May 16

Job: Study Abroad Advisor, University of Vermont (VT)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: University of Vermont
Location: Burlington, VT
Type: full-time (11-month contract)

Overview:

The University of Vermont seeks a talented study abroad advisor to join our team. Reporting to the assistant director for study abroad in the Office of International Education, the study abroad advisor has the following general responsibilities: Advise UVM students about study, internship and service-learning opportunities abroad; serve as primary point of contact for students navigating university and government processes related to preparing for study abroad; organize and facilitate events and programs, liaise with campus and off-site partners; and maintain administrative records. Read More

May 16

Job: MUDEC Program Coordinator, Miami University European Center (Oxford, OH)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Program Coordinator 
Posted by: Miami University Dolibois European Center
Location: Oxford, OH
Type: full-time
Salary range: $48,000 – $52,000

Overview:

In the Office of Global Initiatives, the Program Coordinator for the Miami University Dolibois Education Center (MUDEC) is the lead Oxford based staff member and liaison to the Luxembourg campus of Miami University. The Coordinator manages the activities of the program and works closely with the Luxembourg faculty and administrative staff.  Read More

May 15

AJET Professional Development Call with JET alum Anthony Bianchi

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Via the AJET website:

On May 7th, we held our fourth AJET Professional Development Conference Call. Our guest speaker was former JET, Mr. Anthony Bianchi (Aichi-ken, Kiyosu City, 1989-91) who now serves as a city council council member in Inuyama City, Aichi prefecture. Mr. Bianchi is often highlighted in the Japanese media and is well-known for being the first American-born elected official in Japan. Click here to read a short interview with him on AJET.net.

Anthony Bianchi (Aichi-ken, 1989-91)

Mr. Bianchi discussed the inner workings of his current position, various initiatives to improve English and international communication in his community and how JETs can potentially get involved with local politics in their communities.

Click here to listen to the recording of the call on the AJET website:  http://ajet.net/2014/05/13/professional-development-call-anthony-bianchi/

May 14

Job: Asst Dir, Teaching In English Program – Montclair State University (Montclair, NJ)

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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Teaching In English Program – Montclair State University
Location: Montclair, NJ
Type: full-time
Salary: $60,000-70,000
Start Date: August 1, 2014
Apply by: June 1, 2014

Overview:

The Marketing and Program Coordinator of the Teaching in English Program (TIE) is responsible for promoting and marketing the program to overseas academic institutions.  TIE is an intensive training program offered by Montclair State University overseas and on the university campus.  Taught by MSU faculty members, the program is designed to strengthen academic English proficiency for international university instructors.  Read More

May 14

Job: International Student Advisor, Syracuse University (NY)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: International Student Advisor
Posted by: Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY
Type: full-time

Overview:

Advising students and facilitating the monitoring of institutional compliance with federal regulations of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State. Creation of immigration documents for F, J, and other visa statuses. Advising, counseling and educating students on topics related to their sojourn in the United States, including immigration, employment, travel, personal, financial and social concerns. This adviser plans and coordinates orientation programs for students; cross-cultural training across campus; electronic communications, including both an electronic newsletter and website. Serves as Designated School Official for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Alternate Responsible Office for U.S. Department of State. Read More

May 14

【RocketNews24】Kawasaki donut shop goes beyond cat sweets with cute alpacas, penguins, and killer whales

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Posted by Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010–13), editor and writer for RocketNews24. The following article was written by Casey Baseel, a writer and translator for RocketNews24, a Japan-based site dedicated to bringing fun and quirky news from Asia to English speaking audiences.

If we’re speaking honestly, we don’t really need much of an added incentive to eat a donut. Really, a sweet, inexpensive indulgence that we can eat with our hands is pretty much a laser-guided strike on our willpower.

Still, we can usually muster enough self-control that we don’t plow through a half-dozen in one sitting. But when you take donuts’ numerous preexisting merits and add the visual appeal of shaping them like cats, penguins, alpacas, and even killer whales, that’s when we stop even trying to resist them.

Click here for more on these adorable donuts and to find out where you can get some.

May 14

DISCO International Japanese company Job Fair – Sat, June 14 (NYC)

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Overview: 

JET Alumni– Companies Are Seeking You at an Upcoming Career Forum Hiring Event

Want to put your experience in Japan to work and use your Japanese language skills right here in the U.S.? Register now for the first ever Career Forum for working professionals featuring domestically-situated companies and positions. Participating companies are specifically seeking highly-qualified Japanese/English-speaking candidates ready to work throughout the U.S. Take advantage of this ground-breaking event and don’t miss a beat in finding exciting employment opportunities tailor-made to your skills and experience. Read More

May 14

Job: Admin Asst, Econ Section at Embassy of Japan (DC)

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Overview: 

The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Economic Section. The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation, and sick leave. Salary is commensurate with experience.  Work hours are Monday through  Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Read More

May 14

Job: Program Associate, Corporate Programs at Japan Society (NYC)

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Overview: 

The Program Associate will work with the Corporate Program Officer on managing logistical and administrative aspects of approximately three programs per month. He/she will also assist in program execution, future program planning, research, program outreach activities, and interact with leaders and distinguished speakers in the academic and business community, as well as thousands of Corporate Members. Read More

May 14

TOMODACHI 2014 Emerging Leaders Program Info – Apply Now

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Deadline: June 15!

The U.S.-Japan Council’s TOMODACHI Emerging Leaders Program invites a select group of young Japanese American professionals from across the country to participate in a leadership orientation program and attend the U.S.-Japan Council’s Annual Conference and Annual Members Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Selected applicants will receive transportation, hotel accommodations and complimentary Conference registration. Read More

May 14

WIT Life #269: Japan Day @ Central Park

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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03).  She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

Japan Day @ Central Park celebrated its 8th year this past Sunday, and 50,000 attendees came out on this warm, beautiful day.  As it coincided with Mother’s Day, many families enjoyed the events together.  In addition to the free food and culture booths, an assortment of performances were featured on the main stage.  There was some stellar taiko drumming and an interesting Matrix-like duo, but many in the crowd were waiting excitedly for the crooner Jero, who I wrote about and got to interview when he came to Japan Society two years ago.

This Pittsburgh native began his career singing enka (Japanese traditional ballads) as a youngster with his Japanese grandmother, and his official career started in Japan six years ago.  Jero treated the audience to his debut single 海雪 (Umiyuki or Ocean Snow) as well as Read More

May 13

JETs in the News: Matt Cook featured in hometown paper

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Very nice article on JET alum and former AJET Chair Matthew Cook (Osaka-fu, 2007-12) that recently appeared in the newspaper of Matt’s hometown, Danville, Virginia and describes his path from the JET Program to becoming a key player in Osaka’s pioneering English education reform efforts.

Danville man appointed to Japanese board of education

By DENICE THIBODEAU
dthibodeau@registerbee.com
Thibodeau reports for the Danville Register & Bee.
May 10, 2014

When Danville native Matthew Cook headed to Osaka, Japan, in 2007 to take a job as an education specialist and trainer in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, little did he realize he would end up working for a Japanese government agency to completely reform how English is taught in the city.

CLICK HERE to read the rest of the article:  http://m.godanriver.com/news/danville/danville-man-appointed-to-japanese-board-of-education/article_1b9620f2-d972-11e3-8adc-0017a43b2370.html?mode=jqm#.U3A0DN98uYw.facebook

May 13

CLAIR Sydney Newsletter No. 75

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Posted originally by Hiromi Hakuta to the JETAA Oceania FB page.

“In CLAIR monthly Newsletter No.75, we introduce JETAA South Island activities, a cycling festival in Hiroshima and Japanese schools that are seeking Sister School relationships with Australian or NZ schools. My business trip to New Zealand is also introduced on that!”

http://www.jlgc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CLAIR-newsletter-No.75.pdf

May 13

Job: Education Abroad Advisor Position, Murray State University (KY)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Education Abroad Advisor Position
Posted by: Murray State University 
Location: Murray, KY
Type: full-time (8 – 4:30 and outside regular hours for events and programming as needed)

Job Duties:

Serve as an advisor for study abroad programs, including advising students with program selection, application processing and scholarship assistance for the colleges and majors assigned. Plan and conduct student presentations across the curriculum for study abroad participation, including Racer Days, Summer O, and classroom presentations. Read More

May 13

Job: Study Abroad Adviser, University of Oregon (Eugene)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Study Abroad Adviser
Posted by: University of Oregon
Location: Eugene, OR
Type: full-time

Overview:

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is comprised of a central administrative team and five programmatic units: International Student and Scholar Services, Study Abroad, AHA International, the Mills International Center, and the Global Studies Institute, which supports seven direct-reporting research centers and programs, and manages collaborative linkages to internationally oriented research, teaching, outreach, and programming units across campus.  The Office of International Affairs is charged with coordinating University-wide international strategy and programming, offering programs and services for international students and faculty, and administering study abroad programs and exchanges.  Read More