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Marketing Assistant roles are among the more accessible entry points for H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship, but they require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a closely related field to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Residential Life, Housing and Food Services (RLHFS) at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire a Marketing Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with the RLHFS Marketing and Outreach Coordinator to implement and promote living on campus.
This involves planning, creating content, and scheduling campaigns on Residential Life social media channels. Content creation may include taking photos of campus, videos of on-campus events, or creating graphic design elements. Marketing Assistants will also help organize and manage Nevada Bound housing tours and staff. NV Bound tours take place on various dates throughout the academic year and the Marketing Assistant will help to organize materials and coordinate guides for each tour.
Note: This position is in-person only.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage social media calendar, posts and campaigns
- Help manage social media metrics and reporting
- Lead photo and video content creation
- Assist with planning, organizing and scheduling NV Bound Housing Tours
- Conduct general administrative tasks
- Attend department meetings or other events as required
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Candidate must be a Marketing or Communication Studies major
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Candidate must have experience with social media platforms
- Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidate has knowledge of graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva)
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Prior marketing or public relations experience
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week: 15-20
Schedule is flexible depending on student’s schedule.
We would require students to be available to work shifts during regular business hours:
- Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Occasional work hours on evening and weekends, as needed.
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
About UNR Residential Life, Housing and Food Services:
Residential Life, Housing and Food Services (RLHFS) follows the University values to support students of all identities to live safely and successfully on campus.
Contact Information
Email: gwiegand@unr.edu
Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application:
Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (optional)
Contact Information for Two References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship (previous supervisor, professor, current mentor, etc.)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will
Job Description
Residential Life, Housing and Food Services (RLHFS) at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire a Marketing Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with the RLHFS Marketing and Outreach Coordinator to implement and promote living on campus.
This involves planning, creating content, and scheduling campaigns on Residential Life social media channels. Content creation may include taking photos of campus, videos of on-campus events, or creating graphic design elements. Marketing Assistants will also help organize and manage Nevada Bound housing tours and staff. NV Bound tours take place on various dates throughout the academic year and the Marketing Assistant will help to organize materials and coordinate guides for each tour.
Note: This position is in-person only.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage social media calendar, posts and campaigns
- Help manage social media metrics and reporting
- Lead photo and video content creation
- Assist with planning, organizing and scheduling NV Bound Housing Tours
- Conduct general administrative tasks
- Attend department meetings or other events as required
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Candidate must be a Marketing or Communication Studies major
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Candidate must have experience with social media platforms
- Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidate has knowledge of graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva)
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Prior marketing or public relations experience
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week: 15-20
Schedule is flexible depending on student’s schedule.
We would require students to be available to work shifts during regular business hours:
- Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Occasional work hours on evening and weekends, as needed.
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
About UNR Residential Life, Housing and Food Services:
Residential Life, Housing and Food Services (RLHFS) follows the University values to support students of all identities to live safely and successfully on campus.
Contact Information
Email: gwiegand@unr.edu
Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application:
Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (optional)
Contact Information for Two References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship (previous supervisor, professor, current mentor, etc.)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Marketing Assistant
Lead with your degree field, not just your title
USCIS approves Marketing Assistant H-1B petitions when the role requires a specific degree. Highlight that your marketing or communications degree directly matches the job duties, generic business degrees get more scrutiny from adjudicators.
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large consumer brands, advertising agencies, and tech companies sponsor Marketing Assistants far more often than small businesses. Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-application.
Clarify the role's specialty occupation status upfront
Some employers assume entry-level marketing roles don't qualify for H-1B. Come prepared to explain that positions requiring a bachelor's in a specific field meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, this can prevent premature rejections.
Get the job description right before the LCA is filed
The Labor Condition Application locks in your job duties and work location. Make sure the job description reflects specialized marketing responsibilities, digital analytics, campaign management, or market research, rather than general administrative tasks.
Start the conversation early in the hiring process
Sponsorship discussions that happen after an offer is extended create delays. Raising visa requirements during the interview stage lets employers plan ahead, consult their legal team, and avoid last-minute surprises that can derail the process entirely.
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Can a Marketing Assistant role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the job must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like marketing, communications, or a related discipline. Roles that accept any degree, or no degree at all, face denial. Job descriptions emphasizing specialized duties such as digital campaign management, SEO strategy, or market research analytics are stronger candidates than general administrative marketing support roles.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Marketing Assistant position?
A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. Business administration degrees may be accepted if your coursework was marketing-focused, but USCIS scrutinizes broad degrees more heavily. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree is required. Some employers also accept a combination of education and relevant work experience under the three-for-one rule.
How do I find Marketing Assistant jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Most job boards don't filter reliably by sponsorship willingness, which means a lot of wasted applications. Migrate Mate specializes in roles where employers are open to visa sponsorship, so you can focus your search on Marketing Assistant positions where sponsorship is already part of the conversation, not something you have to negotiate from scratch after getting an offer.
Are Marketing Assistant roles harder to sponsor than senior marketing positions?
Entry-level titles face more scrutiny because USCIS may question whether the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Senior roles with specialized functions are easier to defend. That said, Marketing Assistant positions at companies that use quantitative tools, manage paid media budgets, or require platform-specific expertise are routinely approved. The job description's specificity matters more than the title itself.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as a Marketing Assistant?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B was lawfully approved and you haven't been out of status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 petition for the Marketing Assistant role before your start date. Processing typically takes a few weeks, and premium processing is available to expedite it.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Marketing Assistant 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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