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Center Director jobs can work well for F-1 OPT students with degrees in education, nonprofit management, child development, or public administration. Most roles require direct STEM or non-STEM OPT authorization, and employers in this sector often support H-1B visa or EB-based sponsorship for strong long-term candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsABA Center Director (BCBA, SLP, or OT)
Newport News, VA | Full-Time
$100,000 – $123,000/year total compensation
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
Ready to step into leadership while staying connected to patient care?
HealthPRO Pediatrics is seeking an experienced clinician (BCBA, SLP, or OT) to lead our ABA + outpatient pediatric clinic in Newport News, VA. This is an ideal opportunity for a clinician looking for a leadership role while continuing to make a meaningful impact with children and families.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day clinic operations and support team performance
- Provide clinical oversight and mentorship across disciplines (ABA + therapy)
- Partner in program growth and development
- Maintain a manageable caseload to stay connected to patient care
Compensation & Benefits
- Total compensation opportunity of $100K–$123K/year (between base salary + monthly performance bonuses)
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, paid CEUs, and more!
- Ongoing leadership development and clinical support
Why Join HealthPRO Pediatrics?
- Therapist-led leadership team that understands your day-to-day
- Opportunity to build and shape a growing pediatric program
- Balanced expectations – leadership + achievable clinical productivity
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment (ABA + therapy)
- Growth-focused culture with leadership development opportunities
- Mission-driven work helping children and families thrive
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPRO Pediatrics, A division of HealthPro Heritage, we are more than just a team—we are a family dedicated to empowering children, supporting families, and fostering growth. As a leader in pediatric therapy, we provide a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion truly make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily clinic operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and patient care excellence
- Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and performance management for a multidisciplinary team
- Monitor and analyze key metrics (productivity, quality, financials) to drive performance and continuous improvement
- Maintain a manageable patient care caseload based on clinic volume
- Support staffing needs, onboarding, and ongoing professional development
- Ensure compliance with policies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Manage clinic financial performance, including budget and expense oversight
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and strong employee engagement
- Partner with leadership and business development to support program growth and referral relationships
- Represent the organization with internal teams and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Required: Master’s Degree or PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology
- Required: CURRENT AND ACTIVE with Board Certification and state licensure if applicable per state in specific discipline
- Required: Experience working with children ages 0-18 implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology
- Required: 2-5 years working with children with developmental disabilities
- Preferred: Experience working in a leadership role amongst a team of clinical peers, reporting on clinical and operational KPIs
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
ABA Center Director (BCBA, SLP, or OT)
Newport News, VA | Full-Time
$100,000 – $123,000/year total compensation
$5,000 sign-on bonus!
Ready to step into leadership while staying connected to patient care?
HealthPRO Pediatrics is seeking an experienced clinician (BCBA, SLP, or OT) to lead our ABA + outpatient pediatric clinic in Newport News, VA. This is an ideal opportunity for a clinician looking for a leadership role while continuing to make a meaningful impact with children and families.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day clinic operations and support team performance
- Provide clinical oversight and mentorship across disciplines (ABA + therapy)
- Partner in program growth and development
- Maintain a manageable caseload to stay connected to patient care
Compensation & Benefits
- Total compensation opportunity of $100K–$123K/year (between base salary + monthly performance bonuses)
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, paid CEUs, and more!
- Ongoing leadership development and clinical support
Why Join HealthPRO Pediatrics?
- Therapist-led leadership team that understands your day-to-day
- Opportunity to build and shape a growing pediatric program
- Balanced expectations – leadership + achievable clinical productivity
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment (ABA + therapy)
- Growth-focused culture with leadership development opportunities
- Mission-driven work helping children and families thrive
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPRO Pediatrics, A division of HealthPro Heritage, we are more than just a team—we are a family dedicated to empowering children, supporting families, and fostering growth. As a leader in pediatric therapy, we provide a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion truly make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily clinic operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and patient care excellence
- Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and performance management for a multidisciplinary team
- Monitor and analyze key metrics (productivity, quality, financials) to drive performance and continuous improvement
- Maintain a manageable patient care caseload based on clinic volume
- Support staffing needs, onboarding, and ongoing professional development
- Ensure compliance with policies, documentation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Manage clinic financial performance, including budget and expense oversight
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture and strong employee engagement
- Partner with leadership and business development to support program growth and referral relationships
- Represent the organization with internal teams and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Required: Master’s Degree or PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology
- Required: CURRENT AND ACTIVE with Board Certification and state licensure if applicable per state in specific discipline
- Required: Experience working with children ages 0-18 implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology
- Required: 2-5 years working with children with developmental disabilities
- Preferred: Experience working in a leadership role amongst a team of clinical peers, reporting on clinical and operational KPIs
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Center Director
Lead with your degree field alignment
Center Director roles typically require a bachelor's or master's in education, nonprofit management, or child development. Open your application by connecting your degree directly to the role so hiring managers see your OPT eligibility as straightforward, not a complication.
Address your OPT timeline upfront
Center Director hiring often takes 60 to 90 days. Know your OPT end date and communicate it confidently. If your STEM OPT extension applies, say so clearly. Employers are more willing to sponsor when they see a clear authorization runway ahead of them.
Target mission-driven organizations
Nonprofits, community health centers, early childhood programs, and federally funded education organizations are more experienced with work authorization processes than small private employers. These organizations have HR infrastructure and genuine motivation to retain qualified program leadership long term.
Quantify your program management impact
Center Directors oversee staff, budgets, compliance, and outcomes. Employers sponsoring a visa need confidence you can deliver results. Use specific numbers in your resume: staff size managed, program enrollment growth, grant compliance records, or accreditation achievements tied to your leadership.
Raise sponsorship during the offer stage, not before
Wait until an employer has decided they want you before discussing visa sponsorship. Framing it as a straightforward H-1B visa petition at the offer stage, rather than a risk upfront, keeps the conversation focused on your value rather than your immigration status.
Verify specialty occupation eligibility for your specific role
H-1B sponsorship for Center Director roles depends on whether the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Roles requiring general management degrees may face scrutiny. Confirm the job description clearly ties the role to a qualifying specialty occupation before pursuing sponsorship.
Center Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Center Director on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. A Center Director position tied to a degree in education, child development, nonprofit management, or public administration typically qualifies. Your OPT authorization must match the job's field. If your degree is unrelated, the role may not satisfy OPT requirements and could jeopardize your status.
Where can I find Center Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can browse Center Director roles and filter by employers who have a history of sponsoring work visas. This saves significant time compared to screening general job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship willingness upfront.
Does STEM OPT apply to Center Director roles?
Only if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field and the role qualifies as directly related to that field. Most Center Director positions are tied to education or social sciences degrees, which are not STEM-designated. Students with degrees in data science, public health informatics, or similar STEM fields may qualify if the role has a strong analytical or technical component.
Do Center Director employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies significantly by organization. Federally funded nonprofits, large early childhood education networks, and community health organizations are more likely to have H-1B sponsorship experience than small private centers. The role must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, not just preferred. Confirm this before relying on sponsorship as your long-term plan.
What counts as a valid OPT employer for a Center Director role?
A valid OPT employer is any organization that offers paid, degree-related work in a role qualifying under your authorized field. For Center Director positions, the employer must be a legitimate organization, the role must require skills from your degree program, and you must work at least 20 hours per week. Volunteer-only or unpaid arrangements do not satisfy OPT employment requirements.