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Growth Associate roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in marketing, business, or data analytics. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions when housed under analytics or quantitative functions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build meaningful experience.
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CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. We recognize that you want to be able to make choices in your career. That’s why CLA exists, to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.
We are seeking a Digital Growth Associate.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Digital Growth Associate works within a CLA region to identify and qualify potential opportunities for CLA digital products and services, as well as other seamless opportunities within CLA.
As a Digital Growth Associate, you will provide support to clients for existing office technologies, communication, and software services, and/or security assessments. The Digital Growth Associate would successfully identify and troubleshoot problems, effectively communicate when completing all tasks and the ability to diagnose common issues and apply knowledge appropriately.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a database of prospective clients, nurture prospective client relationships and follow up with all prospects.
- Aggressively research, identify, contact and qualify leads.
- Continuously build and maintain robust pipeline and opportunities.
- Work with CLA offices and personnel to develop, assist and execute Business Development events and activities.
- Work with CLA Senior sales personnel on opportunities in various parts of sales process.
- Lead territory research and development strategy.
- Define and measure event success metrics to increase pipeline growth and lead generation.
- Maintain marketing performance recap, event briefs, event plan, post event notes and metrics.
- Create and maintain event folders and reports.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable.
- Passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative to make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness.
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Accounting experience, a plus, but not required.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client sites.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
WELLNESS AT CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
INTRODUCTION
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm whose purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. We recognize that you want to be able to make choices in your career. That’s why CLA exists, to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you.
We are seeking a Digital Growth Associate.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Digital Growth Associate works within a CLA region to identify and qualify potential opportunities for CLA digital products and services, as well as other seamless opportunities within CLA.
As a Digital Growth Associate, you will provide support to clients for existing office technologies, communication, and software services, and/or security assessments. The Digital Growth Associate would successfully identify and troubleshoot problems, effectively communicate when completing all tasks and the ability to diagnose common issues and apply knowledge appropriately.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a database of prospective clients, nurture prospective client relationships and follow up with all prospects.
- Aggressively research, identify, contact and qualify leads.
- Continuously build and maintain robust pipeline and opportunities.
- Work with CLA offices and personnel to develop, assist and execute Business Development events and activities.
- Work with CLA Senior sales personnel on opportunities in various parts of sales process.
- Lead territory research and development strategy.
- Define and measure event success metrics to increase pipeline growth and lead generation.
- Maintain marketing performance recap, event briefs, event plan, post event notes and metrics.
- Create and maintain event folders and reports.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable.
- Passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative to make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness.
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Accounting experience, a plus, but not required.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client sites.
LI-RC1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
WELLNESS AT CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Growth Associate
Target startups and growth-stage companies
Early-stage companies hire Growth Associates to own experiments across acquisition, retention, and monetization. They move faster on hiring decisions and are often more flexible with OPT timelines than enterprise employers who have rigid HR processes.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in computer science, statistics, economics, or a quantitative business field, many Growth Associate roles qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying to avoid surprises.
Lead with measurable impact in your resume
Growth roles are inherently data-driven. Employers want to see experiment results, conversion lifts, or retention improvements you drove. Vague descriptions of responsibilities will not stand out. Quantify outcomes wherever possible.
Understand your OPT authorization end date before accepting offers
Growth roles often have 90-day ramp periods before you contribute independently. Make sure your remaining OPT window gives the employer enough runway to benefit from hiring you and to file for sponsorship if needed.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration skills
Growth Associates typically work across product, engineering, and marketing teams. Demonstrating that you can translate data findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders makes you significantly more competitive for these roles.
Ask directly about future sponsorship during interviews
Growth Associate roles frequently convert to full-time positions. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they would consider it for strong performers on OPT.
Growth Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Growth Associate jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or a quantitative business program, and the role involves substantial data analysis or technical work, it likely qualifies. Confirm the CIP code on your degree with your DSO and review the job description for analytical requirements before applying.
How much OPT time should I have remaining when applying for Growth Associate roles?
Most employers want at least six months of remaining OPT authorization at the time of hire, since growth roles typically have a ramp-up period before you operate independently. If you have fewer than six months remaining, be upfront about your timeline and your STEM extension eligibility, if applicable, so the employer can plan accordingly.
What types of employers hire Growth Associates who need OPT sponsorship?
Technology companies, SaaS startups, fintech firms, and e-commerce businesses hire Growth Associates most frequently and tend to have established processes for supporting OPT and H-1B sponsorship. Companies that rely heavily on user acquisition and retention data are the most likely to treat this role as a technical position. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively hiring OPT-eligible candidates.
Is a Growth Associate role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but it depends on how the role is scoped. If the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field and involves technical analysis, A/B testing frameworks, or product analytics, it has a reasonable case as a specialty occupation. Roles framed around general marketing or communications are harder to support. The job description and your degree alignment both matter significantly.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring and I have not secured sponsorship?
If you have a STEM-eligible degree, apply for the 24-month extension immediately and continue working under the cap-gap provision if your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires. If you are not STEM eligible, explore whether your employer qualifies for O-1 visa sponsorship or whether a different role within the company offers a stronger visa pathway. Consult your DSO and an immigration attorney as early as possible.