CPT Program Development Manager Jobs
Program Development Manager CPT jobs sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, and stakeholder coordination, roles your DSO can authorize when the work directly integrates with your degree program. Positions typically require demonstrated project leadership, so your CPT authorization letter should map those competencies explicitly to your coursework.
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Summer Analyst, CEO Leadership Development Program
Job Description Summary
The Summer Analyst, CEO Leadership Development Program is a premier rotational leadership initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of C-suite leaders. This immersive summer internship offers high-potential rising seniors with the opportunity to work directly with senior executives, including the Chief Executive Officer, across key business functions. Participants will gain strategic insight, cross-functional experience, and executive mentorship to prepare them for a potential placement for our full-time CEO Leadership Development Program post-graduation program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently lead and manage assignments across core business units (e.g., Brokerage Services, Capital Markets, Strategy, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Talent) which will deepen understanding of various service lines, functions, and real estate industry.
- Execute strategic initiatives, including research, analysis, and presentation development.
- Draft communications, reports, and proposals for internal and external stakeholders, requiring the ability to use data and critical decision making.
- Attend executive meetings to gain strategic exposure and assist in preparing agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up documentation.
- Collaborate on high-impact projects with executive sponsors and cross-functional teams.
- Conduct market research, data analysis, and strategic planning to support executive decision-making.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, including the C-suite.
- Engage in executive coaching, leadership workshops, and development assessments.
- Contribute to organizational transformation initiatives and innovation strategies.
- Gain exposure to Cushman & Wakefield’s global platform and culture of collaboration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (in progress), graduating May or June 2028.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven ability to adapt quickly, manage ambiguity, and drive results.
- Passion for business strategy, innovation, and executive leadership.
- Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to analyze, present, and communicate information.
Program Benefits:
- Executive mentorship from the CEO and senior leaders.
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunity for placement for the CEO Leadership Development Program post-graduation.
- Global project exposure and potential international assignments.
- Access to exclusive leadership development resources and networks.
- Join a cohort of motivated peers and build a strong professional network clearly using these tools.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $9,520.00 - $11,200.00.
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Does a Program Development Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work integrates directly with your degree curriculum. Roles involving program design, strategic planning, and stakeholder coordination map clearly to business, public administration, education, and social work programs. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific duties connect to your enrolled coursework, so bring the job description and your course syllabi to that meeting.
Can I do CPT as a Program Development Manager while enrolled part-time?
No. F-1 regulations require full-time enrollment for most CPT authorizations. Your school must verify you are maintaining full-time status in a degree program before your DSO can authorize any CPT work. Exceptions exist only for students in their final semester who need fewer credits to graduate, confirm your specific situation directly with your DSO.
What documents do I need to start a Program Development Manager CPT job?
You need a CPT-endorsed I-20 issued by your DSO before your first day of work. To get it, you typically submit the employer's offer letter, a CPT request form, and sometimes a faculty approval letter connecting the role to your academic program. USCIS requires your employment begin no earlier than the start date printed on the CPT authorization in your I-20.
How do I find Program Development Manager employers open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Program Development Manager roles and filter for employers with F-1 and CPT work authorization history. Organizations in workforce development, education nonprofits, and grant-funded programs tend to have experience coordinating with DSOs. Reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application records helps identify which employers routinely file for F-1 workers in program management roles.
Does CPT experience as a Program Development Manager count toward future OPT or H-1B eligibility?
CPT does not reduce OPT eligibility unless you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not affect your 12 months of standard OPT or the 24-month STEM OPT extension. H-1B visa eligibility is separate and depends on the employer sponsoring you after graduation through the annual USCIS registration process.