Job: Study Abroad Program Coordinator, Asia International Affairs: University of Oregon (Eugene)
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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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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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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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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.
Job: Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies, Assistant Professor – Princeton University
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Thanks to JET Alum Journalist Tom Baker for sharing this job listing he saw on the Shinpaideshou blog (which I think is run by a JET alum). Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies
Posted by: Princeton University, East Asian Studies
Type: N/A
Location: New Jersey
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Japanese literature, film, or cultural studies with a focus on modern or contemporary Japan. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
Candidates should submit a vita, detailed letter of application, writing sample (25 pages max), dissertation abstract and chapter outline, and three letters of recommendation. A Ph.D. must be in hand or expected by September 1, 2014. The review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. AA/EOE.
Please apply online and upload your documents to http://jobs.princeton.edu (Req. # 1300546).
We ask that referees send their letters to: Chair, Japanese Literature/Film/Cultural Studies Search Committee, East Asian Studies Department, Princeton University, 211 Jones Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544.
Website: http://jobs.princeton.edu
Job: Asian Art Museum – Executive Assistant to the Museum Director (SF)
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Via the Foundation Center. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Executive Assistant to the Museum Director
Posted by: Asian Art Museum
Type:
Location: San Francisco, California
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Start Date:
Overview:
The Asian Art Museum seeks a skilled, resourceful, and motivated individual to serve as a confidential assistant to the Museum Director, relieving him of a variety of administrative and organizational matters, and managing the daily operations of the Executive Office. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated high level professional assistant to participate in the management of a major San Francisco institution supporting a renowned scholar and distinguished leader.
The ideal candidate will possess superb interpersonal and organizational skills; impeccable tact, discretion, and judgment; and exceptional initiative.; A good cultural fit for this position is someone who has an exceptional work ethic, is passionate about the museum’s mission, and is flexible, positive, and committed to excellence. A sense of humor and a broad perspective are also very desirable. The nature of the position requires the exercise of independent judgment on complicated and difficult administrative matters; the addressing of delicate, sensitive, and confidential information for management in an expeditious and effective manner.; Additionally, the position requires the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with the staff, members of the Commission and Foundation, volunteers, the general public, and outside organizations. The Executive Assistant will maintain and manage schedules and work flow; handle inquiries, correspondence, visitors, and telephone calls; arrange travel, meetings and events; develop and implement office procedures and systems; organize and maintain files and records; administer expense reports, budgets, and other related financial matters; research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational materials; and perform a variety of special projects in support of the Director. Read More
Job: Administrative Assistant to Executive – Japanese OR Spanish (Detroit area)
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Thanks to JETAA Chicago’s Victoria Nugent, who works for the Consulate in Chicago, for sharing this listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Administrative Assistant to Executive – Japanese or Spanish.
Posted by: Foreign Staffing, Inc.
Type: Full-Time/Permanent
Location: Greater Detroit Area
Salary: $50,000 to $60,000
Start Date: Immediate
Overview:
The Administrative Assistant will provide executive level administrative support to the Vice-President, as well as, coordinate functional group meetings and travel arrangements.
Language Requirement:
-Fluent in English and Japanese OR
-Fluent in English and Spanish
Experience:
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an executive administrative role
-Extensive experience with coordinating international travel
-Extensive experience supporting directors, VPs, and C-suite executives Read More
Job: Staff Assistant – Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages & Literatures a Tufts University (Boston)
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Thanks to Carleen Ben for passing on this international education exchange listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Staff Assistant -Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages & Literatures
Posted by: Tufts University
Type: N/A
Location: Medford, Massachusetts
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Department of German, Russian & Asian Languages & Literatures at Tufts University offers two master’s degrees in German (M.A. in German and M.A. in German with Teaching Licensure), undergraduate majors in German Languages and Literatures, German Studies, Chinese, Japanese, Russian Languages and Literatures, Russian and East European Studies and – in conjunction with other departments -, Asian Studies, Judaic Studies and International Literary & Visual Studies. There are also programs in Hebrew and in Arabic Language. Students can minor in Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and in conjunction with other departments – Asian Studies and Judaic Studies. Read More
Job: Cultural/General Information Assistant at the Consulate General of Japan, Edinburgh
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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Cultural/General Information Assistant
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan
Type: Temporary Position To Cover Maternity Leave – 9 Month Contract
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £70.00 per day
Start Date: October 7th 2013
Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh is seeking to recruit a temporary member of staff.
The post offered is for a Cultural/General Information Assistant to cover maternity leave. The contract is for a period of approximately 9 months.
Main Duties
- Assist diplomats when required, for example, letter/speech writing and arrangement of cultural events and receptions.
- Assist diplomats with matters relating to the JET programme.
- Answer telephone/email/visitor enquiries from the public and press.
- Cut out Japan related newspaper articles and copy to diplomats.
- Post magazines/cultural information when required.
- Update website when required.
- Assist other diplomats when required. Read More
Job: Study Abroad Advisor, Emory University, Center for International Programs Abroad (Atlanta)
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Thanks to JET Alum Carleen Ben for sharing this posting. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). 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: Emory University, Center for International Programs Abroad
Type: N/A
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
- Advises for several semester study abroad programs and serves as point person for issues pertaining to these programs.
- Assists with general study abroad advising, pre-departure orientations, classroom presentations, and other marketing/recruiting events within the University.
- Coordinates International Transient Study.
- Advises semester and summer students with visa processes, including international students going to a third country.
- Advises semester and summer students on internal and external scholarships, and coordinates travel grant and other program-specific scholarships managed by CIPA.
- Assists with Minority Outreach Initiative.
- Coordinates various processes related to CIPA summer programs including faculty offer letters and external program arrangements.
- Manages the cipa@emory.edu
- Serves as CIPA’s First Year Experience (FYE) liaison with Campus Life and the Global Cultures residence hall.
- Maintains and updates brochure pages and budget sheets for advising areas on the CIPA website.
- Serves as front-line advising staff and covers reception as needed. Read More
Job: Fellowship for Mike Mansfield (Japan)
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Thanks to JETAA NoCal’s Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken) for sharing this. 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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Location: Interviews and Orientation in Washington DC prior to Japan departure
Overview:
The Mansfield Fellowship Program includes a seven week homestay and language training program in Ishikawa Prefecture and ten months of placements in the Government of Japan and other organizations. During the one-year program, Fellows will develop an in-depth understanding of Japan’s government and its policymaking process and develop networks of contacts with their counterparts in the government of Japan and the business, professional and academic communities.
Requirements:
- Fellows must have two consecutive years of federal government service by July 1, 2014
- Fellows must obtain agency approval before applying
- Fellows must be detailed by their home agency to the Foundation from July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
- After completing the program, Fellows are required to serve at least two years in the federal government, where it is anticipated they will continue to work on projects involving Japan issues Read More
Job: English & Spanish Teachers at Peace Boat (Japan)
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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: English & Spanish Teachers
Type: Part-time (8-10 hours per week)
Location: Tokyo, Japan (starting point before global voyage)
Salary: Volunteer
Overview:
Teachers for the onboard programme are recruited by GET Universal Co. Ltd. There are between 8-18 positions available onboard each cruise, depending on student enrollment numbers. The language teaching positions are on a volunteer basis, so there is no salary. However the participation fee for the voyage, which covers meals and accommodation onboard, and port taxes are all covered by GET Universal Co. Ltd.
Requirements:
- Have at least 18 months of relevant full-time English language teaching experience.
- Be a highly advanced speaker of English, although not necessarily ‘native’ or ‘first-language’ speaker of English.
- Have experience of, or a definite interest in, the areas of peace and global education in language teaching.
- A qualification in English language teaching and conversational Japanese ability are also preferred, but are not prerequisites for the application.
- As we hope to offer classes in a variety of languages, applicants with multiple language teaching ability will be looked upon favourably. Read More
Job: Japanese-English Translator for collector (DC)
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A translation opportunity in DC via the JETAA DC Google Group, shared by Jenn Murawski (Wakayama-ken, Tanabe-shi, 2005-07). 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: Japanese-English Translator
Type: Part-time (8-10 hours per week)
Location: Washington DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: Immediately
Overview:
A Washington DC-based collector and researcher is in need of a translator to work 8-10 hours a week in DC translating Japanese technical books and DVDs on Japanese metal work. The translation is expected to be oral. The employer will teach technical terms. The work may start immediately.
Requirements:
- Japanese/English Fluency
Application Instructions:
Please contact szj @verizon.net.
Job: Executive Director at Lincoln Asian Community & Cultural Center (Nebraska)
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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: Executive Director
Posted by: Lincoln Asian Community and Cultural Center
Type: Full-time
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A, application review begins September 6
Overview:
The primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to lead the Asian Community
and Cultural Center in accomplishing its mission. General responsibilities include:
- Grant Writing and Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Program Development and Administration
- Resource Development
- Public and Community Relations
- Budget Management Read More
