STEM OPT IT Consultant Jobs
IT Consultant roles in systems integration, ERP implementation, and technical advisory qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-coded field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your consulting career in the U.S.
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The Client Technology Consultant, AV IT l (CTCAVI) supports and enhances the academic and administrative environment at Dartmouth by providing operational support and consulting for AV, IT and related client technologies. This role ensures reliable technology experiences for students, faculty, and staff, facilitating effective learning, teaching, and operational activities through technology integration.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Associates plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 1 year of relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to understand client perspective and deliver client-focused service.
- Demonstrated ability in supporting AV Systems, desktop and mobile operating systems, applications, and peripherals.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, Client Service-oriented environment managing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively on teams.
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
- Provides outstanding client service through support interactions with clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an Academic environment.
- Experience using IT service management software.
- Familiarity with endpoint management concepts and tools.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Joel Vodila, Director of Client Technology Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
- Provides technology support and break fix for AV systems, computers, devices, and software.
- Provides outstanding client service through support interactions with clients.
- Uses endpoint management tools to support client computers and devices.
- Creates and maintains documentation for technical issues and knowledge.
- Sets up and supports AV and IT equipment for events.
- Trains and consults clients on the use of IT and AV technology.
Percentage Of Time
75
PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION
- Identifies areas for improvement in Client Technology Consulting processes and participates in process improvement initiatives.
- Participates in testing, development, communication, and implementation of projects.
- Collaborates with colleagues to share information, build relationships, and accomplish shared goals.
Percentage Of Time
10
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Collaborates with colleagues to identify and pursue training opportunities aimed at developing expertise in both existing and emerging technologies.
- Actively engages in independent and institutional learning initiatives to acquire and enhance subject matter expertise.
Percentage Of Time
10
Performs other duties as required
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Purpose
The Client Technology Consultant, AV IT l (CTCAVI) supports and enhances the academic and administrative environment at Dartmouth by providing operational support and consulting for AV, IT and related client technologies. This role ensures reliable technology experiences for students, faculty, and staff, facilitating effective learning, teaching, and operational activities through technology integration.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Associates plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 1 year of relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to understand client perspective and deliver client-focused service.
- Demonstrated ability in supporting AV Systems, desktop and mobile operating systems, applications, and peripherals.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, Client Service-oriented environment managing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively on teams.
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
- Provides outstanding client service through support interactions with clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an Academic environment.
- Experience using IT service management software.
- Familiarity with endpoint management concepts and tools.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Joel Vodila, Director of Client Technology Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Key Accountabilities
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
- Provides technology support and break fix for AV systems, computers, devices, and software.
- Provides outstanding client service through support interactions with clients.
- Uses endpoint management tools to support client computers and devices.
- Creates and maintains documentation for technical issues and knowledge.
- Sets up and supports AV and IT equipment for events.
- Trains and consults clients on the use of IT and AV technology.
Percentage Of Time
75
PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION
- Identifies areas for improvement in Client Technology Consulting processes and participates in process improvement initiatives.
- Participates in testing, development, communication, and implementation of projects.
- Collaborates with colleagues to share information, build relationships, and accomplish shared goals.
Percentage Of Time
10
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Collaborates with colleagues to identify and pursue training opportunities aimed at developing expertise in both existing and emerging technologies.
- Actively engages in independent and institutional learning initiatives to acquire and enhance subject matter expertise.
Percentage Of Time
10
Performs other duties as required
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an IT Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. IT Consultant roles often require computer science, information systems, or management information systems, confirm your specific program qualifies before submitting applications.
Filter for E-Verify enrollment upfront
Ask your campus recruiter or HR contact to confirm E-Verify enrollment before your first interview. Consulting firms that staff client sites sometimes hold enrollment at the staffing entity level, not the client, clarify which legal entity signs your offer letter.
Use O*NET to build your I-983 training plan
The I-983 requires you to document how your role connects to your STEM degree. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for IT Consultants to identify the knowledge domains and skills your DSO needs to approve your training plan before your 12-month OPT expires.
Target consulting firms with H-1B filing history
On Migrate Mate, filter IT Consultant roles by employers with active H-1B visa LCA filing history. Firms that regularly sponsor H-1B petitions have established immigration infrastructure, making them far more likely to support your STEM OPT extension and subsequent H-1B sponsorship.
Negotiate your start date around DSO timelines
Your DSO must update your SEVIS record and issue a new I-20 before your STEM OPT extension is approved. Build at least 90 days between your offer acceptance and your start date so USCIS has time to process your extension application without a gap in authorization.
Understand cap-gap protection for consulting roles
If your employer files an H-1B petition for you before your OPT expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your I-20 reflects the cap-gap extension before your current EAD end date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on two factors: your degree's CIP code and how the role is defined by your employer. IT Consultant positions tied to systems analysis, software implementation, or data architecture typically qualify when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your I-20 and the job description you submit with the I-983.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my IT Consultant employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. For consulting firms that place you at client sites, the legal entity on your offer letter must hold the E-Verify enrollment. Ask HR for the company's E-Verify employer identification number and verify enrollment status directly through E-Verify before accepting an offer.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for an IT Consultant position?
The I-983 requires you and your employer to document how your day-to-day consulting work relates to your STEM degree. Use the O*NET occupation profile for IT Consultants to identify the technical knowledge areas your job covers, then map those directly to your degree's core coursework. Your employer signs the plan, and your DSO reviews it before submitting your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
Can I work at a client site as an IT Consultant on STEM OPT?
Yes, but your employment relationship must remain with your E-Verify-enrolled employer, not the client. Third-party placement arrangements where the client controls your day-to-day work can raise issues with USCIS's practical training requirement. Your I-983 training plan should reflect the work you perform and be signed by a supervising employee at your enrolled employer, even if you're on-site with a client.
Where can I find IT Consultant jobs that support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists IT Consultant roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify and with documented H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify companies already familiar with sponsoring international talent. Search by job title and filter by STEM OPT eligibility to focus your applications on roles where the employer understands the extension requirements and the I-983 training plan process.