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Director and Head of roles on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or another long-term visa before your authorization expires. These positions demand proven leadership, so your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension, needs to translate directly into measurable team and business outcomes.
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Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Baseball program as they compete in NCAA Division III athletics, while providing an educational environment that enhances the development of the whole student-athlete. Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in physical education and handling departmental administrative duties.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction for the baseball program while maintaining a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and WPI university policies and procedures.
- Develop team and individual strategies within an environment of success through effective teaching of the physical, mental, and emotional skills and abilities needed for success.
- Stay current in skill development, teaching techniques, and sport psychology for optimal student-athlete performance.
- Establish systems of support to ensure success for all team members academically, athletically, and socially while competing in the program.
- Provide holistic support to student-athletes, including referrals to appropriate campus student support resources as needed.
- Actively engage student-athletes in the athletic program's #BeTheGoat programming and initiatives.
- Actively recruit prospective student-athletes committed to academic and athletic excellence.
- Connect with successful clubs and schools across the country to identify top academic and athletic talent for admission to WPI.
- Develop and manage quality campus visits to appropriately represent the program, department, and university.
- Directly supervise assistant coaches in the performance of their responsibilities to support the baseball program.
- Instill professionalism, competence, and a supportive coaching environment for student-athlete success.
- Support assistant coach development through regular meetings, engagement, trainings, and education, as well as opportunities for growth in the leadership of and work responsibilities for the program.
- Effectively manage operating, fundraising, and other available resources to maximize opportunities while maintaining a quality student-athlete experience.
- Work closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations in the planning of annual operating and fundraising budgets, including all team travel and trips, program activities, equipment, gear, apparel, etc.
- Engage in successful fundraising efforts to support operations.
- Assist in monitoring teaching and team facilities readiness along with equipment conditions.
- Communicate needed repairs, maintenance, or replacement to the appropriate PERA administrator.
- Foster and manage positive working relationships with off-campus facilities utilized by the baseball program in conjunction with WPI PERA leadership.
- Teach wellness and physical education (WPE) courses as assigned.
- Serve as a role model for students, student-athletes, the program, department, division, and WPI in all areas of responsibility.
- Support Student Affairs and Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics initiatives as requested.
- Maintain a strong connection with the baseball alumni group through regular communication and relationship development.
- Engage year round and support efforts with university relations as needed, as well as the annual Goat Nation Giving Challenge.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of collegiate coaching experience.
Salary Grade 7: $60,000 - $70,000 per year (depending on experience)
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Compensation at WPI
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Baseball program as they compete in NCAA Division III athletics, while providing an educational environment that enhances the development of the whole student-athlete. Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in physical education and handling departmental administrative duties.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction for the baseball program while maintaining a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and WPI university policies and procedures.
- Develop team and individual strategies within an environment of success through effective teaching of the physical, mental, and emotional skills and abilities needed for success.
- Stay current in skill development, teaching techniques, and sport psychology for optimal student-athlete performance.
- Establish systems of support to ensure success for all team members academically, athletically, and socially while competing in the program.
- Provide holistic support to student-athletes, including referrals to appropriate campus student support resources as needed.
- Actively engage student-athletes in the athletic program's #BeTheGoat programming and initiatives.
- Actively recruit prospective student-athletes committed to academic and athletic excellence.
- Connect with successful clubs and schools across the country to identify top academic and athletic talent for admission to WPI.
- Develop and manage quality campus visits to appropriately represent the program, department, and university.
- Directly supervise assistant coaches in the performance of their responsibilities to support the baseball program.
- Instill professionalism, competence, and a supportive coaching environment for student-athlete success.
- Support assistant coach development through regular meetings, engagement, trainings, and education, as well as opportunities for growth in the leadership of and work responsibilities for the program.
- Effectively manage operating, fundraising, and other available resources to maximize opportunities while maintaining a quality student-athlete experience.
- Work closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations in the planning of annual operating and fundraising budgets, including all team travel and trips, program activities, equipment, gear, apparel, etc.
- Engage in successful fundraising efforts to support operations.
- Assist in monitoring teaching and team facilities readiness along with equipment conditions.
- Communicate needed repairs, maintenance, or replacement to the appropriate PERA administrator.
- Foster and manage positive working relationships with off-campus facilities utilized by the baseball program in conjunction with WPI PERA leadership.
- Teach wellness and physical education (WPE) courses as assigned.
- Serve as a role model for students, student-athletes, the program, department, division, and WPI in all areas of responsibility.
- Support Student Affairs and Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics initiatives as requested.
- Maintain a strong connection with the baseball alumni group through regular communication and relationship development.
- Engage year round and support efforts with university relations as needed, as well as the annual Goat Nation Giving Challenge.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of collegiate coaching experience.
Salary Grade 7: $60,000 - $70,000 per year (depending on experience)
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Compensation at WPI
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Head Of
Lead with your visa timeline upfront
Senior hiring processes move slowly. State your OPT expiration date and STEM extension eligibility in early conversations so employers can align their sponsorship timeline with your authorization window before investing months in interviews.
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Look for employers who have sponsored H-1B or O-1 visas for director-level roles before. Past sponsorship behavior at senior levels is the strongest signal they'll do it again for your position.
Quantify leadership impact, not just responsibilities
Employers sponsoring a Director or Head of role need to justify the cost. Frame your experience around team size managed, revenue influenced, and organizational outcomes delivered, not job duties listed on a resume.
Prepare for the specialty occupation question
H-1B sponsorship for director roles sometimes faces scrutiny over specialty occupation eligibility. Ensure your job description requires a specific bachelor's degree field and document how your role is technically specialized, not broadly managerial.
Engage executive recruiters who understand OPT
Many executive search firms are unfamiliar with OPT work authorization. Briefly explain your status and eligibility in your first outreach so recruiters can qualify roles accurately before presenting you to employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready openings
Searching broadly wastes your limited OPT time. Migrate Mate filters director-level roles to employers open to sponsoring international candidates, letting you focus your effort on positions where authorization is already on the table.
Director Head Of OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Director or Head of role on OPT?
Yes. OPT work authorization covers any role that is directly related to your field of study, including senior and director-level positions. The key requirement is that the job must be in a field related to your degree, not that the role matches a specific seniority level. STEM OPT extension applicants must also have a formal training plan in place with their employer.
Will employers sponsor H-1B for a Director or Head of role?
Many do, but the sponsorship decision at the director level depends on how specialized the role is. Roles with clear technical or functional expertise tied to a specific degree field are stronger H-1B candidates than broad general management positions. Companies that have a pattern of sponsoring senior international hires are your best targets. Migrate Mate helps you identify those employers efficiently.
How does the STEM OPT extension affect my eligibility for director-level roles?
If your degree is in a STEM field, you can apply for a 24-month extension after your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to three years of total work authorization. For director roles, this is significant because it gives employers more runway to sponsor your H-1B through a lottery cycle. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and provide a formal training plan on Form I-983.
Does working as a contractor or consultant count toward OPT for Director roles?
It can, but the arrangement must meet USCIS requirements for OPT employment. For OPT purposes, you cannot be self-employed, and your work must be supervised and directly tied to your degree field. Contract or consulting work through an agency where someone controls your work conditions is generally permissible, but independent contracting where you set your own terms is not.
What happens to my OPT if I change employers between Director roles?
OPT allows you to change employers, but you must report the change in SEVIS through your Designated School Official within 10 days. There is no formal transfer process, but unauthorized unemployment periods count against your 90-day unemployment limit, which applies across your full OPT period. For STEM OPT, a change in employer also requires an updated training plan submitted to your DSO before you begin the new role.