OPT Technical Services Manager Jobs
Technical Services Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with engineering, computer science, or information systems backgrounds. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization, and many employers in this field have established H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines.
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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Services Manager
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT. Search USCIS H-1B visa disclosure data to verify whether a company has an active sponsorship track record before investing time in their application process.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Technical Services Manager roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a related STEM field. Verify your program CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to confirm eligibility.
Highlight cross-functional leadership in technical environments
Employers sponsoring OPT students for manager-level roles want proof you can lead technical teams, not just execute tasks. Quantify your experience managing deployments, vendor relationships, or service escalations to differentiate yourself from purely technical candidates.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with hiring managers
Bring up your authorization window early rather than waiting for offer stage. Framing it as a defined timeline with a clear H-1B path reduces employer hesitation and signals you understand the process, which builds confidence in your candidacy.
Pursue roles at mid-size technology and managed services firms
Mid-size IT services, SaaS, and managed services companies often have more hiring flexibility than large enterprises and more structured processes than startups. They also tend to have recurring H-1B filing cycles, making OPT-to-sponsorship transitions more predictable.
Secure your I-983 training plan as early as possible
For STEM OPT, your employer must sign a formal training plan on Form I-983. Raise this requirement before your start date so HR is prepared. Delays in getting this signed can create gaps in your work authorization status.
Technical Services Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Services Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but eligibility depends on your degree, not just the job title. If you hold a degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or another STEM field listed on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list, and the role involves applying that technical knowledge, you'll generally qualify for the 24-month extension on top of your initial 12 months.
How do I find Technical Services Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, so you can browse Technical Services Manager openings without manually screening each employer. Beyond that, cross-reference any company you're considering with USCIS H-1B employer data to confirm they've sponsored international employees in the past, which is the strongest signal they'll do it again.
Can I work as a Technical Services Manager on OPT if I have a non-technical degree?
You can work on standard 12-month OPT regardless of degree field, as long as the role is directly related to your area of study. A business or management degree can support a Technical Services Manager position if you can demonstrate the connection. However, you won't qualify for the STEM extension without a qualifying STEM degree, which shortens your available work authorization window significantly.
What should I include in my I-983 training plan for a Technical Services Manager role?
Your I-983 should describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, such as applying systems engineering principles to service delivery, developing technical escalation frameworks, or managing infrastructure deployments. Generic descriptions like 'managing a team' won't satisfy USCIS requirements. Work with your DSO and your employer's HR team to ensure the plan clearly connects your daily responsibilities to the technical skills your degree covered.
Is a Technical Services Manager role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. A Technical Services Manager position that requires a specific bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field will generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles framed as general management with optional technical credentials are harder to qualify. When evaluating offers, ask how the employer has previously classified the position for H-1B filings, since that record matters for your eventual petition.