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Recruiting Coordinator roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with HR, business, or psychology backgrounds. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, and many large employers in tech, healthcare, and professional services have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines through their talent acquisition teams.
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Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
Position Overview
The Human Capital team comprises about 25 professionals committed to attracting, developing, and retaining excellent colleagues across the firm. Our culture embraces a growth mindset: inspiring excellence and bringing expertise and innovation to the role every day. The Global Talent Acquisition team is central to CRA's success by identifying great talent to join our firm. In this role, you will take ownership for full life-cycle university recruitment, and work closely with the global Talent Acquisition team to coordinate day-to-day operational processes that support the acquisition of top talent.
- Oversee university recruiting (full-time and internship) for universities in the geography;
- Work with internal hiring managers and teams to market roles, source and evaluate candidates, and identify attraction strategies;
- Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with external stakeholders (university personnel, career centers);
- Manage overall candidate lifecycle and communication (marketing, sourcing, assessment, offer and attraction processes);
- Support reporting and operations. Create reports and analyze data to evaluate university recruiting efforts, providing data-driven insights on our investments. Proactively research, identify, and communicate market trends;
- Understand and market CRA's unique value proposition as an employer, suggest and execute cultivation and brand-building events;
- Coordinate logistics and participate in campus-related events;
- Coordinate internal recruitment activities for specific internal groups/practices, including customization of interview schedules and recruiting teams;
- Track all relevant recruiting data within our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse);
- Participate in broader TA projects and initiatives, contribute creative ideas, and provide process improvement suggestions. Some examples include:
- Training on recruiting best practices;
- Diversity & inclusion initiatives;
- Branding and social media.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent relevant full-time work experience;
- 1-3 years related work experience with university recruiting in a complex, fast-paced, and high-volume business (professional services preferred);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable;
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and other recruiting technology (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.);
- Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
- Demonstrated high level of initiative, problem solving, and leadership;
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
- Excellent time management, task prioritization, and detail orientation;
- Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
- Flexibility for evening events, occasional weekend work, and periodic overnight travel.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, we require the following:
- Resume – please include current contact information (personal email and telephone number);
- Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals, we really do want to understand how you express yourself.
Career Growth and Benefits
- CRA's robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encouraging you to thrive as an individual and team member. Training consists of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
- We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
Work Location Flexibility
CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship, and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary and other compensation
A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
Position Overview
The Human Capital team comprises about 25 professionals committed to attracting, developing, and retaining excellent colleagues across the firm. Our culture embraces a growth mindset: inspiring excellence and bringing expertise and innovation to the role every day. The Global Talent Acquisition team is central to CRA's success by identifying great talent to join our firm. In this role, you will take ownership for full life-cycle university recruitment, and work closely with the global Talent Acquisition team to coordinate day-to-day operational processes that support the acquisition of top talent.
- Oversee university recruiting (full-time and internship) for universities in the geography;
- Work with internal hiring managers and teams to market roles, source and evaluate candidates, and identify attraction strategies;
- Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with external stakeholders (university personnel, career centers);
- Manage overall candidate lifecycle and communication (marketing, sourcing, assessment, offer and attraction processes);
- Support reporting and operations. Create reports and analyze data to evaluate university recruiting efforts, providing data-driven insights on our investments. Proactively research, identify, and communicate market trends;
- Understand and market CRA's unique value proposition as an employer, suggest and execute cultivation and brand-building events;
- Coordinate logistics and participate in campus-related events;
- Coordinate internal recruitment activities for specific internal groups/practices, including customization of interview schedules and recruiting teams;
- Track all relevant recruiting data within our Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse);
- Participate in broader TA projects and initiatives, contribute creative ideas, and provide process improvement suggestions. Some examples include:
- Training on recruiting best practices;
- Diversity & inclusion initiatives;
- Branding and social media.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline, or equivalent relevant full-time work experience;
- 1-3 years related work experience with university recruiting in a complex, fast-paced, and high-volume business (professional services preferred);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), advanced knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) desirable;
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse preferred) and other recruiting technology (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.);
- Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
- Demonstrated high level of initiative, problem solving, and leadership;
- Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
- Excellent time management, task prioritization, and detail orientation;
- Good judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;
- Flexibility for evening events, occasional weekend work, and periodic overnight travel.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, we require the following:
- Resume – please include current contact information (personal email and telephone number);
- Cover letter – please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals, we really do want to understand how you express yourself.
Career Growth and Benefits
- CRA's robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering training annually through formal and informal programs, encouraging you to thrive as an individual and team member. Training consists of technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
- We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
Work Location Flexibility
CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship, and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary and other compensation
A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Recruiting Coordinator
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Recruiting Coordinator roles typically require a degree in HR, business, psychology, or a related field. When applying, explicitly connect your degree to the role requirements so hiring managers understand your position qualifies as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes.
Flag your OPT timeline early in conversations
Mention your OPT authorization window during the first recruiter call, not after an offer. Employers need time to assess sponsorship feasibility. Early disclosure avoids wasted interviews and positions you as organized and transparent about your work authorization situation.
Prioritize companies already filing H-1B petitions
Employers who have sponsored H-1B workers before are far more likely to extend OPT. Check public Labor Condition Application data to confirm whether a company has filed for HR or recruiting roles specifically before investing heavily in their interview process.
Highlight internship or campus recruiting experience
Recruiting Coordinator roles often go to candidates with hands-on sourcing or coordination experience. Any CPT internships, campus recruiting involvement, or SHRM membership strengthen your application and signal genuine commitment to an HR career path in the U.S.
Apply to staffing and RPO firms for faster entry
Recruitment process outsourcing firms and staffing agencies hire Recruiting Coordinators frequently and often move quickly. Many have sponsored OPT workers before because high turnover makes them pragmatic about work authorization, giving international candidates a realistic path to longer-term sponsorship.
Recruiting Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Recruiting Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Most Recruiting Coordinator positions qualify as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a directly related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the role, not just any bachelor's degree. If a job posting says 'degree preferred' rather than 'required,' that can weaken your OPT and future H-1B eligibility for that position.
How long can I work as a Recruiting Coordinator on OPT?
Standard post-completion OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduating. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as industrial-organizational psychology or certain business analytics programs, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total. Recruiting Coordinator roles typically fall under standard OPT unless your underlying degree carries a STEM designation.
What should I look for in a Recruiting Coordinator job posting if I need sponsorship?
Look for postings that explicitly state a specific degree requirement tied to the role, mention visa sponsorship availability, and come from mid-size to large employers with established HR functions. Avoid roles where the degree requirement is vague or optional. On Migrate Mate, you can filter specifically for Recruiting Coordinator positions posted by employers with sponsorship history, which removes a lot of the guesswork.
Can I work for a staffing agency as a Recruiting Coordinator on OPT?
Yes, staffing agencies and recruitment process outsourcing firms regularly hire Recruiting Coordinators on OPT. The work authorization rules are the same as any other employer. One important detail: your employer of record must be the entity providing your OPT authorization, so if you're placed at a client site, confirm who legally employs you. Most staffing agencies handle this clearly in their offer documentation.
When should I bring up OPT sponsorship during the hiring process for a Recruiting Coordinator role?
Bring it up during the first recruiter screen, before any technical or panel interviews. Recruiting teams, more than most, understand work authorization because they deal with it professionally. Framing it matter-of-factly, stating your OPT end date and asking whether the company has sponsored similar roles before, tends to land well. Most employers in this space have a clear yes or no answer early on.