OPT Education Program Manager Jobs
Education Program Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in education, instructional design, nonprofit management, or public policy. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you meaningful time to prove your value before sponsorship conversations begin.
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Get Access To All JobsJob no: 494112
Work type: Professional
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Administrative Support
Pay Range: Targeted salary up to $50,300 based on education and experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule
Travel: Not required
For Best Consideration Date: 10/02/2026
Position Introduction:
Orthopedic Surgery - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and completes complex assignments. Integrates complex elements from other specialties into work assignments. Responsible for program oversight when Supervisor is off-site. Serves as team leader, mentoring and delegating work to lower-level staff.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Education or related field.
- No experience required.
Equivalency/Substitution:
Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
None
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time
Job no: 494112
Work type: Professional
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Administrative Support
Pay Range: Targeted salary up to $50,300 based on education and experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule
Travel: Not required
For Best Consideration Date: 10/02/2026
Position Introduction:
Orthopedic Surgery - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and completes complex assignments. Integrates complex elements from other specialties into work assignments. Responsible for program oversight when Supervisor is off-site. Serves as team leader, mentoring and delegating work to lower-level staff.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Education or related field.
- No experience required.
Equivalency/Substitution:
Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
None
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Education Program Manager
Target mission-driven organizations with sponsorship history
Nonprofits, edtech companies, and university-affiliated programs frequently sponsor Education Program Managers. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm which organizations have filed LCAs for this role before applying.
Emphasize your degree-to-role alignment
Education Program Manager roles require a specific degree match for H-1B specialty occupation status. Degrees in education, curriculum design, public administration, or a related field strengthen both your application and your eventual sponsorship case.
Pursue roles with structured onboarding and clear growth paths
Employers who invest in structured training programs are more likely to sponsor long-term. A well-defined career path signals the organization plans to retain talent, making sponsorship a logical business decision rather than a burden.
Highlight measurable program outcomes in your resume
Quantify your impact: enrollment growth, curriculum completion rates, participant outcomes. Concrete results reduce employer hesitation about sponsorship costs by making your retention value undeniable before the question even comes up.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers efficiently
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Education Program Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Education Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. Education Program Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in education, instructional design, public administration, or a related field, which meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard. The key is that your degree field must align specifically with the role's responsibilities. Generic management degrees without a relevant specialization can complicate the case, so degree-to-role fit matters.
Can I work as an Education Program Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work for any employer in a role related to your degree field for up to 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies. You don't need the employer to sponsor you during OPT. Sponsorship only becomes necessary when your OPT authorization ends and you need a longer-term visa like the H-1B.
What degree backgrounds are most competitive for Education Program Manager jobs on OPT?
Degrees in education, curriculum and instruction, instructional design, nonprofit management, public policy, or organizational leadership are the most competitive. These fields align directly with the role's core responsibilities and strengthen both your candidacy and any future H-1B specialty occupation petition. Degrees in adjacent fields like social work or communications can qualify if your coursework and experience clearly map to program management functions.
How do I find Education Program Manager jobs where employers are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find Education Program Manager roles with employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Rather than filtering through general job listings and guessing at sponsorship willingness, Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities specifically relevant to F-1 OPT students, saving you time and reducing the friction of reaching out to employers who won't sponsor.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Education Program Manager roles?
It depends on your undergraduate or graduate degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as educational technology, data science applied to education, or a qualifying science or engineering discipline, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM extension. Most traditional education degrees are not STEM-designated, so check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List against your specific degree program before assuming eligibility.