Education Jobs in Florida with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
F-1 CPT education jobs in Florida span a wide range of roles, from curriculum development and tutoring support at major districts like Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Schools to edtech and instructional design positions in Tampa and Orlando. Florida's large university population and growing edtech sector make it one of the more active states for education CPT placements.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
539375
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible
DEPARTMENT:
11760100 - RE-GENETICS INSTITUTE-GENERAL
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Administrative Assistant II
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Secretarial Administration: First point of contact for greeting UFGI visitors. Provides secretarial support to the UFGI unit. This includes telephone and calendar assistance, meeting setup and coordination, email correspondence, developing visitor itineraries, scheduling seminar and symposium speakers, making travel arrangements for the Director and speakers, developing and maintaining databases, such as UFGI Membership, as requested by the Director or Assistant Director. Provides hands-on administrative support to UFGI member faculty for seminars, such as the RNA Data Club, the Developmental Biology Seminar, the Phenotypic Data Workshop, and the Annual UFGI Symposium. Provides secretarial support to the UFGI unit’s graduate programs as needed. Responsible for managing all incoming and outgoing UF mail, USPS mail, and packages. Maintain required FedEx and UPS shipping supplies.
Fiscal Administration: Prepares travel authorizations and travel/entertainment reimbursements for the Director, and for others for UFGI events, such as seminars and symposia, and tracks these expenditures in spreadsheets. Processes all purchase requisition orders, invoices, and honorariums, and engages in all support activities required to execute these processes. Holds a UF PCard to make authorized purchases and reconciles the PCard expenditures. Creates and submits all UFGI PPD work orders, including those involving maintenance and repair of UFGl's State vehicle, fueling, and Club Cart. Responsible for office ordering, maintaining and inventorying all UFGI office supplies.
Communications: Responsible for leading the Communications team (student positions) in partnership with the Assistant Director including content creation, reviewing team content before publishing, maintaining the social media accounts and website, organizing interviews, designing swag for the UFGI symposium, publication design as needed, strategizing marketing strategies with the Director and Assistant Director, utilizing Salesforce: Marketing Cloud to maintain our listservs, email out content and newsletters as needed, and overall being the centralized person in all things communication to maintain consistency and the tone of the UFGI that is presented to the public.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$23-28/hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft, myUF Marketplace, and UF GO integrated systems.
- Experience with event planning.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Salesforce: Marketing Cloud.
- Experience with WordPress AND T4.
- Experience with Adobe products for graphic design: Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign, Premier Pro.
- Experience with generating professional content for social media, website, and publications.
- Knowledge of University policy and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
This is not a remote work position, and is located on the University of Florida Main campus in Gainesville, FL.
A criminal background check is required.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
01 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
08 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
JOB NO:
539375
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible
DEPARTMENT:
11760100 - RE-GENETICS INSTITUTE-GENERAL
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Administrative Assistant II
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Secretarial Administration: First point of contact for greeting UFGI visitors. Provides secretarial support to the UFGI unit. This includes telephone and calendar assistance, meeting setup and coordination, email correspondence, developing visitor itineraries, scheduling seminar and symposium speakers, making travel arrangements for the Director and speakers, developing and maintaining databases, such as UFGI Membership, as requested by the Director or Assistant Director. Provides hands-on administrative support to UFGI member faculty for seminars, such as the RNA Data Club, the Developmental Biology Seminar, the Phenotypic Data Workshop, and the Annual UFGI Symposium. Provides secretarial support to the UFGI unit’s graduate programs as needed. Responsible for managing all incoming and outgoing UF mail, USPS mail, and packages. Maintain required FedEx and UPS shipping supplies.
Fiscal Administration: Prepares travel authorizations and travel/entertainment reimbursements for the Director, and for others for UFGI events, such as seminars and symposia, and tracks these expenditures in spreadsheets. Processes all purchase requisition orders, invoices, and honorariums, and engages in all support activities required to execute these processes. Holds a UF PCard to make authorized purchases and reconciles the PCard expenditures. Creates and submits all UFGI PPD work orders, including those involving maintenance and repair of UFGl's State vehicle, fueling, and Club Cart. Responsible for office ordering, maintaining and inventorying all UFGI office supplies.
Communications: Responsible for leading the Communications team (student positions) in partnership with the Assistant Director including content creation, reviewing team content before publishing, maintaining the social media accounts and website, organizing interviews, designing swag for the UFGI symposium, publication design as needed, strategizing marketing strategies with the Director and Assistant Director, utilizing Salesforce: Marketing Cloud to maintain our listservs, email out content and newsletters as needed, and overall being the centralized person in all things communication to maintain consistency and the tone of the UFGI that is presented to the public.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$23-28/hour
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft, myUF Marketplace, and UF GO integrated systems.
- Experience with event planning.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Salesforce: Marketing Cloud.
- Experience with WordPress AND T4.
- Experience with Adobe products for graphic design: Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign, Premier Pro.
- Experience with generating professional content for social media, website, and publications.
- Knowledge of University policy and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume and list of professional references.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
This is not a remote work position, and is located on the University of Florida Main campus in Gainesville, FL.
A criminal background check is required.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: No
ADVERTISED:
01 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
08 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Which education companies and organizations sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Florida?
Florida's largest K-12 districts, including Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Broward County Schools, and Orange County Public Schools, have historically hosted CPT students in administrative, instructional support, and research roles. Edtech companies based in the Tampa and Orlando metro areas also participate in CPT arrangements, particularly for roles in curriculum development, learning analytics, and instructional design. Eligibility depends on your school's CPT authorization and the employer's willingness to structure the role accordingly.
Which cities in Florida have the most education F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Miami, Orlando, and Tampa account for the majority of education CPT opportunities in Florida. Miami's high density of private language schools, international K-12 programs, and university-affiliated research centers creates consistent demand. Orlando attracts edtech and corporate training roles tied to its hospitality and simulation industries. Tampa has a growing higher education sector anchored by the University of South Florida and several private institutions that support CPT-eligible internships.
What types of education roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Florida?
Roles that qualify for CPT must be directly related to your field of study and authorized by your designated school official before you begin work. In the education industry, qualifying positions commonly include instructional design, curriculum research, educational technology support, tutoring program coordination, and academic advising assistance. Teaching assistant roles at university level and data analyst positions within school districts may also qualify, provided the work aligns with your academic program.
How do I find education F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 CPT, and by state, so you can browse education roles in Florida without sorting through listings that don't apply to your situation. Education CPT roles in Florida move quickly, particularly around semester start dates, so searching early and setting up alerts on Migrate Mate gives you the best chance of finding current openings before they fill.
Are there any Florida-specific or education-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Florida does not impose state-level restrictions on CPT beyond federal DSO authorization requirements, but the education sector here has some practical considerations. Many Florida school districts require background checks and fingerprinting even for CPT interns, which can add processing time. Additionally, Florida's private K-12 and language school market is largely seasonal, with hiring concentrated before the fall and spring semesters. Coordinating your CPT authorization timeline with your DSO well in advance is important for roles in this sector.
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