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Engagement Manager roles sit at the intersection of client strategy, project delivery, and cross-functional leadership, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate students in business, management, or consulting programs. Your DSO must confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum before you can start, so align your job search with your program's CPT authorization timeline.
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The College of Fine Arts seeks a Manager of Enrollment and Student Engagement for the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. This position manages and implements all activities related to student recruiting and admissions, marketing, enrollment, and residential life. Principal duties include the development and implementation of a comprehensive national recruiting plan, oversight of the admissions and enrollment processes, execution of all marketing and student communications, and management of a robust Student Life program. The manager maintains a national profile in the field, is part of a core, highly collaborative year-round team, and hires and supervises a staff of approximately 20 during the summer season.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
- A commitment to and experience working in student communities based on and practicing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Strong project management and supervisory skills and experience.
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and experience in marketing/sales.
- Pro-active, analytical, methodical and detail-oriented, with consistently precise and timely delivery of work.
- Technologically knowledgeable, skilled, and savvy, including with direct marketing, design, and database applications.
- A track record of success in working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and establishing strong professional relationships, both within an organization and across organizations.
- Training and experience in arts/arts education organizations, preferably in music.
- The ability to relocate in the Berkshires for the summer (June - August).
COMPENSATION
- Expected Hiring Range Minimum: $71,925.00
- Expected Hiring Range Maximum: $93,375.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
LOCATION
Location: BOSTON, MA, United States
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
INTRODUCTION
The College of Fine Arts seeks a Manager of Enrollment and Student Engagement for the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. This position manages and implements all activities related to student recruiting and admissions, marketing, enrollment, and residential life. Principal duties include the development and implementation of a comprehensive national recruiting plan, oversight of the admissions and enrollment processes, execution of all marketing and student communications, and management of a robust Student Life program. The manager maintains a national profile in the field, is part of a core, highly collaborative year-round team, and hires and supervises a staff of approximately 20 during the summer season.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
- A commitment to and experience working in student communities based on and practicing principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Strong project management and supervisory skills and experience.
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and experience in marketing/sales.
- Pro-active, analytical, methodical and detail-oriented, with consistently precise and timely delivery of work.
- Technologically knowledgeable, skilled, and savvy, including with direct marketing, design, and database applications.
- A track record of success in working effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and establishing strong professional relationships, both within an organization and across organizations.
- Training and experience in arts/arts education organizations, preferably in music.
- The ability to relocate in the Berkshires for the summer (June - August).
COMPENSATION
- Expected Hiring Range Minimum: $71,925.00
- Expected Hiring Range Maximum: $93,375.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
LOCATION
Location: BOSTON, MA, United States
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Get Access To All JobsEngagement Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engagement Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the duties are directly tied to your degree program. Engagement Manager work, leading client projects, managing stakeholder relationships, coordinating delivery teams, aligns well with MBA, management, and consulting curricula. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description and your course catalog to the authorization meeting to make the connection explicit.
Can I do CPT as an Engagement Manager if my program is STEM-designated?
CPT authorization is program-specific, not STEM-specific, so your STEM designation doesn't affect CPT eligibility directly. What matters is whether the role integrates with your current coursework. That said, choosing a role at an E-Verify-enrolled employer preserves your STEM OPT option after graduation, which is worth confirming with the recruiter before you accept.
How do I find Engagement Manager jobs that work with my CPT timeline?
Start on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Engagement Manager roles at employers familiar with F-1 work authorization. Filter for firms in consulting, professional services, or enterprise software, where project-based roles are common and hiring managers understand fixed semester start dates. Bring your DSO's authorization window into early conversations so timeline expectations are set before an offer is made.
What happens if my CPT end date falls before the project ends?
CPT authorization is tied to your academic semester, so you can't work past the authorized end date even if the project is ongoing. You can request a CPT extension for a subsequent semester if your DSO confirms continued academic relevance. Plan for this conversation at least four to six weeks before your current authorization expires to avoid a gap in work eligibility.
Does using more than 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. USCIS rules state that 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't count toward that limit regardless of total duration. If you're pursuing a full-time Engagement Manager role for multiple semesters, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully with your DSO.