Nonprofit OPT Jobs in Texas
Texas is home to a wide range of nonprofits actively hiring international talent, from large healthcare systems like Baylor Scott & White Health and UT Southwestern to advocacy organizations and social service agencies concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Many Texas nonprofits sponsor F-1 OPT workers in program management, research, public health, and community outreach roles.
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Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Improvement Business and Technology Development Manager supporting our National Center office. This position can be home-based.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded opportunity. Current funding will expire 6/30/2028 with the possibility of extension.
This individual will lead the identification, recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of healthcare organizations, including hospitals and outpatient clinics, participating in funded quality improvement initiatives. The role serves as a key liaison between participating organizations, technology vendors, and internal teams to support successful implementation and adoption of registry and quality improvement technologies.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
The Quality Improvement Business and Technology Development Manager will be responsible for managing the full implementation lifecycle, from prospect identification and participant recruitment through technical onboarding, technology integration, and ongoing account relationship management. This position will work closely with healthcare system stakeholders to facilitate EHR-connected registry implementation, ensure successful data exchange, and support long-term program participation and success.
The ideal candidate combines strong relationship-building skills with operational and technical aptitude and is comfortable coordinating across multiple programs, stakeholders, and technology partners to achieve initiative goals. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare improvement, technology implementation, stakeholder engagement, and program operations while helping healthcare organizations improve quality of care and patient outcomes nationwide.
- Recruit, onboard, and engage hospitals, health systems, health networks, and outpatient organizations in funded quality improvement initiatives and registry programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for participating organizations, building strong relationships and supporting successful implementation, engagement, and long-term participation.
- Collaborate across implementation, technology, analytics, quality improvement, and market teams to ensure successful program delivery, compliance, and growth.
- Coordinate the implementation of EHR-connected registry technologies by partnering with healthcare system stakeholders, technology vendors, and internal teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, streamline workflows, and develop scalable approaches that enhance program effectiveness across multiple initiatives.
- Monitor participant progress and program performance, proactively addressing barriers and identifying opportunities to improve engagement, utilization, satisfaction, and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience with sales development or fundraising in the American Heart Association or related non-profit
- Experience with account management and sales success
- Experience in onboarding organizations to technologies or other technical experience related to interoperability or healthcare data
- Experience building and managing relationships with external alliances or partners
- Experience identifying and building relationships with key volunteers in hospital or clinical settings
- Ability to interact and engage with C-Suite and/or technical leadership, ideally in hospital or outpatient clinic settings
- Ability to implement effective business-to-business marketing/sales plans
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent written and oral communications
- Ability to travel up to 20% local and overnight stay
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing complex healthcare programs, implementation projects, or quality improvement initiatives
- Confidence in presenting to external audiences including clinical and technical c-suite leadership
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across healthcare systems
- Experience working with healthcare technology platforms, registries, EHR integrations, or data-driven healthcare solutions
- Strong project management, organizational, and operational planning skills
- Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and develop practical solutions to improve performance and outcomes
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Passion for improving healthcare quality, outcomes, and patient care
Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be $70,000 - $90,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
- Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
- Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
- Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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Location: US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 2 hours ago (9/11/2026 3:01 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-18005
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time
American Heart Association Offers
- Health Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Disability & Insurance
- Well onTarget – Wellness Program
- Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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Which nonprofit organizations in Texas sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several large Texas nonprofits have established track records of hiring F-1 OPT workers, including major hospital systems like UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital, research universities, and international development organizations headquartered in Houston and Dallas. Smaller community-focused nonprofits also hire on OPT, particularly for roles in social services, public health, and program coordination, though sponsorship policies vary by organization and role.
Which Texas cities have the most nonprofit F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin concentrate the majority of nonprofit F-1 OPT opportunities in Texas. Houston's large medical center complex and numerous international aid organizations make it especially active for public health and humanitarian roles. Dallas-Fort Worth has a strong concentration of social service and advocacy nonprofits, while Austin's growing civil society sector attracts program and policy-focused positions. San Antonio also has notable nonprofit activity, particularly in healthcare and education.
What types of nonprofit roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles that align closely with a student's degree field are most likely to qualify under F-1 OPT. Common qualifying positions in Texas nonprofits include public health analyst, program coordinator, grant writer with a relevant research background, data analyst, social work specialist with an MSW, and community health educator. Roles requiring a bachelor's or graduate degree in a specific discipline carry stronger OPT eligibility than general administrative positions, which may not meet the direct-relationship requirement.
How do I find nonprofit F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to browse nonprofit F-1 OPT positions across Texas cities. Beyond Migrate Mate, attending career fairs at UT Austin, Rice University, and Texas A&M can connect you directly with nonprofit recruiters familiar with OPT hiring. Reaching out to HR contacts at target organizations to confirm OPT eligibility before applying saves significant time.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship at nonprofits?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects total compensation calculations, but the more relevant consideration for F-1 OPT students is the nonprofit sector's familiarity with work authorization requirements. Some smaller Texas nonprofits have limited HR infrastructure and may be unfamiliar with OPT documentation requirements, including the I-20 endorsement and EAD card. Confirming that a prospective employer understands E-Verify obligations and OPT timelines early in the process is advisable before accepting any offer.