Operations Coordinator Jobs for OPT Students
Operations Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, supply chain, or industrial engineering. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT-eligible under CIP codes like 52.0201 or 14.0901, giving you up to three years of work authorization with a single employer sponsor.
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At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses.
The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.
Who We Are
We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.
JOB OVERVIEW
As an Operations Coordinator at Serve Robotics, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations across our commercial delivery network. Your main objective will be to execute against established strategies, manage the flow of day-to-day activities, and identify opportunities to streamline and strengthen operational processes. You will support the team by ensuring procedures are followed consistently, operational goals are met, and metrics are tracked with accuracy.
In this role, you will focus on operational execution first, while also proposing and implementing incremental improvements that drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability. You will collaborate closely with supervisors and leadership to align your work with the broader operational strategy, ensuring that our delivery network runs seamlessly and consistently delivers on performance targets.
JOB DUTIES
- Oversee and execute daily deployments by coordinating between Field Agents and Piloting teams to ensure on-time robot operations.
- Monitor live operations and resolve issues in real time, escalating problems as needed to minimize service disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) by reinforcing adherence to established workflows, safety protocols, and quality measures.
- Open or close depots in accordance with scheduled shift.
- Track and report key operational metrics (deployment efficiency, service uptime, utilization, etc.) to measure efficiency and highlight areas for improvement.
- Implement new processes and protocols as directed, ensuring successful rollout, team adoption, and compliance across all operational teams.
- Assist the Sr. Operations Supervisor in daily decision-making to help prioritize resources, balance workloads, and execute test plans.
- Support onboarding and training of new Operations Associates, ensuring consistency in role expectations, SOPs, and performance standards.
- Provide ad hoc operational support across field operations, piloting, and project initiatives to maintain continuity of service and execution.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, & SKILLS
Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience (3+ years in operations, logistics, or customer service)
- Strong organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure with a proactive, can-do attitude toward challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfort with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as operations require.
- Comfortable driving mid-size utility vehicles as needed.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
- Previous experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment
- Experience with schedule creation, resource planning, or forecasting
- Direct customer-facing experience (field or service-based)
- Ability to analyze data and report on operations through Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Strong passion for efficiency, innovation, and robotics.
Additional Information
- This role is onsite and field-based, with ad hoc movement between depots, deployment zones, and customer locations. Candidates should be comfortable with standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs as part of daily operations. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required to support deployments and testing schedules.
- Safety compliance: Adherence to PPE rules, strict cell phone protocols, and dress codes (high-visibility vests, safe footwear) is mandated.
- Operations Coordinators must be prepared to perform duties in various weather conditions, including inclement weather.
- This role may require the operation of company vehicles or e-bikes for work-related purposes. Employees must be able to perform driving duties safely and in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, with or without reasonable accommodation.
INTRODUCTION
At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses.
The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.
Who We Are
We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.
JOB OVERVIEW
As an Operations Coordinator at Serve Robotics, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations across our commercial delivery network. Your main objective will be to execute against established strategies, manage the flow of day-to-day activities, and identify opportunities to streamline and strengthen operational processes. You will support the team by ensuring procedures are followed consistently, operational goals are met, and metrics are tracked with accuracy.
In this role, you will focus on operational execution first, while also proposing and implementing incremental improvements that drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability. You will collaborate closely with supervisors and leadership to align your work with the broader operational strategy, ensuring that our delivery network runs seamlessly and consistently delivers on performance targets.
JOB DUTIES
- Oversee and execute daily deployments by coordinating between Field Agents and Piloting teams to ensure on-time robot operations.
- Monitor live operations and resolve issues in real time, escalating problems as needed to minimize service disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) by reinforcing adherence to established workflows, safety protocols, and quality measures.
- Open or close depots in accordance with scheduled shift.
- Track and report key operational metrics (deployment efficiency, service uptime, utilization, etc.) to measure efficiency and highlight areas for improvement.
- Implement new processes and protocols as directed, ensuring successful rollout, team adoption, and compliance across all operational teams.
- Assist the Sr. Operations Supervisor in daily decision-making to help prioritize resources, balance workloads, and execute test plans.
- Support onboarding and training of new Operations Associates, ensuring consistency in role expectations, SOPs, and performance standards.
- Provide ad hoc operational support across field operations, piloting, and project initiatives to maintain continuity of service and execution.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, & SKILLS
Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience (3+ years in operations, logistics, or customer service)
- Strong organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure with a proactive, can-do attitude toward challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfort with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as operations require.
- Comfortable driving mid-size utility vehicles as needed.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
- Previous experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment
- Experience with schedule creation, resource planning, or forecasting
- Direct customer-facing experience (field or service-based)
- Ability to analyze data and report on operations through Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Strong passion for efficiency, innovation, and robotics.
Additional Information
- This role is onsite and field-based, with ad hoc movement between depots, deployment zones, and customer locations. Candidates should be comfortable with standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs as part of daily operations. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required to support deployments and testing schedules.
- Safety compliance: Adherence to PPE rules, strict cell phone protocols, and dress codes (high-visibility vests, safe footwear) is mandated.
- Operations Coordinators must be prepared to perform duties in various weather conditions, including inclement weather.
- This role may require the operation of company vehicles or e-bikes for work-related purposes. Employees must be able to perform driving duties safely and in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, with or without reasonable accommodation.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Coordinator
Lead with your degree field, not just your job title
Operations Coordinator roles are often approved under business administration or supply chain CIP codes. When reaching out to employers, connect your specific degree to the operational functions of the role to make the OPT eligibility case clear upfront.
Target companies with existing OPT or H-1B sponsorship history
Employers who have sponsored international workers before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over paperwork concerns. Prioritize companies with a demonstrated track record of hiring international students in operational roles.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Not all Operations Coordinator roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify that your degree program's CIP code appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List before presenting yourself as a STEM OPT candidate to employers.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Operations teams plan headcount in advance. Applying three to six months before your program end date gives employers time to onboard you without anxiety about authorization gaps, and it signals that you understand your own timeline.
Address the sponsorship question directly in your cover letter
Employers frequently screen out international candidates because they assume the process is complicated. A single clear sentence explaining your current OPT status, authorization period, and STEM extension eligibility removes the most common reason hiring managers move on.
Highlight process improvement and systems experience prominently
Operations Coordinator roles require demonstrable experience with workflows, vendor management, or ERP systems. Quantify your impact wherever possible. Employers sponsoring OPT candidates want to see clear evidence that the hire justifies the administrative steps involved.
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Can I work as an Operations Coordinator on F-1 OPT?
Yes, Operations Coordinator roles generally qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A degree in business administration, supply chain management, or industrial engineering typically satisfies the relatedness requirement. You'll need your employer to confirm the role aligns with your program of study before your DSO authorizes OPT for that position.
Does an Operations Coordinator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If you graduated from a program like Supply Chain Management (52.0209), Business Administration (52.0201), or Industrial Engineering (14.3501), your degree likely appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
How do I find Operations Coordinator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Operations Coordinator roles where employers are already open to sponsoring international students. Filtering specifically for OPT-friendly postings saves significant time compared to applying broadly and hitting walls during screening. Many operations roles at mid-size and large companies are viable, but surface-level job searches don't distinguish between sponsorship-willing and sponsorship-averse employers.
What happens to my OPT status if my Operations Coordinator contract ends early?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends, during which you cannot work but can remain in the United States to find a new qualifying position. If you secure a new role within that window, your DSO updates your authorization for the new employer. Leaving the country or exceeding the grace period without a new authorization will terminate your F-1 status.
Do Operations Coordinator employers typically handle OPT paperwork, or is that my responsibility?
OPT authorization is your responsibility, not the employer's. You work with your university's DSO to apply for and maintain OPT through USCIS. Your employer's only formal obligation for standard OPT is confirming the role is related to your degree. For STEM OPT, employers must be E-Verify enrolled and submit a formal training plan using Form I-983, which requires active cooperation from your supervisor.
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