Jan 3

Job: JET Programme Assistant Coordinator (Winter 2009; Toronto)

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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following opportunity through the JETAA Toronto mailing list and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Toronto area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.

Position Type: Full Time – Temporary
Location: Japan Information Centre, Consulate General of Japan
Application Deadline: Friday, January 8th – 4:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, January 18th 2010
End Date: Monday, March 8th 2010

Position Description:

The JET Programme Assistant Coordinator will provide assistance in the winter selection process of the JET Programme.

Responsibilities:

· responding to telephone, e-mail, post and in-person inquiries from potential JET candidates
· helping maintain accurate data using MS Access/MS Excel
· preparing and creating form letters in MS Word
· helping to create and maintain interview schedules in MS Excel
· assist with logistics of JET Programme interview (scheduling, materials, on site coordination)
· maintain strict confidentiality
· liaising with organisations and institutions regarding the JET Programme
· occasionally fielding general telephone inquiries to the Japan Information Centre about Japan
· on occasion, she/he may also be asked to assist with work beyond JET

Required Experience & Skills:

· Experience and strong performance record working as an ALT or CIR on the JET Programme
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Microsoft e-mail and Internet applications (Outlook and Internet Explorer) and Windows 2000 & XP
· Excellent written and spoken English language skills
· Proven administrative, research and organizational capacities

Workplace:

The Japan Information Centre is located in Suite 110, 6 Garamond Court, Don Mills, Ontario. Home to the JET Programme and other Japanese government-sponsored culture and education efforts for the province of Ontario, it is a relatively small and open-concept office, and necessarily requires staff able to work well independently and in collaboration with others in both supervised and unsupervised situations.

Hours & Compensation:

This is a full-time temporary position starting from approximately Monday, January 18th 2010 – Monday, March 8th 2010, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pay is hourly at approximately $14.50 per hour, 8 hours a day for approximately 7 weeks.

To apply:

Interested applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by fax at (416) 363-6074 or email by 4:00 pm on Friday, January 8th 2010.

Please write JET PROGRAMME ASSISTANT COORDINATOR APPLICANT on the fax cover sheet or e-mail header, respectively.

Interviews will be arranged for a date immediately following this deadline, and the position will commence shortly thereafter.

Please note that while the Japan Information Centre appreciates the efforts of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.