Oct 28

Job: Associate Liaison Specialist – Fukuoka Institute of Technology (California, USA)

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Position: Associate Liaison Specialist 
Posted by: Fukuoka Institute of Technology (FIT)
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Contract: Full-time

Fukuoka Institute of Technology (FIT) was established in 1963. There are approximately 4,500 students studying three main faculties of engineering, which focuses on manufacturing, information, and communication technology and the environment. In addition to FIT’s undergraduate and graduate programs, FIT consists of a Junior College (JC) and Jyoto High School (JHS). Our campus is conveniently located near the Kagoshima Main Line, and we offer an eco-friendly environment. We aim to cultivate our students to become strong individuals in the modern global world.

The Associate Liaison Specialist will work under the general supervision of the International Affairs Assistant Manager. He/she will be responsible for providing various English support services as a Native Speaker of the English language for JHS and FIT.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Native English Support Services
  • Provide advice and plan with FIT faculty and staff to create and develop programs for FIT.
  • Provide assistance for FIT students, faculty and staff in language support in academic and administrative purposes.
  • Create, facilitate and evaluate extra-curricular English lessons, which will be offered to all FIT students, faculty and staff.
  • Provide private lessons to JHS and FIT students who need assistance for special requests.
  • Collaborate with JHS and FIT faculty and staff to create and execute special English lessons based on their requests.
  • Support all duties that are related to the promotion of the university’s aim for globalization.
• Public Relations Support
  • Conduct English sessions during Open Campus events for visiting potential FIT applicants.
  • Participate and interact with visiting junior high and high school students during campus tours in the International Affairs office.
  • Plan and implement promotional activities of the Department of International Affairs programs and services throughout various events in the fiscal year.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to speak Japanese fluently.
• 1-2 years of experience in teaching and administration.
• Knowledge of Japanese business culture.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and critical skills.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Ability to be flexible and open-minded.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this job position, please email the following documents to intl_recruting@fit.ac.jp.