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Engagement Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before you can start, and many large consulting and nonprofit organizations have active LCA filing histories.
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Career and Professional Development (CPD) is Virginia Tech’s centralized career services unit dedicated to educating and supporting students as they explore academic majors and career options, obtain and reflect upon career-related experiences, develop essential skills for workplace success, and launch post-graduation career plans, including employment and graduate/professional school.
The Associate Director for Career Development and Employer Engagement works from Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia, serving all Virginia Tech students based in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. This primarily includes graduate/professional and doctoral students, but will also include undergraduate student engagement. The Associate Director provides career and executive coaching, develops programs with academic and campus partners, and builds employer relationships that create opportunities for both students in the region, at the Blacksburg campus, around the Commonwealth, and online. The position is a member of the Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services team and reports to the Director of Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services.
The Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services team conceptualizes and delivers programs, services, and resources to positively influence the overall talent acquisition experience for all students and employers recruiting at Virginia Tech. This team fosters new employer relationships and strengthens existing partnerships to increase the number, quality, and accessibility of internships, other work-based learning experiences, and postgraduate employment opportunities. Because this position serves both students and employers, the Associate Director works closely with CPD colleagues across university locations, including the Associate Director for Career Integration and Graduate Student Engagement, and the Director of the Hokie One Stop, our centralized student-focused service center in the Greater Washington, DC area.
Required Qualifications
- A master’s degree in counseling, higher education administration, student affairs/student personnel services, business, human resources, talent/organizational development, or related field.
- Experience advising or coaching students and/or working professionals.
- Familiarity with executive coaching and talent development approaches.
- Experience in employer relations, recruiting/talent acquisition, workforce development, or comparable partnership development.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with faculty, staff, employers, and other partners; work independently while collaborating across locations; and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication, listening, and strategic problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising/coaching graduate and doctoral students and professionals at different career stages.
- Training or experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and talent development.
- Experience in university career services, recruiting, corporate human resources, or workforce development in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.
- Experience designing and facilitating workshops, classroom presentations, and employer programs or recruiting events.
- Familiarity with Handshake or a similar CRM (customer relationship management) system.
- Experience collecting and reporting data.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
90,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
12/15/26
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Sue Ellen Crocker) at (scrocker@vt.edu) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Job Description
Career and Professional Development (CPD) is Virginia Tech’s centralized career services unit dedicated to educating and supporting students as they explore academic majors and career options, obtain and reflect upon career-related experiences, develop essential skills for workplace success, and launch post-graduation career plans, including employment and graduate/professional school.
The Associate Director for Career Development and Employer Engagement works from Academic Building One in Alexandria, Virginia, serving all Virginia Tech students based in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. This primarily includes graduate/professional and doctoral students, but will also include undergraduate student engagement. The Associate Director provides career and executive coaching, develops programs with academic and campus partners, and builds employer relationships that create opportunities for both students in the region, at the Blacksburg campus, around the Commonwealth, and online. The position is a member of the Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services team and reports to the Director of Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services.
The Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services team conceptualizes and delivers programs, services, and resources to positively influence the overall talent acquisition experience for all students and employers recruiting at Virginia Tech. This team fosters new employer relationships and strengthens existing partnerships to increase the number, quality, and accessibility of internships, other work-based learning experiences, and postgraduate employment opportunities. Because this position serves both students and employers, the Associate Director works closely with CPD colleagues across university locations, including the Associate Director for Career Integration and Graduate Student Engagement, and the Director of the Hokie One Stop, our centralized student-focused service center in the Greater Washington, DC area.
Required Qualifications
- A master’s degree in counseling, higher education administration, student affairs/student personnel services, business, human resources, talent/organizational development, or related field.
- Experience advising or coaching students and/or working professionals.
- Familiarity with executive coaching and talent development approaches.
- Experience in employer relations, recruiting/talent acquisition, workforce development, or comparable partnership development.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with faculty, staff, employers, and other partners; work independently while collaborating across locations; and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication, listening, and strategic problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising/coaching graduate and doctoral students and professionals at different career stages.
- Training or experience in executive coaching, leadership development, and talent development.
- Experience in university career services, recruiting, corporate human resources, or workforce development in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.
- Experience designing and facilitating workshops, classroom presentations, and employer programs or recruiting events.
- Familiarity with Handshake or a similar CRM (customer relationship management) system.
- Experience collecting and reporting data.
Pay Band
{lPayScaleID}
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
90,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
12/15/26
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Sue Ellen Crocker) at (scrocker@vt.edu) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Frame your LCA documentation strategically
Your employer's LCA must specify a job title and duties that match a specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for Engagement Director to align your offer letter's listed responsibilities with the degree-requiring standards DOL expects.
Target organizations with nonprofit cap-exempt status
Universities, government research entities, and affiliated nonprofits are cap-exempt for H-1B, meaning they can sponsor you outside the annual lottery. Engagement Director roles at these institutions often go unfilled because candidates don't search beyond corporate employers.
Search verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Engagement Director and similar roles, searchable by city and industry. Start here before applying broadly so your effort targets organizations that have actually sponsored this position type before.
Clarify reporting structure before the offer stage
Engagement Director titles vary widely: some roles manage client accounts, others lead internal stakeholder programs. USCIS scrutinizes whether the actual duties require a specific bachelor's degree, so ensure your offer letter reflects the specialized, degree-dependent nature of the work, not a generalist management description.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Engagement Director in your metro area before negotiating. If your offered salary falls below Level I or II thresholds, your employer's LCA certification is at risk and can delay or block your petition.
Plan your H-1B timeline around your OPT end date
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must file your H-1B petition before the April 1 registration window closes. Engagement Director hiring cycles often run long, so work backward from your OPT expiration to identify the latest date you can start the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engagement Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, communications, marketing, or a related discipline. USCIS denies H-1B petitions for Engagement Director positions when the job description is vague or accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, so your offer letter must specify the required degree type clearly.
Which visa types support sponsorship for Engagement Director positions?
H-1B is the most common path for Engagement Director roles and requires employer sponsorship through a Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa under the same specialty occupation standard without entering the H-1B lottery. TN visa status does not cover Engagement Director roles, as that position is not on the USMCA profession list.
How do I find employers who have sponsored Engagement Director roles before?
Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history for employers who have filed LCAs for Engagement Director and similar titles, so you can focus your applications on organizations with a real track record of sponsoring this role rather than guessing based on company size or industry reputation.
Can a nonprofit or university sponsor an Engagement Director on H-1B outside the cap?
Yes. Institutions of higher education, related or affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. If you receive an Engagement Director offer from a qualifying cap-exempt employer, your petition can be filed at any time of year and does not compete for the 65,000 regular or 20,000 advanced degree slots.
What degree background does USCIS expect for an Engagement Director H-1B petition?
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the degree field and the role's core duties. Business administration, communications, public relations, marketing, or organizational leadership degrees typically support the petition well. A general arts degree with no specialized coursework tied to engagement strategy or stakeholder management is more likely to trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Engagement 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.