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BSD DEV - Communications
About the Department
Medicine and Biological Sciences Development’s mission is to inspire and facilitate philanthropy at the University of Chicago Medicine by building relationships with those who share its goals of advancing excellence in research, education, community, and patient care. We accomplish this mission through expertise, integrity, creativity, and collaboration.
Job Summary
The job uses best practices and knowledge to plan, prepare, and disseminate information designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Devises strategy relating to marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications.
Responsibilities
- The Associate Director, Multimedia Strategy and Production reports to the Senior Director of Communications and is responsible for the strategy, project management, and oversight of video and multi-media content for campaigns, publications, websites, and communications.
- Acts as an experienced creative producer and project manager, partnering with outside production companies and UChicago Creative to develop high-quality video content, and personally filming and editing only small-scale projects, as needed.
- The Associate Director oversees and project manages videos for presentations, campaigns, donor stewardship, gift announcements, and other digital communications. Together with the Senior Director, Communications, the Associate Director develops video strategy and content to support MBSD’s priorities that are used for websites, campaigns, e-news, social media, and other communications.
- They serve as project lead on products such as, but not limited to: Video creative development and project management, including concept and script development, creative briefs, budgets, and timelines; directing outside production companies and UChicago Creative on high-production videos filmed in studio and on location; and directly filming and editing small-scale projects, such as those developed and/or disseminated through apps like Canva and ThankView; Selection and management of production companies and creative vendors, including soliciting proposals and quotes, defining scope, managing contracts and budgets, reviewing cuts, and ensuring brand compliance and quality of final deliverables; Video dissemination through digital marketing campaigns, including use of automated marketing systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and social media; Overseeing video production that portrays faculty research and other work for outreach events and other communications; Overseeing video production that supports grant applications.
- In partnership with the Outreach and Volunteer Engagement team and UCM Communications, the Associate Director manages digital platforms, publication content, and milestone campaigns that share alumni and institutional stories. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Management of the UChicago MBSAA website and other campaign or event microsites, including timely content updates, analytics, and brand compliance; Project management of website rebuilds and redesigns with external web developers (e.g., Sandstorm), including requirements, timelines, content migration, and launch; Coordination of MBSD content for Medicine on the Midway magazine, including story development and communications with featured alumni; Seasonal communications from the Dean of the Pritzker School of Medicine, including New Year, Match Day, and White Coat Ceremony messages; Story strategy and creative deliverables for institutional milestones, anniversaries, and major celebrations, including interviews with alumni, faculty, and students; coordination of timelines, budgets, and approvals; and partnership with UChicago Creative and other vendors on related video, web, and print content.
- Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.
- Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, or business management.
Experience:
- At least five or more years of progressively responsible experience in multi-media communications, video storytelling, and creative project management is required, including demonstrated experience managing production companies and creative vendors, budgets, and timelines.
- Working knowledge of video production, including the ability to operate a camera and edit short-form video using tools such as Premiere Pro.
- Familiarity with graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator and After Effects.
- Experience managing website content and website redesign projects.
- Experience with digital marketing and communications systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to think creatively.
- Meticulous attention to detail, the ability to respond to constantly shifting priorities, to exercise sound judgment, to anticipate problems and create solutions, and to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational skills as evidenced by a record of meeting or exceeding deadlines.
- Strong project management skills, including managing vendors, budgets, and multiple concurrent timelines.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
- Hybrid schedule, 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover letter (preferred)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$80,000.00 - $110,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
BSD DEV - Communications
About the Department
Medicine and Biological Sciences Development’s mission is to inspire and facilitate philanthropy at the University of Chicago Medicine by building relationships with those who share its goals of advancing excellence in research, education, community, and patient care. We accomplish this mission through expertise, integrity, creativity, and collaboration.
Job Summary
The job uses best practices and knowledge to plan, prepare, and disseminate information designed to keep the public informed of the University's perspectives, programs, and accomplishments. Devises strategy relating to marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications.
Responsibilities
- The Associate Director, Multimedia Strategy and Production reports to the Senior Director of Communications and is responsible for the strategy, project management, and oversight of video and multi-media content for campaigns, publications, websites, and communications.
- Acts as an experienced creative producer and project manager, partnering with outside production companies and UChicago Creative to develop high-quality video content, and personally filming and editing only small-scale projects, as needed.
- The Associate Director oversees and project manages videos for presentations, campaigns, donor stewardship, gift announcements, and other digital communications. Together with the Senior Director, Communications, the Associate Director develops video strategy and content to support MBSD’s priorities that are used for websites, campaigns, e-news, social media, and other communications.
- They serve as project lead on products such as, but not limited to: Video creative development and project management, including concept and script development, creative briefs, budgets, and timelines; directing outside production companies and UChicago Creative on high-production videos filmed in studio and on location; and directly filming and editing small-scale projects, such as those developed and/or disseminated through apps like Canva and ThankView; Selection and management of production companies and creative vendors, including soliciting proposals and quotes, defining scope, managing contracts and budgets, reviewing cuts, and ensuring brand compliance and quality of final deliverables; Video dissemination through digital marketing campaigns, including use of automated marketing systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and social media; Overseeing video production that portrays faculty research and other work for outreach events and other communications; Overseeing video production that supports grant applications.
- In partnership with the Outreach and Volunteer Engagement team and UCM Communications, the Associate Director manages digital platforms, publication content, and milestone campaigns that share alumni and institutional stories. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Management of the UChicago MBSAA website and other campaign or event microsites, including timely content updates, analytics, and brand compliance; Project management of website rebuilds and redesigns with external web developers (e.g., Sandstorm), including requirements, timelines, content migration, and launch; Coordination of MBSD content for Medicine on the Midway magazine, including story development and communications with featured alumni; Seasonal communications from the Dean of the Pritzker School of Medicine, including New Year, Match Day, and White Coat Ceremony messages; Story strategy and creative deliverables for institutional milestones, anniversaries, and major celebrations, including interviews with alumni, faculty, and students; coordination of timelines, budgets, and approvals; and partnership with UChicago Creative and other vendors on related video, web, and print content.
- Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.
- Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, or business management.
Experience:
- At least five or more years of progressively responsible experience in multi-media communications, video storytelling, and creative project management is required, including demonstrated experience managing production companies and creative vendors, budgets, and timelines.
- Working knowledge of video production, including the ability to operate a camera and edit short-form video using tools such as Premiere Pro.
- Familiarity with graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator and After Effects.
- Experience managing website content and website redesign projects.
- Experience with digital marketing and communications systems, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to think creatively.
- Meticulous attention to detail, the ability to respond to constantly shifting priorities, to exercise sound judgment, to anticipate problems and create solutions, and to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational skills as evidenced by a record of meeting or exceeding deadlines.
- Strong project management skills, including managing vendors, budgets, and multiple concurrent timelines.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
- Hybrid schedule, 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover letter (preferred)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$80,000.00 - $110,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Target firms with a consulting or professional services practice
Management consulting firms and Fortune 500 strategy teams file H-1B petitions regularly. These employers have established immigration infrastructure, making sponsorship a standard part of their hiring process rather than a case-by-case exception.
Align your degree field to the role description
H-1B specialty occupation requires your degree to match the position. A business, economics, finance, or quantitative field degree maps cleanly to Strategy Associate roles. A mismatched degree field is one of the most common petition denial reasons.
Time applications around MBA recruiting cycles
Many Strategy Associate positions are filled through MBA recruiting in fall and winter. Firms hiring through structured MBA programs are more experienced with visa sponsorship timelines and H-1B cap deadlines than companies hiring on a rolling basis.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship if you hold OPT
If you are currently on OPT or STEM OPT, you can start the role before your H-1B is approved. Employers who understand this are less hesitant to sponsor, so clarify your authorization timeline early in the interview process.
Prioritize employers with a history of LCA filings
Employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for Strategy Associate or similar titles are proven sponsors. This matters because first-time sponsors face longer setup timelines, which can create problems if your OPT expiration is approaching.
Frame your international experience as a strategic asset
Strategy roles often involve cross-border analysis, market entry, or global operations work. Positioning your international background as directly relevant to the work the team does makes sponsorship feel like an investment in capability, not an administrative burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Strategy Associate employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, particularly at management consulting firms, investment banks, and large corporate strategy teams. These employers have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for visa sponsorship and file H-1B visa petitions routinely. Smaller firms or early-stage startups are less consistent. Filtering by employer type on Migrate Mate helps you identify which companies have an active sponsorship track record for this role.
What degree do I need for an H-1B as a Strategy Associate?
A bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, economics, finance, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field is the standard requirement. The degree must relate specifically to the duties of the role. An unrelated degree, even a prestigious one, can create H-1B specialty occupation issues. Some employers also accept engineering or mathematics degrees if the role involves quantitative modeling or market analysis.
Can I get sponsored as a Strategy Associate on an E-3 or TN visa?
Australian citizens can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship for Strategy Associate roles, as the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under the same standard as the H-1B. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under TN visa status if the role maps to an eligible TN occupation, though strategy titles require careful review against the TN occupation list. Both pathways bypass the H-1B lottery entirely.
What is the H-1B approval rate for Strategy Associate positions?
Strategy Associate petitions filed by established consulting and financial services firms historically see high approval rates, often above 85%, because the specialty occupation argument is well-documented for these employers. Approval rates drop when the employer is new to sponsorship or the degree field is a poor match. USCIS scrutinizes petitions more heavily when the job title is broad, so employer experience with the process matters significantly.
How far in advance should I discuss visa sponsorship with a potential employer?
Raise it before the offer stage, ideally after a second-round interview when mutual interest is clear. For H-1B, employers need time to work with immigration counsel before the April 1 filing window. If your OPT is expiring within 12 months, disclose your timeline early so the employer can plan. Waiting until the offer letter to mention sponsorship needs is one of the most common reasons deals fall through.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Strategy Associate 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.