Sep 24

Job: Japan Program Coordinator – Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA, USA)

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Position: Japan Program Coordinator
Posted by: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job posting for a Japan Program Coordinator at Stanford University that was passed along to us:

Walter H. Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center’s (APARC) Japan Program facilitates multidisciplinary, social science-oriented research on contemporary Japan, emphasizing both academic scholarship and policy-relevant research. The program aims to become a central platform for Stanford students and the broader community for understanding and engaging with Japan.

Program activities include the Japan Colloquium Series, conferences to further cutting-edge research and address critical contemporary policy issues, and public seminars. The goal of the Japan Program is to become an eminent platform to foster intellectual exchange among leading scholars, experts, policymakers, professionals, business and civil society leaders, and students.

Working in a dynamic, international environment, the position holder will be expected to work in a timely and efficient manner in consultation with the Japan Program Director and other members at APARC to provide the full range of administrative support for the Japan Program and the Center. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist Program Director with event coordination, organization, and other Japan Program activities
• Complete travel arrangements and reimbursements for colloquia speakers, fellows and visiting scholars. Facilitate research-related purchases and travel reimbursements.
• Proactively update and administer the Japan Program websites.
• Perform on-line and library research for specific program initiatives or APARC faculty.
• Assist visiting scholars, fellows and short-term visitors associated with the programs with inquiries related to the Japan Program and/or the Center.
• Identify potential grant opportunities for the Japan Program under the directives of the Program Director and researchers. Draft grant applications and prepare necessary reports for grants.
• Interact and liaise with multiple constituencies and various campus units, faculty, staff, researchers, students, alumni, government officials and business representatives from both domestic organizations and the Asia Pacific region.

Application Process: Please click here for more information and to apply.