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Contact Center Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with communication, customer service, or business backgrounds. Most positions qualify as professional roles supporting OPT authorization. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives employers a meaningful runway to invest in you.
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8880 Evergreen Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-6040
Date Posted:
November 03, 2026
Department:
16008774 Customer Experience Center HOS
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shift
- Occasional weekend rotation
Job Description:
Leads the daily operations for the Contact Center, including call monitoring, training, hiring, performance management and quality assurance. Provides exceptional customer service and resolves complex escalations from all consumers.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Daily operations
- Monitors call center performance using identified tools.
- Identifies and documents key performance criteria using business requirements documentation and project plans.
- Facilitates knowledge gathering for development of training material, quality measurements, and specialized reporting requirements.
- Recommends agent skill level, training requirements and other specialized needs.
- Estimates volume and work activities that drive cost and staffing requirements.
- Monitors queues.
- Internal and external team projects, committees and work groups.
-
Special projects as assigned.
-
Supervision of employees
- Reviews service observations for agents that are calibrated and audited for performance.
- Coordinates with other supervisors to provide direction and client perspective.
- Reinforces use of all reference tools, SOPs, trained workflows, compliance and self-service tools.
- Provides call coaching, development and performance.
- Leads daily huddles.
- Hires and onboards of new employees.
- Trains, orients and maintains competencies for employees.
- Maintains scheduling, time off approval and timecard sign-off.
-
Performance management of employee, including performance reviews.
-
Quality Monitoring and Problem Resolution
- Reinforces quality criteria that is measured for each program/service line.
- Queries systems for contact history, call recordings, work flow, etc.
- Reviews performance on call metrics and contact handling to insure compliance.
- Identifies problem areas and recommend solutions.
-
Resolves escalated issues in a timely manner.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's or Vocational degree and 2 years of related experience or
- 4 years of related experience and must commit to enroll in an Associate’s program within 6 months of hire and obtain an Associate’s degree within 4 years of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, communications or related field
- 2 years of leadership experience
Physical Demands:
Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $35.61 to $48.81 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
8880 Evergreen Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433-6040
Date Posted:
November 03, 2026
Department:
16008774 Customer Experience Center HOS
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shift
- Occasional weekend rotation
Job Description:
Leads the daily operations for the Contact Center, including call monitoring, training, hiring, performance management and quality assurance. Provides exceptional customer service and resolves complex escalations from all consumers.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Daily operations
- Monitors call center performance using identified tools.
- Identifies and documents key performance criteria using business requirements documentation and project plans.
- Facilitates knowledge gathering for development of training material, quality measurements, and specialized reporting requirements.
- Recommends agent skill level, training requirements and other specialized needs.
- Estimates volume and work activities that drive cost and staffing requirements.
- Monitors queues.
- Internal and external team projects, committees and work groups.
-
Special projects as assigned.
-
Supervision of employees
- Reviews service observations for agents that are calibrated and audited for performance.
- Coordinates with other supervisors to provide direction and client perspective.
- Reinforces use of all reference tools, SOPs, trained workflows, compliance and self-service tools.
- Provides call coaching, development and performance.
- Leads daily huddles.
- Hires and onboards of new employees.
- Trains, orients and maintains competencies for employees.
- Maintains scheduling, time off approval and timecard sign-off.
-
Performance management of employee, including performance reviews.
-
Quality Monitoring and Problem Resolution
- Reinforces quality criteria that is measured for each program/service line.
- Queries systems for contact history, call recordings, work flow, etc.
- Reviews performance on call metrics and contact handling to insure compliance.
- Identifies problem areas and recommend solutions.
-
Resolves escalated issues in a timely manner.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's or Vocational degree and 2 years of related experience or
- 4 years of related experience and must commit to enroll in an Associate’s program within 6 months of hire and obtain an Associate’s degree within 4 years of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, communications or related field
- 2 years of leadership experience
Physical Demands:
Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Pay Range:
Pay Range: $35.61 to $48.81 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Contact Center Specialist
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset
Employers hesitate when they don't understand OPT. Lead with the fact that you're already authorized to work, with up to 12 months of employment authorization in hand. No sponsorship required to hire you right now.
Highlight multilingual skills prominently
Contact centers actively seek bilingual and multilingual candidates to serve diverse customer bases. If you speak Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, or any other language fluently, put it at the top of your resume and mention it in every application.
Target employers with existing OPT or H-1B history
Companies that have hired international students before understand the process and are far less likely to reject you over status concerns. Searching for employers with prior work authorization filings helps filter for OPT-friendly organizations.
Align your degree to the role explicitly
OPT employment must relate to your field of study. For Contact Center Specialist roles, degrees in communications, business, marketing, or information systems all qualify. State the connection clearly in your cover letter so employers see no ambiguity.
Apply before your OPT start date approaches
Start your job search at least 90 days before your OPT begin date. Many employers need four to six weeks to extend offers and complete onboarding, and you want your authorization active before your first day of work.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly openings
Generic job boards surface roles without filtering for sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students, so the roles listed are relevant to your OPT status and sourced with work authorization in mind.
Contact Center Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Contact Center Specialist role qualify for F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. A Contact Center Specialist position typically qualifies for students with degrees in business, communications, information systems, or marketing. You'll need to document the connection between your job duties and your major when reporting employment to your DSO.
Can I work as a Contact Center Specialist remotely on OPT?
Yes, remote work is permitted on OPT, but you must report your employment address to your DSO. If you're working remotely, you typically report your home address or the employer's primary address depending on your school's reporting policy. Keep your employment record updated with your DSO any time your work location changes.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as a Contact Center Specialist?
It depends on your degree. STEM OPT extensions require a degree from the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree qualifies, the role itself must also involve applying STEM knowledge, such as working in a tech-driven contact center environment using data analytics or CRM systems. Your DSO can confirm eligibility based on your specific situation.
How do I find Contact Center Specialist jobs that accept OPT students?
The most effective approach is searching platforms built for international students rather than general job boards. Migrate Mate lists contact center and customer operations roles with work authorization in mind, so you're not spending time filtering through postings from employers who won't consider OPT candidates. Browse open roles there to find employers already familiar with the process.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my Contact Center Specialist job?
You can remain unemployed for up to 90 cumulative days during your standard OPT period without violating your status. STEM OPT allows up to 150 cumulative days. You must report any job loss to your DSO promptly. If you exceed the unemployment limit without securing new qualifying employment, your F-1 status may be at risk, so start your search immediately after any job loss.