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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Open Jobs9+
Work Type78% On-site
Top LocationColumbus, OH
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Kettering Health
Administrative Intern
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Kettering Health
New 8h ago
Administrative Intern
Kettering Health
Miamisburg, Ohio
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Healthcare Administration
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Gordon Food Service
Store Administrative Support Internship
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Store Administrative Support Internship
Gordon Food Service
Wyoming, Michigan
IT Support & Systems Administration
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
IT Support
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Rivian
Business and Administrative Intern
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Rivian
Added 3d ago
Business and Administrative Intern
Rivian
Normal, Illinois
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business Operations
Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
IP Legal Administrative Assistant Intern
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IP Legal Administrative Assistant Intern
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Play Strong Sports Medicine Administrative Intern
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Play Strong Sports Medicine Administrative Intern
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
Administrative & Office Support
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Administrative 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.