OPT Director Of Technology Jobs
Director of Technology roles are senior leadership positions that typically require a computer science, engineering, or information systems degree, making them well-suited for F-1 OPT students. Most employers filing H-1B visa sponsorship for this title have an established immigration process, giving OPT candidates a clearer path to long-term status.
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Overview:
The Director of Technology Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Law School's instructional technology, classroom and event technology, and academic computing environment. The Director plans, implements, maintains, and supports the technology systems that advance teaching, learning, scholarship, events, and administrative operations. Working closely with faculty, administrators, staff, and University technology partners, the Director develops technology solutions that enhance legal education while providing responsive computing and audiovisual support to the Law School community.
Responsibilities:
Instructional Technology and Academic Computing:
- Administer, maintain, and enhance the Law School's instructional technology platforms, including the learning management system and related teaching and learning applications.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to assess instructional technology needs, implement technology solutions, and support in-person, hybrid, and online instruction.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, recommend improvements, and provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on instructional technology tools and best practices.
Office, Classroom, Courtroom, and Event Technology:
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of technology in offices, classrooms, courtrooms, conference rooms, and other instructional and event spaces.
- Plan and provide audiovisual and technology support for the Law School's conferences, symposia, lectures, meetings, admissions events, and other academic and special events, including livestreaming, recording, presentation support, and hybrid programming.
- Coordinate with faculty, staff, vendors, and University partners to ensure the successful execution of technology-intensive events and programs.
Technology Support Services:
- Provide computing support and technical assistance to Law School faculty, staff, and students, including troubleshooting hardware, software, audiovisual, networking, and instructional technology issues.
- Maintain desktop computers, specialized software, and other technology resources used throughout the Law School.
- Coordinate technology onboarding and ongoing support for faculty and staff.
Strategic Planning and Administration:
- Serve as the Law School's primary liaison with University Technology Services and other campus partners on technology planning, infrastructure, and support.
- Develop recommendations for technology improvements, capital investments, equipment replacement, and operational enhancements that align with the Law School's strategic priorities.
- Manage technology-related budgets, purchasing, vendor relationships, contracts, inventory, and equipment lifecycle planning.
- Develop and maintain technology policies, operational procedures, and documentation, ensuring compliance with University standards for accessibility, security, and software licensing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- Two to four years of progressively responsible experience supporting instructional technology, audiovisual systems, or academic computing, preferably in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience administering learning management systems and instructional technologies.
- Experience supporting audiovisual systems in classrooms, conference rooms, or instructional environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and technical partners.
Posting Title: Director of Law School Technology Services
Overview:
The Director of Technology Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Law School's instructional technology, classroom and event technology, and academic computing environment. The Director plans, implements, maintains, and supports the technology systems that advance teaching, learning, scholarship, events, and administrative operations. Working closely with faculty, administrators, staff, and University technology partners, the Director develops technology solutions that enhance legal education while providing responsive computing and audiovisual support to the Law School community.
Responsibilities:
Instructional Technology and Academic Computing:
- Administer, maintain, and enhance the Law School's instructional technology platforms, including the learning management system and related teaching and learning applications.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to assess instructional technology needs, implement technology solutions, and support in-person, hybrid, and online instruction.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, recommend improvements, and provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on instructional technology tools and best practices.
Office, Classroom, Courtroom, and Event Technology:
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of technology in offices, classrooms, courtrooms, conference rooms, and other instructional and event spaces.
- Plan and provide audiovisual and technology support for the Law School's conferences, symposia, lectures, meetings, admissions events, and other academic and special events, including livestreaming, recording, presentation support, and hybrid programming.
- Coordinate with faculty, staff, vendors, and University partners to ensure the successful execution of technology-intensive events and programs.
Technology Support Services:
- Provide computing support and technical assistance to Law School faculty, staff, and students, including troubleshooting hardware, software, audiovisual, networking, and instructional technology issues.
- Maintain desktop computers, specialized software, and other technology resources used throughout the Law School.
- Coordinate technology onboarding and ongoing support for faculty and staff.
Strategic Planning and Administration:
- Serve as the Law School's primary liaison with University Technology Services and other campus partners on technology planning, infrastructure, and support.
- Develop recommendations for technology improvements, capital investments, equipment replacement, and operational enhancements that align with the Law School's strategic priorities.
- Manage technology-related budgets, purchasing, vendor relationships, contracts, inventory, and equipment lifecycle planning.
- Develop and maintain technology policies, operational procedures, and documentation, ensuring compliance with University standards for accessibility, security, and software licensing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field.
- Two to four years of progressively responsible experience supporting instructional technology, audiovisual systems, or academic computing, preferably in higher education.
- Demonstrated experience administering learning management systems and instructional technologies.
- Experience supporting audiovisual systems in classrooms, conference rooms, or instructional environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and technical partners.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Technology
Target companies with an H-1B sponsorship track record
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa petitions for technology leadership roles are far more likely to extend sponsorship to you. Prioritize employers with a documented history of sponsoring senior tech hires, not just engineering contributors.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline early
Director-level hiring moves slowly. Disclose your OPT authorization window in the first conversation so employers can assess whether their H-1B timeline aligns with your expiration date before investing weeks in the process.
Emphasize the degree-to-role alignment
H-1B specialty occupation approval for Director of Technology roles depends on a clear connection between your degree field and the position. Frame your computer science or engineering background as directly qualifying for the technical leadership scope.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A STEM OPT extension gives you 24 additional months of work authorization, which covers two full H-1B lottery cycles. Confirm your degree program qualifies and file Form I-765 at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires.
Focus on companies large enough to absorb legal costs
Sponsorship for a Director-level role involves attorney fees and government filing costs that smaller companies often cannot justify. Mid-size and enterprise employers with dedicated HR and legal teams are better positioned to sponsor senior hires.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Get a written confirmation of the employer's intent to sponsor your H-1B before signing. Verbal assurances from hiring managers carry no weight if legal or HR later deprioritizes the filing. Confirm the process in writing.
Director Of Technology OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Director of Technology?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study, and Director of Technology positions qualify when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline. STEM OPT extension applicants can also work for a qualifying employer under a formal training plan while the extension is pending.
How do I find Director of Technology jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, so you can browse Director of Technology openings from employers actively hiring OPT and H-1B candidates without filtering through hundreds of roles that don't apply to your situation. Senior technology leadership roles on the platform are posted by companies with an established immigration process.
Does a Director of Technology role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical discipline such as computer science or software engineering. Roles where the duties are predominantly managerial with minimal technical depth can face more scrutiny. A well-documented job description that reflects the technical scope of the role strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Director of Technology offer is rescinded?
If your job offer is rescinded before you begin working, you remain on OPT but must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. You then have 90 days of unemployment allowance to find a new position in your field. If you were already working and lose the role, that same 90-day window applies from your last day of employment.
Can I work for multiple employers as a Director of Technology on OPT?
Yes, OPT permits multiple concurrent employers as long as each position is directly related to your degree field and meets the minimum hour requirement, generally 20 hours per week in total across all positions. For a Director of Technology role, you would need to ensure each engagement reflects the technical leadership scope tied to your qualifying degree program.