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Operations Director roles on OPT require employers who can sponsor H-1B visa or provide cap-exempt work authorization, since your OPT window runs 12 months (up to 36 with STEM extension). These senior positions typically qualify as specialty occupations, and many large employers have established sponsorship pipelines for operations leadership.
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Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire – Assistant Director of Operations for Women’s Basketball
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Women’s Basketball
Date Posted: September 15, 2026
Closing Date: September 17, 2026
Full Time / Part Time: Temporary, Full-time
Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, not to exceed 40 hours/week and 89 day appointment. Hours may vary.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating and executing all aspects of team travel for regular-season games, conference play, exhibitions, tournaments, and postseason competition.
- Arrange transportation including team flights (charter and commercial), ground transportation, charter buses, and airport transfers.
- Book and manage team hotel accommodations, ensuring appropriate room blocks, meeting space, and rates are secured for staff and student-athletes.
- Coordinate team meals on the road, including pre-game meals, post-game meals, and dietary accommodations in partnership with sports nutrition staff.
- Assist with creating detailed travel itineraries and distributing to coaches, student-athletes, and support staff in advance of each trip.
- Serve as the primary on-the-road logistics contact, troubleshooting travel issues such as delays, cancellations, lost luggage, and rooming changes.
- Assist with the coordination of travel logistics for non-conference opponents visiting campus, including hotel, transportation, meals, and arena access.
- Assist with the management of team travel for preseason workouts, exhibition tours, and any approved foreign tour, including passport and visa coordination when applicable.
- Maintain a professional relationship with players, staff and colleagues.
- Cultivate a safe environment for players, staff and colleagues.
- Understand and abide by NCAA rules and regulations.
- Understand and abide by UH athletic department policies.
- Communicate and follow the instruction of UH athletic trainers.
- Assist with logistics for official and unofficial recruiting visits, including flights, hotel, ground transportation, meals, campus tours, and itineraries.
- Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for prospective student-athletes and their families during the visit planning process.
- Prepare recruiting materials, visit packets, and personalized welcome items in collaboration with the coaching staff and Marketing/Creative teams.
- Responsible for collaborating with visiting basketball teams to coordinate scheduling of practice times and assisting the visiting teams with game day needs such as pre-game meals.
- Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
- Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
- Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
- Any additional responsibilities assigned by the head coach which may include collaboration with boosters, securing team meals and helping with logistics of fundraising.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in arts and science, business administration, education or related field.
- Some experience with responsibilities for professional administrative support for a Division I basketball program; or collegiate playing experience or equivalent education/training or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to independently complete task assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer in the use of common office software, e.g. word processing, database, and spreadsheet, and email and internal communications systems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound analyses to a variety of administrative support, program management or related issues.
- Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and remain flexible in handling several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule. Work hours include day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours due to programmatic needs.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Genuine interest and passion for intercollegiate athletics.
To Apply:
Inquiries: Head Women’s Basketball Coach Khalilah Mitchell, khalilah@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire – Assistant Director of Operations for Women’s Basketball
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Location: Women’s Basketball
Date Posted: September 15, 2026
Closing Date: September 17, 2026
Full Time / Part Time: Temporary, Full-time
Other Conditions: Position is a temporary casual hire position and offers no benefits, not to exceed 40 hours/week and 89 day appointment. Hours may vary.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating and executing all aspects of team travel for regular-season games, conference play, exhibitions, tournaments, and postseason competition.
- Arrange transportation including team flights (charter and commercial), ground transportation, charter buses, and airport transfers.
- Book and manage team hotel accommodations, ensuring appropriate room blocks, meeting space, and rates are secured for staff and student-athletes.
- Coordinate team meals on the road, including pre-game meals, post-game meals, and dietary accommodations in partnership with sports nutrition staff.
- Assist with creating detailed travel itineraries and distributing to coaches, student-athletes, and support staff in advance of each trip.
- Serve as the primary on-the-road logistics contact, troubleshooting travel issues such as delays, cancellations, lost luggage, and rooming changes.
- Assist with the coordination of travel logistics for non-conference opponents visiting campus, including hotel, transportation, meals, and arena access.
- Assist with the management of team travel for preseason workouts, exhibition tours, and any approved foreign tour, including passport and visa coordination when applicable.
- Maintain a professional relationship with players, staff and colleagues.
- Cultivate a safe environment for players, staff and colleagues.
- Understand and abide by NCAA rules and regulations.
- Understand and abide by UH athletic department policies.
- Communicate and follow the instruction of UH athletic trainers.
- Assist with logistics for official and unofficial recruiting visits, including flights, hotel, ground transportation, meals, campus tours, and itineraries.
- Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for prospective student-athletes and their families during the visit planning process.
- Prepare recruiting materials, visit packets, and personalized welcome items in collaboration with the coaching staff and Marketing/Creative teams.
- Responsible for collaborating with visiting basketball teams to coordinate scheduling of practice times and assisting the visiting teams with game day needs such as pre-game meals.
- Promote and maintain an environment where the physical, mental, social and academic well-being of all student-athletes are a priority.
- Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawaii policies.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators and coaches in the department, other college offices, and appropriate relationships with members of the media, donors, and other individuals interested in the sports program.
- Know, recognize and comply with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University of Hawai‘i and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future. Immediately advises the Director of Athletics or designee if there is reasonable cause to believe violations, whether by employees, students, or others, have occurred or will occur.
- Any additional responsibilities assigned by the head coach which may include collaboration with boosters, securing team meals and helping with logistics of fundraising.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in arts and science, business administration, education or related field.
- Some experience with responsibilities for professional administrative support for a Division I basketball program; or collegiate playing experience or equivalent education/training or experience.
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to independently complete task assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer in the use of common office software, e.g. word processing, database, and spreadsheet, and email and internal communications systems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound analyses to a variety of administrative support, program management or related issues.
- Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure, with frequent interruptions, and remain flexible in handling several concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule. Work hours include day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours due to programmatic needs.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Genuine interest and passion for intercollegiate athletics.
To Apply:
Inquiries: Head Women’s Basketball Coach Khalilah Mitchell, khalilah@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Operations Director
Target companies with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have sponsored H-1B visa petitions for operations roles. A company with a track record of sponsoring directors is far more likely to sponsor you than one attempting it for the first time.
Apply early in your OPT window, not at the end
Operations Director hiring cycles are long. Starting your search with at least 12 months of OPT remaining gives employers realistic time to complete an H-1B filing before your authorization lapses, reducing their perceived sponsorship risk.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in early conversations
Proactively tell hiring managers how much OPT time remains and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Employers hesitate when timelines are unclear, so removing that uncertainty early keeps you moving through the process.
Emphasize operational results, not just responsibilities
Sponsorship decisions for senior roles come down to irreplaceability. Quantify cost reductions, efficiency gains, and team scale you have managed. Concrete outcomes make the business case for sponsorship significantly easier for internal HR and legal teams.
Prioritize large and mid-size employers over early-stage startups
Companies with dedicated HR and legal infrastructure sponsor far more reliably than startups. Firms with over 500 employees typically have established immigration counsel and standard sponsorship workflows, reducing delays and uncertainty for you.
Understand the specialty occupation standard before interviews
Operations Director roles must qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship. Be prepared to explain how your position requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree, as this directly affects the employer's petition strategy.
Operations Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Operations Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship on OPT?
Yes, most Operations Director positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. The key is that the role must require a degree in a particular discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Employers with established sponsorship programs typically have immigration counsel who can assess the petition before making an offer.
How much OPT time do I realistically need to secure sponsorship as an Operations Director?
Plan for a minimum of 12 months. Senior leadership hiring cycles often take three to six months, and H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year in April for an October 1 start. If you miss the filing window, you need enough OPT time to wait for the next cycle. STEM OPT extension applicants have more flexibility, as the 24-month extension significantly extends your runway.
Where can I find Operations Director jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. Rather than filtering through thousands of postings where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, which is especially useful for senior operations positions where visa conversations happen earlier in the hiring process.
Does my degree field affect whether an employer will sponsor me for an Operations Director role?
It does. USCIS requires that the position and your degree be in a directly related specialty. A degree in operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain, or business administration typically supports the petition well. A degree in an unrelated field can complicate the specialty occupation argument, even if you have years of relevant experience. Some employers address this through a combination of degree equivalency and experience documentation.
Can I start an Operations Director role on OPT and then have my employer sponsor me for a green card?
Yes, and this is a common pathway for senior operations professionals. Employers typically begin with H-1B sponsorship and later initiate a PERM labor certification and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa petition. The timeline from OPT to a green card approval can run five to ten years or more depending on your country of birth, so starting sponsorship conversations early in your employment is worthwhile.