OPT Data Entry Jobs
Data entry roles are among the more accessible options for F-1 OPT students, with many positions available in healthcare, finance, and logistics. Most require strong attention to detail and basic spreadsheet skills. Your OPT EAD authorizes full-time employment, and STEM OPT extensions are available if your degree qualifies.
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Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Entry Specialist serves as the central coordinator for gift processing, donor administration, and event data management within Beebe Medical Foundation. This position ensures donor contributions are processed accurately and timely, donor records are maintained with integrity, event registrations and related financial data are tracked appropriately, and development operations receive consistent administrative support.
Working closely with event, finance, philanthropy, and administrative staff, the Data Entry Specialist supports the full gift-processing lifecycle, maintains data integrity within Raiser's Edge, supports donor stewardship activities, and serves as a key resource for fundraising and event-related data management.
Responsibilities:
Gift Processing & Donor Administration
- Support the gift-processing workflow from receipt through acknowledgment.
- Receive, review, and process charitable contributions accurately and timely.
- Maintain daily gift logs and gift tracking records.
- Enter gifts, pledges, and donor information into Raiser's Edge.
- Process monthly recurring gifts and maintain recurring donor records.
- Prepare and coordinate check deposits.
- Generate and distribute donor acknowledgment letters.
- Prepare and distribute pledge reminder communications.
- Maintain accurate donor documentation and electronic records.
- Ensure donor records are complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies.
Event Registration & Sponsorship Administration
- Maintain event tracking spreadsheets and registration databases.
- Enter sponsorship, registration, attendee, golfer, and guest information.
- Support fundraising events through on-site registration and cashiering.
- Coordinate attendee records and event participant information.
- Reconcile event registration and sponsorship information with Raiser's Edge.
- Assist with event reporting and post-event data analysis.
Database & Reporting Support
- Maintain data accuracy and consistency within Raiser's Edge.
- Support Raiser's Edge NXT initiatives and related data management projects.
- Generate routine reports for philanthropy and leadership stakeholders.
- Assist with donor and fundraising data reconciliation.
- Support documentation management and record retention processes.
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies and incomplete records.
Administrative Support
- Distribute incoming department mail and correspondence.
- Enter and process OnBase check requests.
- Provide general administrative support for fundraising operations and donor services, as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
- Strong data entry and database management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential donor and financial information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Basic understanding of nonprofit accounting principles.
Qualifications
Required Experience, Education, and Certifications
- Associate degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of two years of data entry, administrative support, fundraising operations, donor services, finance, or database management experience preferred.
- Experience with fundraising databases, CRM systems, or donor management software preferred.
- Experience with Raiser's Edge or Raiser's Edge NXT strongly preferred.
- No certification required.
COMPENSATION
- Entry: USD $18.75/Hr.
- Max: USD $29.06/Hr.
INTRODUCTION
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Entry Specialist serves as the central coordinator for gift processing, donor administration, and event data management within Beebe Medical Foundation. This position ensures donor contributions are processed accurately and timely, donor records are maintained with integrity, event registrations and related financial data are tracked appropriately, and development operations receive consistent administrative support.
Working closely with event, finance, philanthropy, and administrative staff, the Data Entry Specialist supports the full gift-processing lifecycle, maintains data integrity within Raiser's Edge, supports donor stewardship activities, and serves as a key resource for fundraising and event-related data management.
Responsibilities:
Gift Processing & Donor Administration
- Support the gift-processing workflow from receipt through acknowledgment.
- Receive, review, and process charitable contributions accurately and timely.
- Maintain daily gift logs and gift tracking records.
- Enter gifts, pledges, and donor information into Raiser's Edge.
- Process monthly recurring gifts and maintain recurring donor records.
- Prepare and coordinate check deposits.
- Generate and distribute donor acknowledgment letters.
- Prepare and distribute pledge reminder communications.
- Maintain accurate donor documentation and electronic records.
- Ensure donor records are complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies.
Event Registration & Sponsorship Administration
- Maintain event tracking spreadsheets and registration databases.
- Enter sponsorship, registration, attendee, golfer, and guest information.
- Support fundraising events through on-site registration and cashiering.
- Coordinate attendee records and event participant information.
- Reconcile event registration and sponsorship information with Raiser's Edge.
- Assist with event reporting and post-event data analysis.
Database & Reporting Support
- Maintain data accuracy and consistency within Raiser's Edge.
- Support Raiser's Edge NXT initiatives and related data management projects.
- Generate routine reports for philanthropy and leadership stakeholders.
- Assist with donor and fundraising data reconciliation.
- Support documentation management and record retention processes.
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies and incomplete records.
Administrative Support
- Distribute incoming department mail and correspondence.
- Enter and process OnBase check requests.
- Provide general administrative support for fundraising operations and donor services, as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
- Strong data entry and database management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential donor and financial information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Basic understanding of nonprofit accounting principles.
Qualifications
Required Experience, Education, and Certifications
- Associate degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of two years of data entry, administrative support, fundraising operations, donor services, finance, or database management experience preferred.
- Experience with fundraising databases, CRM systems, or donor management software preferred.
- Experience with Raiser's Edge or Raiser's Edge NXT strongly preferred.
- No certification required.
COMPENSATION
- Entry: USD $18.75/Hr.
- Max: USD $29.06/Hr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Data Entry
Lead with your accuracy rate
Hiring managers for data entry roles prioritize accuracy over speed. If you tracked error rates or processed high volumes with documented accuracy in past roles or coursework, quantify it. A concrete number signals you can handle production-level work from day one.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Many data entry employers are small or mid-size companies unfamiliar with OPT. Briefly explaining that your EAD authorizes immediate full-time work, without any employer filing requirement, removes the biggest hesitation before it becomes a reason to move on.
Highlight relevant software proficiency
Data entry roles vary widely by system. Employers using SAP, Salesforce, or industry-specific platforms want candidates who reduce onboarding time. List every platform you have hands-on experience with, even from coursework or short-term projects, in a dedicated skills section.
Target industries with high volume needs
Healthcare, insurance, logistics, and financial services consistently generate high-volume data entry demand. These industries process large datasets continuously and are more likely to hire OPT students for contract or temp-to-hire roles that can convert to full-time sponsorship.
Address STEM OPT eligibility proactively
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, mention your STEM OPT extension eligibility when discussing your timeline. It signals 36 months of potential work authorization, which meaningfully changes how employers evaluate the cost of eventual H-1B visa sponsorship down the road.
Apply to roles with hybrid or remote options
Remote data entry roles expand your employer pool beyond your immediate metro area. Smaller companies in lower-cost markets are often more willing to hire OPT students because they're less likely to have rigid HR policies that screen out non-citizens reflexively.
Data Entry OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in data entry on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Your OPT Employment Authorization Document authorizes you to work full-time in any role directly related to your field of study. Data entry roles tied to degrees in business, information systems, computer science, or health informatics qualify. Your employer does not need to file any petition or pay any government fee to hire you on OPT.
Do data entry employers typically sponsor visas after OPT?
It depends on the employer. Large companies in healthcare, finance, and logistics with established HR processes are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers. Smaller employers may be willing but unfamiliar with the process. Targeting companies that have filed H-1B petitions in the past is a practical way to identify sponsorship-friendly employers. Migrate Mate lets you browse data entry jobs filtered by OPT and sponsorship eligibility.
Does a data entry role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
The role itself does not need to be technical for STEM OPT to apply. Eligibility depends on your degree being in a STEM-designated field, not your job title. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for a 24-month extension regardless of whether your position involves coding or engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support a STEM OPT extension.
How long do I have to find a data entry job after graduation?
You have a 90-day unemployment buffer during your OPT period. If you applied for OPT before graduation and your EAD start date is set to your program end date, the clock starts there. Finding a position quickly matters because multiple or extended gaps can jeopardize your OPT status and make a STEM OPT extension harder to secure.
What should I look for in a data entry job as an OPT student?
Look for roles where the job duties align with your degree field, since OPT requires employment related to your major. Also prioritize employers enrolled in E-Verify if you plan to apply for a STEM OPT extension. Full-time positions are preferable to part-time contracts, which may not satisfy DSO reporting requirements. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find data entry roles that explicitly welcome OPT candidates.