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Director of Information Security roles are among the most sponsorship-friendly senior positions for OPT students with cybersecurity, IT governance, or computer science backgrounds. Most require CISSP or equivalent credentials alongside a relevant graduate degree. Your 12-month OPT window can extend to 36 months with a STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies.
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As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.
The Sports Information Director oversees all statistical and media relations aspects of the intercollegiate athletic program, including home event management along with the Athletic Director and chosen staff. This position also supervises and coordinates staff and students to assist with the sports information department.
Olivet is a distinctly Nazarene institution of higher education and committed to the discipleship of our students within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. Ideal Student Development team members are committed to the Lordship of Christ, seek personal growth through regular practice of spiritual disciplines, and create learning environments where students are compelled to be more like Christ each day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Write daily/weekly releases (recaps, previews, reviews) for all varsity sports via the ONU athletic website in a timely manner.
- Produce athletic publications: game notes, brochures, special events, media guides, and others as assigned.
- Report post-game results to necessary outlets and people.
- Maintain the athletic department website: rosters, player and coach bios, stats, records, photos, stories, and any other necessary updates.
- Schedule, train, and supervise all event workers that report to the SID, including press box and scorer’s table personnel for each sport.
- Manage the SID office by coordinating workers to assist with the various duties of the sports information department.
- Promote athletic achievements with the NAIA, CCAC, KCAC, CSC, and other necessary organizations.
- Maintain statistical records: both current and historical.
- Collaborate with media services to effectively manage all live streams of identified athletic events.
- Assist in coordinating special events, such as the Hall of Fame banquet.
- Maintain and distribute the master events calendar for use in the department and across campus.
- Act as the liaison between the university and the local media, as well as hometown media of university student athletes, the CCAC, and the NAIA, via electronic releases.
- Develop, monitor, and implement a social media presence for ONU Athletics.
- Collaborate with coaches to schedule and organize media days, team photos, and headshots.
- Additional duties as needed and as assigned by the athletic director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Workers, Gameday Personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Top candidates will:
- Exhibit a lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.
- Possess college and/or high school experience in a sports information office.
- Effectively communicate with others and positively contribute to a team.
- Be a self-starter who sets a vision for this department and follows through with it.
- Have experience with print media.
- Have experience using the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
- Have experience using statistical software, especially PrestoStats.
- Use proper English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Demonstrate an understanding and sympathy for education in the Wesleyan tradition and Nazarene school sponsorship.
- Demonstrate an active relationship with Christ as expressed in faith and service, which is in accord with the mission of Olivet Nazarene University.
- Be a model of Christian discipleship as confirmed through active engagement in a local church, involvement in campus worship, and through a vibrant, current testimony.
Additional Information
Education
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required; master’s degree is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Director of Sports Information reports directly to the Director of Athletics. Offices for athletics staff are in the Perry Convocation Center. Some travel is required. Must be able to work evenings and weekends to provide coverage for events. May be required to work in inclement weather and will be exposed to outdoor weather. The job requires some walking and standing with some light lifting of printers, laptops, and other equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The annual salary range for this position is $40,000 - $48,000 and is based on experience and education.
Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Olivet Nazarene University offers:
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
- Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
- Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet’s distinguished academic programs.
- Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.
Position Summary
As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.
The Sports Information Director oversees all statistical and media relations aspects of the intercollegiate athletic program, including home event management along with the Athletic Director and chosen staff. This position also supervises and coordinates staff and students to assist with the sports information department.
Olivet is a distinctly Nazarene institution of higher education and committed to the discipleship of our students within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. Ideal Student Development team members are committed to the Lordship of Christ, seek personal growth through regular practice of spiritual disciplines, and create learning environments where students are compelled to be more like Christ each day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Write daily/weekly releases (recaps, previews, reviews) for all varsity sports via the ONU athletic website in a timely manner.
- Produce athletic publications: game notes, brochures, special events, media guides, and others as assigned.
- Report post-game results to necessary outlets and people.
- Maintain the athletic department website: rosters, player and coach bios, stats, records, photos, stories, and any other necessary updates.
- Schedule, train, and supervise all event workers that report to the SID, including press box and scorer’s table personnel for each sport.
- Manage the SID office by coordinating workers to assist with the various duties of the sports information department.
- Promote athletic achievements with the NAIA, CCAC, KCAC, CSC, and other necessary organizations.
- Maintain statistical records: both current and historical.
- Collaborate with media services to effectively manage all live streams of identified athletic events.
- Assist in coordinating special events, such as the Hall of Fame banquet.
- Maintain and distribute the master events calendar for use in the department and across campus.
- Act as the liaison between the university and the local media, as well as hometown media of university student athletes, the CCAC, and the NAIA, via electronic releases.
- Develop, monitor, and implement a social media presence for ONU Athletics.
- Collaborate with coaches to schedule and organize media days, team photos, and headshots.
- Additional duties as needed and as assigned by the athletic director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Workers, Gameday Personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Top candidates will:
- Exhibit a lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.
- Possess college and/or high school experience in a sports information office.
- Effectively communicate with others and positively contribute to a team.
- Be a self-starter who sets a vision for this department and follows through with it.
- Have experience with print media.
- Have experience using the Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
- Have experience using statistical software, especially PrestoStats.
- Use proper English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Demonstrate an understanding and sympathy for education in the Wesleyan tradition and Nazarene school sponsorship.
- Demonstrate an active relationship with Christ as expressed in faith and service, which is in accord with the mission of Olivet Nazarene University.
- Be a model of Christian discipleship as confirmed through active engagement in a local church, involvement in campus worship, and through a vibrant, current testimony.
Additional Information
Education
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required; master’s degree is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Director of Sports Information reports directly to the Director of Athletics. Offices for athletics staff are in the Perry Convocation Center. Some travel is required. Must be able to work evenings and weekends to provide coverage for events. May be required to work in inclement weather and will be exposed to outdoor weather. The job requires some walking and standing with some light lifting of printers, laptops, and other equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The annual salary range for this position is $40,000 - $48,000 and is based on experience and education.
Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Olivet Nazarene University offers:
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Employer retirement contribution begins on first day of full-time employment and is 100 percent vested at that time.
- Additional auxiliary coverage such as life insurance, disability insurance and AD&D insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement leave and 18 days for the observance of holidays.
- Tuition remission granted to employee, spouse, and dependent children for education within Olivet’s distinguished academic programs.
- Access to an active campus life with a top-notch fitness center, enriching musical performances, competitive athletic competitions, and introduction to the sciences at our Stickler Planetarium.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Information Security
Lead with your security credentials upfront
Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA signal technical credibility at the director level. List them prominently on your resume and in applications. Hiring managers at this level screen for credentials before reviewing work history.
Target companies with established security programs
Large enterprises in finance, healthcare, and defense already have immigration counsel and structured sponsorship processes. These organizations hire security directors regularly and are far less likely to reject OPT candidates on immigration grounds alone.
Apply during your full OPT window, not the final months
Director-level hiring cycles run long, often three to five months. Starting your search with at least eight months remaining on your OPT authorization gives employers and immigration attorneys enough runway to process sponsorship before your status expires.
Frame your STEM OPT extension as a sponsorship buffer
If your cybersecurity or computer science degree qualifies, your 24-month STEM extension gives employers 36 total months of OPT work authorization. Raise this early in conversations so hiring managers understand the timeline before escalating to their legal team.
Quantify your security program impact in concrete terms
Directors are evaluated on business outcomes, not just technical skills. Translate your experience into measurable results: incidents mitigated, compliance frameworks implemented, or team size managed. This reframes you as a business leader, not just a technical hire.
Identify your E-3 or H-1B pathway before your first interview
Knowing which visa you will pursue after OPT lets you answer sponsorship questions confidently. Director-level roles almost always qualify as specialty occupations, so H-1B visa or E-3 visa are realistic next steps for candidates with the right degree and credentials.
Director Of Information Security OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Director of Information Security?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Director of Information Security positions consistently qualify for graduates in cybersecurity, information systems, or computer science. The role must be in your degree field, so applicants with unrelated degrees may face authorization challenges. Most candidates at this level hold at least a master's degree, which strengthens the connection to the position.
Does a Director of Information Security role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you 36 months total. Degrees in computer science, information security, and related engineering fields typically qualify. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most large organizations already are.
Will employers sponsor a Director of Information Security for an H-1B or E-3 after OPT?
Director of Information Security roles almost universally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical or business field. Employers who hire at the director level typically have existing relationships with immigration attorneys and are accustomed to sponsoring senior hires. Raising the sponsorship conversation early, before an offer is extended, reduces last-minute complications significantly.
Where can I find Director of Information Security jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students seeking visa-friendly roles. You can browse Director of Information Security positions filtered for OPT eligibility without sorting through listings from employers who will not sponsor. Searching a general job board wastes time on roles that screen out international candidates at the resume stage. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a track record of hiring on OPT or sponsoring visas.
What happens if my OPT expires before an employer completes my H-1B sponsorship?
If you filed your STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT expired, you receive a 180-day cap-gap extension that keeps you authorized to work while USCIS processes the application. For H-1B sponsorship, your employer needs to file before the April 1 deadline for an October 1 start date. If timing does not align, some employers will consider a temporary unpaid leave arrangement or remote work from outside the U.S. while the petition is pending.