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Business Unit Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business administration, operations, or management. Your 12-month OPT window (up to 36 months with a STEM extension) gives you time to prove leadership impact, but you'll need employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa down the line.
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Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Unit Business Officer provides professional financial leadership for one or more assigned units or divisions of North Carolina A&T State University, serving as the embedded finance partner on the unit’s/division’s leadership team while reporting and remaining accountable to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. Reporting to the VC for Business and Finance, the Unit Business Officer owns budget development, monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, analysis, and decision support for the assigned units or division; applies common standards, methods, and internal controls; and advises unit/division leadership on the financial implications of operational decisions. Depending on size and complexity, a Unit Business Officer serves a single larger unit/division or is shared across several smaller units. Authority centers on the budget and financial management of the assigned units; university-level central finance functions remain with the respective central offices, with whom the Unit Business Officer coordinates closely.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of Business and Finance, led by the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance / Chief Financial Officer, stewards the university’s financial resources and provides the budget, accounting, treasury, procurement, facilities, human resources, public safety, and related services that sustain institutional operations. Within Business and Finance, this shared model provides centralized budget and financial management to the university’s schools and divisions through finance professionals who are embedded in the units they serve and accountable to the Vice Chancellor. This model will deliver consistent financial practices, stronger internal controls, reliable continuity of service, and decision-useful analysis to Unit/Division leadership.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, or financial operations; or a bachelor’s degree in an equivalent field and 6 years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience developing and managing complex operating and capital budgets.
* Experience providing financial analysis and reporting in support of management decision-making.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Experience in higher education finance, ideally within a public university or a UNC System institution.
Experience serving as an embedded finance or business partner within an academic or administrative unit.
Experience supervising or providing lead direction to professional or support staff.
Familiarity with fund accounting across state appropriations, facilities and administrative (F&A) recoveries, contracts and grants, auxiliary, and gift or endowment funds.
Experience with Banner or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and with financial reporting and analytics tools.
CPA, CMA, CGFM, or comparable credential is preferred but not required.
Required License or Certification
No professional license or certification is required to perform the duties of this position.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title Unit Business Officer
Position Number 007833
Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
Organizational Division VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Location VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit VC for Business & Finance
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA3128
Open Date 07/07/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search.
Date Position Available 8/1/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
THIS IS A POOLED POSTING, MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE HIRED
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A& T permanent employees include the following and more;
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
* and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Classification Information
Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Unit Business Officer provides professional financial leadership for one or more assigned units or divisions of North Carolina A&T State University, serving as the embedded finance partner on the unit’s/division’s leadership team while reporting and remaining accountable to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. Reporting to the VC for Business and Finance, the Unit Business Officer owns budget development, monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, analysis, and decision support for the assigned units or division; applies common standards, methods, and internal controls; and advises unit/division leadership on the financial implications of operational decisions. Depending on size and complexity, a Unit Business Officer serves a single larger unit/division or is shared across several smaller units. Authority centers on the budget and financial management of the assigned units; university-level central finance functions remain with the respective central offices, with whom the Unit Business Officer coordinates closely.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of Business and Finance, led by the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance / Chief Financial Officer, stewards the university’s financial resources and provides the budget, accounting, treasury, procurement, facilities, human resources, public safety, and related services that sustain institutional operations. Within Business and Finance, this shared model provides centralized budget and financial management to the university’s schools and divisions through finance professionals who are embedded in the units they serve and accountable to the Vice Chancellor. This model will deliver consistent financial practices, stronger internal controls, reliable continuity of service, and decision-useful analysis to Unit/Division leadership.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, or financial operations; or a bachelor’s degree in an equivalent field and 6 years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience developing and managing complex operating and capital budgets.
* Experience providing financial analysis and reporting in support of management decision-making.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Experience in higher education finance, ideally within a public university or a UNC System institution.
Experience serving as an embedded finance or business partner within an academic or administrative unit.
Experience supervising or providing lead direction to professional or support staff.
Familiarity with fund accounting across state appropriations, facilities and administrative (F&A) recoveries, contracts and grants, auxiliary, and gift or endowment funds.
Experience with Banner or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and with financial reporting and analytics tools.
CPA, CMA, CGFM, or comparable credential is preferred but not required.
Required License or Certification
No professional license or certification is required to perform the duties of this position.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title Unit Business Officer
Position Number 007833
Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
Organizational Division VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Location VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit VC for Business & Finance
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA3128
Open Date 07/07/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search.
Date Position Available 8/1/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
THIS IS A POOLED POSTING, MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE HIRED
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A& T permanent employees include the following and more;
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
* and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Unit Manager
Lead with business impact, not just management experience
Hiring managers for this role want measurable outcomes: revenue growth, cost reduction, team expansion. Quantify what your unit delivered under your leadership. Numbers convert faster than responsibilities listed on a resume.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Business Unit Manager searches often run three to six months. If your OPT cap-out date falls within that window, say so early. Recruiters need time to align hiring timelines with your work authorization expiration date.
Emphasize cross-functional coordination skills
This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and people management. Highlighting experience coordinating across departments signals the organizational maturity employers expect at the business unit level, regardless of your immigration status.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting offers
Some employers will hire you on OPT but haven't committed to sponsoring the next step. Ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they would for this specific role.
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Business Unit Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Business Unit Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Business Unit Manager roles qualify under F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Most students with degrees in business administration, management, finance, or operations can demonstrate that connection. You'll work on your Employment Authorization Document for up to 12 months, or 36 months if you qualify for a STEM OPT extension.
Does a Business Unit Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems or an MBA with a STEM designation, and the Business Unit Manager role aligns with that field, you can apply for a 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Business Unit Manager roles?
Many do, particularly established companies in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and technology where business unit leadership is a recognized specialty. The key is finding employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions previously. Migrate Mate filters for employers with active sponsorship histories, which makes identifying these companies significantly faster than reviewing job postings one by one.
How should I explain my OPT status when applying for senior roles like this?
Be direct and matter-of-fact. State your work authorization status and end date early in recruiter conversations so there are no surprises late in the process. Frame it as a timeline to plan around, not a disqualifier. Most employers evaluating candidates for Business Unit Manager roles are focused on leadership track record. Authorization status is a logistics question, not a reflection of your qualifications.
What industries hire Business Unit Managers on OPT most often?
Manufacturing, logistics, healthcare operations, financial services, and enterprise technology are the most consistent sources of Business Unit Manager roles that accommodate OPT candidates. These industries tend to have formal organizational structures where the role is well-defined, making it easier to establish the direct connection between your degree and your position that OPT requires.