Business Development Assistant Jobs for OPT Students
Business Development Assistant jobs are among the more accessible OPT-eligible roles for international students, with employers regularly filing H-1B and other sponsorship petitions for graduates who prove their value during the OPT period. Most roles sit at the intersection of sales, strategy, and client relationships, making them well-suited for students with business, marketing, or communications degrees.
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Job Description:
The Business Development Assistant will help with tasks in support of the overall business development efforts in connection with marketing events logistics, pitches/RFPs, collateral updates, directory submissions and other department projects. As part of the firmwide Marketing & Business Development department, the individual will help ensure that mailing lists, experience records and other data projects are handled effectively and efficiently, and assist with various department-wide tasks as assigned.
This is a non-exempt position with a hybrid schedule, requiring you to be in the office three days a week or more if special events are taking place.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing events logistics
- Writing or working on pitches/RFPs
- Responsible for collateral updates
- Help ensure that mailing lists, experience records and other data projects are handled effectively and efficiently
- Develop audience segmentation and target strategies for email list building and optimization
- Proficiency in email reporting, providing user training and support, supporting email policies and best practices
- Directory submissions and other departmental projects
- Assist with various department-wide tasks assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated initiative, highly organized and detail oriented
- Possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are critical to success
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Exemplary customer service and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well within a team
- Demonstrate initiative, independent thinking and creative problem solving
- Willingness to learn
- Proven ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of efficiency
- Capability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines simultaneously and see projects through to completion
- Flexibility to work the schedule required to satisfy event responsibilities
- Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period.
The Compensation range for this role is 23.32 to 27.98 USD per hour and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It's fun to work at a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!
Job Description:
The Business Development Assistant will help with tasks in support of the overall business development efforts in connection with marketing events logistics, pitches/RFPs, collateral updates, directory submissions and other department projects. As part of the firmwide Marketing & Business Development department, the individual will help ensure that mailing lists, experience records and other data projects are handled effectively and efficiently, and assist with various department-wide tasks as assigned.
This is a non-exempt position with a hybrid schedule, requiring you to be in the office three days a week or more if special events are taking place.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the planning and execution of all marketing events logistics
- Writing or working on pitches/RFPs
- Responsible for collateral updates
- Help ensure that mailing lists, experience records and other data projects are handled effectively and efficiently
- Develop audience segmentation and target strategies for email list building and optimization
- Proficiency in email reporting, providing user training and support, supporting email policies and best practices
- Directory submissions and other departmental projects
- Assist with various department-wide tasks assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated initiative, highly organized and detail oriented
- Possess strong interpersonal and time-management skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are critical to success
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Exemplary customer service and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well within a team
- Demonstrate initiative, independent thinking and creative problem solving
- Willingness to learn
- Proven ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of efficiency
- Capability to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines simultaneously and see projects through to completion
- Flexibility to work the schedule required to satisfy event responsibilities
- Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period.
The Compensation range for this role is 23.32 to 27.98 USD per hour and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Assistant
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Before applying, check whether the employer has previously sponsored H-1B or other work visas. Companies that have done it before are far more likely to do it again than those with no sponsorship history.
Make your OPT authorization explicit in applications
State clearly in your cover letter or application that you're authorized to work on OPT and specify your end date. Ambiguity about work authorization status causes hesitation among hiring managers before interviews even start.
Quantify your pipeline or sales contributions
Business development is a results-oriented field. If you have experience generating leads, closing deals, or growing accounts, put numbers behind it. Concrete outcomes make you a more compelling candidate and justify future sponsorship investment.
Focus on startups and mid-size companies first
Larger corporations often have rigid HR processes that slow sponsorship decisions. Startups and growth-stage companies typically hire with more flexibility and are more willing to sponsor strong candidates who demonstrate direct business impact.
Use OPT STEM extension eligibility as leverage if applicable
If your degree is in a STEM field and the role involves data analysis or technical sales, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers significantly more time to pursue sponsorship without urgency.
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Can I work as a Business Development Assistant on OPT?
Yes, a Business Development Assistant role qualifies for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Most business, marketing, communications, and economics degrees satisfy this requirement. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific role aligns with your major before you accept an offer.
How do I find Business Development Assistant jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Business Development Assistant roles from employers open to sponsoring F-1 OPT students. General job boards surface thousands of listings with no filter for sponsorship willingness, which wastes time during a period when your OPT clock is already running.
Does a Business Development Assistant role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on both your degree and the specific job duties. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field and the role involves data-driven tasks such as market analysis, CRM reporting, or sales forecasting, it may qualify. Roles focused purely on relationship management without analytical components are less likely to meet the STEM OPT standard. Confirm with your DSO.
What visa can a Business Development Assistant transition to after OPT?
The H-1B is the most common pathway. Business development roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, marketing, or a related discipline. Some employers in qualifying industries may also consider O-1 visas for candidates with exceptional achievement or the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals.
How early should I start applying for Business Development Assistant jobs on OPT?
Start applying at least three months before your program end date. OPT applications take up to 90 days to process, and you want your Employment Authorization Document in hand before your start date. Applying early also gives you time to negotiate start dates that align with your EAD receipt, which is important since you cannot legally begin work without it.
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