CPT Administrative Assistant Jobs
Administrative Assistant jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply classroom skills in office coordination, scheduling, and business communication while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must connect directly to your degree program, a business, management, or communications major typically satisfies that requirement.
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Administrative Intern
Department:
Human Resources
Job Description:
General Description: Through immersive education, hands-on experience, and close mentorship, interns are exposed to a variety of learning opportunities. Interns contribute to OU Health via project work, utilizing and developing their knowledge, skills, abilities, and networks. This is a 10-week internship at 40 hours per week.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Shadows areas of administration and professional units of the hospital to gain an understanding of policies and procedures within hospital administration and individual departments.
- Attends and participates in meetings of administrative staff or other hospital committees.
- Assists in the completion of tasks and activities in support of hospital administrative activities.
- Completes designated, business-focused project work to contribute to the company’s success and prepare for work following graduation.
- Presents work and outcomes to hospital leadership.
- Prepares reports and/or maintains records for assigned projects.
- Engages with internal and external customers and stakeholders to complete work and provide appropriate service.
- Provides suggestions to management for improving service and processes.
- Works independently under direction from leadership.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Enrolled in an accredited university Master’s Degree program in Hospital Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA) or related degree program.
Experience: N/A
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of hospital administration.
- Familiar with managerial techniques of office procedures, business communications and/or public relations.
- Good interpersonal skills that allow for integrated teamwork with hospital staff and the general public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to evaluate and analyze situations and take an appropriate course of action.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Administrative Intern
Department:
Human Resources
Job Description:
General Description: Through immersive education, hands-on experience, and close mentorship, interns are exposed to a variety of learning opportunities. Interns contribute to OU Health via project work, utilizing and developing their knowledge, skills, abilities, and networks. This is a 10-week internship at 40 hours per week.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Shadows areas of administration and professional units of the hospital to gain an understanding of policies and procedures within hospital administration and individual departments.
- Attends and participates in meetings of administrative staff or other hospital committees.
- Assists in the completion of tasks and activities in support of hospital administrative activities.
- Completes designated, business-focused project work to contribute to the company’s success and prepare for work following graduation.
- Presents work and outcomes to hospital leadership.
- Prepares reports and/or maintains records for assigned projects.
- Engages with internal and external customers and stakeholders to complete work and provide appropriate service.
- Provides suggestions to management for improving service and processes.
- Works independently under direction from leadership.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Enrolled in an accredited university Master’s Degree program in Hospital Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA) or related degree program.
Experience: N/A
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of hospital administration.
- Familiar with managerial techniques of office procedures, business communications and/or public relations.
- Good interpersonal skills that allow for integrated teamwork with hospital staff and the general public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to evaluate and analyze situations and take an appropriate course of action.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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Get Access To All JobsAdministrative Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Administrative Assistant role qualify for CPT?
It depends on how the work connects to your degree program. A business administration or management student coordinating schedules, handling correspondence, and supporting operations can typically make a strong case. The key is your DSO agreeing the role is an integral part of your curriculum, not just tangentially related. Roles in legal offices or healthcare settings may require additional documentation showing the administrative work aligns with a specific course or practicum.
Can I work as an Administrative Assistant full-time on CPT?
Yes, but be cautious about the 12-month threshold. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility. For an Administrative Assistant role, part-time CPT during the semester and full-time during a scheduled break is a common structure that preserves your OPT. Confirm the exact hour limits in your authorization with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.
How do I explain CPT to an employer who has never hired an F-1 student?
Bring your updated I-20 with CPT authorization and a short written summary explaining that you're authorized to work specifically for their company at the approved location for the authorized period. Emphasize that the employer has no petition, no USCIS filing, and no sponsorship obligation, your school handles the authorization. Most confusion clears up once the employer understands they only need to complete I-9 verification using your I-20 and passport.
Where can I find Administrative Assistant jobs that accept CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Administrative Assistant openings filtered for employers with F-1 hiring history. That track record matters because employers unfamiliar with CPT often stall offers while seeking legal guidance on work authorization they don't actually need to sponsor. Starting your search with employers who have hired CPT students before significantly reduces that friction.
Does my Administrative Assistant CPT job need to be related to a specific course?
Most schools require the CPT to be tied to either a specific course for academic credit or an integral component of your established curriculum. Vague connections, such as claiming general business exposure, are often rejected by DSOs. A stronger case names a specific course, internship seminar, or capstone project and explains how the Administrative Assistant duties directly fulfill that coursework requirement.