OPT CRM Manager Jobs
CRM Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in marketing, business analytics, or information systems. Most roles require proficiency in platforms like Salesforce or HubSpot and fall clearly within STEM or business-related OPT categories, giving you 12 months of authorized work to build your case for H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Job Description Summary:
The Coordinator CRM Operations will be responsible for assisting with overall system administration including data management, analysis, reporting, and developing/enforcing policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in the day-to-day administration, management, and innovation of our CRM system
- Monitor and manage data to ensure data integrity which includes editing and correcting inaccuracies as well as providing feedback to users on proper protocols, processes, policies, and procedures
- Assist in creating, documenting, and communicating system changes, policy and procedures, and new features
- Create, update, and validate reports for data analytics, trade organization rankings, companywide KPI’s, executive reporting, and data audits
- Aid in assessing system/process changes and training needs to provide solutions, support, and guidance for CRM users
- Assist in creating, maintaining, and conducting a formal training program, materials, and virtual/in person sessions for CRM users via a myriad of media types and platforms
- Assist Corporate, Regional, and Division Marketing in uploading, creating, and maintaining email contact lists in support of the development, coordination, and execution of marketing and email campaigns
- Assist with planning, implementation, customization, execution, and maintenance of various CRM features including workflows, system changes, new features, as well as updating policies, procedures, and processes
- Assist in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving: Technical issues with integrations from other systems; errors and unexpected system behaviors from CRM user feedback; help facilitate troubleshooting and resolution with CRM Vendor Support to resolve issues
- Work with BTech to support and participate in various integration initiatives including CRM configuration changes and updates, overall system set up, validating and testing ERP configuration changes and updates, assessing impact and changes needed to the CRM, verifying and communicating outcomes
- Manage setup of additional Licensed Users and reconciliation of licenses
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, strategic communications, library science, journalism, or similar degree
- 2-3 years of database experience
- Motivated self-starter
- Excellent judgment and works efficiently with minimal oversight
- Thinks logically and analytically
- Strong attention to the details
- Can manage multiple projects and time wisely
- Strong written and oral communication skills, especially interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with CRM systems, specifically Cosential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), basic skills in Adobe InDesign, Advanced Excel knowledge a plus
Summary of Benefits:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
About us
Welcome to Swinerton—Building Excellence Since 1888
Swinerton is a 100% employee-owned construction company with a legacy of shaping skylines, transforming communities, and delivering award-winning projects across the United States. Since our founding in 1888, we have remained forward-thinking, operating with accountability, integrity, and a passion for building what matters.
As an integrated ecosystem of expertise, Swinerton brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative and efficient construction solutions. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, allowing us to respond to any project challenge—regardless of size, location, or complexity.
When you join Swinerton, you become part of a dynamic network of employee-owners who are committed to excellence, safety, and continuous growth. We invest in your development, offer competitive benefits, and empower you to make a meaningful impact on every project and in every community we serve.
Discover how you can build your future with Swinerton. Explore our open positions and join a team that leads with ownership, integrity, and a shared commitment to success.
Swinerton—Building is not just what we do; it is who we are.
Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.
Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation.
We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal Workday (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com. If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing reportissues@swinerton.com.
Compensation Range
$38.00 - $45.00 Hourly Rate
Job Description Summary:
The Coordinator CRM Operations will be responsible for assisting with overall system administration including data management, analysis, reporting, and developing/enforcing policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in the day-to-day administration, management, and innovation of our CRM system
- Monitor and manage data to ensure data integrity which includes editing and correcting inaccuracies as well as providing feedback to users on proper protocols, processes, policies, and procedures
- Assist in creating, documenting, and communicating system changes, policy and procedures, and new features
- Create, update, and validate reports for data analytics, trade organization rankings, companywide KPI’s, executive reporting, and data audits
- Aid in assessing system/process changes and training needs to provide solutions, support, and guidance for CRM users
- Assist in creating, maintaining, and conducting a formal training program, materials, and virtual/in person sessions for CRM users via a myriad of media types and platforms
- Assist Corporate, Regional, and Division Marketing in uploading, creating, and maintaining email contact lists in support of the development, coordination, and execution of marketing and email campaigns
- Assist with planning, implementation, customization, execution, and maintenance of various CRM features including workflows, system changes, new features, as well as updating policies, procedures, and processes
- Assist in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving: Technical issues with integrations from other systems; errors and unexpected system behaviors from CRM user feedback; help facilitate troubleshooting and resolution with CRM Vendor Support to resolve issues
- Work with BTech to support and participate in various integration initiatives including CRM configuration changes and updates, overall system set up, validating and testing ERP configuration changes and updates, assessing impact and changes needed to the CRM, verifying and communicating outcomes
- Manage setup of additional Licensed Users and reconciliation of licenses
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, strategic communications, library science, journalism, or similar degree
- 2-3 years of database experience
- Motivated self-starter
- Excellent judgment and works efficiently with minimal oversight
- Thinks logically and analytically
- Strong attention to the details
- Can manage multiple projects and time wisely
- Strong written and oral communication skills, especially interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with CRM systems, specifically Cosential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), basic skills in Adobe InDesign, Advanced Excel knowledge a plus
Summary of Benefits:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
About us
Welcome to Swinerton—Building Excellence Since 1888
Swinerton is a 100% employee-owned construction company with a legacy of shaping skylines, transforming communities, and delivering award-winning projects across the United States. Since our founding in 1888, we have remained forward-thinking, operating with accountability, integrity, and a passion for building what matters.
As an integrated ecosystem of expertise, Swinerton brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative and efficient construction solutions. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, allowing us to respond to any project challenge—regardless of size, location, or complexity.
When you join Swinerton, you become part of a dynamic network of employee-owners who are committed to excellence, safety, and continuous growth. We invest in your development, offer competitive benefits, and empower you to make a meaningful impact on every project and in every community we serve.
Discover how you can build your future with Swinerton. Explore our open positions and join a team that leads with ownership, integrity, and a shared commitment to success.
Swinerton—Building is not just what we do; it is who we are.
Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.
Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation.
We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal Workday (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com. If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing reportissues@swinerton.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a CRM Manager
Target companies with Salesforce or HubSpot ecosystems
Employers heavily invested in CRM platforms are more likely to sponsor visas because replacing a trained CRM Manager mid-implementation is costly. Look for job postings that list specific platform certifications as requirements, not just preferences.
Get certified before you apply
A Salesforce Administrator or HubSpot Marketing certification signals technical depth that generalist candidates lack. Certifications also strengthen your specialty occupation case if your employer later files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf.
Quantify your CRM impact on every application
Sponsorship decisions are easier for employers when they can justify the cost. Frame your experience around measurable outcomes like retention rate improvements, pipeline growth, or campaign performance tied directly to your CRM work.
Ask about sponsorship history during interviews
Not all employers know how to sponsor an F-1 OPT worker transitioning to H-1B. Ask whether they have sponsored international employees before and whether their legal team has handled the process, ideally before accepting any offer.
Apply to mid-size companies, not just large enterprises
Mid-size SaaS and e-commerce companies often have fewer applicants, faster hiring cycles, and real urgency to fill CRM roles. They are frequently more willing to sponsor than large corporations where immigration decisions move slowly through HR.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Browsing general job boards wastes time on roles that will not consider OPT students. Migrate Mate surfaces CRM Manager positions from employers with a demonstrated history of sponsoring international candidates, so your applications go further.
CRM Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CRM Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. CRM Manager positions that require a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, information systems, or a related field typically meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS uses to evaluate H-1B petitions. Roles that involve CRM architecture, data analysis, or marketing automation are stronger candidates than purely administrative positions, so the job description wording matters significantly when your employer files.
Can I work as a CRM Manager on F-1 OPT without STEM OPT extension eligibility?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization regardless of whether your degree qualifies for the STEM extension. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, or data analytics, you may be eligible for an additional 24 months. A business or marketing degree typically does not qualify for the extension, so your H-1B timeline planning should account for the shorter window.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer can complete H-1B sponsorship?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before April 1 of the relevant fiscal year and you are selected in the lottery, you are covered by cap-gap protection through September 30. This allows you to keep working legally even after your OPT EAD expires. If you are not selected in the lottery, you will need to leave the country, change status, or explore alternative visa options with your employer.
How do I find CRM Manager jobs where employers are open to sponsoring OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to search Migrate Mate, which focuses specifically on employers willing to hire and sponsor international candidates. Beyond that, look for companies with existing international employees in their marketing or operations teams, which signals familiarity with the sponsorship process. Avoid applying broadly to roles where the job posting explicitly states that sponsorship is not available.
What CRM platforms should I know to be competitive in the OPT job market?
Salesforce is the most commonly required platform across enterprise and mid-market employers, and a Salesforce Administrator certification meaningfully strengthens your application. HubSpot is prevalent in SaaS and startup environments. Familiarity with marketing automation tools like Marketo or Klaviyo adds range. Employers sponsoring OPT students often want candidates who can own the CRM stack independently from day one, so platform depth matters more than breadth.