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Data Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in data science, statistics, information systems, or computer science. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, meaning you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months.
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Get Access To All JobsOVERVIEW OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.
Our mission is that in partnership with our community, SSFUSD will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community.
In February 2024, the School Board for SSFUSD adopted our new Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan, which lays out our updated mission, core values, our promise to all students (our “Portrait of a Graduate”), and five strategic priorities to help us bring this promise to life.
We are united in our commitment to this vision, and are looking for mission-aligned educators to join us in bringing this vision to life.
Data and Systems Specialist
Job Summary:
Under direction from assigned supervisory and management personnel, provides support to a variety of data programs within the District; acts as a liaison and technical resource concerning assigned data sets and systems; prepares and maintains a variety of manual and automated records, reports, and files; collects, inputs, and analyzes the output of data for accuracy and integrity; assists the District and its departments, schools, and educational partners with data, data systems, reporting, and compliance; trains users on assigned data sets; and performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in education, statistics, computer science, or a closely related field;
- and Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in student and/or personnel recordkeeping, data systems, or a closely related field.
Details for this vacancy are as follows:
District Office - Teaching and Learning Department
7.5 hrs/day; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Please be advised, this recruitment is limited to current SSFUSD employees only and is open exclusively to internal and promotional candidates.
Application Screening and Recruitment Process:
- A complete Nimble application is required for consideration.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
- Applicants must provide professional references.
- References should be work-related; supervisory references are strongly preferred.
- This recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit-based selection process, consistent with California public sector hiring practices.
- Advancement is based on qualifications, examination results, and other job-related criteria.
- Applications will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Only those candidates who meet the requirements and pass screening will advance.
- All communication regarding application status and next steps will be sent via Nimble email.
- Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email, including spam and junk folders, for all recruitment communications.
Examination and Interview Process:
Candidates who successfully pass application screening will be required to participate in the following recruitment testing phases:
- Written Examination Date: TBD
- Performance Examination Date: TBD
- Panel Interview Date: TBD
Please note:
Requests for alternate or rescheduled testing or interview dates will not be granted. Candidates are expected to be available for all scheduled components of the recruitment testing process.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The South San Francisco Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 0410)
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 4030)
OVERVIEW OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) community includes 15 schools supporting 8,000 students in Daly City, San Bruno, and South San Francisco.
Our mission is that in partnership with our community, SSFUSD will provide exceptional instruction, engaging experiences, and equitable and accessible opportunities and resources to further support our diverse student body so that students are equipped to learn, thrive, navigate their future with purpose, and impact their community.
In February 2024, the School Board for SSFUSD adopted our new Vision and Five-Year Strategic Plan, which lays out our updated mission, core values, our promise to all students (our “Portrait of a Graduate”), and five strategic priorities to help us bring this promise to life.
We are united in our commitment to this vision, and are looking for mission-aligned educators to join us in bringing this vision to life.
Data and Systems Specialist
Job Summary:
Under direction from assigned supervisory and management personnel, provides support to a variety of data programs within the District; acts as a liaison and technical resource concerning assigned data sets and systems; prepares and maintains a variety of manual and automated records, reports, and files; collects, inputs, and analyzes the output of data for accuracy and integrity; assists the District and its departments, schools, and educational partners with data, data systems, reporting, and compliance; trains users on assigned data sets; and performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in education, statistics, computer science, or a closely related field;
- and Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in student and/or personnel recordkeeping, data systems, or a closely related field.
Details for this vacancy are as follows:
District Office - Teaching and Learning Department
7.5 hrs/day; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
Please be advised, this recruitment is limited to current SSFUSD employees only and is open exclusively to internal and promotional candidates.
Application Screening and Recruitment Process:
- A complete Nimble application is required for consideration.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
- Applicants must provide professional references.
- References should be work-related; supervisory references are strongly preferred.
- This recruitment is conducted in accordance with a merit-based selection process, consistent with California public sector hiring practices.
- Advancement is based on qualifications, examination results, and other job-related criteria.
- Applications will be screened to verify minimum qualifications. Only those candidates who meet the requirements and pass screening will advance.
- All communication regarding application status and next steps will be sent via Nimble email.
- Applicants are responsible for monitoring their email, including spam and junk folders, for all recruitment communications.
Examination and Interview Process:
Candidates who successfully pass application screening will be required to participate in the following recruitment testing phases:
- Written Examination Date: TBD
- Performance Examination Date: TBD
- Panel Interview Date: TBD
Please note:
Requests for alternate or rescheduled testing or interview dates will not be granted. Candidates are expected to be available for all scheduled components of the recruitment testing process.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The South San Francisco Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 0410)
No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (Board Policy 4030)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Specialist
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility before you apply
Data Specialist roles typically fall under CIP codes for computer science, information systems, or statistics. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, since STEM OPT eligibility depends on your specific program, not just your job title.
Lead with your technical stack in applications
Employers scanning OPT candidates want to see SQL, Python, Excel, and any BI tools like Tableau or Power BI listed prominently. Put your technical skills near the top of your resume so hiring managers can assess fit before any visa conversation starts.
Target employers already familiar with OPT authorization
Companies that have hired international students before move faster through onboarding paperwork. Look for organizations in finance, healthcare, or tech with established HR processes. Smaller employers may need guidance on I-20 endorsements and EAD card requirements.
Time your job search around your OPT start date
You can begin working only on or after your OPT start date. Apply 60 to 90 days before that date so offers can align with when you're authorized to start. Employers who need someone immediately may not wait.
Prepare a clear one-paragraph OPT explainer
Many hiring managers don't know what OPT is. Have a concise, confident explanation ready: your authorized work period, that no employer petition is required, and how STEM OPT extends your timeline if the role qualifies as a STEM position.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Data Specialist roles
Generic job boards don't filter for visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse Data Specialist openings where employers already understand and accept OPT work authorization from the start.
Data Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Data Specialist roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because they fall under STEM-designated CIP codes in fields like computer science, information systems, or applied statistics. Eligibility depends on your degree's specific CIP code, not just the job title. Confirm with your DSO before applying.
Do I need an employer to file anything with USCIS for me to work on OPT?
No employer petition or USCIS filing is required during your initial 12-month OPT period. Your EAD card is your work authorization, and your employer only needs to verify it through Form I-9. If you qualify for STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a training plan with your DSO.
How do I find Data Specialist employers who accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Data Specialist roles from employers who already understand OPT work authorization. Searching there saves you the time of filtering through postings where visa status is a dealbreaker. Employers listed on Migrate Mate have been vetted for sponsorship willingness.
Can I work as a Data Specialist for multiple employers during OPT?
Yes, OPT permits concurrent employment. You can work for more than one employer at the same time, as long as each job is directly related to your degree field and you maintain full-time employment status overall. Your DSO needs to be informed of each employer through SEVIS reporting updates.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from my Data Specialist job?
F-1 OPT students can accumulate up to 90 days of unemployment during the initial OPT period, or up to 150 days if you're on STEM OPT extension. If you exceed those limits, your OPT is considered violated. Contact your DSO immediately after a layoff to understand your options and remaining authorized unemployment days.