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IT Support Specialist roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related field. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to work for an E-Verify enrolled employer while building toward long-term sponsorship.
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At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!
LifeStance Health Values
- Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
- Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
- Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
- One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a dedicated IT Support Specialist to join our team. This is a Contract-to-permanent position designed for individuals with a passion for technology and a strong commitment to providing exceptional technical support. This role is responsible for managing the lifecycle of IT assets across the company, including inventory control, ordering, tracking, reclaiming equipment, and overseeing equipment leases. The ideal candidate will ensure assets are efficiently managed, tracked, and utilized to support business operations.
Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00/hour in addition to a competitive bonus plan
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and maintain accurate records of IT asset inventory throughout the company, including computers, mobile devices, peripherals, and other technology equipment.
- Coordinate the ordering and procurement of IT equipment and supplies, working closely with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Track the assignment, location, and status of all IT assets using asset management systems.
- Proactively follow up with employees and departments to reclaim equipment when no longer in use or upon employee separation.
- Manage equipment lease agreements, ensuring compliance with terms, timely renewals, and proper documentation of lease schedules and expirations.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to support hardware and software rollouts, asset redeployment, and change management initiatives.
- Maintain detailed documentation of asset management activities, processes, and procedures.
- Prepare and present reports on inventory status, asset utilization, and lease management for management review.
- Provide guidance and support to end users regarding asset requests, returns, and lease procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve asset management processes and implement best practices.
- Support staff located in the Scottsdale, AZ corporate location.
Education:
- Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Information Technology or related role
- Proficiency with asset management systems and inventory tracking tools.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to coordinate with vendors and internal teams for procurement and asset management.
- Familiarity with equipment lease administration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Basic knowledge of IT hardware and software configurations.
Preferred Skills:
- IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, ITAM, or similar.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices and vendor management.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an IT Support Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting roles. Information Technology degrees under CIP 11.x and Computer Science under 11.07 typically qualify, but your DSO confirms the match.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Only E-Verify enrolled employers can extend your OPT by 24 months. Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before applying, not after you receive an offer. Many small IT shops aren't enrolled.
Target help desk roles at E-Verify heavy industries
Federal contractors, healthcare networks, and financial institutions are legally required to use E-Verify, making them reliable STEM OPT employers. IT support is a core function at all three. Focus your search on Migrate Mate, which filters listings to E-Verify enrolled employers.
Build a training plan before your offer letter arrives
Your I-983 training plan must connect IT Support Specialist duties directly to your STEM degree. Draft the learning objectives section in advance using O*NET's task list for SOC code 15-1232, so you're ready to complete it within ten days of starting.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
IT Support Specialist roles fall under specialty occupation scrutiny because the H-1B visa requires a directly related bachelor's degree. Raise the sponsorship question before signing an offer, not at year two, to confirm the employer files I-129 petitions for this role type.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected
If an employer files your H-1B by April 1 and USCIS selects it, cap-gap extends your STEM OPT authorization through September 30 automatically. Your EAD card expiring before October 1 doesn't interrupt your ability to keep working in the IT support role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Support Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on both your degree and how the role is classified. The position must be directly related to your STEM degree, and your degree must appear on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. IT Support Specialist roles are typically filed under SOC code 15-1232. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to that SOC classification before approving the I-20 extension.
What STEM degrees make you eligible for STEM OPT as an IT Support Specialist?
Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences (CIP 11.x), Computer Engineering (CIP 14.09), and Management Information Systems (CIP 11.04) are commonly approved. A general business degree won't qualify even if you've worked in IT for years. Check your transcript for the exact CIP code and cross-reference it against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before your DSO files the extension request.
How do I confirm an employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an IT support offer?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up the company by name or FEIN before you accept. Enrollment status can lapse, so verify at the time of the offer, not when you researched the company six months earlier. If the employer isn't listed, they can enroll before your start date, but the enrollment must be active when you begin working.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an IT Support Specialist?
Your I-983 must map specific job duties to learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For IT support roles, that means connecting tasks like network troubleshooting, systems administration, or hardware diagnostics to coursework in your degree program. Use O*NET's task descriptions for SOC 15-1232 to draft the duties section. Both you and your supervisor sign the plan, and your DSO must receive it within ten days of your start date.
Where can I find IT Support Specialist jobs that are already verified for STEM OPT eligibility?
Migrate Mate lists IT Support Specialist roles filtered for E-Verify enrolled employers, which is the baseline requirement for your STEM OPT extension. Searching there saves you from applying to companies that can't legally authorize your 24-month extension, which is the most common reason STEM OPT students accept offers that later fall through at onboarding.