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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Maine Medical Center
Management/Leadership
Req #: 97550
The Maine Track Program Manager provides operational and administrative leadership for the Tufts University School of Medicine MaineHealth Maine Track program, overseeing the full continuum of medical student experiences from matriculation through graduation. This role is responsible for managing program operations, student programming, pre-clinical curriculum support, reporting and outcomes assessment. The role participates in strategic partnership activities, while ensuring compliance with contractual, academic, and accreditation requirements. The Program Manager directly supervises a team supporting admissions, student events and curriculum administration. The role collaborates closely with faculty, physicians, academic leaders, students, and external partners to deliver a high-quality educational experience. Through effective leadership, coordination, and relationship management, this position ensures program continuity, supports learner success, advances institutional educational goals, and strengthens the ongoing partnership between MaineHealth and Tufts University School of Medicine.
Summary
The Program Manager – MMCP role is responsible for all operational aspects of the assigned program, including development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. Works with other teams and ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner and in coordination with the work teams. Oversees the work of additional staff if applicable.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or relevant field required. Master's Degree preferred.
- License/Certifications: Licensure may be preferred or required based on setting.
- Experience: Three years of related healthcare work experience required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Able to lead work teams. Effective communication skills.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $77,147.20 to $104,353.60 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
Maine Medical Center
Management/Leadership
Req #: 97550
The Maine Track Program Manager provides operational and administrative leadership for the Tufts University School of Medicine MaineHealth Maine Track program, overseeing the full continuum of medical student experiences from matriculation through graduation. This role is responsible for managing program operations, student programming, pre-clinical curriculum support, reporting and outcomes assessment. The role participates in strategic partnership activities, while ensuring compliance with contractual, academic, and accreditation requirements. The Program Manager directly supervises a team supporting admissions, student events and curriculum administration. The role collaborates closely with faculty, physicians, academic leaders, students, and external partners to deliver a high-quality educational experience. Through effective leadership, coordination, and relationship management, this position ensures program continuity, supports learner success, advances institutional educational goals, and strengthens the ongoing partnership between MaineHealth and Tufts University School of Medicine.
Summary
The Program Manager – MMCP role is responsible for all operational aspects of the assigned program, including development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. Works with other teams and ensures that all tasks are completed in a timely manner and in coordination with the work teams. Oversees the work of additional staff if applicable.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or relevant field required. Master's Degree preferred.
- License/Certifications: Licensure may be preferred or required based on setting.
- Experience: Three years of related healthcare work experience required.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Able to lead work teams. Effective communication skills.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $77,147.20 to $104,353.60 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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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.