OPT Business Operations Manager Jobs
Business Operations Manager roles sit at the intersection of process, people, and strategy, making them a strong fit for OPT students with analytical or project management backgrounds. Most qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards, supporting both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension for eligible degree holders.
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EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14745
Department Psychiatry 50000526
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
The Business Operations Manager carries out duties related to business, accounting and operational needs of the Department of Psychiatry, as well as management of human resource functions within the department, including direct supervision of several departmental administrative staff. Working under the direction of the Department Administrator, the Manager initiates and coordinates business functions (e.g. external contracts, expense reimbursements, procurement, travel), and oversees HR functions (e.g. recruitment, employment processes, payroll, leave accounting, records). The manager serves as a key resource to departmental and divisional administration for policy interpretation, implementation and assuring efficient and compliant processes.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title Business Operations Manager
Job Title Admin Bus Op Specialist
Salary Grade AB22S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $57,900 - $86,900/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 05/07/2026
Application Review Date 05/14/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Business Administration, Management or related field
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Responsible administration and personnel management experience
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Moderate to high level proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to communicate effectively in brief, focused and well-organized oral and written presentations.
- Interpersonal skills with ability to provide excellent supervision and customer service, while ensuring fiscal compliance and rules adherence.
- Ability to analyze and assess situations and problem solve, with a high degree of autonomy.
- Ability to plan and organize, implement and/or coordinate administrative functions for all business and human resource processes.
- Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow through to insure completion of activities in a timely manner.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain strict confidentiality in all matters using professionalism and discretion in all conversations, even those not directly related to HR actions.
- Must be able to work independently, be flexible and maintain positive working relationships. Knowledge and familiarity in the Human Resources field, including knowledge of federal laws (FMLA, FSLA) and employment policies and practices in large institutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Business Administration, Management or related field.
Preferred Experience:
Experience working in a large, complex public institution, university or health sciences center setting.
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with a variety of additional relevant computer programs (e.g. SAP, PeopleAdmin).
Requisition Details
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14745
Department Psychiatry 50000526
Business Unit College of Medicine
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary
Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
The Business Operations Manager carries out duties related to business, accounting and operational needs of the Department of Psychiatry, as well as management of human resource functions within the department, including direct supervision of several departmental administrative staff. Working under the direction of the Department Administrator, the Manager initiates and coordinates business functions (e.g. external contracts, expense reimbursements, procurement, travel), and oversees HR functions (e.g. recruitment, employment processes, payroll, leave accounting, records). The manager serves as a key resource to departmental and divisional administration for policy interpretation, implementation and assuring efficient and compliant processes.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title Business Operations Manager
Job Title Admin Bus Op Specialist
Salary Grade AB22S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $57,900 - $86,900/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 05/07/2026
Application Review Date 05/14/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Business Administration, Management or related field
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required Experience 3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Responsible administration and personnel management experience
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Moderate to high level proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to communicate effectively in brief, focused and well-organized oral and written presentations.
- Interpersonal skills with ability to provide excellent supervision and customer service, while ensuring fiscal compliance and rules adherence.
- Ability to analyze and assess situations and problem solve, with a high degree of autonomy.
- Ability to plan and organize, implement and/or coordinate administrative functions for all business and human resource processes.
- Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow through to insure completion of activities in a timely manner.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain strict confidentiality in all matters using professionalism and discretion in all conversations, even those not directly related to HR actions.
- Must be able to work independently, be flexible and maintain positive working relationships. Knowledge and familiarity in the Human Resources field, including knowledge of federal laws (FMLA, FSLA) and employment policies and practices in large institutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education: Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Business Administration, Management or related field.
Preferred Experience:
Experience working in a large, complex public institution, university or health sciences center setting.
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with a variety of additional relevant computer programs (e.g. SAP, PeopleAdmin).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Operations Manager
Lead with your degree-to-role connection
Employers need to justify specialty occupation status for H-1B visa sponsorship. A business, industrial engineering, or operations research degree maps directly to this role. Make that connection explicit in your resume and cover letter, not something a hiring manager has to infer.
Target companies with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large enterprises in logistics, technology, healthcare, and financial services regularly sponsor operations roles. These companies already have immigration counsel on retainer, which means the sponsorship conversation is procedural rather than a major obstacle. Smaller firms often lack that infrastructure.
Quantify process improvements and cost outcomes
Business operations hiring managers respond to measurable impact. Frame your experience around efficiency gains, cost reductions, or throughput improvements with real numbers. This signals readiness for a senior operations role and differentiates you from candidates without tangible results on their resume.
Understand your OPT end date before applying
Know exactly how much OPT time you have left before you start interviewing. Employers will ask. Having a clear answer, including whether you qualify for the STEM extension, signals professionalism and removes uncertainty that might otherwise cause a hiring manager to hesitate.
Use the STEM extension window strategically
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, that gives employers up to three years before they need to file an H-1B. Frame this in conversations as a practical runway. Many operations roles take 12 to 18 months to ramp fully, so the extended timeline is genuinely useful.
Prepare a clear narrative around your post-OPT path
Sponsorship-ready employers want to know you have a plan. Be ready to explain that you intend to pursue H-1B sponsorship and that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. A confident, informed answer here removes a major source of hesitation for hiring managers unfamiliar with the process.
Business Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS defines a specialty occupation as one requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Business Operations Manager roles typically require a degree in business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related discipline. Roles with a broader requirement, where any degree satisfies the requirement regardless of field, may face more scrutiny, so the job description wording matters.
Can I work as a Business Operations Manager on STEM OPT?
Yes, if your underlying degree qualifies. Degrees in operations research, industrial engineering, supply chain management, and some business analytics programs are STEM-designated and support the 24-month extension. A standard business administration degree may not qualify, depending on the CIP code. Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm eligibility before applying.
How do I find Business Operations Manager jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. The platform surfaces Business Operations Manager roles from employers with verified sponsorship histories, so you're not filtering through hundreds of listings that won't consider OPT candidates. Searching on general job boards requires manually researching each employer's immigration track record, which is time-consuming and unreliable.
What degree backgrounds are most competitive for this role on OPT?
Operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain management, and business analytics degrees are the strongest fits. MBA holders are competitive for more senior positions. The key for OPT purposes is that your degree field maps clearly to the role's core responsibilities. A direct match strengthens the specialty occupation argument if the employer later sponsors you for an H-1B.
When should I tell a potential employer I'm on OPT?
After you have a clear picture of the role and mutual interest has been established, typically during or after the first substantive interview. Bringing it up too early, before an employer understands your value, can trigger unnecessary hesitation. Bringing it up too late feels like an ambush. A good opening is: 'I'm authorized to work on OPT. I qualify for the STEM extension and am planning to pursue H-1B sponsorship.'