Solutions Director Jobs for OPT Students

Solutions Director roles sit at the intersection of technical expertise and client strategy, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in engineering, business, or computer science. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard your OPT authorization depends on.

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Overview

Open Jobs22+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type68% On-site
Salary Range$69K – $87K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsFitch Solutions

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Ensono
Solutions Marketing Director
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Added 2w ago
Solutions Marketing Director
Ensono
Remote
Marketing
Growth Marketing
Product Marketing
$150,000/yr - $175,000/yr
Hybrid
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Fitch Solutions
Associate Director, Solutions Architect
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Associate Director, Solutions Architect
Fitch Solutions
New York, New York
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$100,000/yr - $120,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
None

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UC San Diego
Assistant Director for Workforce Learning Solution
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UC San Diego
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Assistant Director for Workforce Learning Solution
UC San Diego
San Diego, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Customer Success
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Business Development
Learning & Development
$95,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
None

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Amgen
Associate Director, Agentic AI Business Solutions
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Added 4mo ago
Associate Director, Agentic AI Business Solutions
Amgen
Thousand Oaks, California
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Project Management
Data Science
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Preferred Therapy Solutions
Rehab Director
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Preferred Therapy Solutions
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Rehab Director
Preferred Therapy Solutions
Portland, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35/hr - $48/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Other
1,001-5,000

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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Solutions Director

Lead with your technical depth, not just your leadership

Solutions Directors are hired for domain expertise first. Emphasize your technical background in your application materials. Employers sponsoring OPT are more likely to move forward when your specialized skills are immediately clear from your resume.

Target companies with established implementation or professional services teams

Organizations with dedicated solutions or professional services functions already understand what a Solutions Director does. They're more likely to have OPT sponsorship infrastructure in place and experience navigating work authorization for technical leadership roles.

Address your OPT timeline proactively with recruiters

Solutions Director hiring processes often run four to eight weeks. Raise your OPT expiration date early in conversations so employers can plan H-1B sponsorship alongside your start date without last-minute urgency disrupting the offer.

Quantify the revenue or client outcomes you've influenced

This role is evaluated on business impact. Hiring managers weighing OPT sponsorship costs need confidence you'll deliver results. Specific metrics around deal size, retention, or solution adoption make that case far more effectively than general accomplishments.

Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies

If you hold a STEM-designated degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, you may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. That gives employers a longer runway before needing to file an H-1B petition on your behalf.

Prepare to explain how your degree connects to the Solutions Director function

Specialty occupation requires a direct relationship between your field of study and the role. Be ready to articulate why your degree, whether engineering, business systems, or a technical discipline, specifically qualifies you for this position during recruiter screening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work as a Solutions Director on OPT?

Yes, if your degree is in a field directly related to the role. Solutions Director positions typically require expertise in a specific technical or business discipline, which satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for OPT. Your field of study needs to have a clear connection to the solutions, implementation, or client strategy work the role involves.

Will employers sponsor a Solutions Director for an H-1B visa after OPT?

Many do, particularly mid-size and enterprise technology companies with professional services or go-to-market teams. Solutions Directors occupy a senior enough function that employers often find sponsorship worthwhile. Companies with existing immigration counsel on retainer are generally better equipped to manage the H-1B petition process alongside your transition from OPT.

Does a Solutions Director role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree carries a STEM designation from your school's designated school official and appears on the STEM OPT eligible fields list, you can apply for the 24-month extension regardless of your job title. Common qualifying degrees for this role include computer science, information systems, and engineering management.

How do I find Solutions Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, which saves significant time compared to filtering manually. Solutions Director roles that welcome OPT candidates are more concentrated in technology, SaaS, and professional services sectors. Searching within those categories on Migrate Mate gives you a more targeted pool of relevant opportunities.

What should I do if my OPT expires before a Solutions Director role closes?

If you've applied to change status to H-1B and USCIS has received the petition before your OPT expires, you may be covered under cap-gap protection through September 30 of that year. Talk to your designated school official immediately if your expiration is approaching and you have an active offer. Timelines in this situation are unforgiving and vary by case.

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