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Project Administrator roles involve coordinating timelines, managing documentation, and supporting cross-functional teams, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in business, project management, or engineering. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, which supports H-1B sponsorship down the line. Standard OPT gives you 12 months; STEM OPT can extend that to 36.
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Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for Project Administrator III.
Position type: Full time - Contract
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Location: Atlanta, GA 30354
As Project Administrator III, You Will
- Smartsheet Project & Workflow Management
- Manage daily project intake requests and ensure timely routing/processing.
- Create and send meeting invitations and schedule project related sessions.
- Set up Smartsheet workspaces for newly approved projects.
- Perform the daily “Agility to Smartsheet” import.
- Conduct dashboard validation checks, including spacing alignment, formula and calculation accuracy, number validation, general quality checks.
- Manage the intake, processing, and scheduling of event and conference room requests.
- Coordinate bookings for internal conference rooms and external venues as required.
- Support event setup needs, which may include room layout.
- Submit, track, and follow up on all facilities related requests.
- Support new user equipment requests (IT handles setup; this role manages submissions and tracking).
- Submit and track requests for:
- Door/lock replacements
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely product delivery.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Strong proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management/workflow tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when validating data and dashboards.
- Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and functions.
- Experience with vendor relationships, purchasing, and basic invoice processing.
- Familiarity with facilities ticketing systems (or similar request tracking tools).
- High degree of professionalism, organization, and customer service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting project managers or project teams.
- Background in operations, administrative support, or workplace coordination.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
ASK ME HOW. Thank you!
Gandam Meghana
218-325-3819
Gandam.Meghana@innovasolutions.com
Pay Range And Benefits
Pay Range: $25 - $31 per hour
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: medical & pharmacy coverage, dental/vision insurance, 401(k), health saving account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, pet insurance, short term and long term disability, accident & critical illness coverage, pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), employee assistance program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. * 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Innova Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy - innovasolutions.
INTRODUCTION
Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for Project Administrator III.
Position type: Full time - Contract
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Location: Atlanta, GA 30354
As Project Administrator III, You Will
- Smartsheet Project & Workflow Management
- Manage daily project intake requests and ensure timely routing/processing.
- Create and send meeting invitations and schedule project related sessions.
- Set up Smartsheet workspaces for newly approved projects.
- Perform the daily “Agility to Smartsheet” import.
- Conduct dashboard validation checks, including spacing alignment, formula and calculation accuracy, number validation, general quality checks.
- Manage the intake, processing, and scheduling of event and conference room requests.
- Coordinate bookings for internal conference rooms and external venues as required.
- Support event setup needs, which may include room layout.
- Submit, track, and follow up on all facilities related requests.
- Support new user equipment requests (IT handles setup; this role manages submissions and tracking).
- Submit and track requests for:
- Door/lock replacements
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely product delivery.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Strong proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management/workflow tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when validating data and dashboards.
- Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and functions.
- Experience with vendor relationships, purchasing, and basic invoice processing.
- Familiarity with facilities ticketing systems (or similar request tracking tools).
- High degree of professionalism, organization, and customer service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting project managers or project teams.
- Background in operations, administrative support, or workplace coordination.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
ASK ME HOW. Thank you!
Gandam Meghana
218-325-3819
Gandam.Meghana@innovasolutions.com
Pay Range And Benefits
Pay Range: $25 - $31 per hour
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: medical & pharmacy coverage, dental/vision insurance, 401(k), health saving account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, pet insurance, short term and long term disability, accident & critical illness coverage, pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), employee assistance program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. * 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Innova Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy - innovasolutions.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Project Administrator
Target employers with active project portfolios
Companies running large infrastructure, IT, or construction projects hire Project Administrators regularly and are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes. Look for employers with ongoing multi-year contracts rather than short-term engagements.
Emphasize your degree connection to the role
Project Administrator roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a relevant degree field. In your application materials, explicitly connect your business, engineering, or management degree to the responsibilities listed in the job description.
Get PMP or CAPM certified before applying
Certifications like CAPM signal formal project management training and help justify the specialty occupation classification. They also differentiate you from candidates without credentials, which matters when employers are weighing the administrative effort of OPT paperwork.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Raise sponsorship intentions after receiving an offer, not during early interviews. At that point, the employer is already committed. Ask specifically whether they have sponsored H-1B workers before and whether they work with an immigration attorney.
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Can I work as a Project Administrator on OPT?
Yes, Project Administrator roles are a strong match for OPT work authorization, provided the job relates to your degree field. A business, engineering, or management degree generally supports this connection. Your DSO can confirm the role qualifies before you accept an offer, which is worth doing to protect your OPT status.
Do Project Administrator jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at larger companies running multi-year projects in construction, IT, or consulting. Project Administrator roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the employer requires a specific degree for the position. Your best approach is to target employers who have sponsored H-1B workers in the past, which you can verify through public records.
How do I find Project Administrator jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching there gives you a curated list of Project Administrator roles where sponsorship is already part of the conversation, rather than an objection you have to overcome mid-process.
Does my degree need to match Project Administrator work exactly?
Not exactly, but there needs to be a clear connection. Degrees in business administration, industrial engineering, information systems, or construction management align naturally. If your degree is in a less obvious field, focus on coursework or concentrations that map to project coordination, scheduling, or operations. Your DSO can help you document the connection for your records.
What happens to my OPT status if my Project Administrator contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your OPT authorization expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you must find new qualifying employment or leave the country. Project Administrator roles on fixed-term contracts carry this risk, so it is worth asking about contract length and renewal likelihood before accepting a position.
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