OPT Office Manager Jobs
Office Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business administration, management, or operations. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under STEM-adjacent or business degree fields, and many mid-size to large employers have existing H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure that can support a transition from OPT.
Find OPT Office Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 447+ Office Manager jobs
See all 447+ Office Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Office Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsNATURE OF WORK
OFFICE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT - WV DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM - KANAWHA CO.
SALARY RANGE: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
POSITION DETAILS
The West Virginia Department of Tourism Finance Team is accepting applications for the Office Operations Assistant position. Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the position serves a vital role in finance and administration.
The Officer Operations Assistant provides critical operational support to the Finance Team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role is responsible for managing communications, handling scheduling, processing documents, overseeing various coordination efforts, and assisting with basic technology-related logistics. Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, this role will directly support and back up other members of the finance and administrative team, support a large department and directly support the Chief Financial Officer and the teams under them.
This position is responsible for maintaining calendars and coordinating meetings, appointments, and schedules for leadership. Duties include preparing, editing, and proofreading a wide range of documents, such as reports, presentations, and correspondence. The role also processes purchase orders and invoices, manages mail distribution, and maintains vendor accounts. The position requires maintaining well-organized electronic and physical filing systems for departmental records and meeting documentation. It also assists in planning, scheduling, and executing departmental meetings, training sessions, and events. Additional responsibilities include monitoring office supply inventory and coordinating restocking and equipment servicing. This role will also be responsible for holding a purchasing card and taking all adequate training.
The role prepares meeting agendas and gathers related materials; drafts, formats, and distributes internal communications; and supports vendor account processes through tracking and documentation.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV and works full-time, regular business hours, Monday through Friday. It has competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university. Preference may be given to candidates with a major in the area of public or business administration, accounting, communications or a related field.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required training.
Preference will be given to those with a strong proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is receptive to direction and highly efficient at seeing multiple tasks through to completion. Must be adaptable, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of succeeding in a fast-paced environment.
NATURE OF WORK
OFFICE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT - WV DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM - KANAWHA CO.
SALARY RANGE: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
POSITION DETAILS
The West Virginia Department of Tourism Finance Team is accepting applications for the Office Operations Assistant position. Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the position serves a vital role in finance and administration.
The Officer Operations Assistant provides critical operational support to the Finance Team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role is responsible for managing communications, handling scheduling, processing documents, overseeing various coordination efforts, and assisting with basic technology-related logistics. Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, this role will directly support and back up other members of the finance and administrative team, support a large department and directly support the Chief Financial Officer and the teams under them.
This position is responsible for maintaining calendars and coordinating meetings, appointments, and schedules for leadership. Duties include preparing, editing, and proofreading a wide range of documents, such as reports, presentations, and correspondence. The role also processes purchase orders and invoices, manages mail distribution, and maintains vendor accounts. The position requires maintaining well-organized electronic and physical filing systems for departmental records and meeting documentation. It also assists in planning, scheduling, and executing departmental meetings, training sessions, and events. Additional responsibilities include monitoring office supply inventory and coordinating restocking and equipment servicing. This role will also be responsible for holding a purchasing card and taking all adequate training.
The role prepares meeting agendas and gathers related materials; drafts, formats, and distributes internal communications; and supports vendor account processes through tracking and documentation.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV and works full-time, regular business hours, Monday through Friday. It has competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university. Preference may be given to candidates with a major in the area of public or business administration, accounting, communications or a related field.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required training.
Preference will be given to those with a strong proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is receptive to direction and highly efficient at seeing multiple tasks through to completion. Must be adaptable, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of succeeding in a fast-paced environment.
See all 447+ OPT Office Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Office Manager Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Office Manager
Target employers with existing H-1B history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to extend sponsorship after your OPT period. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for administrative and operations roles.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Office Manager roles require demonstrating that a specific bachelor's degree is a standard entry requirement. Highlight coursework in business administration, organizational management, or operations to strengthen your specialty occupation argument with potential sponsors.
Apply to mid-size and enterprise companies first
Smaller businesses often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor visas. Companies with 200-plus employees typically have HR teams and immigration counsel already in place, making sponsorship conversations far more practical and less burdensome for them.
Start the H-1B conversation early in the interview process
Don't wait until you have an offer to raise sponsorship. Mentioning your OPT timeline during early interviews filters out unwilling employers quickly and gives cooperative employers time to engage their immigration attorneys before your OPT expires.
Document your operational impact quantitatively
Employers weighing visa costs need a clear return-on-investment case. Prepare specific examples showing efficiency gains, cost reductions, or headcount supported. Concrete numbers make the sponsorship decision significantly easier to justify internally.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly Office Manager roles
Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't support your visa. Browse Office Manager listings to find companies already open to working with international candidates on work authorization.
Office Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Office Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined and what degree the employer requires. If the job description mandates a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field, it can qualify as a specialty occupation. Generalist roles that accept any degree regardless of field are harder to support. The more specialized the job duties, the stronger the case.
How much time do I have on OPT to find an Office Manager job?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as business analytics or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total. That additional window gives you time to secure H-1B sponsorship through an annual lottery cycle.
Can I work as an Office Manager at a small business on OPT?
Yes, OPT itself doesn't restrict employer size. The challenge arises later: small businesses rarely have the legal resources or budget to sponsor an H-1B or other long-term visa. If your goal is to stay in the U.S. after OPT ends, prioritize employers large enough to have existing immigration support in place.
Where can I find Office Manager jobs open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and OPT workers. It surfaces Office Manager roles at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never supported a work visa. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time during a period when your OPT clock is already running.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off from an Office Manager job?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new authorized position, change to another visa status, or depart the United States. You can use this window to apply to new Office Manager roles on OPT without losing status, but you cannot work during the grace period itself. Acting quickly is important since 60 days passes fast.