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Paid Search Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in marketing, advertising, or business analytics. Most positions require hands-on platform experience and data fluency rather than advanced degrees, making them accessible during the standard 12-month OPT window or 24-month STEM extension.
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Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. We have been recognized for our track record of results built on our clients’ trust in the talent of our team and the transparency of our process and fee structure. Joining our team means you’ll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry. Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.
OUR VALUES:
- Others First - Others Before Self
- Wisdom - Do the Wise Thing
- Growth - Keep Getting Better
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Search Consultant is responsible for partnering consultatively with assigned clients to find the right provider candidates for their open searches. The Search Consultant is also responsible for traveling to meet with clients onsite and utilizing JPS’s resources creatively and effectively to source the best candidates. This is a highly interactive sales and recruiting opportunity in Greenwood Village, CO.
Essential Functions & Basic Duties:
- Match providers with healthcare facilities on the basis of qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other information that is important to both providers and healthcare facilities.
- Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help them attract candidates and fill their staffing needs.
- Use creativity to create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update job advertisements on a regular basis.
- Meet with clients in person at the client’s facility to solicit and compile information regarding search(es) for personal clients and team members’ clients.
- Contact providers to proactively source viable candidates.
- Conduct thorough screening of candidates with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
- Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
- Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
- Offer, negotiate, and close offers of employment to provider candidates on behalf of clients.
- Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
- Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
- Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of physician candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of successful healthcare recruiting, internal or external recruiting experience, or similar staffing industry experience.
- Stable employment history with verifiable references.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
- Interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills a must.
- Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
- Ability to accurately project individual performance.
- Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
- Ability to travel independently required.
- Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures for best results.
- Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Up to 30% travel required.
- Full-time position. Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues, partners, speakers, and clients, in person, by phone, by video, and in writing.
- Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
- Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
- Exercise independent judgment and make decisions with limited standardization.
- Speaking, reading, writing, and ability to use a telephone and computer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Plan
Base Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
Named a Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare annually since 2016, Jackson Physician Search offers a collaborative, high-performing culture that rewards initiative, growth, and success. As part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, you’ll be joining one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing organizations, helping connect healthcare providers with facilities that serve millions of patients nationwide.
- Established Career Paths with Uncapped Earning Potential
- President’s Club Trips to locations like Croatia, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, etc.
- Health & Wellness benefits including a Wellness Program, 401k with Company Match, etc.
- Volunteer Opportunities & Charitable Match Programs
- Kickoff and Mid-Year Events
DISCLOSURES
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
Overview
Jackson Physician Search is a leader in the permanent recruitment of physicians and advanced practice providers to hospitals and health systems across the United States. We have been recognized for our track record of results built on our clients’ trust in the talent of our team and the transparency of our process and fee structure. Joining our team means you’ll be working with our clients to continue our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families, and communities. As one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, we attract and retain the most talented and motivated recruitment professionals in the industry. Jackson Physician Search is part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies.
OUR VALUES:
- Others First - Others Before Self
- Wisdom - Do the Wise Thing
- Growth - Keep Getting Better
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Search Consultant is responsible for partnering consultatively with assigned clients to find the right provider candidates for their open searches. The Search Consultant is also responsible for traveling to meet with clients onsite and utilizing JPS’s resources creatively and effectively to source the best candidates. This is a highly interactive sales and recruiting opportunity in Greenwood Village, CO.
Essential Functions & Basic Duties:
- Match providers with healthcare facilities on the basis of qualifications, culture fit, career aspirations, and other information that is important to both providers and healthcare facilities.
- Consult clients on market compensation and other variables to help them attract candidates and fill their staffing needs.
- Use creativity to create effective job advertisements for open opportunities and update job advertisements on a regular basis.
- Meet with clients in person at the client’s facility to solicit and compile information regarding search(es) for personal clients and team members’ clients.
- Contact providers to proactively source viable candidates.
- Conduct thorough screening of candidates with attention to detail and prompt follow up.
- Collaborate with clients to create effective onsite interview itineraries.
- Assist provider candidates with booking travel arrangements as needed.
- Offer, negotiate, and close offers of employment to provider candidates on behalf of clients.
- Achieve personal productivity goals and metrics.
- Update the internal client and provider database with recruitment-related activity.
- Oversee and manage the credentials and availability of physician candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of successful healthcare recruiting, internal or external recruiting experience, or similar staffing industry experience.
- Stable employment history with verifiable references.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Professionalism and confidence to effectively communicate with medical professionals and hospital executives.
- Interpersonal, strategic communication, and relationship-building skills a must.
- Ability to produce results in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
- Ability to accurately project individual performance.
- Ability to engage in sustained concentration.
- Ability to travel independently required.
- Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures for best results.
- Strong organizational and computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships with clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Organized with attention to detail.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Up to 30% travel required.
- Full-time position. Responsibilities may require adjustment to work schedule such as evenings/weekend hours to meet productivity goals as needed.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues, partners, speakers, and clients, in person, by phone, by video, and in writing.
- Regular presence in office is required. A hybrid work schedule is available, requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office, possibly more depending on performance per company policy.
- Must be able to review emails, web pages, reports, resumes, CVs, presentations, and other items or people either virtually or in person up to 8 hours per day.
- Exercise independent judgment and make decisions with limited standardization.
- Speaking, reading, writing, and ability to use a telephone and computer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Plan
Base Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
Named a Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare annually since 2016, Jackson Physician Search offers a collaborative, high-performing culture that rewards initiative, growth, and success. As part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, you’ll be joining one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing organizations, helping connect healthcare providers with facilities that serve millions of patients nationwide.
- Established Career Paths with Uncapped Earning Potential
- President’s Club Trips to locations like Croatia, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, etc.
- Health & Wellness benefits including a Wellness Program, 401k with Company Match, etc.
- Volunteer Opportunities & Charitable Match Programs
- Kickoff and Mid-Year Events
DISCLOSURES
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Paid Search Specialist
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to sponsor again. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify ad agencies, e-commerce companies, and tech firms with a track record of sponsoring marketing roles before applying.
Qualify for the STEM OPT extension if your degree supports it
Paid Search roles under job titles like Marketing Analyst or Digital Analytics Specialist may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field like statistics, information systems, or computer science. Confirm with your DSO early.
Demonstrate platform certifications upfront
Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising certifications signal job-readiness to hiring managers and reduce perceived risk around sponsoring an OPT candidate. List them prominently on your resume, above the skills section where possible.
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset in interviews
Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume it is complicated. Clarify that you are authorized to work immediately, no employer filing is required for standard OPT, and STEM extension gives the company additional runway before any H-1B decision is needed.
Prioritize agencies over small businesses for sponsorship odds
Mid-size to large digital marketing agencies and in-house teams at enterprise companies have HR infrastructure to handle sponsorship. Startups and small businesses rarely have immigration counsel on retainer, making sponsorship commitments unlikely regardless of how strong your candidacy is.
Lead with performance metrics, not job duties, on your resume
Paid search hiring managers respond to results. Quantify ROAS improvements, cost-per-click reductions, or conversion rate lifts from campaigns you managed. Concrete numbers make your application stand out and reduce the perceived risk of hiring an OPT candidate.
Paid Search Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Paid Search Specialist roles typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies significantly by employer size and type. Large tech companies, e-commerce brands, and enterprise agencies are the most consistent sponsors for paid search roles. Smaller agencies and startups rarely sponsor. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers who sponsor F-1 OPT candidates, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is off the table.
Can a Paid Search Specialist role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how the employer classifies the role and whether your degree is STEM-designated. If the position is titled Marketing Analyst, Digital Analyst, or similar and involves quantitative work, and your degree is in a STEM field, your DSO may approve the extension. The job must appear on the official STEM OPT employer list and the employer must complete a formal training plan.
What degree backgrounds do employers accept for Paid Search Specialist roles?
Most employers accept degrees in marketing, advertising, business administration, communications, statistics, or information systems. Some prefer quantitative backgrounds for roles with heavy bidding strategy and analytics responsibilities. Practical platform experience and certifications often carry as much weight as degree field, particularly at performance-focused agencies.
How early should I start applying for Paid Search Specialist jobs as an OPT student?
Apply at least 90 days before your graduation or program end date. USCIS recommends applying for OPT authorization up to 90 days before your program ends, and processing takes up to 90 days. Starting your job search before authorization arrives gives you time to interview, negotiate, and align your start date with your work authorization window.
What makes a Paid Search Specialist role harder or easier to get sponsored on OPT?
Roles harder to sponsor tend to be at small agencies without immigration infrastructure or in saturated markets where employers can easily hire candidates who already have permanent work authorization. Roles easier to sponsor are at companies with existing H-1B histories, clear sponsorship policies, and specialized skill needs around platforms like Google Ads or programmatic buying that you can directly demonstrate.