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School Bus Driver jobs on OPT are less common than office roles, but they do exist, particularly through school districts and transportation contractors that sponsor CDL holders. Your OPT authorization must cover transportation or a related field, and you'll need a Commercial Driver's License with a school bus endorsement before most employers will consider you.
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At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Business Experience Plan Administration Specialist within PNC's Business Experience and Planning organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cleveland, OH or Denver, CO.
As a Business Experience and Planning Admin Specialist you will have the following responsibilities:
- Chair weekly meetings with cross functional stakeholder groups to bring new technologies into the bank through internal governance processes.
- Chair routine meetings to develop business case products that support the financial and business objectives supporting the execution of the Capital Budget each year, for the assigned CTO areas.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and data-entry into initiative creation tool sets to generate required business case artifacts for required governance processes.
- Must be able to balance multiple highly dynamic projects simultaneously, and provide consistent progress toward their end state, through highly complex internal processes.
- Supports annual budget planning process by guiding and coaching technology teams through Capital Initiative input creation and data input into various required tools.
o Works with each team to ensure inputs are accurate to their stated needs and meets top-down guidance in terms of maximum amounts able to be submitted. Assists in aligning Capital budget with Expense budget tools/requirements.
- Must have exceptional skills in Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
o Must be proficient in Clarizen, Oracle Fusion, and Jira. Experience with AI tools is a plus.
- Ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who quickly understands direction, executes with minimal oversight, and effectively collaborates with partner organizations and stakeholders to independently source information and drive solutions.
- Demonstrates strong financial acumen, including a solid understanding of cost categories and the ability to perform independent financial analysis, while applying core project management principles.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
Job Description
- Provides support and assistance for implementation and coordination of planning efforts for line of business initiatives.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality by delivering customer focus and appropriate risk management practices to customers and/or internal partners.
- Identifies more complex problems and provides advice and resolution in support of line of business initiatives.
- Partners with other departments or other functional areas in support of line of business initiatives.
- Independently provides data collection, research and reporting for assigned line of business initiatives.
- Recommends and delivers best practices and learning plans that meet business objectives.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Business Development, Business Intelligence (BI), Capital Budget Planning, Competitive Advantages, Competitive Strategies, Data Integration, Data Mining, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Design, Data Gathering and Analysis, Effective Communications, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $52,500.00 – $105,000.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/22/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
California Residents
Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.
Job Profile
Position Overview
At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Business Experience Plan Administration Specialist within PNC's Business Experience and Planning organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cleveland, OH or Denver, CO.
As a Business Experience and Planning Admin Specialist you will have the following responsibilities:
- Chair weekly meetings with cross functional stakeholder groups to bring new technologies into the bank through internal governance processes.
- Chair routine meetings to develop business case products that support the financial and business objectives supporting the execution of the Capital Budget each year, for the assigned CTO areas.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and data-entry into initiative creation tool sets to generate required business case artifacts for required governance processes.
- Must be able to balance multiple highly dynamic projects simultaneously, and provide consistent progress toward their end state, through highly complex internal processes.
- Supports annual budget planning process by guiding and coaching technology teams through Capital Initiative input creation and data input into various required tools.
o Works with each team to ensure inputs are accurate to their stated needs and meets top-down guidance in terms of maximum amounts able to be submitted. Assists in aligning Capital budget with Expense budget tools/requirements.
- Must have exceptional skills in Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
o Must be proficient in Clarizen, Oracle Fusion, and Jira. Experience with AI tools is a plus.
- Ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who quickly understands direction, executes with minimal oversight, and effectively collaborates with partner organizations and stakeholders to independently source information and drive solutions.
- Demonstrates strong financial acumen, including a solid understanding of cost categories and the ability to perform independent financial analysis, while applying core project management principles.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
Job Description
- Provides support and assistance for implementation and coordination of planning efforts for line of business initiatives.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality by delivering customer focus and appropriate risk management practices to customers and/or internal partners.
- Identifies more complex problems and provides advice and resolution in support of line of business initiatives.
- Partners with other departments or other functional areas in support of line of business initiatives.
- Independently provides data collection, research and reporting for assigned line of business initiatives.
- Recommends and delivers best practices and learning plans that meet business objectives.
PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Business Development, Business Intelligence (BI), Capital Budget Planning, Competitive Advantages, Competitive Strategies, Data Integration, Data Mining, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Design, Data Gathering and Analysis, Effective Communications, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $52,500.00 – $105,000.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/22/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
California Residents
Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a School Bus Driver
Get your CDL with a school bus endorsement first
Most districts won't interview you without a valid Commercial Driver's License and school bus (S) endorsement. Completing this before applying removes the biggest hiring barrier and signals you're ready to work immediately, not after a lengthy training period.
Target large school districts and private transportation contractors
Large urban school districts and national contractors like First Student or Durham School Services hire at scale and are more likely to have HR teams familiar with work authorization. Smaller districts often lack the infrastructure to sponsor or verify OPT status correctly.
Apply well before your OPT start date
School bus hiring follows an academic calendar. Districts recruit heavily in late spring for fall routes. Applying two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers time to process paperwork without feeling rushed by your work authorization deadline.
Be upfront about your OPT authorization window
School districts value route continuity. Proactively explain that OPT lasts 12 months and discuss STEM extension eligibility if applicable. Hiding your authorization timeline and surprising an employer mid-year damages trust and reduces your chance of any H-1B visa sponsorship consideration.
Highlight any prior driving or transportation experience
Experience driving large vehicles, charter buses, or delivery trucks strengthens your application significantly. Districts want evidence you can handle a 40-foot vehicle safely. International driving experience is relevant, but confirm your foreign license converts properly under your state's DMV rules.
Ask directly whether the district sponsors work visas
Not every district is set up to sponsor H-1B or other long-term visas. Ask HR during your first conversation rather than after a job offer. This saves weeks of time and helps you prioritize employers who have sponsored drivers before and understand the process.
School Bus Driver OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as school bus drivers in the United States?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work as school bus drivers as long as the role is directly related to their field of study on their OPT authorization. Transportation, logistics, and education-adjacent programs are the most common qualifying fields. You'll also need a valid CDL with a school bus endorsement, which is a state-level requirement independent of your immigration status.
Do school bus driver jobs typically lead to H-1B or other long-term visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship is rare for school bus driver roles. H-1B visas require the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, which generally means a role requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Bus driving typically does not meet that threshold. Some districts may sponsor other visa categories, but most OPT students in this role will need to transition to a different position to secure long-term status.
Where can I find school bus driver jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best place to start. It lists jobs where employers have indicated openness to OPT and work authorization, saving you the time of filtering through postings that don't apply to international students. From there, you can reach out directly to district HR departments to confirm their sponsorship policies before investing time in a full application.
Does a school bus driver job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. STEM OPT extension requires the job to be directly related to a STEM-designated degree program. School bus driving is a skilled trade role, not a STEM occupation. If your degree is in a STEM field, you'll need to demonstrate a clear connection between the role and your specific field of study, which is very difficult to establish for a driving position.
What happens to my OPT status if my school district route is cancelled or my contract ends early?
F-1 OPT students are allowed up to 90 days of unemployment during their authorization period. If your route is cancelled or your contract ends, that unemployment clock starts immediately. You'll need to find a new qualifying position before the 90-day limit is reached. Report any employment changes to your DSO promptly so your SEVP record stays accurate and your status remains valid.