Job: Associate Program Manager – UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education (CA)
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Position: Associate Program Manager
Posted by: UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education (CEE)
Location: Berkeley, CA
Contract: Full-Time
Job: ESL Instructor / Administrative Support – Embassy English (NY)
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Position: ESL Instructor / Administrative Support
Posted by: Embassy English
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Part-Time
Embassy English, a world leader in English language education, is looking for a dynamic and resourceful teacher for our main school in Midtown Manhattan.
This role will be primarily responsible for covering classes when another teacher calls in sick or has scheduled time off. While not in the classroom, this role will assist with administrative duties in the Academic Office. Experience with Excel mail merges and formulas is required. This is a part time position (approx. 25 hours per week in the morning), with the possibility of full time hours as student numbers increase in the summer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching classes when other teachers call in sick or have scheduled time off.
- Management & maximization of school resources including books, classroom utilization, technological infrastructure, etc.
- Implementation and management of systems focused on assuring accreditation standards and customer service excellence.
- Management and development of the Center’s “English In Action Program”.
- Responsible for some supervision of the teaching staff, including hiring teachers when needed, training new instructors, and driving professional development.
- Develop on-going In-Service Program of Professional Development. Provide leadership and support while motivating teaching staff to achieve results.
- Provide academic guidance for students in the Center’s English for Academic Purposes course and for students looking to enter a Pathway university.
- Promote team spirit at all levels and ensure full communication with all employees within the Center.
- Raise Embassy’s profile and reputation internally and externally within the profession. Develops, communicates & implements customer service.
- Teaching hours & other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Center Director.
Job: Bilingual Administrative Assistant – HIROTEC AMERICA (MI)
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Position: Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Posted by: HIROTEC AMERICA
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Contract: Full-Time
HIROTEC AMERICA is the world’s leading comprehensive engineering company providing state of the art tooling, engineering services and products to automotive manufacturers across the world with Headquarters located in the heart of Auburn Hills. Currently, we are seeking a Bilingual (Japanese-English) Administrative Assistant to become a part of the HIROTEC Team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing translations in Japanese and English that focus on various communications (general business writing, routine correspondence, sales reports and automotive/technical content) for HIROTEC AMERICA and other Global HIROTEC Companies. The candidate will also communicate with bi-lingual employees, support expatriates from Japan as they acclimate to the US, provide general administrative support to the Executive Team, assist in travel scheduling and arrangements, and conduct special projects as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate will be Proficient in the Following Areas:
- Proficient Japanese reading skills for translating Japanese documents into English
- Intermediate Japanese writing skills for translating English documents into Japanese
- Intermediate Japanese speaking skills
- Excellent English reading/writing skills
Requirements:
- Candidate should possess strong interpersonal and employee relations skills
- Exceptional written and/oral communication skills in English and Japanese
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of college-level Japanese courses
Bring your willingness to learn and enthusiasm in Japanese language and cultural learning, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Application Process: Please contact careers@hirotecamerica.com for more information.
Job: Membership and Publications Manager – Institute for International Education (NY)
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Position: Membership and Publications Manager
Posted by: Institute for International Education
Location: New York City, New York
Contract: Full-Time
The Membership & Publications Manager manages the editorial and production management of print and online publications. The position supports the marketing and membership communications through regular newsletters and the IIE online bookstore. This position works under general supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Manages and produces weekly and monthly e-newsletters to IIE’s membership network of higher education institutions, including researching, writing and editing content.
- Maintains and updates the IIE online bookstore and relevant sections on IIE.org.
- Develops strategy for expanding publication sales and reaching new audiences, including expanding digital publishing.
- Coordinates media activities related to membership and publications with the public affairs team.
- Manages the development of publications, including communicating with contributors, researching, writing and editing IIE policy books and other papers.
- Oversees the outreach and distribution process of IIE’s core annual publications.
- Keeps calendar of all deadlines and workflow related to IIE publications and newsletters.
- Manages the editorial production for print publications and oversees the editing of online directories (IIEPassport, Study Abroad Funding, and Funding for United States Study).
- Serves as editor of the IIE Networker Magazine, responsible for all aspects of the bi-annual production process.
- Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following all IIE policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and four years related experience and/or training; Master’s degree preferred.
- Four years related experience and/or training.
- A minimum of 2 years in a formal managerial position.
- Professional writing & editorial experience is required.
- Strong experience with managing the production of publications and publishing process.
- Experience with marketing and project management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:
- Superior editorial and writing skills.
- Excellent communication ability both written and verbal in English.
- Ability to multi-task & manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be deadline & detail oriented.
- Have excellent analytical & research abilities.
- Interest in international education issues, a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010; internet software; and database software.
Application Process: Please click here to apply to the position.
Job: Summer Abroad Leaders – Experiment in International Living (Japan)
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Position: Summer Abroad Leaders
Posted by: Experiment in International Living
Location: Japan
Contract: Full-Time (Summer 2016)
The Experiment in International Living is currently hiring exceptional professional individuals to serve as International Group Leaders to guide our summer 2016 programs in over 20 countries worldwide.
Group Leaders are The Experiment’s most critical on-the-ground resource, traveling alongside their group and serving as their students’ primary support throughout the program. Each program has two co-leaders, who work together to guide a group of 10 to 15 high school students on a 3-, 4-, or 5-week journey. Leaders take on a wide range of responsibilities, including helping their students integrate into local cultures and host families, conducting group excursions, and guiding students through discussions of and reflections on their experiences. Leaders work with the Experiment’s US-based staff and in-country partners to maximize students’ health and safety and to ensure the program is meaningful, challenging, and experientially rich.
Learn more about the leader hiring timeline and access the application on our website at www.experiment.org/leaders.
Commitment to Diversity: The Experiment is committed to recruiting and supporting students of diverse backgrounds, and thus The Experiment is equally committed to hiring International Group Leaders who represent diverse geographic, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds.
Application Process: The Experiment is currently accepting applications for 2016 International Group Leaders, and hiring is conducted on a rolling basis through early 2016. The final application deadline is January 26, 2016.
Questions: Contact The Experiment at leadership@experiment.org.
Job: English and Swimming Instructor – Mr. Kosugi (Japan)
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Position: English and Swimming Instructor
Posted by: Mr. Kosugi
Location: Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan
Contract: One year; 2-days per week; 8-hours a day (No work on Saturdays and Sundays but you may be required to work on event days at request)
This will be a great opportunity to experience Japanese life and culture. The location is only 90 mins away from Osaka which is the 2nd largest city in Japan. If you are interested in living in idyllic scene, this will be the one for you.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching English for local children and housewives.
- Swimming exercise with local children and housewives.
Requirements: Your students will be Japanese who don’t speak English but are keen on experiencing more. Therefore, you need to:
- Have good communication skills
- Be motivated and creative
- Have a hand in designing the lessons
- Swimming Certificate preferred but not required
- Some teaching Certificate preferred but not required
- Japanese language and culture interests
- Visa which allows you to work in Japan is required
- No certifications and Japanese language skills required
Accommodation and Benefits: The employer, Mr. Kosugi, will supply your accommodation and it will be within 10 min. bicycle ride form the sports complex. Rent is included in the package, however you are required to pay for own food and public utilities such as electricity, gas, water, telephone, travel insurance, internet, etc. (approximately 10,000 – 15,000 yen per month for utilities).
Salary: For the first 3 months 130,000 yen per month; for the next 9 months 150,000 yen per month.
Application Process: Please contact fujiwara2951@yahoo.co.jp for more information.
Job: Consular Staff – Political Section, (Sydney, AUSTRALIA)
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Posted by Eden Law, JETAA NSW President and Country Representative for Australia. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
About the role
Seeking a candidate to fill a full-time Consular Staff position in the Political Section at the Consulate General of Japan in Sydney. The employee will perform a wide range of administrative duties.
Duties/responsibilities
- Secretarial tasks
- Research
- Answering enquiries from the public
- Organising Events
Skills/Experience
- Tertiary qualification required
- Strong writing and fluent English skills are essential
- High level proficiency in word processing, email applications and database maintenance
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Japanese skills are desirable but not essential
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV by 29th January, 2016 to:
ATTN. Political Section,
Consulate-General of Japan,
GPO Box 4125,
Sydney NSW 2001
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Original link to ad here.
I’ll Make It Myself!: Crying a Thousand Beautiful Tears into my Tofu
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L.M. (CIR Ishikawa-ken, Anamizu, 2009-11) is the editor of The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight. Ze works in international student exchange; writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan and the US; curates The Rice Cooker Chronicles, a series of essays by JETs and JET alumni on the theme of cooking/eating and being alone in Japan; and admins The JET Alumni Culinary Group on LinkedIn.
On my business trip, I had an overnight in Kyoto, and my coworker and I stopped to get lunch at Kyoto Station before going to our hotel. While I’m partial to the “solid tofu” (katatôfu [堅豆腐]) of the Kaga region, I also love Kyoto’s yuba (ゆば, 湯葉), the “tofu skin” and didn’t want to leave the city without eating some. We stopped at Kyotofu Fujino (京豆富「不二乃)」, the Kyoto JR Station’s location of Kyotofu Fujino (note the different kanji: 京とうふ藤野) and ordered a set lunch.
And then proceeded to weep into our tofu.
JQ Magazine: Book Review — ‘Up from the Sea’
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“If you’re interested in new perspectives of March 11, Up from the Sea is an easy read that might open eyes to the perseverance and strength of Tohoku’s residents.” (Crown Books for Young Readers)
By Rashaad Jorden (Yamagata-ken, 2008-10) for JQ magazine. A former head of the JETAA Philadelphia Sub-Chapter, Rashaad is a graduate of Leeds Beckett University with a master’s degree in responsible tourism management. For more on his life abroad and enthusiasm for taiko drumming, visit his blog at www.gettingpounded.wordpress.com.
The afternoon of March 11, 2011 brought unprecedented destruction along the Tohoku coast and challenges that many locals have struggled to overcome even up to this day. The survivors’ stories have been told many times since then. Now, young readers get another glimpse into that day and life in the disaster-stricken area.
Inspired by a young boy she met in the disaster zone, Leza Lowitz pieces together the events of that fateful Friday to create Up from the Sea, a fictional story (although based on the events of March 11 and its aftermath) about Kai, a teenager who uses soccer to rally his community. Up from the Sea also includes a trip Kai and others made to New York to commemorate the tenth anniversary of September 11.
Lowitz writes Up from the Sea as a verse novel instead of in prose, which makes the story a much quicker and easier read. It’s divided into three major chapters—each titled after a season of the year—that document the journey from the havoc caused by Mother Nature to an enormously successful soccer game organized in the disaster-stricken community. Kai is the narrator of the story and early on, you get the feel he is setting the stage for a documentary as he provides a brief introduction to his life and the morning of March 11— until 2:46 p.m., when Japan changes forever.
4 Jobs in International Education
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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) (SF) Manager of Operations – Diversity Abroad
The Manager of Operations position is a tremendous opportunity for an entrepreneurial minded leader to leverage their skills to develop and enhance the internal operations of a growing, highly respected and mission driven organization. Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of excellent fiscal, operational, and project management as well as interpersonal skills. The Manager of Operations is a full-time position that reports directly to the President. Preference will be given to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, however, remote candidates will be considered. Relocation is not required.
For the complete job description and instructions on how to apply please visit: http://jobs.diversitynetwork.org/jobseeker/job/26329705/ <http://jobs.diversitynetwork.org/jobseeker/job/26329705/>
Job: Executive Assistant/Researcher – International Access Corporation (VA)
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Position: Executive Assistant/Researcher
Posted by: International Access Corporation
Location: Tysons Corner, VA
Contract: Full-Time
We are a Washington, D.C. employer, International Access Corporation, that is Japanese-owned and serving primarily Japanese clients with research and management consulting since 1991. Executive Assistant/Researcher needed immediately for new U.S. subsidiary of a Japanese transportation technology company in Tysons Corner, VA located near Greensboro and Tysons Corner Metro stations. This is an exceptional growth and career-building opportunity. At this nascent stage in a fairly small office, the candidate will benefit from maximum visibility to senior management and thus be well-positioned to advance as the company expands. We are currently interested in reaching out to U.S. based professionals who have prior experience and interest in Japan.
Requirements:
- Have excellent English grammar, writing and speaking ability;
- Hold a Bachelors degree (minimum); Masters degree desirable;
- Be familiar with and comfortable in a Japanese-speaking setting;
- Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to quickly assess and follow up on administrative challenges as they emerge;
- Understand cash management. Prior bookkeeping and/or QuickBooks software experience is desirable, but in its absence the candidate must be willing and able to very quickly master these requirements;
- Bring a flexible, cooperative attitude to this position and a high level of energy and commitment to the goal of growing this company.
- Japanese language ability is helpful but not required, as the duties rely primarily on a U.S. native-level understanding of English and the U.S. cultural and business environment.
JETAA Chapter Beat- January 7th, 2016
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Ashlie O’Neill (Hyogo-Ken, 2013-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations. Ashlie is in her second year on the AJET National Council as the Director of Alumni Relations. She works alongside Ryan Hata (National AJET Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs and Japan. Please feel free to contact her email at ashlie.oneill@ajet.net or her Linkedin profile. Ashlie helps to keep you up up to date with JETAA happenings around the world.
Welcome to the very first chapter beat for 2016 and a big Happy New Year to everyone around the world.
Let’s see what JETAA has coming up in January.
Monthly Board Meeting and Second Sunday Social Meetup
When: Sunday January 10th, 12-4pm
Where: Coffee at The Point, 710 E 26th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80205
JETAA Rocky Mountains will host their monthly board meeting and Second Sunday meetup this Sunday, January 10th.
Any interested JET alums are invited to join the board meeting from 12-2pm. Then from 2-4pm, kick back and relax, reminisce about teaching, living in Japan, practice Japanese, or just catch up with friends.
2. JETAA Northern California
SF Networking Nomikai
When: Thursday January 7th, 5:30-7:30pm (PST)
Where: Crystal Jade San Francisco.
4 Embarcadero Ctr, Ste e, Lbby Level San Francisco, California
Join alumni and friends at our San Francisco Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! Ring in the new Year of the Monkey together!
Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. This is a great chance for networking.
Heartland JETAA January Meeting
When: Thursday January 14th, 6:30pm (CST)
Where: Blackdog Coffee House
12815 W 87th St, Lenexa Kansas 66215
Join Heartland JETAA at their January meeting to discuss upcoming events,ask questions and share ideas.
When: Sunday January 24th, 6-8pm (EST)
Where:Michael Maloney’s House in Tampa (email for RSVP and directions)
Join Florida JETAA for their Annual Shinnenkai celebrating the start of 2016.
When: Tuesday January 12th, 5-7pm
Where: Laughing Man Tavern, 1306 G St.NW
Join members of JETAADC at their first networking event of 2016. For those interested, there will be trivia starting at 7pm and JETAADC are planning on forming a JETAADC team (or 2 depending on numbers)!
When: Throughout January 21st to February 25th
Where: Birmingham’s MAC Arts Centre
This January, JETAA Midlands are hosting tailored Japanese lessons every Thursday evening from January 21st to February 25th at , mac Birmingham in Cannon Hill Park.
Lessons will be with other ex-JETs enthusiastic about learning Japanese again. The class size will be small at 8 students which will allow you the teaching time you need to get started learning Japanese again or get help to improve weaker areas and take your Japanese ability to the next level.
Job: Short-Term Documentary Researcher – Fusion (Japan)
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Position: Short-Term Documentary Researcher
Posted by: Fusion
Location: Japan
Contract: Short-Term
An American media firm called Fusion (http://fusion.net/) is looking for a “short-term paid researcher” to help with a documentary on hikikomori in Japan. The job would include finding hikikomori to interview.
For more details and information, email: mandana.mofidi@fusion.net
Job: Part-Time Test Prep Instructor – American University (DC)
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Position: Part-Time Test Prep Instructor
Posted by: American University
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Part-Time
American University is seeking experienced GRE, GMAT, and/or LSAT Test Prep Instructors to teach sessions on the Analytical Writing, Verbal, Quantitative, and Integrated Reasoning sections of the GRE, GMAT, and/or LSAT exams during the fall semester on American University’s Campus with possible opportunity to teach spring and summer sessions as well. The purpose of the preparation course is to provide a high-quality learning experience designed to improve preparation skills for the GRE, GMAT, and/or LSAT exam, build test-taking confidence, and achieve desired results for students. Instructors are sought for summer and fall sessions.
Educational Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree or enrollment in a graduate program is preferred.
Minimum Requirements:
- Ability to provide expert guidance on the quantitative, verbal, and analytic writing sections of the GRE, GMAT, and/or LSAT exams
- Familiarity with GRE, GMAT, and/or LSAT exams
- Skills in teaching
- Ability to provide meaningful feedback, enhance optimal pacing and student confidence
Additional Information: Courses are offered over 8-weeks in the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms , with classes held once a week in the evening for a 3-hour block. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter detailing your familiarity with the exam and experience teaching or tutoring, and a copy of your GRE, GMAT, or LSAT scores if available.
Application Process: Please click here to apply.
Job: International Policy Analyst – MUFG (DC)
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Position: International Policy Analyst
Posted by: MUFG
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Join a financial group that’s as committed to your future as you are. At MUFG, we share a vision for our future, we share our successes, and we strive to bring out the best in each other in everything we do. Our 14,000 diverse colleagues are connected by a common ambition to create change for the better—from forging more dynamic career paths, to driving progress in our communities, to continuously reshaping the standards of global financial services. Positive impact starts here; see the change you can make as we strive to become the world’s most trusted financial group.
Major Responsibilities:
- Research and regularly report on U.S. political trends and events and/or U.S. foreign policy using electronic, written and verbal sources. Areas of focus could include Latin America and China/East Asia.
- Attend relevant think tank and other DC-area events to develop a professional network, build knowledge of issue areas, and incorporate this information into reports.
- Work with office leadership to implement key bank priorities, including events surrounding the annual IMF/World Bank Meetings, supporting the visits of senior bank executives, and contributing to the bank’s corporate social responsibility goals.
- Provide briefings and seminars on U.S. political trends and/or foreign policy to bank colleagues and clients upon request.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Infrequent domestic and international travel required.
- For candidates who possess appropriate Japanese language skills, assist with the translation of reports from English to Japanese and vice versa.
- Typically, requires a 4+ years of experience or an advanced degree
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a highly positive attitude and collaborative approach
- Bilingual a plus (Japanese, Chinese, or Spanish)
- Strong research and analytical writing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Application Process: Please click here to apply online.
