OPT Project Management Coordinator Jobs
Project Management Coordinator jobs are a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in business, engineering, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT rules, and many employers in tech, construction, and healthcare actively hire coordinators on OPT with a clear path to H-1B visa sponsorship.
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The Project Coordinator will be an integral member of the project team responsible for assisting with the execution of financial application deployments to completion. The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities under the direction of a Project Manager and be capable of easily adapting to changing requirements while still delivering results and meeting customer expectations. Excellent communication skills required.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform general office duties, such as maintaining records, handling database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work
- Track and chart project schedules as a means to communicate the status of projects
- Coordinate the installation and implementation of projects with hospital departments to minimize disruptions in operations
- Assist with the management of day-to-day project needs
- Act on behalf of the hospital’s project manager to minimize departmental disruptions resulting from a project
- Handle contending demands on several projects at the same time while performing in a professional manner
- Track project costs, reconcile with Project Manager and hospital finance department
- Invoice reconciliation and expense distribution reports by project
- Maintain required departmental and hospital records and files in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Know and apply appropriate channels of communication and chain of command
- Respond with a positive demeanor to customer requests
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or administrative certificate strongly preferred
- 3-5 years dynamic experience related to small project coordination
- Collect information, analyze and identify issues quickly and should be able to develop alternate solutions
- Use independent judgement and to appropriately handle and impart information to a range of collaborators
- Effective communications skills both verbal and written
- Excellent Computer skills to include MicroSoft Project, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
- Knowledge of general math and accounting procedures
- Database management skills including the ability to use database applications, perform basic queries and produce reports
- Understand and apply knowledge of departmental/organizational policies and procedures to resolve routine to complex problems and meet multiple needs of customers
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Maintain confidential information
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).
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About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
The Project Coordinator will be an integral member of the project team responsible for assisting with the execution of financial application deployments to completion. The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities under the direction of a Project Manager and be capable of easily adapting to changing requirements while still delivering results and meeting customer expectations. Excellent communication skills required.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform general office duties, such as maintaining records, handling database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work
- Track and chart project schedules as a means to communicate the status of projects
- Coordinate the installation and implementation of projects with hospital departments to minimize disruptions in operations
- Assist with the management of day-to-day project needs
- Act on behalf of the hospital’s project manager to minimize departmental disruptions resulting from a project
- Handle contending demands on several projects at the same time while performing in a professional manner
- Track project costs, reconcile with Project Manager and hospital finance department
- Invoice reconciliation and expense distribution reports by project
- Maintain required departmental and hospital records and files in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Know and apply appropriate channels of communication and chain of command
- Respond with a positive demeanor to customer requests
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or administrative certificate strongly preferred
- 3-5 years dynamic experience related to small project coordination
- Collect information, analyze and identify issues quickly and should be able to develop alternate solutions
- Use independent judgement and to appropriately handle and impart information to a range of collaborators
- Effective communications skills both verbal and written
- Excellent Computer skills to include MicroSoft Project, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
- Knowledge of general math and accounting procedures
- Database management skills including the ability to use database applications, perform basic queries and produce reports
- Understand and apply knowledge of departmental/organizational policies and procedures to resolve routine to complex problems and meet multiple needs of customers
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Maintain confidential information
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Project Management Coordinator
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Mention your OPT authorization period and STEM extension eligibility in your cover letter. Employers planning resource allocation need to know your work authorization window before they invest in onboarding a coordinator.
Target industries with high sponsorship rates
Technology, healthcare systems, and large construction firms sponsor project management coordinators at significantly higher rates than small agencies. Focus your search on employers with established HR processes and prior H-1B visa filing history.
Certify before you apply if you can
A CAPM or entry-level PMP certification signals commitment and reduces employer hesitation around sponsorship. Coordinators with credentials are viewed as longer-term investments, which makes the sponsorship conversation easier to start.
Frame your degree as a direct qualification
H-1B sponsorship for this role requires a specialty occupation link. Explicitly connect your degree field to project management functions in your resume, showing how your coursework directly supports the coordinator duties you will perform.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the visa sponsorship question after an initial screening call, not at the offer stage. Employers experienced with OPT hiring expect it early and will not penalize you for asking during the second conversation.
Use tools that filter for OPT-friendly employers
Generic job searches waste time on roles that cannot support visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate lists project management coordinator positions from employers already open to OPT and H-1B sponsorship, narrowing your search immediately.
Project Management Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Management Coordinator roles qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Most Project Management Coordinator roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, or a related field. The key is that the job description must demand degree-specific knowledge, not just general organizational skills. Roles at larger firms or in regulated industries like construction, IT, or healthcare are more likely to meet this bar than generalist coordinator positions at small companies.
Can I work as a Project Management Coordinator on OPT if my degree is in engineering or a STEM field?
Yes. Engineering and computer science graduates regularly take Project Management Coordinator roles, particularly in infrastructure, software, or technical operations. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you are also eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization total. This significantly improves your chances of staying through at least one H-1B lottery cycle.
How do I find Project Management Coordinator jobs where the employer is open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which lists coordinator roles from employers who are already open to hiring F-1 OPT students and sponsoring H-1B visas. Filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront saves weeks of outreach to companies that will decline at the offer stage. Look specifically for employers with prior H-1B filing history in project management or operations roles.
What happens to my OPT work authorization if my Project Management Coordinator contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your OPT period expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you must find new employment, leave the country, or change your visa status. Your OPT authorization is tied to employment in a job related to your degree field, so you cannot simply switch to an unrelated role. Report any changes in employment to your Designated School Official promptly to keep your SEVIS record accurate.
Is a Project Management Professional certification required to get an OPT job as a Coordinator?
No certification is required, and most entry-level coordinator roles do not expect it. However, holding a CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification strengthens your application and makes the specialty occupation argument cleaner for future H-1B sponsorship. Employers who are already sponsoring visa holders tend to view certified candidates as lower-risk, longer-term hires worth the investment in sponsorship.