an intracompany transfer via L-1A is often the fastest path to a Director-level role in the U.S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Director of Partnerships role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?

Yes, but qualification depends on how the role is defined. The H-1B requires a specialty occupation, meaning the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Director of Partnerships tied to a business, marketing, or communications degree generally qualifies. Roles where the employer accepts any degree regardless of field are harder to support.

Which visa types commonly sponsor Director of Partnerships positions?

H-1B is the most common path. O-1A applies if you have a strong record of industry recognition, board memberships, or high-profile deal credits. L-1A works for intracompany transfers from a foreign affiliate into a U.S. managerial role. E-3 is available to Australian citizens in qualifying specialty occupations. The right visa depends on your background, employer structure, and timeline.

Do I need a specific degree to get sponsored as a Director of Partnerships?

For H-1B sponsorship, your degree should align with the role's core function. Business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. An MBA strengthens your case considerably. If your degree is in an unrelated field, relevant work experience can sometimes bridge the gap, though it complicates the petition and requires additional documentation.

How hard is it for employers to sponsor a Director of Partnerships for an H-1B?

The main barrier is the annual H-1B lottery, which selects roughly 25 to 30 percent of registrations in a typical year. The employer covers filing fees and legal costs, which can deter smaller companies. Cap-exempt employers like nonprofits and universities bypass the lottery entirely. If you have a master's degree from a U.S. institution, you get entered in a separate pool that historically has higher selection odds.

Where can I find Director of Partnerships jobs that offer visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. Every role on the platform is filtered for visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wading through listings where sponsorship is unavailable. You can browse Director of Partnerships roles by visa type, industry, and company size, which is particularly useful if you're targeting cap-exempt employers or companies with a history of H-1B filings.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director Of Partnerships 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.

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