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The Director of Community & Strategic Partnerships develops and coordinates strategic relationships that expand Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s community impact and advance its mission and strategic priorities. Working closely with executive leadership, operational leaders, and external partners, this role builds cross-sector partnerships, connects organizations and individuals with HMHI expertise and resources, coordinates collaborative initiatives, and creates opportunities to share HMHI’s programs and innovative models.
The Director serves as a key connector between HMHI and external organizations, helping turn opportunities for partnership into meaningful, coordinated relationships and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Community & Strategic Partnerships, Outreach & Society Strategy Support:
- Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, educational institutions, professional associations, and other strategic partners.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities that align with HMHI’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate ongoing engagement with community and strategic partners.
- Support partnership activities associated with HMHI’s Society strategy and related initiatives.
- Identify and engage external organizations that can help advance Society strategy priorities.
- Connect community partners with appropriate HMHI programs, services, resources, and subject matter experts.
- Represent HMHI at community meetings, conferences, partnership events, and other external engagements as appropriate.
- Maintain awareness of emerging community needs and opportunities for HMHI engagement and collaboration.
Convenings & Collaboration:
- Plan and coordinate cross-sector convenings, collaborative meetings, and networking opportunities.
- Bring together community partners, healthcare organizations, and other external groups around shared priorities and opportunities.
- Coordinate communication and follow-up with participating organizations.
- Support workgroups and collaborative efforts involving HMHI and external partners.
- Track commitments, next steps, and opportunities that emerge from convenings.
- Support continued engagement and collaboration following meetings and events.
Community Connection & Referral Coordination:
- Serve as a point of connection for community partners seeking access to HMHI programs, resources, expertise, or leadership.
- Connect external organizations and individuals with the appropriate HMHI program, department, or subject matter expert.
- Support the coordination of HMHI admin referrals involving community and external relationships.
- Route partnership and community requests to the appropriate institute leaders or teams and help ensure the connection is made.
- Maintain appropriate follow-up on external requests that require coordination across HMHI.
Partnership & Initiative Support:
- Support partnership development related to grant opportunities, philanthropic priorities, workforce initiatives, and other strategic collaborations.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure external partnership efforts are aligned and well communicated.
- Support development and coordination of collaborative agreements and partnership initiatives.
- Help identify external organizations and relationships that may support emerging HMHI priorities.
- Provide coordination support for strategic partnership opportunities that cross multiple HMHI areas.
Institute Tours & Model Dissemination:
- Coordinate and facilitate tours for community partners, healthcare organizations, policymakers, donors, and visiting institutions.
- Partner with HMHI leaders and subject matter experts to showcase HMHI facilities, programs, services, and innovative models.
- Coordinate site visits and learning opportunities for organizations interested in HMHI programs and models of care.
- Support opportunities to share promising practices and HMHI models through presentations, site visits, and collaborative learning.
- Ensure tours and visits are coordinated with the appropriate internal teams and aligned with the purpose and interests of the visiting group.
Other Duties:
- Support additional community engagement, partnership, and strategic priorities as needed.
- Participate in institute-wide initiatives and other responsibilities aligned with the scope of the role.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop trusted relationships across diverse organizations and communities.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, including the ability to represent HMHI effectively with external partners and groups.
- Strong collaboration and coordination skills, with the ability to connect people, organizations, resources, and opportunities across multiple teams.
- Capability to identify and develop strategic partnership opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and community needs.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple relationships, requests, commitments, and initiatives simultaneously.
- Sound judgment and professionalism when working with executive leaders, community partners, donors, policymakers, and other external audiences.
- Capability to work effectively in a complex, highly collaborative environment and navigate relationships across organizational boundaries.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Director, Strategic Partnership Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
LOCATION
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Strategic Partnership Management
Working Title: HMHI Director of Community & Strategic Partnerships
Career Progression Track: M00
Track Level: M6 - Director
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid. This position requires a combination of on-site and remote work based on team and organizational needs.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 02135 - HMHI Administration
COMPENSATION
Pay Rate Range: $135,031 - $172,165
CLOSE DATE
Close Date: 10/25/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
INTRODUCTION
The Director of Community & Strategic Partnerships develops and coordinates strategic relationships that expand Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s community impact and advance its mission and strategic priorities. Working closely with executive leadership, operational leaders, and external partners, this role builds cross-sector partnerships, connects organizations and individuals with HMHI expertise and resources, coordinates collaborative initiatives, and creates opportunities to share HMHI’s programs and innovative models.
The Director serves as a key connector between HMHI and external organizations, helping turn opportunities for partnership into meaningful, coordinated relationships and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Community & Strategic Partnerships, Outreach & Society Strategy Support:
- Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, educational institutions, professional associations, and other strategic partners.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities that align with HMHI’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate ongoing engagement with community and strategic partners.
- Support partnership activities associated with HMHI’s Society strategy and related initiatives.
- Identify and engage external organizations that can help advance Society strategy priorities.
- Connect community partners with appropriate HMHI programs, services, resources, and subject matter experts.
- Represent HMHI at community meetings, conferences, partnership events, and other external engagements as appropriate.
- Maintain awareness of emerging community needs and opportunities for HMHI engagement and collaboration.
Convenings & Collaboration:
- Plan and coordinate cross-sector convenings, collaborative meetings, and networking opportunities.
- Bring together community partners, healthcare organizations, and other external groups around shared priorities and opportunities.
- Coordinate communication and follow-up with participating organizations.
- Support workgroups and collaborative efforts involving HMHI and external partners.
- Track commitments, next steps, and opportunities that emerge from convenings.
- Support continued engagement and collaboration following meetings and events.
Community Connection & Referral Coordination:
- Serve as a point of connection for community partners seeking access to HMHI programs, resources, expertise, or leadership.
- Connect external organizations and individuals with the appropriate HMHI program, department, or subject matter expert.
- Support the coordination of HMHI admin referrals involving community and external relationships.
- Route partnership and community requests to the appropriate institute leaders or teams and help ensure the connection is made.
- Maintain appropriate follow-up on external requests that require coordination across HMHI.
Partnership & Initiative Support:
- Support partnership development related to grant opportunities, philanthropic priorities, workforce initiatives, and other strategic collaborations.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure external partnership efforts are aligned and well communicated.
- Support development and coordination of collaborative agreements and partnership initiatives.
- Help identify external organizations and relationships that may support emerging HMHI priorities.
- Provide coordination support for strategic partnership opportunities that cross multiple HMHI areas.
Institute Tours & Model Dissemination:
- Coordinate and facilitate tours for community partners, healthcare organizations, policymakers, donors, and visiting institutions.
- Partner with HMHI leaders and subject matter experts to showcase HMHI facilities, programs, services, and innovative models.
- Coordinate site visits and learning opportunities for organizations interested in HMHI programs and models of care.
- Support opportunities to share promising practices and HMHI models through presentations, site visits, and collaborative learning.
- Ensure tours and visits are coordinated with the appropriate internal teams and aligned with the purpose and interests of the visiting group.
Other Duties:
- Support additional community engagement, partnership, and strategic priorities as needed.
- Participate in institute-wide initiatives and other responsibilities aligned with the scope of the role.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop trusted relationships across diverse organizations and communities.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, including the ability to represent HMHI effectively with external partners and groups.
- Strong collaboration and coordination skills, with the ability to connect people, organizations, resources, and opportunities across multiple teams.
- Capability to identify and develop strategic partnership opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and community needs.
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple relationships, requests, commitments, and initiatives simultaneously.
- Sound judgment and professionalism when working with executive leaders, community partners, donors, policymakers, and other external audiences.
- Capability to work effectively in a complex, highly collaborative environment and navigate relationships across organizational boundaries.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Director, Strategic Partnership Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
LOCATION
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Strategic Partnership Management
Working Title: HMHI Director of Community & Strategic Partnerships
Career Progression Track: M00
Track Level: M6 - Director
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid. This position requires a combination of on-site and remote work based on team and organizational needs.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 02135 - HMHI Administration
COMPENSATION
Pay Rate Range: $135,031 - $172,165
CLOSE DATE
Close Date: 10/25/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
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Companies that already have a partnerships team are far more likely to sponsor. They understand the role's value, have sponsored before, and won't need convincing that a Director of Strategic Partnerships justifies immigration investment.
Frame your network as a business asset
Sponsorship decisions are easier when you can show measurable deal value. Quantify your existing partner relationships, pipeline contributions, and revenue tied to past partnerships to make the ROI case concrete for hiring managers and legal teams.
Position yourself for L-1A if you're transferring internally
If your current employer has a U.S. office, an intracompany transfer on an L-1A visa bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. You need one year of managerial experience abroad within the past three years to qualify.
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Directors who have spoken at major industry conferences, led high-profile partnerships, or received professional awards may qualify for the O-1A. This visa has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a strong alternative to H-1B.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Strategic Partnerships qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts the role when the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business, marketing, or a related discipline. Generic postings that list any degree as acceptable can create complications, so the employer's job description language matters significantly during the H-1B visa petition process.
What visa types do employers typically sponsor for this role?
H-1B is the most common path, but Directors of Strategic Partnerships also see L-1A sponsorship for intracompany transfers, O-1A for candidates with demonstrated industry recognition, and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying business categories. The right visa depends on your nationality, prior employment history, and the employer's existing legal infrastructure.
Which industries sponsor the most Director of Strategic Partnerships roles?
Technology companies, particularly SaaS and enterprise software businesses, sponsor this role most frequently. Financial services, healthcare technology, and digital media companies also have strong sponsorship rates. Series B and later-stage startups with legal budgets tend to move fastest because they've established immigration processes for prior hires. Browse verified opportunities on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors by industry.
How does seniority affect H-1B approval odds for this title?
Senior titles like Director actually help. USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a specific degree, and Director-level partnerships roles typically involve complex contract negotiation, cross-functional strategy, and executive stakeholder management that supports the specialty occupation argument. Approval rates are generally solid when the employer's legal team drafts a strong support letter tied to the role's actual responsibilities.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a Director of Strategic Partnerships?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new sponsor as soon as the new employer files a transfer petition, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a fresh Form I-129. Director roles are common enough that most experienced immigration attorneys handle these transfers routinely, and approval turnaround with premium processing is typically two to three weeks.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director Of Strategic 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.