Job: Student Affairs Program Manager – University of Michigan College of Engineering
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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: Student Affairs Program Manager
Posted by: University of Michigan College of Engineering
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Type: full-time
Overview:
The University of Michigan College of Engineering is committed to increasing the number of students who gain international experience during their U-M careers. During the 2012-2013 academic year, over 500 engineering students participated in education abroad programs that yield academic credit; international internships; or overseas travel through volunteer groups and student project teams. The International Programs in Engineering (IPE) Office is seeking an energetic and creative individual to oversee our marketing, advising and administrative support efforts. More information about IPE is available on-line: www.ipe.engin.umich.edu.
Job: Higher Education Assistant – Office of International Education & Study Abroad Programs, Bronx Community College (NYC)
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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: Higher Education Assistant
Posted by: Office of International Education & Study Abroad Programs, Bronx Community College
Location: New York City, NY
Type: full-time
Job Duties:
- Provides support to a Campus or University Executive, organizing and supervising unit activities.
- Creates appointment and meeting schedules, arranges meetings, and prepares for a variety of special events. Maintains an ongoing calendar of reports, deadlines, and key dates and incorporates these into a schedule.
- Coordinates Executive communications, including those requiring a high degree of sensitivity. May respond to public inquiries as well as requests from within the Campus/University community.
- Organizes, creates, and distributes key, complex management reports with a high degree of accuracy.
- Organizes, manages, and tracks written and email correspondence, maintaining logs and records of follow-up activities.
- Procures required internal and external resources and services and manages their utilization.
- May supervise office staff, performing basic Human Resources functions such as recruiting and interviewing.
- May perform related duties as assigned; may participate in special projects and efforts to improve unit effectiveness.
Job: Travel Help Desk at Art of Travel (Tokyo)
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Another JET-relevant job opening received directly from the Art of Travel, different from the one sent out a couple weeks ago Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Program Manager, Operations
Location: Azabudai, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Type: Part-time
Salary: ¥1,800/hr
Overview:
This job entails working part time at the travel help desk at Tokyo American Club. This includes a variety of responsibilities, but most importantly the position will focus on making domestic and international arrangements for the members (accommodation, transportation, guides, etc.) Read More
Let’s Talk Japan Podcast, Episode 19 – Japanese Translation & Interpretation
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Let’s Talk Japan is a monthly, interview format podcast covering a wide range of Japan-related topics. Host Nick Harling (Mie-ken, 2001-03) lived in Japan from 2001 until 2005, including two great years as a JET Program participant in Mie-Ken. He practices law in Washington, D.C., and lives with his wife who patiently listens to him talk about Japan . . . a lot.
In this episode, Nick speaks with Stacy Smith about the joys and challenges of working as a professional Japanese translator and interpreter. Stacy worked as a Coordinator of International Relations (CIR) for the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program in Kumamoto prefecture before eventually returning to the United States and turning her love of Japanese into a career. When not on the road with work, Stacy lives in New York City.
Together they discuss how Stacy became interested in the Japanese language; how she went about deciding to become a professional translator & interpreter; the impact of technology; and tips for improving your own Japanese study habits
To learn more about Stacy, check out her website as well as her blog posts for JETwit. Also, here’s a great article about Japanese translation and interpretation.
If you have not already done so, be sure to “Like” the podcast on Facebook, and follow the podcast on Twitter @letstalkjapan. Additionally, please consider leaving a positive rating and/or review in iTunes.
Job: 2 Program Manager Openings at GHIT Fund (Tokyo)
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Two JET-relevant openings, received directly from Claire Topal, a consultant who works for the GHIT Fund.
She adds: “Both job openings are program manager positions – one for strategy and the other for operations. Ideal applicants would have at least couple years of experience. Both require competency in both Japanese and English. The organization has an amazing core team and is growing fast.”
If you apply, make sure to indicate you learned of the listing via JETwit. Akemashite omedetou!
Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Program Manager, Operations
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Application deadline: Immediate. Seeking to fill position in February 2014. Three-month trial period.
Company Welfare: Full transportation expenses; social insurance covered; other welfare as per GHIT Fund rules. Fund will consider covering relocation costs for applicants not already based in Tokyo.
Overview:
The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund) is an international non-profit grantmaking foundation that aims to advance the development of new health technologies such as drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, for the developing world. Primary grantees include product development partnerships (PDPs). A new Japanese-led initiative, the GHIT Fund drives global health research & development to create new, innovative tools for improving health and saving lives. Read More
Job: Japanese Liquor Sales at New York Mutual Trading, Inc. (NJ)
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Position: Liquor Sales (Japanese sake, shochu, and beer)
Territory: East Coast
Salary: 30K/year + incentive (it will be changed depend on the career) All business expenses will be reimbursed
- Medical Insurance (premiums will be paid by the company)
- Paid vacations (after 1 year) and holidays
- Sick leave
- Birthday off
- Profit sharing
Overview:
The position will be asked to increase a sales of Japanese sake, shochu, and beer in the U.S. market. We will be happy to work with someone who has passions to introduce Japanese sake, shochu, and beer as well as Japanese culture in America. Read More
Job: Membership Development Coordinator at Japan Amer. Society (CA)
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Position: Membership Development Coordinator
Location: Gardena, Los Angeles County, CA
Type: Part-time
Overview:
In early 2013, JASSC began a three-year membership campaign thanks to a generous grant from the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, which promotes collaboration between the people of Japan and the US. Year One of the grant funded an online membership survey, a board and membership committee retreat and the expert assistance from senior executives from the Center for Nonprofit Management. The result is a detailed, “Priorities and Strategic Campaign Action Plan”, with the goal of increasing total membership by 50% over the next two years. The Membership Development Coordinator will play a critical role in implementing this plan (The plan will be made available to candidates invited for an in-person interview for the position). More details available here. Read More
Job: English Teacher (and other teaching positions) at Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School (Shanghai)
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Position: English Teacher
Location: Shanghai, China
Overview:
Shanghai Qibao Dwight High School is hiring an experienced English teacher to join their team based in Shanghai. This is a permanent, full-time position available starting August 2014. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new school pioneering a Sino-foreign joint high school
model with highly qualified western-trained expatriate teachers and local teachers. More details available here.
[Special ED note: … reaching out on behalf of a new school based in Shanghai that is hiring for several 10th grade teachers. The school is a collaboration between the Dwight School based in NYC and Shanghai Qibao high school and will be the first joint foreign-Chinese high school in China… JET alumni could be a great fit for these positions… are also hiring for physics, chemistry, biology, and economics.] Read More
Job: Admin Assistant at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN (NYC)
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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted By: Permanent Mission of Japan to the UN (Social Section)
Location: New York City
Overview:
The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Social Section at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1) Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
2) Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
3) Edit English in both official/unofficial documents
4) Manage appointment schedules for the section, visiting diplomats, and VIPs
5) Attend meetings/conferences at UN as necessary
6) Respond to inquiries
7) Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed Read More
Job: Senior Admissions Counselor, Summer Programs Abroad- Syracuse University (NY)
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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.
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Position: Senior Admissions Counselor, Summer Programs Abroad
Posted by: Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, NY
Type: full-time
Salary: $36,000 to $39,000
Overview:
- Work with Assistant Director for Summer Programs at SU Abroad to implement more than 40 summer programs.
- Has lead responsibility for developing budgets.
- Manage admissions process and student services.
- Ensure coverage for on-campus recruitment, efficient application and post-acceptance processing, including preparation and timely distribution of program information and pre-departure materials, visa processing, registration, financial aid and billing functions for over 600 applicants and more than 400 participating SU and non-SU students.
Job: Disney International College Program Coordinator (Montclair, NJ)
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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.
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Position: Disney International College Program Coordinator
Posted by: Disney International College Program (DICP) at Montclair State University
Location: Montclair, NJ
Type: part-time hourly position (approximately 20 hours per week) $15-18 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Overview:
Under the supervision of the Director of International Services, with indirect reporting to the Director of Study Abroad, perform visa and logistical tasks associated with the Disney International College Program (DICP) at Montclair State University. The DICP hosts approximately 200 students per year from China for a short term program at MSU followed by an internship at Walt Disney World in Florida. The Disney Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the J1 visa process for these students as well as all logistics for their stay in Montclair. The Disney Program Coordinator will also provide general support to International Services programs.
Job: Short-Term Abroad Program Assistant- George Washington University (Washington DC)
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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.
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Position: Study Abroad Operations Assistant
Posted by: George Washington University
Location: Washington DC
Type: short-term, full-time (M-F 9-5)
Overview:
Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, to include ten academic units, with a full-time equivalent enrollment of a little over 20,000 students and approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees (faculty and staff). The George Washington University is a community dedicated to learning, communication, respect, service and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the university seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university.
Job: EFL Teacher at Elementary School (Southern Japan)
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Position: EFL Teacher
Location: Kitakyushu City, Japan
Type: Full-time
Salary: $50~60,000 a Year (with TESOL Certificate and bachelor degree); $60~70,000 a Year (with MA in TESOL)
Overview:
Keiai Elementary School, a private institution and located in Kitakyushu City, would like to find highly qualified ESL teachers who complete TESOL program at US universities to work for them in Kitakyushu, Japan. Read More
Job: Sales and Travel Administrator for Art of Travel (Tokyo)
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Position: Sales and Travel Administrator
Posted By: Art of Travel
Location: Tokyo
Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable based on experience; JPY 2.2 – 3.2 million.
Overview:
This job entails a variety of responsibilities, including planning itineraries for international visitors to Japan and for Japanese and expats traveling abroad; handling communication & mailings, translation both written and oral, assisting visitors during their stay in Japan, and more.
Job: Study Abroad Coordinator, Knox College (IL)
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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.
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Position: Study Abroad Coordinator
Posted by: Knox College
Location: Galesburg, IL
Type: full-time
Overview:
The Stellyes Center for Global Studies at Knox College invites applications for a full-time Study Abroad Coordinator (with part-time summer hours). Knox currently has three Knox-run study abroad programs, three exchange programs and more than 30 pre-approved programs around the world. Applicants for this position must have study abroad or other international travel experience, as well as experience working with college students. This is a 12-month position: 10 months are full-time and 2 summer months are half-time.
Knox College is a nationally ranked, private, residential liberal arts college of 1420 undergraduate students located in Galesburg, Illinois. Founded in 1837 by social reformers strongly opposed to slavery, Knox was one of the first colleges in the United States open to all, regardless of race, gender, and financial means. With a campus population of remarkable diversity that includes students from 48 states and 51 countries, significant representation of first-generation college students, and substantial cultural and racial-ethnic diversity, Knox is a vibrant and creative community.
