Feb 22

Job: Admin Staff Member at Keio University (Japan)

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[Steve’s note: A nice JET-relevant listing posted by a JET alum to the jetaajobs yahoogroup.  Historical context:  It’s a group started a long while back but I can’t remember by who.  It’s been quiet for a number of years, but every now and then something pops up which I forward on to the JETwit Jobs group.]

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Position: Admin Staff Member
Type: Full-Time

Overview:

Hello all job seekers and fellow JET alumni,

My name is Alex Queen, a former JET from Aomori Prefecture (2008-2012).
I currently work for Keio University, coordinating its English translation project and working on English-language PR, and I am excited to share this job opportunity with fellow JET alumni.

From April, there will be two openings for English-speaking administrative staff to perform translation and work closely with university faculty and staff members to aid in the university’s internationalization efforts. Highly advanced Japanese proficiency and editing and proofreading skills are required for the position. Japanese-English translation experience desired but not necessary.

As these are clerical and administrative duties, this is not purely a translation job. However, I would recommend the position as a great opportunity for anyone wishing to begin a career in translation.

Requirements:

• A native speaker of English (regardless of the region)
• Have been educated in the English language from elementary/primary school through university-level education
• Have acquired a high level of Japanese language skills (equivalent to N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
• Will be able to assume the position from Apr. 1, 2014 (APPLY WITHIN)
• Desirable to have obtained a master’s degree

Application: