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Sales Assistant jobs on OPT are widely available across retail, wholesale, and B2B settings, and many employers are comfortable with F-1 OPT work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window starts the day your EAD card is valid, so lining up a role before your program ends is critical to avoiding gaps.
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The Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations, Marketing & Sales is responsible for the strategic direction and daily management of all ticket sales, marketing, and revenue-generation initiatives for Alabama A&M University Athletics. This position leads game-day ticketing operations, season and group sales campaigns, corporate partnership activation support, and fan engagement strategy, while ensuring full compliance with NCAA, SWAC, and university regulations governing ticketing practices, complimentary admissions, and revenue reporting. This is a senior administrative role reporting directly to the Director of Athletics.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ticket Operations & Revenue Management
- Direct all aspects of box office and ticket office operations for football, basketball, and all applicable ticketed sporting events.
- Manage ticketing software/CRM platform, season ticket renewals, single-game sales, group sales, and premium/suite inventory.
- Develop and manage the department's annual ticket revenue budget; provide regular reporting to the Director of Athletics on sales performance against projections.
- Oversee will-call, gate operations, and game-day ticket-taking staff and student workers.
- Reconcile ticket revenue, manage refunds/exchanges, and maintain accurate sales records for audit purposes.
Marketing & Fan Engagement
- Design and execute integrated marketing campaigns to drive attendance, season ticket retention, and new fan acquisition across all sports.
- Oversee in-game entertainment, promotions, theme nights, and fan experience initiatives.
- Manage athletics department social media, digital marketing, and content strategy in coordination with University Marketing and Communications.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local businesses, alumni chapters, and community organizations to increase attendance and brand visibility.
- Lead market research and fan/customer data analysis to inform pricing, promotions, and segmentation strategy.
Corporate Sales & Sponsorship Support
- Identify, cultivate, and help close corporate sponsorship and premium seating sales in coordination with the Director of Athletics and multimedia rights partner (where applicable).
- Assist in the creation of sales collateral, sponsorship proposals, and partner activation plans.
- Support fulfillment and servicing existing sponsorship agreements, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Compliance
- Ensure all ticketing, complimentary admission, and pass-list practices comply with NCAA bylaws, SWAC regulations, and university policy.
- Maintain accurate complimentary/comp ticket logs for student-athletes, coaches, and staff, and submit required documentation to the Compliance Office.
- Serve as a liaison between the ticket office and the Athletics Compliance staff on rules education, monitoring, and reporting related to ticket distribution and sales.
- Assist with NCAA and SWAC required reporting (e.g., attendance figures, revenue/expense reporting for EADA and NCAA financial reports) as it relates to ticketing and marketing.
- Participate in ongoing NCAA rules education and complete all required compliance certifications.
Administrative / Assistant AD Duties
- Serve as a member of the Athletics Department senior administrative team, representing ticketing, marketing, sales, and compliance-adjacent functions in departmental strategic planning.
- Supervise assigned full-time staff, graduate assistants, interns, and gameday/event staff within ticketing and marketing.
- Represent the department at university, conferences, and community events as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred (Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or related field).
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate or professional athletics ticket operations, sales, or marketing.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly as they relate to ticketing, complimentary admissions, and compliance reporting.
- Experience with ticketing/CRM platforms (e.g., Paciolan, Ticketmaster Archtics, ETIX, or similar).
- Demonstrated success in revenue generation, sales campaign management, and staff supervision.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays for home athletic events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at an HBCU or SWAC/similar mid-major conference institution.
- Prior supervisory experience in a college athletics ticket office or marketing department.
- Familiarity with NCAA compliance software and financial/EADA reporting processes.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency with the athletics ticketing system.
- Strong business operations skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with computers and the internet, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- A professional demeanor.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy environment with people of other cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
- Ability to multitask and use critical thinking skills.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Description
Summary:
The Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations, Marketing & Sales is responsible for the strategic direction and daily management of all ticket sales, marketing, and revenue-generation initiatives for Alabama A&M University Athletics. This position leads game-day ticketing operations, season and group sales campaigns, corporate partnership activation support, and fan engagement strategy, while ensuring full compliance with NCAA, SWAC, and university regulations governing ticketing practices, complimentary admissions, and revenue reporting. This is a senior administrative role reporting directly to the Director of Athletics.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ticket Operations & Revenue Management
- Direct all aspects of box office and ticket office operations for football, basketball, and all applicable ticketed sporting events.
- Manage ticketing software/CRM platform, season ticket renewals, single-game sales, group sales, and premium/suite inventory.
- Develop and manage the department's annual ticket revenue budget; provide regular reporting to the Director of Athletics on sales performance against projections.
- Oversee will-call, gate operations, and game-day ticket-taking staff and student workers.
- Reconcile ticket revenue, manage refunds/exchanges, and maintain accurate sales records for audit purposes.
Marketing & Fan Engagement
- Design and execute integrated marketing campaigns to drive attendance, season ticket retention, and new fan acquisition across all sports.
- Oversee in-game entertainment, promotions, theme nights, and fan experience initiatives.
- Manage athletics department social media, digital marketing, and content strategy in coordination with University Marketing and Communications.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local businesses, alumni chapters, and community organizations to increase attendance and brand visibility.
- Lead market research and fan/customer data analysis to inform pricing, promotions, and segmentation strategy.
Corporate Sales & Sponsorship Support
- Identify, cultivate, and help close corporate sponsorship and premium seating sales in coordination with the Director of Athletics and multimedia rights partner (where applicable).
- Assist in the creation of sales collateral, sponsorship proposals, and partner activation plans.
- Support fulfillment and servicing existing sponsorship agreements, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Compliance
- Ensure all ticketing, complimentary admission, and pass-list practices comply with NCAA bylaws, SWAC regulations, and university policy.
- Maintain accurate complimentary/comp ticket logs for student-athletes, coaches, and staff, and submit required documentation to the Compliance Office.
- Serve as a liaison between the ticket office and the Athletics Compliance staff on rules education, monitoring, and reporting related to ticket distribution and sales.
- Assist with NCAA and SWAC required reporting (e.g., attendance figures, revenue/expense reporting for EADA and NCAA financial reports) as it relates to ticketing and marketing.
- Participate in ongoing NCAA rules education and complete all required compliance certifications.
Administrative / Assistant AD Duties
- Serve as a member of the Athletics Department senior administrative team, representing ticketing, marketing, sales, and compliance-adjacent functions in departmental strategic planning.
- Supervise assigned full-time staff, graduate assistants, interns, and gameday/event staff within ticketing and marketing.
- Represent the department at university, conferences, and community events as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred (Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or related field).
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate or professional athletics ticket operations, sales, or marketing.
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly as they relate to ticketing, complimentary admissions, and compliance reporting.
- Experience with ticketing/CRM platforms (e.g., Paciolan, Ticketmaster Archtics, ETIX, or similar).
- Demonstrated success in revenue generation, sales campaign management, and staff supervision.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays for home athletic events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at an HBCU or SWAC/similar mid-major conference institution.
- Prior supervisory experience in a college athletics ticket office or marketing department.
- Familiarity with NCAA compliance software and financial/EADA reporting processes.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency with the athletics ticketing system.
- Strong business operations skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with computers and the internet, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- A professional demeanor.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy environment with people of other cultures and backgrounds.
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
- Ability to multitask and use critical thinking skills.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Sales Assistant
Lead with your EAD, not your visa status
When applying, state that you have an Employment Authorization Document and are authorized to work in the U.S. Most sales hiring managers aren't immigration experts, and leading with your EAD keeps the conversation simple and removes unnecessary friction.
Target companies with prior OPT or H-1B hiring history
Employers who have hired international students before are far less likely to hesitate over work authorization. Filtering for companies with a track record of sponsoring or accepting OPT workers significantly improves your chances of moving past the first screening call.
Apply well before your OPT start date
Sales roles can move fast from interview to offer. Start applying 60 to 90 days before your EAD becomes valid so you can begin work on day one and avoid burning through authorized days before you're actually earning.
Tie your degree to the sales role explicitly
STEM OPT extension eligibility aside, connecting your business, marketing, or communications degree to the sales function strengthens your application narrative. Hiring managers feel more confident when the academic background clearly supports the day-to-day responsibilities of the position.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early but tactfully
Bring up sponsorship after you've demonstrated clear value, ideally after a second interview or when an offer is being discussed. Framing it as a long-term commitment question rather than an immediate demand keeps the conversation productive and signals you're thinking about tenure.
Use your network to reach hiring managers directly
Sales teams care about referrals and relationships, which works in your favor. A direct introduction from a mutual contact or a former colleague bypasses the automated screening that often filters out OPT applicants before a human ever reviews the resume.
Sales Assistant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Sales Assistant on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in any role directly related to your field of study, and Sales Assistant positions commonly qualify under business, marketing, communications, and related degrees. Your Employment Authorization Document is all most employers need. Make sure your job duties are documentable as related to your major in case your DSO asks for verification.
Do Sales Assistant employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies by employer size and business model. Large retail chains, enterprise software companies, and B2B firms with dedicated sales teams are the most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers after OPT ends. Smaller shops or independent retailers are less likely to have the infrastructure for sponsorship. On Migrate Mate, you can filter specifically for Sales Assistant roles at employers with H-1B visa sponsorship history.
Does a Sales Assistant job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Not directly. The STEM OPT 24-month extension applies only to students with STEM-designated degrees working in a role that uses STEM skills. A standard Sales Assistant position at a non-STEM employer won't qualify even if your degree is STEM-designated. However, sales roles at technology or data-driven companies, such as a sales operations or technical sales position, may qualify depending on how the role is structured.
What happens to my OPT if I'm between Sales Assistant jobs?
F-1 OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment across your authorization period. If you're between roles, those days count against your limit. The clock doesn't pause. Staying active in your job search is essential, and documenting any self-employment, volunteer sales work, or contractor engagements with a qualifying employer may help you stay within compliance while you look.
How do I find Sales Assistant jobs that accept OPT?
The most efficient approach is to search platforms built specifically for international students. Migrate Mate filters Sales Assistant listings by employers comfortable with OPT and F-1 work authorization, so you're not wasting applications on companies that will screen you out due to visa status. Searching with OPT-focused filters from the start dramatically reduces the time between application and first interview.