Job: Numerous Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities at East-West Center (Hawaii)
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Thanks to Ariel Wyckoff for passing along these interesting opportunities which may be of interest to JET alumni! 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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Overview:
East-West Center is happy to announce the following opportunities for study and scholarships for the 2014 Academic Year:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EWC AFFILIATION
EAST-WEST CENTER STUDENT AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Type of study: An opportunity for graduate students to participate in the residential, educational, leadership development and cultural programs at the East-West Center while pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Hawai’i.
Eligibility: Full-time graduate student status at the University of Hawai’i, or participation in a UH graduate exchange program; Open to students from all countries
Provisions: Discounted housing rate in EWC residence halls; Eligible for competitive EWC field study/travel grant awards
Application deadlines: November 1 for Spring 2014 start; April 4 and June 2 for Fall 2014 start.
EAST-WEST CENTER AFFILIATE SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Type of study: An opportunity for graduate students from universities around the world to have a short-term affiliation with the Center while working on research for a thesis or dissertation related to the Asia Pacific region, and to participate in the Center’s residential and educational programs.
Eligibility: Graduate students from universities world-wide
Application deadline: Received year-round
Job: Group Guides for Kakehashi Project (DC, Nashville, Chicago, Denver)
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Thanks to JET alum Ashley Greenidge who works for The Laurasian Institution for sharing this great 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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Position: Group Guide
Location: (Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C. or Nashville)
Type: Temp
Compensation:
- $2,250 for 10 days as group guide
- Transportation to/from major cities (either Chicago & Denver or Washington D.C. & Nashville) during the trip
- Transportation to/from the homestay location
- Meals and lodging during trip
Overview:
The Laurasian Institution of Seattle, WA is seeking guides for groups of 25 participants visiting the United States from Japan in October and November 2013. Groups will be comprised of 24 high school or university students and 1~2 adult chaperones. Groups will visit the United States for a period of 10 days, including sightseeing in major cities and a homestay in locations throughout the country.
Requirements:
- Native English speakers with highly functional Japanese abilities (minimum JLPT Level 2/N2 or equivalent)
- Background in education, youth exchange, and/or Japan-related work experience
- All-day time commitment for 10 days, including being on-call at night
- Experience with Japanese students and/or the Japanese school system
- Familiarity with Japanese health insurance procedures
- Residence in and knowledge of the geography, history and culture of at least one of the major cities (Chicago, Denver, Washington D.C. or Nashville)
- Ability to handle emergencies and work under pressure
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrated experience as a leader
- Bachelor’s degree
- Pass a criminal background check Read More
Job: Project Officer with Peace Winds America (Seattle)
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Thanks to Pacific Northwest JETAA for sharing! 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: Project Officer
Posted by: Peace Winds America
Location: Eastlake, Seattle, Washington
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Overview:
The primary responsibility of this position will be on a new disaster preparedness program that focuses on school preparedness. The Project Officer will work closely with the PWA staff to administer this program, which targets the schools, boards of education and emergency operation staff of several cities. Additional duties will include conducting development and fundraising research, grant writing, reporting, and support for other ongoing programs.
Requirements:
- very strong communication and writing skills
- previous experience with development, grantwriting, NGOs, humanitarian work as well as nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and social media strongly preferred
- ability to perform development and program research independently and communicate findings with PWA team
- be highly organized and able to track, coordinate and manage overlapping areas of a program including correspondence, budget, research and grantor requirements
- should have a BA at the minimum; candidates with MA/MS degree are encouraged to apply
- should be comfortable with periodic (one-three times yearly) travel domestically or overseas Read More
Job: Administrative Assistant – Japan & International Programs, North West Student Exchange (Seattle)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Japan & International Programs, North West Student Exchange
Hours: 35-40 hours/week
Location: Seattle, Washington
Salary: DOE (includes medical, dental, and vision insurance)
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Overview:
Seattle-based NorthWest Student Exchange (NWSE) is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Japan and international programs.
Job Duties:
Assist International Program Coordinators with:
- Processing student applications, preparing mailings to program participants, processing and following up on program documents, data entry
- Communicating with coordinators, students, families, schools, and partner organizations
- Japanese-language advising
- Additional projects and tasks as required (e.g. creating marketing materials, school visits, researching exchange-related resources)
Job: Study Abroad Program Coordinator Position at Ohio University (Athens, OH)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Study Abraod Program Coordinator
Posted by: Ohio University
Type: Full-time
Location: Athens, Ohio
Salary: $35,000+ depending upon education and experience. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
Application deadline on September 29, 2013
Overview:
Ohio University is hiring a Study Abroad Program Coordinator within the Office of Education Abroad. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Job Duties:
- Manage assigned faculty-led study abroad programs.
- Recruit, train and supervise student peer advisors.
- Promote the benefit of education abroad and Ohio University¹s program offerings across its main and regional campuses through presentations, events sponsored by other university offices, and fairs.
- Advise students on study abroad options and follow up with students interested in study abroad.
- Develop and update Education Abroad website and print content as needed.
- Creates and updates advising materials.
Job: Postings from Idealist.org 9.2.13
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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Associate Director
Posted by: City University of New York (CUNY)
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $80,000-90,000
Application Deadline: October 7, 2013
he Language and Literacy Program provides educational programs to undereducated New York City adults, in English as a second language and adult literacy/preparation for the high school equivalency credential, serving 10,000 students a year at fourteen CUNY campuses. In concert with the Director, the Associate Director will have broad responsibilities in developing and implementing innovative programming, providing an incubator for new educational approaches; enhancing skills of literacy educators through professional development; maximizing the effectiveness of a range of educational technology applications; managing the programs in the Language & Literacy portfolio, including fiscal management and the assessment and evaluation of student outcomes.Minimum Master’s Degree in education, second language acquisition, public administration/policy, or related discipline, with at least six years relevant experience with immigrant and/or undereducated adult populations.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/tdpN6Xwg6bfP/
Program Development Officer
Posted by: The Eurasia Foundation
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Application Deadline: September 15, 2013
The Program Development Officer is a key member of EF’s Program Development Department and is responsible for supporting EF’s new business efforts in the Eurasia and Asia regions. These countries include the countries of the former Soviet Union as well as select Asian countries, including China, Myanmar and Mongolia. The position will focus primarily on raising USG funds and will support the development of competitive proposals in EF’s core competency areas, including advocacy, NGO strengthening, citizen engagement, civic education and entrepreneurship. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/jfJT7FT8Jh8d/
NAWC Counselor (Prospect Park YMCA)
Posted by: YMCA of Greater New York
Type: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: Entry Level – $$13.51 P/H – $16.89 P/H
Application Deadline: Not Specified
The YMCA of Greater New York’s New Americans initiative, which serves New York City’ extraordinarily diverse, low-income immigrant and New Americans populations, is seeking an energetic and disciplined individual. This incumbent should be experienced in community outreach and counseling on Job Skills Training & Placement Assistance, Career Counseling and City-wide Services Information and Referrals. The counselor will report to the Program Coordinator of the Prospect Park YMCA New Americans Welcome Center and will be responsible for Community Outreach, Registration/In-Take Assessment and Follow-up, Database and Participant Case Management. Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/m8cH2M7SGJNp/
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Job: Writer/Translator for RocketNews24 English (Online)
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See below for a very interesting writer/translator work opportunity from Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010 – 2013), the editor for RocketNews24 English, a website specializing in quirky news from Japan and Asia. 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: Writer/Translator
Posted by: RocketNews24 English
Type: Freelance
Salary: Calculated on a per article basis + incentive
Overview:
RocketNews24 English is looking to hire a few talented writers to help them grow! Thanks to a lot of hard work and its awesome readers, RockNews24 English is currently making plans to expand its website and increase our daily output. To this end, the site is looking for a couple of talented writers to join the team.
Requirements:
- be creative individuals who write regularly.
- enjoy keeping up to date with current events, trends and pop culture.
- speak/read Japanese well (equivalent to JLPT N2 or better)
- be able to produce five or more articles per week
They are also looking for speakers of Chinese, Korean or other Asian languages. Read More
Job: Study Abroad Advisor – Trinity University International Programs Office (San Antonio, TX)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). 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: International Programs Office, Trinity University
Location: San Antonio, TX
Applications will be received until position is filled.
Overview:
Trinity University is a small (@2400 students), private, primarily Liberal Arts university in San Antonio, Texas. Currently about 47% of the most recent graduating classes completed some part of the degree abroad. Trinity University seeks a Study Abroad Advisor to join the International Programs Office
Requirements:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Work well under pressure
- Have international or intercultural experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Social Media expected
Job: Program Assistant – The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School (NYC)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School (NYC)
Location: New York City
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Starting Date: ASAP
Overview:
The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School is seeking a full-time Program Assistant. The mission of the Leitner Center is to contribute to the promotion of social justice around the world by encouraging knowledge of and respect for international law and international human rights standards in particular. The Center pursues this goal by sponsoring education, scholarship, and human rights advocacy, and facilitating collaboration among law students, scholars, and human rights defenders in the United States and abroad.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree required
- The position calls for a self-starter able to handle numerous tasks simultaneously who can work independently as well as function as a member of a team.
- The candidate must have excellent writing, as well as organizational and communication skills.
- One to three year’s experience in outreach to media, design, or content management systems are especially encouraged to apply.
- Interest in international human rights and a great sense of humor is a plus
Job Responsibilities:
- Reports directly to the Executive Director of the Leitner Center and the Director of the Walter Leitner International Human Rights Clinic and provides comprehensive support for the Center.
- Coordinates Center events and opportunities including guest speakers, “brown bag” luncheons, film and panel events.
- Designs fliers and posters to promote the Center’s programs at the Law School.
- Maintains the Center’s website in conjunction with external webmaster.
- Provides substantive research and writing support as needed.
- Handles other responsibilities as may be assigned
- Provides general administrative support, including processes financial requests, files records, and process applications to student programs and fellowships.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume by email to leitnercenter@law.fordham.edu .
Additional Information:
For more information please visit their website and Job Listing.
Job: Administrative Assistant: University of Queensland, North America Office (Washington D.C.)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: University of Queensland (Australia), North America Office
Type: Part-time
Location: Washington D.C.
Salary: monthly rate of US $2,000 based on 20 hours/week
Starting Date: October 2013 based on 12 month contract
Application deadline on September 20, 2013
Overview:
The UQ North America office is seeking an enthusiastic and extremely well‐organized person with effective communication skills to provide high‐level confidential administrative and secretarial support, including high‐level organizational skills for a range of projects in the advancement and international purviews of the University. The Incumbent will have responsibility for the day‐to‐day problem resolution and maintenance of administrative systems, and introduction of new systems and work processes within the UQ North America office. While reporting to the Director of Advancement (USA),the administrative assistant will work across the Associate Director‐Education (USA)’s portfolio.
Requirements:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree, along with significant relevant experience in executive administration or equivalent OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and formal training.
- Extensive experience using online databases and the Internet,the MS Office suite of products in a higher education or business context.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in the field of international education
- Prior experience in a higher education setting working with study abroad programs
- Regional expertise with Asia
- Prior study and experience with a relevant second language
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume by email to northamerica@uq.edu.au by Sept 20, 2013.
Additional Information:
For more information please visit their website and Job Listing.
Job: Study Abroad Program Coordinator, Asia International Affairs: University of Oregon (Eugene)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Study Abroad Program Coordinator, Asia International Affairs
Posted by: Office of International Programs: University of Oregon
Type: Full-time
Location: Eugene, OR
Salary: $37,000 – $41,000 (full time annual rate)
Application deadline on September 15, 2013
Overview:
The Study Abroad Program Coordinators are responsible for managing credit-bearing study abroad programs in an assigned geographic region. This involves managing the day-to-day activities of these programs, including student recruitment and program promotion, student advising, student selection, program orientations and program evaluations. These positions report to the Director or Associate Director of Study Abroad Programs and supervise a Graduate Assistant. The Coordinators work closely with UO faculty and administrative staff, program directors, advisory committees, off-campus sponsors and exchange partners.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in international education or a related field
- One year experience in the field of international education
- Prior experience in a higher education setting, advising, interviewing and orienting students
- Study, employment, travel, or residence abroad
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, especially in a team setting
- Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check
Job: Study Abroad Coordinator for the Office of International Programs: San Francisco State University (San Francisco)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). 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: Office of International Programs: San Francisco State University (SFSU)
Type: Full-time
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $4,373 – $4,667 per month ($52,476 – $56,004 annually)
Application deadline on September 4, 2013
Overview:
The Office of International Programs at San Francisco State University has is seeking a Coordinator of Study Abroad. The incumbent will coordinate all aspects of the study abroad program at SF State, including program development and promotion, student advising and selection, health/safety and liability management, pre-departure and re-entry. The incumbent will work across the full breadth of the SF State community and a large network of international partners to accomplish these objectives.
Job: Study Abroad Advisor for the International Studies & Program: Central Washington University (Washington)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). 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: International Studies & Program: Central Washington University
Type: Full-time
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Start Date: September 23, 2013
Applications screening on September 3, 2013
Overview:
The Study Abroad Advisor (SAA)position is based in the Study Abroad and Exchange Programs (SAEP) section of the Global Services and Initiatives (GSI) area. Both areas are located under the Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP).
The SAA manages various study abroad programs assigned by the Assistant Director of GSI/SAEP. Provides advice and information to students, parents and others interested in study abroad; assists in promoting programs across campus; coordinates application processes and post acceptance services to students. Works with staff and faculty to provide high-quality experience for students abroad. This position supports CWU faculty-led programs under the guidelines of the Spheres of Distinction and helps in generating revenue for these programs by marketing and producing promotional materials for International Education Week and Study Abroad Fair.
Job: Marketing Writer at Social Science Research Council (New York)
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Thanks to JET alum Fernando Rojas for sharing this great opening at SSRC (where Fernando also works). 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: Marketing Writer
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Type: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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 program
Overview:
The Marketing Writer will work closely with the Managing Editor and SSRC program directors to realize communications and editorial projects, which may include but will not be limited to brochures, conference proceedings, press releases, print and digital publications, web features, and program webpages/sites.
Requirements:
- Training and/or professional experience in the social sciences (experience in the humanities may be considered)
- Minimum of four years of successful editorial and/or marketing experience, including budget and project management
- Relevant experience in an academic, foundation, or not-for-profit environment
- Knowledge of digital publication and media is a plus
- Experience in publicity and/or development is optimal
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should send a detailed letter describing their background and interest in the SSRC, their resume, a relevant writing sample, and the names of three professional colleagues who can serve as references to: applications @ ssrc.org (please indicate “Marketing Writer” in the subject line of your e-mail). Click here to find out more about position.
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, nonprofit international 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.
Job: Program Assistant for the Kakehashi Project at The Laurasian Institution (Seattle)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Program Assistant
Posted by: The Kakehashi Project
Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $28,000-$29,000
Start Date: to start October 1, 2013 and end on March 31, 2015
Overview:
The Kakehashi Project is a large-scale youth exchange program between Japan and the United States. As part of an international team, the Program Assistant supports planning and implementation of study tours for a variety of ages. Groups of students from schools throughout the U.S. travel to Japan for two weeks, and Japanese students visit the U.S. in a reciprocal program. The Program Assistant will be responsible for:
- Serving as a liaison between U.S. schools and partner organizations in Japan
- Working with a team to develop educational itineraries for incoming tours of Japanese students and travel with groups as needed
- Maintaining content on website and in print materials
- Responding to inquiries, organizing receipts, writing reports, and other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Highly functional English and Japanese abilities (minimum JLPT Level 2/N2 or equivalent)
- Work experience in any or all of the following fields: Japanese educational system, youth exchange, grassroots internationalization, event planning, and non-profit organizations
- Ability to handle emergencies and work under pressure
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Tech-savvy highly preferred; familiarity with FileMaker, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, FileZilla, Word, Excel, a strong plus
- Flexible schedule; ability to travel up to two weeks at a time and work overtime as needed
Application Instructions:
Send your resume and cover letter to Megan Bernard at mbernard@laurasian.org . (No phone calls)
Additional Information:
For more information please visit their website and Job Listing.
