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: JETwit seeks Jobs Manager and Poster
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JETwit is getting more job listings than ever, which is a good thing for the JET alum job-seeking community. It also means we need more help getting the jobs posted. If you have some extra bandwidth, are reliable, and have familiarity with using WordPress (or you want to learn how to use WordPress), please get in touch! Make sure to let me know your years and location on JET and your current location.
I should mention that managing and posting jobs and using WordPress have been helpful resume boosters for previous jobs managers/posters. It also puts me in a position to provide a recommendation for you to any potential employers.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94)
jetwit [at] jetwit.com
Brooklyn, NY
Job: Japanese-English Interpreter – CSI (Kentucky)
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CSI is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual candidate for an interpretation position in Central Kentucky. Candidate must be highly proficient in both English/Japanese (N2). Familiarity with manufacturing environments a plus, but not a requirement. Highly competitive compensation packages available.
Please send resume to info@csi-ky.com
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”)
New Fukushima JETs make the local newspaper
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Just saw this posted to the JETAA New South Wales Facebook group which was re-posted from the Fukushima ALTs Facebook group.
“New JET members are in today’s newspaper (Fukushima Minpo). It says 43 new JET members visited the governor and expressed their hopes.”
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
WIT Life #246: Of employment and emoji
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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.
There were two interesting Japan-related articles in the NYT recently, about divergent topics that both reflect the country’s modernization. The first discusses Japan’s historical lifetime employment system, and how this is no longer sustainable in today’s economy, even at a traditional company like Sony. So in typical Japanese style, instead of addressing the problem it is being worked around. These unneeded workers are being placed in 追い出し部屋 (oidashibeya) or “chasing-out rooms,” where there is no work to do and they must fight their boredom, making it a test of wills. When the economy was faltering in the 1990’s, a similar concept of 窓際族 (madogiwazoku) or “window seat tribe” emerged, as the unnecessary workers who couldn’t be downsized were left with nothing to do but stare out the window. As corporations that want to remain profitable are increasingly relying on temporary workers, this has the potential to bring about a sea change in Japanese business practices over time.
The first line of “Emoji Dick,” the story of Moby Dick told entirely in emoji.
The second article discusses how Japanese emoji have been adopted here in the States, though their interpretation is sometimes different than the original intended meaning. It starts with a humorous anecdote about an American couple in a long distance relationship, who initially have some misunderstandings due to emoji misuse. I was amused to find out about the existence of “Emoji Dick,” a recreation of the Herman Melville’s classic novel “Moby Dick” told entirely in emoji. Happy reading!
Local Japan: Ehime JET alums to publish illustrated book of their 88 temple pilgrimage
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Maryland-based Ehime-ken JET alums Elayna Snider and Chelsea Reidy have put together an illustrated book of their “88 temple pilgrimage” by bicycle in Shikoku. They now have a Kickstarter page to help them raise funds to publish it and a wonderful video that explains what this is all about. Definitely worth a look. It’s hard to do justice in my own words, so click the link and watch and read for yourself:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1042996508/temple-by-temple
Excerpts from the Kickstarter site:
There are 88 temples on Japan’s 88 temple pilgrimage. With two bicycles, a tent, notebooks and pens, plus a Rolleiflex, we will go to all of them. While we travel the 900-mile route, we’ll be collecting the materials needed to make 88 hand-bound versions of our illustrated book, Temple by Temple.
Elayna does the art, Chelsea does the words. A children’s book? It can be. A coffee table book? Sure. A book you have around and pick up from time to time? Yes! The idea and project did not come from any prescribed place of “Let’s make a kids book.” We are two people with varying ideas and skills and we combined them to make a book that describes the route, the temples, and this 1,200 year old pilgrimage which draws people of all different faiths and from all over the world.
JETAA USA Quarterly Report – Q1 for 2013-14
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What’s going on with JETAA chapters in the US? Below is the latest Quarterly Report from the JETAA USA Country Representatives:
Dear JETAA USA Chapter Officers,
Our Q1 CR quarterly report for 2013-2014 is now available here (and also posted below). Please note this report may seem a bit dated as it covers April-June of this year. The Q1 report includes updates on the CR elections, the JETAA USA Institutional Capacity Project, the 2013 National Conference, the 2014 Regional Conference, and tech updates. You can read previous CR reports here on jetaausa.com.
Thanks!
Christina
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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
