OPT Acquisition Specialist Jobs
Acquisition Specialist jobs on OPT involve procurement, contract management, and vendor negotiations, fields where your F-1 OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your role aligns with a qualifying degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
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Work for an employer who loves you back! Join our GROWING team!
Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."
Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 28 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.
We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.
Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This is a hybrid role. Office location can be based at any Cornerstone Care site with administrative space to support the role.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment, hiring, and development of mission-driven staff in a healthcare and nonprofit setting. This role plays a critical part in building a diverse, culturally competent workforce aligned with community health needs, while strengthening workforce pipelines through partnerships, training programs, and retention strategies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles (e.g. medical assistants, behavioral health staff, administrative staff, etc.)
- Sources candidates using healthcare job boards, community networks, and mission-aligned platforms
- Partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective hiring strategies
- Coordinates interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes
- Support recruitment strategies that address workforce shortages in underserved areas
- Develops and manages workforce development initiatives (e.g., internships, career pathways, etc.)
- Builds partnerships with community-based organizations, training programs, and educational institutions
- Collaborates with local and national workforce entities such as National Association of Community Health Centers, Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers and Health Resources and Services Administration programs
- Supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives for incumbent workers. Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and healthcare workforce initiatives
- Strengthens relationships with local colleges, workforce boards, and nonprofit partners
- Promotes healthcare careers within underserved communities
- Ensures hiring practices comply with healthcare regulations, credentialing standards, and employment laws
- Maintains accurate recruitment and workforce development data for reporting (e.g., HRSA, grants, UDS reporting, FTCA, etc. if applicable)
- Assists with grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Education/GED, but a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, healthcare recruiting, or workforce development
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software, Paycom preferred
- Experience in nonprofit, community health, or FQHC environments strongly preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare roles and compliance requirements
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience working with underserved or rural populations, preferred
- Familiarity with HRSA workforce programs or grant-funded initiatives, preferred
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Office or hybrid work environment
- Required to travel for job fairs, community events, partner meetings and all Cornerstone Care locations
Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.
Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.
Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
INTRODUCTION
Work for an employer who loves you back! Join our GROWING team!
Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."
Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 28 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.
We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.
Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team. This is a hybrid role. Office location can be based at any Cornerstone Care site with administrative space to support the role.
Position Summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports the recruitment, hiring, and development of mission-driven staff in a healthcare and nonprofit setting. This role plays a critical part in building a diverse, culturally competent workforce aligned with community health needs, while strengthening workforce pipelines through partnerships, training programs, and retention strategies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles (e.g. medical assistants, behavioral health staff, administrative staff, etc.)
- Sources candidates using healthcare job boards, community networks, and mission-aligned platforms
- Partners with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create effective hiring strategies
- Coordinates interviews, reference checks, and onboarding processes
- Support recruitment strategies that address workforce shortages in underserved areas
- Develops and manages workforce development initiatives (e.g., internships, career pathways, etc.)
- Builds partnerships with community-based organizations, training programs, and educational institutions
- Collaborates with local and national workforce entities such as National Association of Community Health Centers, Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers and Health Resources and Services Administration programs
- Supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives for incumbent workers. Represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and healthcare workforce initiatives
- Strengthens relationships with local colleges, workforce boards, and nonprofit partners
- Promotes healthcare careers within underserved communities
- Ensures hiring practices comply with healthcare regulations, credentialing standards, and employment laws
- Maintains accurate recruitment and workforce development data for reporting (e.g., HRSA, grants, UDS reporting, FTCA, etc. if applicable)
- Assists with grant-funded workforce initiatives and reporting requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Education/GED, but a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, healthcare recruiting, or workforce development
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software, Paycom preferred
- Experience in nonprofit, community health, or FQHC environments strongly preferred
- Knowledge of healthcare roles and compliance requirements
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience working with underserved or rural populations, preferred
- Familiarity with HRSA workforce programs or grant-funded initiatives, preferred
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Office or hybrid work environment
- Required to travel for job fairs, community events, partner meetings and all Cornerstone Care locations
Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 14 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.
Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.
Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Acquisition Specialist
Target employers with active procurement pipelines
Federal contractors and large corporations with ongoing procurement cycles hire Acquisition Specialists regularly and are more experienced with OPT work authorization. Prioritize employers with established HR processes who have sponsored international employees before.
Align your degree to the role for STEM OPT
If your degree is in supply chain management, operations research, or business analytics, confirm it appears on the STEM OPT designated degree list. A qualifying degree can extend your OPT from 12 months to 36 months total.
Emphasize procurement certifications on your resume
Certifications like the Certified Federal Contracts Manager or CPCM signal specialized knowledge that goes beyond your degree. They reassure employers that you bring immediate value, which helps overcome hesitation about sponsoring an OPT candidate.
Be upfront about your OPT timeline early
Disclose your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility during early conversations. Employers who understand the timeline can plan around it. Surprises late in the hiring process cost you offers more often than honest early disclosure does.
Focus on government contracting firms for faster hiring
Defense and federal contracting firms frequently hire Acquisition Specialists and are familiar with international employees due to cleared workforce diversity. These employers tend to move faster on OPT candidates than those encountering work authorization for the first time.
Prepare to explain the employer's OPT obligations clearly
Many hiring managers do not know that OPT requires no employer petition or USCIS filing on their part. Walking them through the process calmly and accurately removes a major objection and positions you as organized and professional.
Acquisition Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Acquisition Specialist on OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT work authorization allows you to work as an Acquisition Specialist provided the role is directly related to your field of study. Degrees in supply chain management, business administration, operations research, or procurement are typically accepted as qualifying fields for acquisition and contracting roles.
Does an Acquisition Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field such as operations research, management science, or supply chain management, and your Acquisition Specialist role uses those skills directly, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM extension after your initial 12-month OPT period ends.
What do employers need to do to hire me on OPT as an Acquisition Specialist?
For standard OPT, the employer needs to do very little. There is no USCIS petition, no filing fee, and no government approval required from their side. They simply verify your EAD card, complete Form I-9, and for the STEM extension, enroll in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. Most employers find the process straightforward once it is explained clearly.
Where can I find Acquisition Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness. Browsing Acquisition Specialist roles on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers already familiar with OPT work authorization, which significantly reduces the time you spend on applications that go nowhere due to visa concerns.
What happens to my OPT status if my Acquisition Specialist job ends before my EAD expires?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new OPT-qualifying position. During that window you cannot work, but you remain in valid F-1 status. If you secure a new role within the 60 days, your OPT continues. If not, you must change status, depart the U.S., or begin a new academic program.