Job: University Job openings in China
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Via Hunter College tesol list serve. 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 Instructors
Posted by: Nanyang Normal University
Type: Contract term
Location: China (Henan)
Salary: 6500-7000 Yuan per month depending on qualifications and experience
Start Date: The beginning of September 2013
Overview:
University Job openings in China Nanyang Normal University is an undergraduate institution of higher learning in Henan Province of China. The university has about 1400 full-time faculty and 23,000 full-time students.
The main course the English teachers will teach is Oral Communication. You will be free to develop your own curriculum based on your experience and the needs of the students. The teaching requirement is 20 teaching periods a week (one period is 45 minutes). Class sizes are normally 15-25 students. Read More
Posted by Gemma Villanueva (Fukushima, 2008-11) on behalf of fellow JET alum Vinnie Burns.
JET alum Vinnie Burns is doing a critical study for his masters programme. His topic is on the motivation and job satisfaction of ALTs on the JET Programme. His particular interest will be to investigate what school leaders and managers can do to improve the motivation and job satisfaction of ALTs.
If you are interested in participating in his study, he has two different questionnaires — one for current ALTs and one for former ALTs. You only need to fill out the one which applies to you.
Former ALTs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nLXFph_DFKldFPP0vmqtXg-lrOVjNp6ptSFbeHxzj6k/viewform
Current ALTs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-die2kh_-THKKTqlI6ofGxmx3_DwRFPkMSi9vB8bETk/viewform
Job: Director, Stanford Program in Kyoto
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Thanks to JETAANY Board Member Clara Solomon 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: Director, Stanford Program in Kyoto
Posted by: Stanford University
Type: Full Time
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Salary: N/A
Start Date: Target of November 1, 2013, or sooner
Overview:
The Bing Overseas Studies Program at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director for its program in Kyoto, Japan. Applicants are encouraged to respond promptly. This is an immediate opening with a target start date of November 1, 2013, or sooner.
Stanford University is one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions and is known for its entrepreneurial character and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences.
The Stanford Bing Overseas Studies Program offers study abroad programs for Stanford undergraduates to enhance their overall educational experience. Now in its 54th year, the program sends about 50 percent of each graduating class abroad during their time as undergraduates.
The Stanford Program in Kyoto was founded in collaboration with the School of Engineering, and has since provided students of engineering and other disciplines the opportunity to fit language immersion and practical classroom experience into their busy schedules. The program welcomes students in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The program is hosted on the Doshisha University campus, located at the heart of Kyoto. Doshisha is one of Japan’s leading private universities with over 25,000 students and a diversity of programs. Read More
Job: ESL student services coordinator position – Kansas State University
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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: Student Services Program Support Coordinator
Posted by: KSU Office of International Programs
Type: N/A
Location: Manhattan, KS
Salary: $32,000-$34,000 based on education and experience
Start Date: Tentative: August 2013
Overview:
Kansas State University, Office of International Programs, invites applicants for the position of Student Services Program Support Coordinator. This position reports to the Assistant Director in the English Language Program.
Job Responsibilities: Student Service Coordination (80%)
•Assist in pre-placement and placement meetings; assist with academic advising of students; and assist with the teacher and student appeals of placement (internal to the ELP).
•Improve retention by advising the probation/dismissed/reinstated students (internal to the ELP).
•Assist students in special non-life-threatening situations such as traffic tickets, housing problems, roommate problems.
•Help students with issues that affect their academic success such as study habits, absences and cultural adaptation.
•Help identify learning opportunities outside the ESL classroom, such as conversation partners, volunteer activities and auditing classes.
•Conduct follow-up interviews with students to determine if their needs have been met. Read More
Job: Actus – Business Development Coordinator @NPO (Midtown NY)
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Via Actus Consulting. 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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**Note: If you apply, please make sure to mention that you learned of the listing via JETwit.**
Position: Business Development Coordinator
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: N/A
Location: Midtown, NY
Salary: $37K
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
A non-profit Japanese government related organization that promotes trade and investment opportunities for business and companies in the United States and Japan. Provide clients with vital market entry information and a strong support system in order to help them successfully expand their operations overseas. Helped an array of US companies successfully launch their business in Japan, and help business succeed overseas. Read More
Job: Job opening up at the Consulate General of Japan (San Francisco)
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Thanks to JET alum Alexander Peterson (Miyazaki-ken, 2009-12) 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: Cultural Affairs Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: San Francisco
Salary: Starting salary is commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Japan Information Center (JIC) is the educational, cultural and public affairs division of the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco serving Northern California, Central California and Nevada. Its primary role is to promote a better understanding and deeper appreciation of Japan and its culture by providing information and educational programs to the public. JIC facilities include an internal research library, multimedia archive, conference space and display area for Japanese cultural artifacts and artwork by Bay Area and Japanese artists. Read More
Job: Language Center Director (Teaneck, NJ)
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Via Indeed.com. 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: Language Center Director
Posted by: ELS
Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
If you are looking to make a difference in students’ lives, join our team at ELS! Over the past 50 years, ELS has helped one million students meet their English language study goals by providing a unique experience and intensive English immersion programs of the highest caliber. ELS English programs are offered for students who wish to attend a college or university in the USA or Canada, need Business English to further their career or simply want to explore. With over 60 locations across North America, ELS allows our students to select the study environment and program that is right for them. Read More
Job: Director of ESL/PALS (NJ)
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Via Indeed.com. 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: Director of ESL/PALS
Posted by: Rutgers University
Type: N/A
Location: Newark, NJ
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, directs the Program in American Language Studies (PALS), which provides English language instruction and services as necessary to approximately 400 intensive ESL students enrolled annually in PALS and, as needed, to the approximately 1000 international students enrolled at Rutgers-Newark. This position supervises a Program Coordinator and Program Assistant who assist with program administration. This position manages all PALS academic, administrative, financial, and personnel operations. As Director of a financially self-supporting academic unit, this position develops and implements marketing strategies, actively engages in recruitment, and seeks and develops new program opportunities that meet the instructional needs of internal and external stakeholders and that generate new sources of revenue. The position oversees the successful delivery of services to students; fosters and maintains communication with partners within and external to the University. This position oversees TOEFL and IELTS test administration; coordinates English language proficiency testing of undergraduate and graduate students in coordination with academic units. This position is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training instructional and support staff; ensures professional treatment of staff; regularly evaluates staff and instructor performance. Read More
Job: Senior Film Program Officer – Japan Society (NY)
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Via the Japan Society. 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: Senior Film Program Officer
Posted by: The Japan Society
Type: N/A
Location: New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Under the direction of the Artistic Director, and working closely with outside consultants and/or guest curators, the Senior Film Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of year-round film programs at the Japan Society, which includes: program planning, print booking, overall management of film/video screening, budgeting and fundraising and financial tracking, marketing, promotion and outreach. Responsibilities also include: identifying high-profile film directors and actors to bring to the Society’s film screening events, handling public and professional inquiries related to the Society’s Film Program, supervising a part-time Film program staff member and interns/volunteers, and working with other programming area for special events. Read More
Jobs: Program Coordinator positions available at the Japan Foundation (Sydney, AU)
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Thanks to Sharon Van Etten 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: Program Coordinator (3 available positions)
Posted by: Japan Foundation
Type: N/A
Location: Sydney, AU
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
There are currently 3 Program Coordinator positions available at the Japan Foundation in Sydney. See their website for details.
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Thanks to JET alum Josh Moore (Kagoshima-ken, 2010-12 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: Business Development Agent-Asia
Posted by: The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED)
Type: N/A
Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
Salary: N/A
Start Date: August 15, 2013
Overview:
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual who can promote Kentucky as a location for business investment to firms throughout Asia. The candidate will be expected to perform the services outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The selected individual will report to the Commissioner of the Department for Business Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development or his designee and will have a primary office based in Japan.
Purpose and Background
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual who can promote Kentucky as a location for business investment to firms throughout Asia. The candidate will be expected to perform the services outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The selected individual will report to the Commissioner of the Department for Business Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development or his designee and will have a primary office based in Japan. Read More
Job: Japanese Consulate in NY seeks Japanese national staff member
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Via The Consulate General of Japan in New York. 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: Consular and Visa department staff member (Japanese national)
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is looking for a Japanese national to work in our consular and visa department. Please refer to our website for further details: http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/html/index.html.
Job: Study Abroad Program Assistant for Japanese Students (Seattle)
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Via PNW JETAA. 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 Program Assistant for Japanese Students
Posted by: ICC (International Cross-cultural Committee)
Type: Part-time
Location: Seattle Downtown
Salary: $13-15 per hour (DOE)
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
International Cross-Cultural Committee (ICC) is an international study consulting company, with headquarters located in Tokyo, offering an array of international exchange programs. ICC’s commitment to excellence and unique approach to exchange study programs earns the trust of over one thousand participants annually.
Essential Functions
– Provide academic, non-academic, immigration and career advising to Japanese students (high school, college and professionals)
– Lead student orientations and workshops for Japanese students
– Provide student activity support for various short-term programs
– Provide general office support Read More
JET Alum Journalists: Restaurant Profile — Sakagura in NYC
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Below is a link to a piece on New York’s storied sake bar Sakagura in today’s Village Voice. Written by JET alum James Foley (Fukushima-ken, Iwaki-shi, 2007-10).
http://www.villagevoice.com/2013-06-19/restaurants/sakagura/
Job: Part-time opening at Boston University CELOP
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Thanks to Boston-based JET alum Spencer Hitchner 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: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Boston University
Type: Part-time
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
We are looking for a part-time administrative assistant at Boston University CELOP to work for approximately 6-8 months. The position requires about 30 hours per week.
For information about CELOP, here is our website: http://www.bu.edu/celop
The Admissions Administrative Assistant is a part-time position that provides support to CELOP’s Admissions department. Key responsibilities include processing applications, responding to emails, providing customer support to students, and answering phones. This person will need to become familiar with certain immigration policies, document regulations, CELOP program information, and general BU information. This position works extensively with Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Office suite, and CELOP’s online application. International experience or experience working with international students is preferred.
Anyone interested can contact me, Spencer Hitchner, for more information at hitchner@bu.edu and I will help pass along resumes for anyone interested.
