Event: Deloitte Japanese Services Recruitment Event Posted by: JETAA UK Location: London
Overview:
Deloitte is one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Our Global Japanese Services Group (“JSG”) serves a breadth of multinational Japanese corporate clients and their senior executives. JSG in the UK consists of professionals across all of our service lines, including Tax.
We are looking to recruit aspiring graduates into our two JSG Tax teams in London:
Our Japanese Human Capital team provides employment tax and human capital advisory services to Japanese companies operating in the UK and Europe. It also offers solutions to clients’ global human capital challenges. Our Japanese Business Tax team specialises in advising on all business tax matters connected with Japanese inbound investment into the UK or Europe across the business lifecycle. Read More
Film, Reviewsjapanese film festivalComments Off on “Homeland” – Film Review from the 18th Japanese Film Festival (Australia and New Zealand)
Eden Law (ALT 2010-2011 Fukushima-ken) reviews one of four Fukushima-related films in the 18th JFF. A fun fact: Homeland was partially filmed in the city of Iwaki, where he lived and worked as a JET. It’s good to hear the Tohoku dialect ringing in one’s ears once more!
Heck no, we won’t go!
The spectre of nuclear contamination from the 2011 catastrophe in Fukushima casts a dark and long shadow in “Homeland”, as a rice farmer (Soichi), his wife (Misa) and child, and his mother (Tomiko), struggles to cope after being forced to evacuate from their farm. Meanwhile, his estranged younger brother (Jiro) secretly returns to the forbidden zone and begins to tend to the ancestral home and lands, preparing the fields to plant traditional crops. It’s a quiet, meditative, at times slow film, though tensions simmer below the surface, and while the film’s focus is mainly on the human drama, much of the cause of that drama comes from the worries and issues that evacuees still face, three years on after the worst natural (and arguably man-made) disaster in Japanese post-war history.
Director Kubota’s first feature film (he had been a maker of documentaries before this) is also one of the first released for the Japanese domestic market that focuses on the lives of evacuees. Considering that the credits list special support from acclaimed directors Koreeda Hirokazu and Suwa Nobuhiro, this is probably a problematic topic for a movie in Japan right now, and therefore needed all the help it can get to be made. And it’s certainly not a pleasant reality that’s being depicted: the living conditions in temporary housing are cramped and impersonal; jobs, for people with no other career than farming, are scarce, living them with endless days and stupefying boredom (though Misa resumes her pre-marriage career as an escort), and the Soichi worries about the discrimination their daughter might face when she grows up. The refugees experience a sense of restlessness and hopelessness, feeling abandoned by the government. Some reviews of the film have criticised it for not taking a harder, clearer stance on social and political issues, but considering the depiction of hardships these characters face, it would be unfair to accuse it of whitewashing or ignoring the problems that people like Soichi and his family face.
The performances in “Homeland” are quiet, just like the film, with most of the heavy lifting concentrated in the roles of Soichi and Jiro, though Tanaka Yuko’s performance as the increasingly addled and distracted Tomiko, is heartbreaking to watch. And though Kubota somehow was able to film some of the scenes in the movie in the main streets of actual abandoned towns in Fukushima, for the most part the movie looks pretty pedestrian and staid, and would have benefited from a director more experienced in dramatic framing.
However, what Kubota intended to show is the human emotional state and reaction to the disaster, rather than exploring anything ideological, and in this he is largely successful. There is a yearning by displaced souls, caught in perpetual transit, for a home, to retain their dignity and also, to assuaged a collective sense of guilt for fleeing their ancestral homes. Jiro’s actions, in persistently living and farming on contaminated land, is definitely foolhardy and ill-advised, but one can understand the resolve and resilience of his spirit, seeking to triumph regardless of the odds, to quietly rebel against the government in a way, by not abandoning a place that so many others have. A film like “Homeland” is still important, if it means keeping alive in the nation’s consciousness, the lot of the abandoned and the lost of Fukushima.
Homeland (Ieji) by Kubota Nao, released March 1 2014 in Japan, starring Matsuyama Kenichi, Uchino Masaaki, Tanaka Yuko, Ando Sakura and Yamanaka Takashi.
“Living in Japan, you learn not just the Japanese language, but a new kinesthetic language as well, such as bowing all the time like it’s an instinct, or getting used to sitting on a tatami mat instead of a chair, or bathing Japanese-style. It’s like a new vocabulary for living in your own body.” (Martin Bentsen/City Headshots)
Lee-Sean Huang (Oita-ken, 2003-06) was an ALT in Nakatsu City. Upon returning to the United States, he became the webmaster for JETAA New York. In 2008, together with Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94), he helped to found JETwit.com in 2008 as an avenue for connecting and giving voice to the JET alumni freelance and professional community.
A modern-day Renaissance man, Huang is the co-founder and creative director behind the community-centered design and social innovation firm Foossa. He is also a faculty member at SVA’s MFA Design for Social Innovation program and an instructor of the Brazilian martial art capoeira.
He recently joined the Wisdom Hackers collective together with other likeminded artists, activists and entrepreneurs, to which he contributed a chapter entitled “The Thinking Body,” which outlines his views behind the virtues of kinesthetic creativity. In this exclusive interview, Huang shares his journey and thought processes with JQ’s readers.
The philosophical dispatches from Wisdom Hackers are described as an “incubator for philosophers that compiles dispatches from young, edgy thinkers from major cities across the globe.” Can you tell us a little more about this initiative and how you got involved?
We are building a movement for critical inquiry and connecting ancient wisdom to our contemporary context. In our present form, we are partnered with e-publishers The Pigeonhole and releasing a dispatch a week over 10 weeks. Next year, we plan on releasing a limited edition physical book made by monks in Denmark. Beyond publishing our own ideas, we want to create a curriculum or “cookbook” of sorts, and get it into schools, colleges, and other learning environments. The Wisdom Hackers curriculum would provide a starting point for anybody to start asking deep questions, think critically, and create their own dispatch to tell their own story and perspective. The curriculum would also include a guide for how to build your own community of like-minded seekers. That’s a bit of a preview of where we are going with Wisdom Hackers.
My friend Alexa Clay is one of the original instigators of Wisdom Hackers. We were introduced a few years ago through a mutual friend, Alnoor Ladha, who is also a Wisdom Hackers seeker. I ended up becoming an advisor for Alexa’s book, The Misfit Economy, and on her project, League of Intrapreneurs. When Alexa approached me about Wisdom Hackers, I jumped at the idea. I had a bunch of ideas floating around in my head that did not fit in the format of the usual blog posts and articles that I write as part of my design and teaching career. I also liked the challenge of writing longer form content, something I was a little afraid of doing, but that is exactly why I said “yes.”
You are certainly amongst august company. Have you had any direct interaction with the other “seekers” of your collective, or have you developed your ideas primarily on your own?
I have become good friends with the New York-based Wisdom Hackers crew. We hosted a Wisdom Hackers panel discussion here in September. We have edited each other’s dispatches and also have a private Facebook group where we share ideas, so there is lots of cross-pollination happening.
Film, Reviewsjapanese film festivalComments Off on “Short Peace” – Film Review from the 18th Japanese Film Festival (Australia and New Zealand)
From the biggest Japanese film festival in the world, Eden Law (Fukushima-ken ALT 2010-2011) reviews an anthology from the most exciting names in Japanese anime at the moment.
Short and sweet.
Four short films (short pieces?) make up this anthology, an unashamed and exuberant exercise in creative muscle-flexing as some of the biggest names in anime take the helm: Shuhei Morita (“Possessions”), Katsuhiro Otomo (“Combustible”), Hiroaki Ando (“Gambo”) and Hajime Katoki (“A Farewell to Weapons”). In addition, a video game was released as part of this multimedia project, “Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime’s Longest Day”.
“Plot” or “theme” is pretty loosely applied to Short Peace. Apart from sharing the same general vicinity, located somewhere not too far from Mt Fuji in central Japan, there is no connective narrative and each stands alone as a separate piece. They take place in different time periods of Japanese history, from ancient days to a post-apocalyptic future. The pieces are best enjoyed and experienced for their visual impact rather than for any story, for there is very minimal setup or backstory, and the term “style over substance” is vigorously embraced. Some backstory however, would have been useful, in order to make sense and provide context for the setting and events of some of the shorts.
Each director are wildly different in how they chose to tell their tales. The first chapter, “Possession”, is about an itinerant craftsman of sorts who, seeking shelter in a derelict and forgotten shrine from bad weather, finds himself assailed on all sides by tsukumogami, an endearing type of mischievous spirits or monsters formed from unwanted household objects. The use of CG is more overtly apparent, in the blocky design of the main character, and the technology’s usefulness in animating gorgeous detail is fully utilised, resulting in richly designed origami and textiles patterns filling the screen. This short was nominated this year for Best Animated Short category at the Academy Awards, and it’s not hard to see why: apart from its animation, the short has a fable-like quality in its story-telling, as the tsukumogami bemoan their lot, of being callously discarded after years of faithful service and so take out their frustrations on the lone mortal who have strayed into their world.
“Combustible”, the second chapter, is a love story between two young people whose families are neighbours. Forced apart by duty and social convention, they are reunited by the threat of a blaze that rages out of control in their block, a common and deadly hazard in the days of largely wooden cities. This piece draws more heavily on Japanese cultural heritage than the first, as it opens, quite literally, like a fine scroll painting, and simply looks stunning, departing radically from the usual anime style. Another fascinating aspect is the depiction of Japanese firefighting, which looks like a faithful recreation of real historical accounts and techniques. “Combustible” won several awards, like the Grand Prize at the 16th Japan Media Arts Festival and was also nominated for the Academy Awards for animation short last year.
In “Gambo”, the third chapter, a white bear comes to the rescue of a young girl against a giant demon that has been killing the men and kidnapping the girls. Incorporating several elements – the demon’s off-world origin is hinted at, and an injured samurai wears a crucifix – this is a dark and brutish short. The gore and violence is depicted graphically and copiously, and the animation style is coarse and thick, all in contrast to the elegance of the second chapter and the playfulness of the first. With its slightly cheesy dialogue delivered earnestly, and one-word-title film, It feels like a 70’s slasher-exploitation one-word-title film, as if children’s anime like the concept behind “Kimba” was given a radical adult makeover.
In the last, “A Farewell to Weapons”, what looks to be a mobile scavenging unit scours the ruins of a city looking for weapon supplies, and finds itself battling a superweapon, a leftover relic from some unknown war. It starts off a little bit “Top Gun” as the opening montage establishes the stereotypical character types common to every war film (the grizzled leader, the nerd, the lazy rebel, the guy who has dreams of a normal life after the army and who you just know would be the first to die, etc etc), but once into the action, Hajime Katoki’s experience from working on a lot of mecha-based anime (like “Patlabor” and “Gundam”) comes to the fore, creating some of the most exciting man-vs-machine combat sequences I’ve seen in a long while. The thought and attention put into thinking up possible methods of modern warfare and weaponry gives it an unexpected sense of realism, like some sort of futuristic “Hurt Locker”. The ending however, is rather anti-climatic, and while comical, seems a bit unsatisfying and slightly misjudged, given the tone that had been established.
“Short Peace”, despite some flaws, is a hugely enjoyable demonstration of animation and creative style. A welcome change from the usual uniformity of technical execution that dominates a lo of anime fare these days, and a strong powerhouse performance from Japan’s best.
“Possessions” by Shuhei Morita, “Combustible” by Katsuhiro Otomo, “Gambo” by Hiroaki Ando and “A Farewell to Weapons” by Hajime Katoki.
If you haven’t heard about them, pain letters are a brilliant way to reach inside an organization and show key decision makers that you understand their pains (the real problems they’re facing) and have the experience and skill set to help solve them.
Although it can be challenging as an outsider to identify the real problems facing an organization, it’s often just as difficult to articulate your own real pains as an insider. Trouble is, it’s easy to waste a lot of time, energy and money when you’re not sure what your real problems are.
So here’s what to do: Use the questions below as a guide, then quickly write yourself a bulleted pain letter describing your pains. You’ll gain tremendous clarity on the real problems you’re facing – and you’ll be better equipped to see your pain from the perspective of an outsider.
Symptom or Cause? When you’re running from one thing to the next, it’s difficult to quickly diagnose whether your pain is a symptom or a cause. So ask yourself this question: If I take away this pain, will the problem still remain? If the answer is yes, then you’re dealing with a symptom – and you need to dig deeper to find the true source of your pain. On the other hand, if your solution eliminates the source of your pain and solves a few other pains as well, then you’re most likely dealing with a cause. Focus your attention on causal pains and you’ll eliminate many of the symptoms as well.
This month in the JETAA Chapter Beat networking and career advancement take the spotlight.
Heartland JETAA and Rocky Mountains JETAA
Career Advancement Seminar
14th November 2014
Plaza Library, near 4763 Main St, Kansas City, Missouri 64112
“During the JETAA USA National Conference RMJETAA expressed an interest in a joint event with HJETAA and this seminar, connected via internet, is our first foray into event sharing. Come join us for this historic occasion.
Whether you’re recently returned or looking for a better job, our speaker will give you information you can use.”
Pacific Northwest JETAA
Welcome Back Nomikai
November 14th 2014 (7-9pm)
Kushibar, 2319 2nd Ave, Seattle
“The November Nomikai is welcoming back new returnees from Japan, new people in the Pacific Northwest area, and of course, all the ‘old’ alumni who are seriously awesome.
Come out and join us for food, drinks, and everything cool! We’ve got a bigger crop of returnees this year, and hopefully, we’ll see some of them out and about with us on Friday!”
Southern California(and Arizona) JETAA
JLPT Study Session
4-5:30pm, 16th November 2014
85C Bakery Café, 1735 W Carson St, Torrance, California 90501
“JETAASC wanted to invite everyone to our second and final JLPT study session. Why don’t we make it a Nihongo Dake Day?
JETAA Toronto Career Roundtable and Networking Event
6:30pm 20th November 2014
Wattpad HQ 36 Wellington Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5E
“The JETAA Career Roundtable is the central professional networking event of the fall calendar for JET Programme alumni. The goal of the event is to give newly-minted JET alumni the opportunity to meet with Toronto professionals from a number of fields, including other alumni who have gone on to great success in their fields.
We will be sharing more information about the industries that will be represented at the event on the JETAA Facebook group and website. This year’s roundtable will be hosted in the wonderful Wattpad Innovation Space on the 3rd floor of 36 Wellington Street East in downtown Toronto. Join us on Thursday November 20th at 6:30pm.
Please RSVP at http://guestli.st/295734
Event is free! Check out our website (http://www.jetaatoronto.ca/) for other information and to keep posted as we begin to post bios of some of our professionals”.
JETAA Tokyo
Drinks with JETAA Tokyo
8pm 19th November 2014
HUB Shibuya / 東京都渋谷区宇田川町3-10 ぽあんしぶや安保ビル Ｂ１Ｆ
“JETAA Tokyo would like to invite all members to join us for drinks at the HUB Shibuya on November 19th. This will be a very informal gathering starting from 8pm to promote networking with former and current JETs in the Tokyo area.”
JobsComments Off on Job: University of South Dakota – Intl Student Advisor
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
The University of South Dakota is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of International Student Advisor. This position will support the University’s international student population and Center for Academic & Global Engagement. It serves as Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 program and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the Exchange Visitors Program (J-1), and will evaluate and address student issues with independent authority to advise on a case by case basis on their legal immigration status in the United State. This includes evaluating and processing all necessary documents and reporting as required by law. In addition, this position is responsible for developing, coordinating, promoting, implementing, and evaluating programs and activities that facilitate enhanced leadership, communication, community involvement, cross-cultural friendships, and adjustment to the US culture and USD campus life. This includes providing advice and assistance to international students on all aspects of their academic and cross-cultural experience. The position will also provide leadership in strategically important liaison roles, such as working with faculty and staff across campus, in supporting international students and the Center. This position will advocate and support students by making referrals to appropriate campus and community resources, implement programs designed to help students achieve academic success and intercultural competence, and serve as advisor to co-curricular programming for international and domestic students. It will also teach a first year experience program for international students.
A Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred in college student personnel, international studies, higher education administration, or related fields. Other required qualifications: immigration regulation knowledge, excellent communication skills, college student support (1-3 years) experience, developing and delivering programming for college students, professionalism, cultural awareness, assessment skills and problem-solving. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required as mandated by federal regulations. Must be able to hold a passport/travel internationally. Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a DSO.
Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply.
A complete application will consist of a letter of application, a current resume, the names and contact information for three professional references, and a professional writing sample of 3 pages or less. Questions may be sent to Eric Leise, Assistant Director, Eric.Leise@usd.edu
First review date November 19, 2014. Open until filled. Job application available under University of South Dakota at http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.
JobsComments Off on Job: New York Univ. (NYU) Temporary F-1 Advisor
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Temporary International Student Advisor
Office of Global Services, New York University
Work Location: NYU Office of Global Services, 561 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012
Start Date: Jan 2015
Duration: 6 months (approximate, renewable)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week) preferred; half-time (20 hours/week) considered
Position Summary
Deliver immigration services including immigration advising for F-1 and J-1 students at the NYU Office of Global Services: counsel international students on immigration matters related to their stay; assist as appropriate in issuing required US government documents for international students in F-1 or J-1 status; advise on opportunities, rights and responsibilities under the law and refer to University departments, attorneys, or governmental agencies as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Advise F-1 and J-1 international students on opportunities, rights and responsibilities under the law and refer to other University departments, attorneys, or governmental agencies as appropriate.
Counsel F-1 and J-1 international students clearly and accurately on immigration matters related to their stay.
Assist as appropriate in review and issuance of US government documents for international students seeking to apply for employment authorization, travel abroad, extend their stay, or correct their status.
Work directly as appropriate with the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, consular and immigration officials to resolve problems
Liaise with faculty and staff as needed regarding F-1/J-1 regulations and OGS policies.
Stay abreast of school policies and procedures as they affect international students.
Evaluate complex regulations and apply to individual cases.
Comply with SEVIS reporting and record keeping requirements.
Assist as needed with planning and coordinating programs and events.
Participate in regular OGS meetings and training sessions.
Position Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; knowledge of SEVIS, F-1 and J-1 student regulations; minimum 2 years’ experience advising on F-1 and/or J-1 student regulations; effective communication skills with people from different cultural backgrounds; computer literacy; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
Preferred: Master’s degree in relevant field; 3 or more years relevant experience in F-1 and J-1 student advising (DSO/ARO) in a higher education setting; experience living abroad; familiarity with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Web-based applications, PeopleSoft, fsaAtlas, and Sunapsis; completion of NAFSA F-1 and J-1 Professional Development Programs.
To Apply
Email a resume and cover letter to Thomas Sirinides, Associate Director for International Student Services, NYU Office of Global Services at ts92@nyu.edu. Please indicate whether you are interested in a full-time or half-time position.
Please reply directly to Tom Sirinides and not to NYU HR nor to the entire List Serve.
JobsComments Off on Job: Office of Global Initiatives, Univ. of Maryland, Smith School of Business (2 Positions)
Two great positions for those interested in international business and education. Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Join the dynamic global team at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. The Center for International Business
Education and Research (CIBER) in the Office of Global Initiatives is hiring two people to fill the roles of Assistant Director and Coordinator.
The Assistant Director of CIBER (Center for International Business Education and Research) in the Office of Global Initiatives (OGI) manages the day-to-day, budget, and reporting activities of the Smith School CIBER grant that serves students, faculty, business executives, and members of other educational institutions from both the local area and across the United States. Under the direction of the Directors of CIBER and OGI, the assistant director executes specific programming initiatives detailed in the CIBER grant, including but not limited to major events and research symposia, case competitions, language institutes for business executives, student consulting projects, faculty grants and professional development opportunities, training workshops for faculty, etc. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships at the Smith School, within higher education, industry, nonprofit, and government for the support and success of these programs. S/he is responsible for carrying out all federal grant reporting responsibilities to the sponsoring agency/US Department of Education. The incumbent will represent the Smith School and the University of Maryland within the CIBER network and to external constituents.
The Coordinator will support the strategic operations of the Office of Global Initiatives and CIBER at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. The Coordinator will perform critical administrative, outreach, and marketing communications functions to support study abroad, on campus global programs, and faculty development/research opportunities. S/he will assist with budget coordination, event planning, travel planning, data processing, relationship management, grant reporting, student programming, story writing, and general office support. The incumbent will represent OGI/CIBER through e-mails, telephone calls, and meetings with internal and external constituencies as necessary.
JobsComments Off on Job: Colgate University Off-Campus Study Coordinator (NY)
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Colgate University has a job opening for an off-campus study coordinator with responsibility for administering a dynamic portfolio of semester-long and short-term faculty-led programs. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who requires minimal direction to achieve goals and who enjoys being part of a fast-paced, collaborative team. The position is also responsible for advising students throughout all stages of the off-campus study cycle (pre-departure, abroad/off-campus, re-entry). Master’s degree plus experience coordinating faculty-led programs abroad and advising students in an academic setting preferred.
JobsComments Off on Job: Penn State Education Abroad Adviser
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
The Directorate of Education Abroad at Penn State has a position open for an Education Abroad Adviser. A description of the job and a link to the job application are included for your reference. For priority consideration please apply by November 23rd. Please do not send direct inquiries.
Job Title: Education Program Associate 3 (Education Abroad Advisor)
As the locus for one of the University’s primary strategic goals, the University Office of Global Programs (UOGP) is an area of growth and opportunity for those seeking a career in the field of international education. An Education Abroad Adviser (EAA) provides guidance and information to students on the availability, value, and academic appropriateness of study-abroad programs within the designated geographical regions. The Directorate of Education Abroad (EA) is within the University Office of Global Programs, the EAA reports to the Executive Director of Education Abroad and works closely with the Associate Director of EA and the EA Records Team. The EAA is expected to be committed to the field of international education and to be comfortable with the use of information technology.
Responsibilities are varied and include a mix of the following: preparing and updating information on EA programs within StudioAbroad; advising students both in one-on-one and group sessions; organizing promotional strategies; addressing groups of students, parents, and faculty; coordinating student exchange programs; advising on financial aid policies and education abroad scholarships; responding to inquiries about study abroad; preparing pre-departure information and orientation sessions; assisting Associate Director with application review and student selection; collaborating with appropriate crisis response team members in the case of student emergencies abroad; maintaining supportive and constructive communication with students during the advising, application, study abroad, and return stages. Read More
JobsComments Off on Job: Emerson College, Boston Campus – Administrative Assistant
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Job Description
Provide administrative support to the Offices of Internationalization and Global Engagement [IGE], International Study and External Programs [ISEP], and International Student Affairs [ISA].
Serve as primary intake for all three offices and answer phones, supervise student workers, process time sheets, process purchase order requisitions, make travel arrangements, schedule appointments, order supplies and greet visitors to the office.
Assists with applicant processing for ISEP programs, maintain and update internal applicant databases, wait lists, organize and maintain program files, generate student emails and correspondence.
Process ISEP program deposits, payments, and fees and maintains accurate payment records.
Processes International Student Identity Cards (ISIC).
Work with colleagues in Los Angeles and in the Netherlands to keep them up to date with current student status and program information.
Become Designated School Official (DSO) to assist ISA with processing immigration travel documents, SEVIS registration and other related matters.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Education (including hardware, software, and equipment)
JobsComments Off on Job: Berkeley College – International Admissions Advisor (NYC)
Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Job Opening: International Admissions Advisor
Location: Berkeley College, New York City
Position Description: The International Admissions Advisor will work with international applicants and prospective students for all of Berkeley’s Locations. The advisor will be expected to respond to walk-in, phone and e-mail inquiries; meet with those requesting information, offer tours, and continuously work toward the growth of Berkeley’s International Student Population. The Advisor’s role will also involve file review and processing of acceptance packages. Local travel will be expected to ESL schools, college fairs, and high schools.
Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, experience studying or working internationally, attention to detail. Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree preferred.
JobsComments Off on Job: Voltage, Inc. – Game Translation (Remote)
Thanks to JET alum Alyssa Hoey of Voltage for letting us know that her company is looking to hire again. See below for details. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse(Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Bi-Lingual English/Japanese Advisor Posted by: The Creative Group Location: Remote
Overview:
Voltage, Inc. is looking to expand its lineup of translated games and is in need of Japanese to English translators who have experience translating scripts for video games. Voltage is a pioneer in the field of romance simulation apps for a female audience in Japan and continues to lead the industry.
Posted by: The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Location: Washington D.C.
Overview:
The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) currently has the following job vacancies:
Language Testing Specialist, Grades 6-8
Language Testing Specialist, K-12
Post Doctoral Psychometrician
Professional Development Specialist New
Test Development Assistant New
Test Development Assistant, WLIP (temporary) Read More
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