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General Manager jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or provide cap-exempt work authorization, since GM roles typically fall under specialty occupation criteria through business administration degrees. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, shapes which employers and industries to prioritize.
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About the role
See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. Assistant General Manager, you will cultivate a collaborative working environment with all team members to provide a personalized eyecare experience for patients. You will achieve this through partnership with your trusted community doctors, vendors, and knowledgeable teams who help our patients see, look, and be their best. You will contribute to the financial responsibility for the office, deliver first class patient experiences and foster a collaborative team environment that allows for our office staff to grow. This role reports to the General Manager and will lead and develop a team. Some evening and weekend shifts required.
You Will
- Build and foster a purpose driven team through recruitment and onboarding, as well as ongoing training and development
- Drive financial success of your office through managing behaviors that drive KPI performance
- Uphold service standards when working with patients to increase office loyalty, patient retention and setting an example
- Maintain HR policies and compliance to promote a productive and safe work environment to our team members and patients
- Collaborate with doctor(s), home office support, and associate members to provide seamless patient experience
- Lead performance and development in partnership with our General Manager for all team members
- Ensure our optical merchandise meets optical standards, patient requirements and requests
About You
- Undergraduate degree or relevant years of experience with 1-2 years serving in a management position (Retail/Hospitality strongly preferred)
- Experience driving business and sales operations in a complex, customer-facing, fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator, detail oriented, and a strong leader that demonstrates the values of MyEyeDr.
- Upholds exceptional service standards and acts as a mentor to our team members and patients
- A servant leadership style with strong drive for result, business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Willing to learn about industry, product, full scope optical office roles, and services
- A natural leader with the ability to coach and inspire team members
- Team player who is willing to collaborate with all to provide the best patient experience
Growth With Us
- Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs
- Be offered an opportunity to earn bonuses and commission (role specific)
- Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more
- Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
- Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
- Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one
Introduction | MyEyeDr.
How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? MyEyeDr. is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction. Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets the diverse needs of our patients.
This role provides a chance for you to build your professional career with an organization that is purposeful and whose values drive actions. You would have the opportunity to prioritize the care of our associates and our patients, to connect the knowledge of our talented teams to our patients’ needs, and to work in a fun, inclusive environment as part of a collaborative team. We are in search of that unique individual who is inspired by a career focused on helping others and providing quality care while continuously growing professionally and improving MyEyeDr. in meaningful ways. If this is you, we encourage you to apply so you can get your journey started with MyEyeDr. where you can help people see, look, and be their very best.
MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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About the role
See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. Assistant General Manager, you will cultivate a collaborative working environment with all team members to provide a personalized eyecare experience for patients. You will achieve this through partnership with your trusted community doctors, vendors, and knowledgeable teams who help our patients see, look, and be their best. You will contribute to the financial responsibility for the office, deliver first class patient experiences and foster a collaborative team environment that allows for our office staff to grow. This role reports to the General Manager and will lead and develop a team. Some evening and weekend shifts required.
You Will
- Build and foster a purpose driven team through recruitment and onboarding, as well as ongoing training and development
- Drive financial success of your office through managing behaviors that drive KPI performance
- Uphold service standards when working with patients to increase office loyalty, patient retention and setting an example
- Maintain HR policies and compliance to promote a productive and safe work environment to our team members and patients
- Collaborate with doctor(s), home office support, and associate members to provide seamless patient experience
- Lead performance and development in partnership with our General Manager for all team members
- Ensure our optical merchandise meets optical standards, patient requirements and requests
About You
- Undergraduate degree or relevant years of experience with 1-2 years serving in a management position (Retail/Hospitality strongly preferred)
- Experience driving business and sales operations in a complex, customer-facing, fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator, detail oriented, and a strong leader that demonstrates the values of MyEyeDr.
- Upholds exceptional service standards and acts as a mentor to our team members and patients
- A servant leadership style with strong drive for result, business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Willing to learn about industry, product, full scope optical office roles, and services
- A natural leader with the ability to coach and inspire team members
- Team player who is willing to collaborate with all to provide the best patient experience
Growth With Us
- Grow and develop your career through role specific training programs
- Be offered an opportunity to earn bonuses and commission (role specific)
- Participate in a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, tax-free savings plans, life insurance and more
- Participate in our Vision coverage and associate discounts on our products
- Participate in our 401(k) with competitive company match
- Accrue PTO and paid holidays from day one
Introduction | MyEyeDr.
How do you see yourself today? Are you looking for that unique opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve? MyEyeDr. is a high-growth, premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. Our trusted community doctors and knowledgeable teams are all focused on helping our patients live their best lives by delivering an exceptional, personalized experience to each of our patients in every interaction. Our business model is unlike others in the industry: we make healthcare accessible by welcoming all insurance and providing a great selection of stylish eyewear that meets the diverse needs of our patients.
This role provides a chance for you to build your professional career with an organization that is purposeful and whose values drive actions. You would have the opportunity to prioritize the care of our associates and our patients, to connect the knowledge of our talented teams to our patients’ needs, and to work in a fun, inclusive environment as part of a collaborative team. We are in search of that unique individual who is inspired by a career focused on helping others and providing quality care while continuously growing professionally and improving MyEyeDr. in meaningful ways. If this is you, we encourage you to apply so you can get your journey started with MyEyeDr. where you can help people see, look, and be their very best.
MyEyeDr. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. MyEyeDr. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a General Manager
Target mid-size companies over startups
Mid-size companies with established HR departments are more likely to have H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure in place. Early-stage startups often lack the legal resources to sponsor international employees, making your OPT transition harder.
Lead with your specialty occupation case
General Manager roles require a specific business or management degree to qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes. Frame your MBA or business degree prominently so hiring managers understand your visa pathway is straightforward.
Prioritize STEM-adjacent GM roles if eligible
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension, target GM roles in technology, engineering, or operations divisions. These extend your authorized work period to three years total, giving employers a longer sponsorship runway.
Quantify operational impact in your application
Employers sponsoring OPT students want certainty you'll justify the cost. Lead with measurable outcomes like revenue growth, team size managed, or cost reductions to demonstrate the business case for investing in your work authorization.
Apply well before your OPT end date
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for October 1 start dates. If your OPT expires before October, you need an employer who can bridge the gap or file for cap-exempt status through qualifying institutions.
Focus on industries with high sponsorship rates
Healthcare systems, hotel chains, and large retail corporations routinely sponsor General Managers because these roles are operationally critical. These industries have established legal teams familiar with international employee sponsorship processes.
General Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do General Manager jobs qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
General Manager roles can qualify as specialty occupations, but it depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business administration, operations management, or a related discipline. Vague job descriptions that accept any degree field are harder to support. Employers need to document that a specific degree is an industry standard for the position.
Can I work as a General Manager on OPT before finding an H-1B sponsor?
Yes. OPT authorizes full-time employment in your field of study for 12 months after graduation, or up to 36 months with a STEM extension. You can start working as a General Manager immediately after your OPT is approved, provided the role is directly related to your degree. Browse General Manager roles open to OPT candidates on Migrate Mate to find employers already comfortable with international hires.
What degree fields support an OPT General Manager role?
Business administration, management, operations management, hospitality management, and finance degrees most commonly support General Manager positions under OPT and specialty occupation requirements. If your degree is in a field like engineering or computer science, you'd need to demonstrate a clear connection between your coursework and the GM role's responsibilities, which can be harder to establish in traditional industries.
How does the STEM OPT extension affect my timeline as an F-1 student in a GM role?
If your degree qualifies as STEM, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization. This significantly increases your value to employers because they have three full H-1B lottery cycles to sponsor you instead of one. Operations, technology, and supply chain GM roles at qualifying companies are your best fit.
Is General Manager experience from outside the U.S. relevant when applying for these roles on OPT?
International management experience is relevant and can strengthen your application, but it does not substitute for the degree requirement under OPT rules. Your authorized employment must relate to your U.S. degree field, not just your prior job title. That said, documented experience managing teams, budgets, or operations abroad demonstrates readiness for senior roles and can accelerate sponsorship conversations with employers.