Job: Study Abroad Advisor, Emory University, Center for International Programs Abroad (Atlanta)
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Thanks to JET Alum Carleen Ben for sharing this posting. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: Emory University, Center for International Programs Abroad
Type: N/A
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
- Advises for several semester study abroad programs and serves as point person for issues pertaining to these programs.
- Assists with general study abroad advising, pre-departure orientations, classroom presentations, and other marketing/recruiting events within the University.
- Coordinates International Transient Study.
- Advises semester and summer students with visa processes, including international students going to a third country.
- Advises semester and summer students on internal and external scholarships, and coordinates travel grant and other program-specific scholarships managed by CIPA.
- Assists with Minority Outreach Initiative.
- Coordinates various processes related to CIPA summer programs including faculty offer letters and external program arrangements.
- Manages the cipa@emory.edu
- Serves as CIPA’s First Year Experience (FYE) liaison with Campus Life and the Global Cultures residence hall.
- Maintains and updates brochure pages and budget sheets for advising areas on the CIPA website.
- Serves as front-line advising staff and covers reception as needed. Read More
Japan Writers Conference
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Tom Baker (Chiba, 1989-91) recently posted a video about the Japan Writers Conference on his Tokyo Tom Baker blog. One of the writers featured in it is novelist and anthology editor Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima, 1988-90). Also shown is novelist Holly Thompson, who first came to Japan in connection with the pre-JET MEF program.
The Japan Writers Conference is an English-language event held in a different part of Japan every year. There are usually about 30 presentations by writers in different fields on a variety of topics.
This video was made at the sixth annual JWC in Kyoto, where some of the presenters described what they had spoken about, what other presentations they had enjoyed, and what advice they might have for anyone thinking about going next time.
The seventh annual conference is coming up in November in Okinawa. You can find details on the official website HERE.
Incidentally, you can see video highlights of a past JWC presentation by Tom HERE, and you can learn more about Suzanne and her many books at her website HERE.
Around Japan in 47 Curries: Gunma silk mill
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Tom Baker (Chiba, 1989-91) is writing a 47-part series of posts on his Tokyo Tom Baker blog, in which he samples and comments on a curry from a different prefecture almost every week. Here’s an excerpt from his 12th installment, about a curry said to have been enjoyed by the workers at a silk mill in Gunma Prefecture.
The Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture was the very model of a modern silk reeling factory. Set up by French businessman Paul Brunat under the auspices of the Meiji government, the plant began operations in 1872. According to the plant’s official website, Brunat chose the location, about 100 kilometers northwest of Tokyo, in part because it was well supplied with coal, fresh water, and land suitable for growing mulberry trees.
The plant eventually had an all-Japanese workforce, but at first there were a number of French men working there as engineers, along with a French doctor and some French women who taught Japanese women how to operate the machinery. The unfamiliar presence of foreigners led to a recruiting problem, according to the site. Some women were reluctant to take jobs at the mill because “it was rumored that the French drank blood. The Japanese had seen the French drinking red wine, and had mistaken this for blood. The government tried to deny this rumor…”
Job: Study Abroad Advisor position, University of Missouri, Columbia
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Thanks to JET alum Carleen Ben for sharing another education position. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: University of Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Salary: Salary commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.
Start Date: Negotiable
Application Deadline: September 6, 2013
Overview:
The University of Missouri at Columbia (MU, Mizzou) is an AAU, Research I university, and serves as the state’s flagship campus. Participation in education abroad programs has tripled in the past decade, with nearly 1300 MU students studying overseas in 2011-12. In addition, Columbia, Missouri is often ranked as one of the best small cities in the U.S. Detailed information on MU’s education abroad programming can be found at: http://international.missouri.edu/
Responsibilities Include:
Program Management and Student Advising:
•Coordinates study abroad programs in Italy, Latin America, Portugal, Spain and all Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Promotes programs, advises students, coordinates admissions processes, provides visa advising, organizes country-specific orientations, and manages problems and special situations as needed.
•Serves as primary liaison between MU and US and overseas contacts for MU education abroad programs in these countries.
•Advises students, faculty, staff, and parents about MU opportunities for study abroad and administrative policies and procedures.
•Works with the Director of Study Abroad and on-campus and overseas colleagues to monitor and evaluate all study abroad programs in the assigned countries. Read More
Thanks to JET alum Carleen Ben for sharing another international education position. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Education Abroad Advisor
Posted by: University of Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Education Abroad at the University of Kentucky (UK International Center) is seeking a full-time Education Abroad Advisor to join our professional team. The Education Abroad office is a thriving part of UK’s ambitious international agenda, and has strong central support. It is currently composed of an Executive Director, Assistant Director, four EA Advisors, a Financial Manager, Promotion and Outreach Coordinator, and an Office Manager. In addition, the unit employs several part-time staff and a team of graduate and undergraduate students who serve as Education Abroad Peer Advisors (EAPA).
Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Recently ranked as one of the safest, most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to provide to its employees. See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work. Read More
Job: Assistant Director of International Education Position
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Thanks to Jet Alum Carleen Ben for sharing this job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Emory & Henry College
Type: Full-time
Location: Emory, VA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Emory & Henry College is seeking an Assistant Director of International Education. The Assistant Director of International Education works to carry out the academic and administrative mission of the Office of International Education (OIE). In collaboration with the Director, this person plans and executes educational and outreach events sponsored by the OIE; designs and presents pre-departure and re-entry curricula; provides information to students and parents about all aspects of study abroad; assists faculty in planning short-term programs, serves as a resource and liaison with international students before and when they arrive on campus; assists in the advising of the International House; helps to maintain advising, marketing, application, and training materials; manages office website content; evaluates study abroad programs; assists in grant writing and other external funding initiatives. Read More
Job: Columbia Teachers College – Assistant Director, Office of International Services (New York)
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Thanks to Jet Alum Carleen Ben for sharing this job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: UC Santa Barbara
Type: Full-time
Location: Santa Barbara
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for maintaining and updating student and scholar records in the federal government SEVIS system using fsaATLAS for batch submissions to the SEVIS database; ensuring the College’s continuing compliance with the SEVIS reporting requirements; communicating SEVIS updates to other staff members involved in international student and scholar advising; and troubleshooting software problems at the campus and government levels. The Assistant Director also provides information and guidance to TC’s international students regarding federal immigration regulations and procedures, TC resources, and personal/cultural matters. S/he serves as F-1 Designated School Official (DSO) and as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 students and scholars. In addition, the Assistant Director assists with development and implementation of services and programming for international students and the TC community. Read More
Job: Regional Advisor (Asia) at UC Santa Barbara, Education Abroad Program-Campus Office
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Thanks to Jet Alum Carleen Ben for sharing this job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Regional Advisor
Posted by: UC Santa Barbara
Type: N/A
Location: Santa Barbara
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The campus office of the Education Abroad Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara is recruiting for a Regional Advisor (Job # 20130370). The Regional Advisor will be responsible for recruitment, advising, selection and orientation for programs in Asia.
Applications must be received no later than 10pm PST on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.
Link to job postings/applications:
https://jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=13726
54162857 (Click on “Search Postings”; enter 20130370 in “Job Number”, click “Search” button, then “View/Apply”)
Job: Asia Society Northern California – Office Manager (Part-Time) | PND | Foundation Center
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Via the Foundation Center. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Office Manager
Posted by: Asia Society Northern California
Type: Part-Time
Location: San Francisco, California
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Purpose:
To manage the office and administration in support of the Center, Monday through Thursday, 4 hours per day.
Responsibilities:
•Maintain office supply inventory—determine inventory level, anticipate needed supplies; place and expedite orders for supplies; verify receipt of supplies.
•Ensure operation of office equipment (including IT) by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; and evaluating new equipment needs and software
•Assist with maintaining financial records and accounting for the office, including budget reports, accounts payable and receivable, cut checks, make deposits, and reconcile accounts.
•Maintain and organize all general office spaces, including storage and break rooms, and oversee office space maintenance/repairs Read More
Jobs: 2 jobs: Tokyo Weekender Editor/Content Manager & United Nations Univ Research Fellow (Tokyo)
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Thanks to Tokyo-based journalist and JET alum Tom Baker for passing these postings on. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Editor/Content Manager
Posted by: Tokyo Weekender
Type: N/A
Location: Minato, Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
English: Native level
Japanese: Business level
- Excellent track record in writing, editing and proofreading for an English language media outlet
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the web and SNS platforms
- Deep and intimate knowledge of Japan & Tokyo
- Dedicated hard worker who can work long hours, availability 24-7 with little holiday
- Basic knowledge of HTML, InDesign and PhotoShop
- Visa sponsorship available Read More
Job: Japanese/English Bilingual Sales Rep – Meiji Corp (Battle Creek, MI)
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Thanks to Adam Golder (Kagoshima-ken, 2009-12) who currently works for Meiji Corporation – for sharing this posting. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Japanese/English bilingual Inside Sales Representative
Posted by: Meiji Corporation
Type: N/A
Location: Battle Creek MI
Salary: Determined during the interview process
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Primarily handle all aspects of sales with emphasis on growing both the sales and contact base.
• Perform daily inquiries to Japan and domestic suppliers, quotations to customers, ordering of product and following up of customer issues. Ensure that all of your customers of responsibilities need’s are being fully met.
• Regularly evaluate and recommend changes to the branch or regional manager on customer issues, such as but not limited to, customer news, supplier issues, projects and problems in your areas of responsibility. Read More
Job: Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products – Japanese Interp/Translator (Bowling Green, KY)
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Via Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Japanese Interpreter/Translator
Posted by: Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products
Type: Full-time contract employee
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Salary: DOE
Start Date: Position will be closed when filled
Overview:
International auto parts manufacturer needs a Japanese speaker to facilitate communication. Prior translation/interpreting experience would be helpful but is not required. This position is in a group with a wide range of responsibilities, so other experience in engineering, programming, marketing, business, or manufacturing, or fluency in other foreign languages would be a plus. However, we are primarily looking for initiative, flexibility, and professionalism. Preference will be given to applicants with native-level English.
Work schedule: M-F, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Please apply by sending a resume to humanresources@kobeal.com
Reference: http://www.kobeal.com/
http://www.kobelco.co.jp/english/releases/2013/1188340_13522.html
James Hardy covers Asian defense issues
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James Hardy (IHS photo)
“The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) unveiled its largest-ever vessel on 6 August at the Japan Marine United shipyard in Isogo, Yokohama.
“Displacing 24,000 tonnes (full), helicopter carrier Izumo (pennant DDH 183) is the largest Japanese military ship to be built since the Second World War.”
Those are the opening lines of a report by James Hardy (Fukushima Prefecture, 2001-2003) on some major naval news out of Japan earlier this month. After finishing the JET Program, James worked as a journalist at The Daily Yomiuri (since renamed The Japan News) in Tokyo for several years before returning to Britain, where he is now the Asia-Pacific editor for IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly. According to his official profile, he focuses on “military and geo-political developments in South Asia (India, Pakistan and Afghanistan) and Northeast Asia (China, Japan and the Korean Peninsula). “ He also occasionally writes about those areas for The Diplomat, an online magazine of current affairs.
You can read a bit more of his report on the Izumo launch for Jane’s HERE. (Part of the story is behind a paywall.)
You can also read the entirety of his recent overview of the Japan-Britain defense relationship in The Diplomat HERE.
Photo of the Izumo shortly after launch by Dragoner JP via Wikimedia Commons
Job: Political Affairs Assistant at the Consulate-General of Japan at Houston
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Thanks to Houston Consulate JET Coordinator Ryan Pauley for passing this on. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Political Affairs Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: Houston
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze political and economic issues for the states in the Consulate jurisdiction (currently Texas & Oklahoma),
with a heavy concentration on local industries and regional politics - Write daily news reports summarizing relevant local, regional, national and Japan related news articles
- Assist with preparation and planning of events and receptions related to the Consulate – Write speeches and presentations for
diplomats - Assist in writing of letters
- Assist other sections of the Consulate as required
- Other administrative duties and assisting the diplomats with day-to-day tasks Read More
Job: Online English Teacher for Japanese Students – ISUS
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Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: English Teacher for Japanese Students
Posted by: ISUS (ispeakuspeak)
Type: N/A
Location: Online
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Teach your language when you want, where you want. Experience valued, but enthusiasm most important. Excellent conditions, with training and support provided. Become an online language trainer. ISUS, an innovative online telephone teaching platform with thousands of students around the world, is currently hiring. If you are a qualified English teacher who is skilled in teaching English to low to high level Japanese learners, have a PC and a reliable internet connection you have everything you need to start an exciting career with ISUS.
Qualifications
- IT literate (and have telephone, computer, broadband internet connection)
- ESL or other educational field qualifications and/or experience
- Business experience is also highly-valued
Check out our website at: www.ispeakuspeak.com
If you are interested please send your cv to recruitment@ispeakuspeak.com
