OPT Jobs in Delaware
Delaware's finance, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries anchor a concentrated F-1 OPT job market, with Wilmington serving as the state's primary employer hub. The proximity to Philadelphia and the broader Mid-Atlantic corridor expands your reach considerably, making Delaware a practical base for OPT job seekers in STEM and business fields.
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This is the first level of administrative specialist work, providing administrative, technical, program, and/or office support work for an assigned agency. Employees independently perform the full range of Essential Functions, completing routine and standardized assignments under general supervision.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series. These functions are not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.
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Serves as a liaison with internal and external contacts, customers, clients, and/or the public to coordinate various activities, respond to inquiries, and provide guidance and consultation on administrative matters.
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Creates formatted documents, generates and shares presentations, manages schedules, develops and manages spreadsheets, assists in maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, or training manuals, and maintains information in databases.
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Delivers excellent customer service in-person, electronically, or by written communication.
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Applies and explains agency services, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
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Creates and maintains a variety of record-keeping systems or logs to file, track, and retrieve documents or other information and ensures records are maintained in compliance with retention schedules.
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Assists higher-level staff with decision making and monitoring of key operational/program indicators by collecting/organizing data, preparing reports, supporting performance tracking and dashboard maintenance, or performing related support work.
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Reviews, processes, and evaluates information for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Resolves discrepancies, deficiencies in information, or other issues.
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Drafts, manages, and distributes communications and other materials for public and/or internal use.
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Coordinates administrative elements of projects including tracking timelines, scheduling, documenting progress, and facilitating communication between team members.
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Uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
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Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment.
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Plans and coordinates meetings, hearings, or conferences and makes travel arrangements.
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May approve or recommend approval/denial of requests/information within established standards and guidelines.
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Performs other related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Administrative Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
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One year of experience in performing office support work such as drafting routine correspondence, reports, or logs, operating office equipment, handling incoming and outgoing mail, postal and shipping services, answering phones, directing calls and taking messages, or maintaining files and supplies.
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One year of experience in document processing such as reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, resolving deficiencies, and tracking and monitoring activities.
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One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
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Six months’ experience in using standard computer software/applications to create documents, develop spreadsheets, or maintain/update databases.
OR - Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher.
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
INTRODUCTION
This is the first level of administrative specialist work, providing administrative, technical, program, and/or office support work for an assigned agency. Employees independently perform the full range of Essential Functions, completing routine and standardized assignments under general supervision.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series. These functions are not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.
-
Serves as a liaison with internal and external contacts, customers, clients, and/or the public to coordinate various activities, respond to inquiries, and provide guidance and consultation on administrative matters.
-
Creates formatted documents, generates and shares presentations, manages schedules, develops and manages spreadsheets, assists in maintaining policies, procedures, guidelines, or training manuals, and maintains information in databases.
-
Delivers excellent customer service in-person, electronically, or by written communication.
-
Applies and explains agency services, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
-
Creates and maintains a variety of record-keeping systems or logs to file, track, and retrieve documents or other information and ensures records are maintained in compliance with retention schedules.
-
Assists higher-level staff with decision making and monitoring of key operational/program indicators by collecting/organizing data, preparing reports, supporting performance tracking and dashboard maintenance, or performing related support work.
-
Reviews, processes, and evaluates information for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Resolves discrepancies, deficiencies in information, or other issues.
-
Drafts, manages, and distributes communications and other materials for public and/or internal use.
-
Coordinates administrative elements of projects including tracking timelines, scheduling, documenting progress, and facilitating communication between team members.
-
Uses automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
-
Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment.
-
Plans and coordinates meetings, hearings, or conferences and makes travel arrangements.
-
May approve or recommend approval/denial of requests/information within established standards and guidelines.
-
Performs other related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Administrative Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
-
One year of experience in performing office support work such as drafting routine correspondence, reports, or logs, operating office equipment, handling incoming and outgoing mail, postal and shipping services, answering phones, directing calls and taking messages, or maintaining files and supplies.
-
One year of experience in document processing such as reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, resolving deficiencies, and tracking and monitoring activities.
-
One year of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
-
Six months’ experience in using standard computer software/applications to create documents, develop spreadsheets, or maintain/update databases.
OR - Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher.
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in Delaware
Target Delaware's incorporated companies directly
More corporations are legally incorporated in Delaware than in any other state. Many maintain operational offices in Wilmington, making direct outreach to corporate legal, finance, and compliance teams a productive approach for OPT candidates seeking structured sponsorship programs.
Focus on STEM OPT extension eligibility early
Delaware's pharmaceutical and chemical employers frequently sponsor STEM OPT extensions. Confirm your degree field qualifies under the STEM designated degree program list before applying, so you can communicate a full 36-month work authorization window to hiring managers.
Search for roles using OPT-specific filters
Generic job boards rarely filter by visa sponsorship type. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for F-1 OPT-friendly employers in Delaware, saving significant time compared to manually screening postings that may not accommodate your work authorization status.
Leverage University of Delaware's employer network
UD's career services office maintains relationships with Delaware-based employers who have historically hired OPT students. Attend employer information sessions and on-campus recruiting events even after graduation, as many recruiters return specifically to connect with recent international graduates.
Apply to mid-sized financial services firms in Wilmington
Wilmington hosts a dense cluster of credit card companies, banks, and financial services firms. Mid-sized operations at firms like M&T Bank or Barclays U.S. often have more flexible hiring processes for OPT candidates than large investment banks with rigid sponsorship policies.
Understand Delaware's proximity advantage for interviews
Delaware sits within 30 minutes of Philadelphia and about two hours from New York City. Many Delaware-based employers expect candidates to interview in person. Being geographically flexible across the corridor can significantly increase your interview and offer conversion rate.
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Get Access To All JobsF-1 OPT Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Delaware sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
Financial services, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing sponsor the highest volume of F-1 OPT positions in Delaware. Wilmington's concentration of credit card issuers and banking operations drives demand for data analysts, software engineers, and compliance professionals. AstraZeneca and Incyte, both with significant Delaware presences, are active in hiring STEM OPT graduates in research and development roles.
Which cities in Delaware have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Wilmington accounts for the large majority of F-1 OPT sponsorship activity in Delaware, given its concentration of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and professional services firms. Newark, home to the University of Delaware, has a smaller but active employer base particularly in biotech and technology. Dover has limited sponsorship volume outside of state government-adjacent roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Delaware?
Roles in software development, financial analysis, data science, chemical engineering, and pharmaceutical research are the most common qualifying positions in Delaware. For STEM OPT extension eligibility, your role must be directly related to your degree field. Business and accounting roles with clear degree alignment also qualify, though STEM-designated fields offer the longer 36-month authorization period.
How do I find F-1 OPT jobs in Delaware that actually sponsor?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, including F-1 OPT. This removes the guesswork of determining whether an employer will accommodate your work authorization. Pairing that with direct outreach to Delaware employers who have filed OPT-related authorization paperwork historically gives you the strongest coverage of available opportunities.
Are there any Delaware-specific considerations I should know about for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Delaware has no state income tax on wages, which is worth understanding when evaluating total compensation. More relevantly for OPT candidates, many Delaware employers are subsidiaries of larger parent companies incorporated in the state but headquartered elsewhere. Confirm which entity will actually employ you, since your OPT authorization and any future H-1B visa sponsorship flows from the operating employer, not the incorporated holding company.