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Search Analyst roles involve keyword research, paid search campaign management, and performance reporting, skills that translate directly into high OPT demand from digital marketing agencies and in-house teams. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT, and STEM OPT extension is available if your degree is in computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
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Are you an expert in Google Search Ads with a passion for creating impactful ad strategies? At Extra Space Storage, we're seeking a talented Digital Advertising Analyst to join our team and execute our Paid Search tactics.
If you're enthusiastic about digital advertising and eager to advance your skills, this hybrid role based at our headquarters in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, is perfect for you. As a Digital Advertising Analyst, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving paid search execution for 4,000+ facilities across the country. Whether you're tackling independent tasks or collaborating with a supportive team, each day will present new challenges and exciting opportunities!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Campaign Building: Build out campaigns, ad groups, and keyword structures based on Sr. Analyst and Manager direction.
- Launch New Campaigns: Add paid search campaigns for new stores weekly.
- Testing Implementation: Execute ad copy and bidding tests designed by the Sr. Analyst, and report on results.
- Health Check Expert: Monitor paid search account performance, ensuring optimal health and efficiency.
- Creative Uploads: Manage creatives for paid search and paid media (GDN, Demand Gen, and CTV) campaigns, ensuring they resonate with target audiences.
- Budget Pacing: Track daily and weekly spend pacing across campaigns and flag anomalies to the Sr. Analyst or Manager.
- Lead Gen Partner Support: Assist in day-to-day coordination with lead gen partners, including data pulls and performance tracking.
- Invoicing: Process and reconcile vendor invoices for accuracy and timely submission.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze keywords and search queries to refine targeting and improve performance.
- Insightful Reporting: Provide regular reports on KPIs, competitor metrics, and campaign performance.
Qualifications
- 1-3 yrs of experience managing paid search advertising
- Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary
Competencies
- Digital Advertising Know-How: You understand the ins and outs of paid search platforms and KPIs, and you're always staying updated on industry trends.
- PPC Best Practices: You're well-versed in PPC account structure and optimization strategies.
- Analytical Skills: Whether it's Google Ads or Excel, you're comfortable working with large datasets to uncover valuable insights and opportunities.
- Collaboration & Communication: You know how to work with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly to drive business growth.
- Expertise with Google Ads and Bing Ads interfaces, both web UI and Desktop Editor.
- Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- A keen eye for detail, excellent communication, and critical thinking abilities.
- Independence: You take initiative and can work autonomously.
- Process-Oriented: You’re always looking for ways to improve processes.
- Collaboration: You’re a team player who contributes to vendor partnerships and project success.
- Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, constantly evolving with the latest digital advertising trends.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required. Close visual acuity required to perform work at computer terminal. No exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping and feeling.
Disclaimer
The job description outlines the general nature and scope of work employees perform in this role. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. The company reserves the right to modify, revise, or update the job description to meet business needs.
If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Summary
Are you an expert in Google Search Ads with a passion for creating impactful ad strategies? At Extra Space Storage, we're seeking a talented Digital Advertising Analyst to join our team and execute our Paid Search tactics.
If you're enthusiastic about digital advertising and eager to advance your skills, this hybrid role based at our headquarters in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, is perfect for you. As a Digital Advertising Analyst, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving paid search execution for 4,000+ facilities across the country. Whether you're tackling independent tasks or collaborating with a supportive team, each day will present new challenges and exciting opportunities!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Campaign Building: Build out campaigns, ad groups, and keyword structures based on Sr. Analyst and Manager direction.
- Launch New Campaigns: Add paid search campaigns for new stores weekly.
- Testing Implementation: Execute ad copy and bidding tests designed by the Sr. Analyst, and report on results.
- Health Check Expert: Monitor paid search account performance, ensuring optimal health and efficiency.
- Creative Uploads: Manage creatives for paid search and paid media (GDN, Demand Gen, and CTV) campaigns, ensuring they resonate with target audiences.
- Budget Pacing: Track daily and weekly spend pacing across campaigns and flag anomalies to the Sr. Analyst or Manager.
- Lead Gen Partner Support: Assist in day-to-day coordination with lead gen partners, including data pulls and performance tracking.
- Invoicing: Process and reconcile vendor invoices for accuracy and timely submission.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze keywords and search queries to refine targeting and improve performance.
- Insightful Reporting: Provide regular reports on KPIs, competitor metrics, and campaign performance.
Qualifications
- 1-3 yrs of experience managing paid search advertising
- Bachelor degree preferred but not necessary
Competencies
- Digital Advertising Know-How: You understand the ins and outs of paid search platforms and KPIs, and you're always staying updated on industry trends.
- PPC Best Practices: You're well-versed in PPC account structure and optimization strategies.
- Analytical Skills: Whether it's Google Ads or Excel, you're comfortable working with large datasets to uncover valuable insights and opportunities.
- Collaboration & Communication: You know how to work with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly to drive business growth.
- Expertise with Google Ads and Bing Ads interfaces, both web UI and Desktop Editor.
- Advanced Excel skills: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- A keen eye for detail, excellent communication, and critical thinking abilities.
- Independence: You take initiative and can work autonomously.
- Process-Oriented: You’re always looking for ways to improve processes.
- Collaboration: You’re a team player who contributes to vendor partnerships and project success.
- Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, constantly evolving with the latest digital advertising trends.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Performs sedentary work in an office environment with limited lifting (less than 10 pounds) or walking required. Close visual acuity required to perform work at computer terminal. No exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Requires repetitive typing motion, talking, hearing, grasping and feeling.
Disclaimer
The job description outlines the general nature and scope of work employees perform in this role. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. The company reserves the right to modify, revise, or update the job description to meet business needs.
If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Search Analyst
Confirm your degree supports STEM OPT
If your degree is in information systems, statistics, computer science, or marketing analytics, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since employers weight STEM-eligible candidates more favorably.
Highlight quantitative skills in your resume
Search Analyst roles are data-heavy. Feature proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, A/B testing frameworks, and SQL prominently. Employers sponsoring OPT want candidates who can contribute immediately, so concrete metrics from past campaigns strengthen your application significantly.
Target agencies alongside in-house teams
Digital marketing agencies hire Search Analysts in volume and are often more experienced with OPT paperwork than smaller in-house teams. Agencies at mid-market size frequently have established DSP and SEM workflows that fit OPT roles cleanly.
Start your OPT application 90 days before your end date
USCIS recommends applying for OPT authorization up to 90 days before your program end date. Processing takes three to five months, so late applications risk gaps in work authorization that can disrupt an active job search or existing offer timelines.
Prepare to explain OPT clearly to hiring managers
Many hiring managers at smaller employers are unfamiliar with OPT. Keep a one-paragraph explanation ready that covers your authorized work period, your employer's reporting requirements, and STEM extension eligibility. Removing confusion early keeps the process moving.
Focus applications on employers with prior OPT or H-1B history
Employers who have previously hired OPT workers or filed H-1B visa petitions already understand the compliance requirements. Prioritizing these companies shortens the internal approval process and significantly improves your odds of receiving and converting an offer.
Search Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Search Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation under OPT?
Yes, in most cases. Search Analyst positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, information systems, statistics, or a related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard. Roles focused on paid search, SEO analytics, or performance reporting consistently qualify. Roles that are purely operational with no degree requirement attached may not.
Am I eligible for the STEM OPT extension as a Search Analyst?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, statistics, or applied mathematics, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A marketing or communications degree typically does not qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify that your employer can meet E-Verify and training plan requirements before counting on the extension.
How do I find Search Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers with a demonstrated history of work authorization sponsorship. Searching there surfaces Search Analyst openings where employers are already familiar with OPT requirements, which reduces the friction of explaining your status from scratch during the interview process.
What should I do if a Search Analyst employer says they don't sponsor visas?
OPT is not employer-sponsored in the traditional sense. You already hold work authorization issued by USCIS through your school. The employer does not file a petition or pay a government fee for OPT. Clarifying this distinction often resolves the objection. If the employer still declines after understanding OPT, prioritize companies that have previously hired international students.
Can I work as a Search Analyst on a freelance or contract basis during OPT?
Yes, OPT allows self-employment and contract work, but each engagement must be directly related to your field of study. You must also work a minimum of 20 hours per week in aggregate across all positions to maintain valid OPT status. Keep documentation for each contract showing job duties, hours, and the connection to your degree program in case your DSO requests it.