Career Advisor at Temple University, Japan Campus


Via Human Resources at Temple University:
Temple University, Japan Campus is now hiring a bilingual, innovative, and student-oriented Career Advisor.
Position: Career Advisor
Department: Career Development
Position type: Full-time staff
Report to: Manager, Career Development
Work hours: 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Salary/Benefits:
Commensurate with experience.
Eleven days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal days” each year. In addition, approximately 2 weeks university-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting allowance, and tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.****
Overview of position:
The Career Advisor will help students to participate in internship programs and find jobs after graduation. In addition, he/she will be pro-active in the development of relationships with companies and finding new employment opportunities.
Job description:
* Plan, organize and execute TUJ internship programs
* Maintain, expand and develop relationships with companies
* Advise and assist students in finding internships and jobs after graduation
* Maintain and update student database for all career related information
* Assist in organizing events and projects such TUJ Career Fairs and Career Seminars
* Assist with other career development tasks
Qualifications required:
* Must be fluent in English and Japanese
* Minimum 3 years work experience in related field or education area
* Good computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access)
* Excellent communication skills (a team player, problem solving, interpersonal skills)
* A student-focused approach
* Self-motivated and detail-orientated
Application process:
Review of materials will begin immediately. Desired start date is August 1, 2009, or shortly thereafter. Applications must include a letter of interest addressing the stated minimum and preferred qualifications, a resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for two references. Please send these materials to jobs[at]tuj[dot]ac[dot]jp.
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