Dec 16

Job: Study Abroad Advisor, St. Norbert College (WI)

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 Advisor
Posted by: St. Norbert College
Location: De Pere, Wisconsin
Type: full-time

Overview:

St. Norbert College has an opening for a full-time Study Abroad Advisor responsible for working closely with students in all phases of the study abroad process, including promotion and outreach, advising and selection, on-going orientation, and credit transfer. Position will prepare students for a successful immersion experience; develop opportunities for returning students, and assist in program administration, assessment, and development. Occasional evenings and weekends.

In addition, position will produce print and electronic promotional/marketing materials, perform administrative tasks (monitor e-mail, maintain databases, website, social media outlets and online application system), assist with design and implementation of pre-departure and re-entry programming initiatives, and compile data from pre-departure and re-entry surveys and additional data for program reporting.

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Dec 16

Job: Education Abroad Advisor at University of Georgia (Athens)

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: Education Abroad Advisor
Posted by: University of Georgia
Location: Athens, Georgia
Type: full-time

Overview:

Duties include advising students on study abroad options; disseminating information on study abroad and exchanges to students, faculty and staff, parents, and other constituencies; and supporting UGA’s emphasis on academic rigor, health and safety, and affordability of UGA students’ experiences abroad.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree, plus minimum two years experience in the field of international education
    Foreign language experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including:
  • Ability to prepare and present workshops for students and faculty
  • Ability to prepare promotional materials related to study abroad
  • Proficiency in PC based software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access; Background in database management and web page development preferred
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a professional and collegial capacity with students, administrators and faculty
  • Prior study or work abroad experience; previous participation in semester or year-long study abroad program preferred; experience with event planning helpful
  • Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

In-country study and/or work experience of a semester or more; experience in student advising; fluency in a foreign language.

Additional Information:

Please visit the job listing for more information and to apply.


Dec 16

Job: Japanese Support CSR at PAI and Wizards of the Coast

Very interesting JET-relevant job listing with the company that publishes Magic the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.  Thanks to JET alum Jocelyn Gerndt for passing this along. 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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PositionJapanese Support CSR
Location:  Field
Type: Full-time

Overview:

Suits Optional…
…Brains Required!!

PAI and Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., and the world’s largest publisher of adventure games, including Magic: The Gathering® Trading Card Game and Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Games has an exciting opportunity for a Japanese Support CSR to join the PAI team. Read More


Dec 11

Job: Account Manager at Boston Technologies (MA)

Shared by JET alum Timothy Ogino (Akita-ken, 2011-13). 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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PositionJapanese Speaking Account Manager
Posted By: Boston Technologies
Location:  Boston, MA

Overview:

The Account Manager provides new business case management, customer service to assigned accounts, develops key relationships, supports client retention, and new business development’ efforts. S/he interfaces with Sales, Deployment & Configuration, and Client Services to improve new client on-boarding process and post sales service experience. S/he also acts as client liaison and advocate to ensure that client issues and needs are being handled efficiently within Boston Technologies. Read More


Dec 11

Job: Fellowship Opportunity – Asia Pacific Leadership Program

An interesting JET-relevant opportunity posted to the JETAA Northern California LinkedIn group by JET alum Cerrell Rivera (ALT, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 1998-2001) who is a former APLP Fellow herself. 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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Fellowship Opportunity – Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)

The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is currently accepting fellowship applications for the 2013-2014 academic year. APLP is a signature program of the East-West Center, a hub for cooperative study, research, and dialogue focused on the Asia Pacific region. APLP links advanced and interdisciplinary analysis of emergent regional issues with experiential leadership learning.

For more information about the program or application instructions, please visit APLP’s website at: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp. Information regarding scholarships, curriculum, field study options and the wider East-West Center community can also be found on the website. Should you have any questions, contact APLP staff at APLP @ eastwestcenter.org


Dec 11

Job: CUNY Queens College- International Student Advisor, The English Language Institute (NY)

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: International Student Advisor
Posted by: CUNY Queens College
Location: Queens, New York
Type: full-time, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Overview:

The English Language Institute (ELI) at Queens College (QC) is a comprehensive academic program for learning English as a second language. The ELIs International Student Advisors primary responsibilities are to ensure the ELIs compliance with the United States Code of Federal Regulations related to non-immigrant students and to advise prospective, new and continuing international students. The position reports to the Executive Director of the ELI.

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Dec 11

Job: International Education positions in India at International Knowledge Center (Bangalore)

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: University Counselor, Recruiting Coordinator, and International Programs Manager
Posted by: The International Knowledge Center
Location: Bangalore, India

University Counselor:

The primary role of the University Counselor will be to guide students towards the right-fit program and university for their overseas study; this will include interactions with parents and local high school administration as well as involvement in larger-scale recruiting programs.  The University Counselor should be committed to staying current with international recruiting trends, partner university needs, and education culture in India.

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Dec 5

Job: IR, PR, Corp Comm Sr Coordinator at Sucampo Pharm (DC)

Thanks to jet alum Erin Tagg for passing along this nice listing which is to replace the position she is leaving to pursue interests abroad. 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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PositionIR, PR, & Corporation Communication Sr. Coordinator
Posted By: Sucampo Pharm
Location:  Washington D.C.
Salary: Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package including 401(k) with a generous company match as well as company-paid parking or metro expenses.

Overview:

The Senior Coordinator will support the Communications department in its work with key external stakeholder audiences: investors, media, advocacy groups, general public, vendors and partners. The Coordinator will also work closely on employee communications and with key departments within the organization to advance Sucampo’s external and internal communications objectives. Read More


Dec 5

Job: Academic Exchange Specialist at US Dept of State (DC)

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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PositionAcademic Exchange Specialist
Posted By: US Department of State
Location:  Washington D.C.
Salary: $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year

Overview:

The men and women of the US Department of State with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America’s diplomacy. Civil Service employees support the foreign policy mission from offices in Washington, DC and worldwide. Join us in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world as we formulate, represent and implement US foreign policy. Choose from hundreds of career possibilities – there’s something for everyone!

This position is located in the Office of Global Educational Programs (ECA/A/S), Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the U.S. Department of State (DoS). The incumbent serves as an Academic Exchange Specialist, initiating, developing, administering, and evaluating international academic exchange programs and other activities supporting ECA’s strategic goal to promote international understanding. This position is also being announced through Merit Promotion procedures under Announcement ECA-2014-0022. Candidates who wish to be considered under both Public (US Citizens)and Merit Promotion procedures must apply to both announcements. Read More


Dec 5

Job: Sales and Program Coordinator at BUNAC USA (TX)

Application deadline: December 13, 2103. 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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PositionSales and Program Coordinator
Posted By: BUNAC USA
Location:  Lewisville, TX (Dallas Area)

Overview:

A new role and addition to our staff in the US office, the Sales and Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the BDM to provide high quality work abroad programs. The role requires a professional approach and involvement in and commitment to all aspects of sales and administration of BUNAC’s Work Abroad programs. Read More


Dec 5

Job: Development Associate @ Japan Society of NY (NYC)

Thanks to JET alum Christy Jones of JSNY for passing on this very JET-relevant listing. 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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PositionDevelopment Associate
Posted By: Japan Society of New York
Location:  NYC

Overview:

The Development Associate (Individual Giving) provides the administrative backbone for individual giving, ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of Japan Society’s individual membership and gift programs, including renewals; gift processing and acknowledgement; data entry and record-keeping; handling of member queries via phone and email; special events assistance; and research. Read More


Dec 5

Job: Passenger Services Rep @ Criterion Travel (CA)

Via JET alum Carleen Ben. 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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PositionPassenger Services Rep
Type: Full-time
Location:  Palo Alto, CA

Overview:

The Passenger Services Representative performs a wide variety of administrative, customer service, and other professional travel functions.

The diverse responsibilities and functions of the position require the capacity to abstract, conceptualize, organize, and integrate different sources of information into a coherent and practical frame of reference. The geographic expanse of assigned regions and the diverse range of programmatic services provided contribute to an operational complexity that requires a high level of ability and skills. Independent judgment is required in dealing with day-to-day problems and establishing priorities. Read More


Dec 5

Job: Psychosocial Program Evaluation Consultant (Japan)

The deadline for the submission of applications is December 27, 2013 (late applications will not be considered).
Via JET alum Alanna Schubach. 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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PositionPsychosocial Program Evaluation Consultant
Type: Temp
Location:  Japan
Salary: Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and health club reimbursement; annual tuition or student loan reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.

Overview:

AmeriCares works through local NGOs and a field office in Sendai to identify survivor needs including a focus on psychosocial support for survivors, filling gaps in health care and innovative projects that reconnect people to communities during the cleanup and rebuilding process. These efforts include more than 12 large and small therapeutic gardening projects for almost 5,000 earthquake and tsunami survivors. Therapeutic gardening is designed to promote the mental and physical rehabilitation of participants thereby reducing symptoms of depression, loneliness, and helplessness.

The field team in Japan is seeking a short term consultant who can assist with signature program evaluation work that we believe will showcase the critical impact we are providing by funding some truly innovative psychosocial programming. Read More


Dec 5

Job: Communications Associate/Production Manager (NY)

A job for JETs who are techies– via JET alum Fernando Rojas, who also works for the organization.  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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PositionCommunications Associate/Production Manager
Type: Full-Time

Location:  Brooklyn, NY
Salary: Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and health club reimbursement; annual tuition or student loan reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.

Overview:

The SSRC Communications Department seeks a Communications Associate/Production Manager to work closely with the Communications, Editorial, and IT teams. The Communications Associate/Production Manager will work closely with the Communications, Editorial, and IT teams and will have solid technical skills, with digital communications savvy, as well as an interest in public issues and the social sciences. The Communications Associate / Production Manager also supervises other team members and manages projects. Someone who is efficient and organized, and who can quickly learn and adapt to a variety of new systems and software would be well suited to this position. Read More


Dec 4

Job: International Admissions Coordinator, South Seattle Community College (WA)

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: International Admissions Coordinator
Posted by: South Seattle Community College
Location: Seattle, WA
Type: part-time, 17 hr. Monday-Friday

Overview:

This is a part-time hourly position that works with the Admissions Program Coordinator in the International Programs Office Advisors at South Seattle Community College (SSCC) to provide admissions and services to international students.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Creating files for new student applicants
  • Processing application fees
  • Notifying applicants and/or agent partners upon receipt of applications, missing documents or completion of applications
  • Preparing acceptance packages for mailing with FedEx and DHL
  • Assists in management of student records in the admissions database, campus data management system, FSA Atlas and the SEVIS system.
  • Provides students, staff and the general public with information about the various services provided by the International Programs Office.
  • Performs general office duties including photocopying, faxing, filing, emailing, and mailing.
  • Directs students to resources on or off campus.
  • Acute attention to detail.
  • Serves as a member of the International Programs Staff and performs duties required of such.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  •  Associate’s Degree required (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
  •  Strong written and oral communication skills.
  •  Demonstrated effectiveness working as part of a team
  •  Ability to problem solve and think quickly on your feet
  •  Ability to work independently to perform multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
  •  Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Access.
  •  Demonstrated experience working with non-native English speakers, including strong cross-cultural communication skills
  •  Knowledge of a second language (besides English) can help, but is not required (Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Vietnamese, French, Bengali)

Application Instructions:
Send Resume and Cover letter to:
Catherine Creason, Program Manager/PDSO
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98106-1499

Email: catherine.creason@seattlecolleges.edu phone: (206) 934-5360


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