Aug 12

Job: Marketing Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh’s Study Abroad Office (PA)

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: Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: University of Pittsburgh’s Study Abroad Office
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

The Study Abroad Office at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a newly-created Marketing Coordinator position. This person will work in the main Study Abroad Office at Pitt, which is a constituent branch of the University Center for International Studies (UCIS). In 2013-14, Pitt sent over 1700 students abroad and we seek to increase this. The successful candidate will be a full-time member of our staff of 15 professionals. Read More


Aug 12

Job: Mid-Atlantic Campus Relations Manager position, CET Academic Programs (D.C.)

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: Mid-Atlantic Campus Relations Manager
Posted by: CET Academic Programs 
Location: Washington D.C.
Type: Full-time 

Position Overview:

The MidAtlantic Campus Relations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for CET in the MidAtlantic (the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York – NAFSA Regions X and VIII). The Campus Relations Manager’s primary responsibilities are to develop and maintain effective relationships with key institutions, actively recruit students through existing and new study abroad channels, and assist CET in the implementation of marketing plans. The Campus Relations Manager reports directly to the CET Director of Institutional Relations. S/he also works collaboratively with CET Washington, DC staff and Campus RelationsManagers in other regions. Read More


Aug 12

Job: Editor Position – Learning Abroad Center, University of Minnesota (Minneapolis)

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: Editor Position
Posted by: Learning Abroad Center, University of Minnesota
LocationMinneapolis, MN
Type: Full-time 

Program Overview:

The Learning Abroad Center in the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance is the University of Minnesota’s comprehensive resource for study, service-learning, research, work, intern, volunteer, and travel experiences worldwide.

The Learning Abroad Center is a leader in providing innovative international learning experiences that expand and redefine the world for a diverse population of students, colleagues and staff. The Learning Abroad Center staff and University of Minnesota faculty and staff participate in numerous leadership opportunities and serve on the advisory boards of organizations who provide and/or support education abroad programs. Through collaboration and individual attention, the Learning Abroad Center continues to promote empowerment, development, understanding, and responsibility in the global community.

The Learning Abroad Center offers a full range of advising and support services to students, including program selection, academic planning, financial planning, registration, credit, cultural adjustment, travel planning, travel products, and reentry.   Read More


Aug 12

Job: International Student & Scholars Advisor (2 positions), Columbia University (NYC)

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 & Scholars Advisor
Posted by: Columbia University
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Operations of the International Students and Scholars Office, the incumbent serves as a Department of Homeland Security authorized Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) to review and authorize F-1 Student and/or J-1 Exchange Visitor requests for immigration-related transactions and documents including but not limited to initial or transfer of visa supervision documents, extension of stay, employment authorization or other required immigration-related documents, annual recertification of lawful status and periodic updates to the federal database for F and J holders as may be required by current regulations. Read More


Aug 12

Job: Unit Coordinator, International Programs, Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)

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: Unit Coordinator
Posted by: International Programs, Texas Tech University
LocationLubbock, TX
Type: full-time

Overview:

Provides support in the coordination and supervision of programs in the area to which the job is assigned. May supervise subordinate staff, student employees and/or volunteers. Read More


Aug 4

Job: Development Manager, Social Science Research Council (Brooklyn, NY)

Thanks to JETAA NJ Subchapter Rep Fernando Rojas (who works for the SSRC) for passing this on. 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: Development Manager
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type: full-time

Overview:

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications. Read More


Aug 4

Job: Private ESL Teacher to Japanese Expats (Columbus)

Originally posted by JET alumni, Dan Stone, to the JETAA Great Lakes FB group. 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: Private ESL Teacher
Posted by: JET Alumni, Dan Stone
Location: Columbus, OH
Type: part-time

Overview:

Looking for 2-3 independent contractors to serve as TOEFL Test Prep Instructors, English Conversation Instructors, and ESL Instructors to Children. Due to sudden growth of the Japanese expats, there is a need for assistance. Lessons take place in Dublin, OH at the private residences of Japanese expats or the Dublin Library. Instructors can expect $15/per hour for one on one lessons with adults and $25/per hour for one on one lessons with children grades K-5. Group lessons (two or more up to eight) for children grades K-5 can expect $35/per hour. Payment includes delivery of the lesson, supplemental handouts created that go along with the book, prep time, and transportation to the student’s home.

If you reside in Northwest Columbus and are looking to relive your days on JET by supplementing your income with weekend and after school/evening work, send your teaching resume to danone19@gmail.com. This is a great opportunity for anyone, particularly those newly arrived JETs in need of an outlet for their “Japan Fix”.


Aug 4

Job: Assistant Director for Communications and Operations, IDEAS for Kids (NYC)

Thanks to JET alum Clara Solomon who works for NYU for passing on this potentially JET-relevant listing. 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: Assistant Director for Communications and Operations
Posted by: IDEAS for Kids 
Location: New York, NY
Type: full-time

Overview:

Over the past year, a team of researchers and collaborators led by Drs. Larry Aber and Hiro Yoshikawa have been working to develop a new global center at New York University, IDEAS for Kids: Intervention Development, Evaluation, and Applications at Scale. This center aims to improve the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs to promote children’s holistic development in low-income countries, low-income populations in middle-income countries, and conflict-affected countries around the world. To achieve this mission, we are currently working with a set of strategic partner organizations to develop a set of core programmatic activities to: (1) develop advanced methods to support research and evaluation; (2) bring a settings-level perspective to intervention design and evaluation of settings-level interventions; (3) enhance the ability to take evidence-based interventions to scale, and to improve the implementation and quality of at-scale programs and policies; and (4) build engagement across stakeholders, sectors, and regions. Read More


Aug 4

Job: Special Events Assistant, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NYC)

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: Special Events Assistant
Posted by: Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Type: Part-time temporary (3 days / week), August – December 2014 (with the possibility of extension)

Overview:

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc. (JCCI) seeks a Special Events Assistant with an interest in non-profits, event planning, and U.S. – Japan relations to help in organizing events, lectures, and fundraisers. Responsibilities include:

  • Clerical work: data entry, filing, simple accounting, e-mail, phone, and letter correspondence with members
  • Assistance in preparation for Charity Golf Tournament: communication with attendees, venue, and donation recipient; day-of assistance at event
  • Assistance in preparation for Annual Dinner gala: copyediting event invitations, programs, and seating charts; coordination with vendors (hotel, florist, stage manager, etc.); correspondence with guests (handling RSVPs, ticketing, acknowledgement letters, etc.)
  • Copyediting postcards, posters, fliers, correspondence, and meeting minutes
  • Assistance with other events: planning, communicating with attendees and vendors, set up, registration, coat check, greeting attendees.
  • Participate in staff meetings and meetings with members
  • Additional responsibilities as needed

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Aug 4

Job: Executive Director – American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Tokyo)

Via JETAA Washington D.C. group. 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: Executive Director
Posted by: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Type: full-time

Overview:

Current executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) Sam Kidder will be stepping down at the end of this year. The search for the next executive director has been kicked off. If you are interested in this position or know of somebody who might be, please see the press release at (accj.or.jp/en/news-a-media/press-releases/doc_view/549-accj-executive-director-samuel-kidder-announces-retirement-after-more-than-8-years-with-chamber) and direct any inquiries directly to Sam Kidder at skidder@accj.or.jp or +81 3 3433 5381.


Jul 29

Job: Japanese Teacher, Franklin Community High School (IN)

Via the JETAA Chicago Hoosier Subchapter by Austin Gilkeson. 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: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Franklin Community High School
Location: Franklin, IN

Overview:

Japanese Teacher needed in Franklin, IN

A full-time high school Japanese position is open at Franklin Community High School. The school will start on August 7. There would be 2 sections of Japanese 1, a section of Japanese 2 and a section of Japanese 3/4 combo. The understanding is that IF THE POSITION IS NOT FILLED, THE JAPANESE PROGRAM MAY BELL BE CUT. We have had enough programs cut and do not want to have it happen again. Read More


Jul 29

Job: Full-time English Teacher – Clark Memorial International High School (Kansai)

Thanks to JET alum Kevin Stein, an experienced English teacher who works for the school, for sharing this listing.  You can learn more about Kevin through his blog “The Other Things Matter” which delves thoughtfully in ESL and related topics. 

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: Full-time English Teacher
Posted by: Clark Memorial International High School, SOSHI Education Group
Location: Kansai, Japan
Type: full-time

Overview:

Clark Memorial International High School, a member of SOSHI Education Group is seeking a competent and flexible native speaking English teacher for a full time position in the Kansai area starting in summer, 2014. Read More


Jul 29

Job: Media Relations Coordinator, Consulate General of Japan (Chicago)

Via the JETAA Great Lakes FB group. 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: Media Relations Coordinator
Posted by: Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

  • Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Japan Information Center
  • Monitors and analyzes newspapers, radio, TV and other public and private media in 10 Midwest states.
  • Research on media relations in 10 states including building a network of contacts for the JIC.
  • Ensure implementation of the JIC’s media strategy as it is related to media outreach, and promotion of priority issues and events, with a development focus.
  • Conduct a survey of media relations issues in 10 Midwest states.
  • General office responsibilities, including Japan-related inquiries, correspondence, IT affairs (facebook, twitter, newsletter) and event coordination.

Read More


Jul 27

Job: Marketing Intern for Tokyo Otaku Mode (Remote)

Via the JETAA Northern California LinkedIn group by JET alum Xander Peterson. 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: Marketing Intern
Posted by: Tokyo Otaku Mode
Location: Remote
Type: Internship

Overview:

Tokyo Otaku Mode, a start-up that seeks to bring Japanese popular culture to the world, is seeking interns! Winner of the 2013 Japan Start-up Award, the company partners with creators and industry key players to bring content to a global audience, in particular its 15 million and growing Facebook community. Love Japan and want to work for a global venture? Now is your chance! We are looking for marketing interns to assist with tasks including translation, market research and community engagement. You will get to learn directly from our founders in a fast-growing global environment and connect with key industry players.  Read More


Jul 27

Job: Coordinator, Columbia Business School Center on Japanese Economy and Business (NYC)

Thanks to JET alum Kia Samniego for passing on this listing at CJEB where a number of JET alums have worked (and still work). 

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: Coordinator
Posted by: Columbia Business School Center on Japanese Economy and Business
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full-time 

Overview:

Reporting to the Director for Administration, the Coordinator is responsible for providing overall administrative and event-related support to the Center on Japanese Economy and Business (CJEB), particularly in providing executive level support to the Director for Administration and the Assistant Director for Programs. The incumbent implements policies and procedures to reach operational goals; exercises good judgment, decorum and discretion in communications with all levels of the University Faculty, administrators and external constituents, as appropriate. 
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