Jun 28

Job: ESL student services coordinator position – Kansas State University

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: Student Services Program Support Coordinator
Posted by: KSU Office of International Programs
Type: N/A
Location: Manhattan, KS
Salary: $32,000-$34,000 based on education and experience
Start Date: Tentative: August 2013

Overview:
Kansas State University, Office of International Programs, invites applicants for the position of Student Services Program Support Coordinator. This position reports to the Assistant Director in the English Language Program.

Job Responsibilities: Student Service Coordination (80%)
•Assist in pre-placement and placement meetings; assist with academic advising of students; and assist with the teacher and student appeals of placement (internal to the ELP).
•Improve retention by advising the probation/dismissed/reinstated students (internal to the ELP).
•Assist students in special non-life-threatening situations such as traffic tickets, housing problems, roommate problems.
•Help students with issues that affect their academic success such as study habits, absences and cultural adaptation.
•Help identify learning opportunities outside the ESL classroom, such as conversation partners, volunteer activities and auditing classes.
•Conduct follow-up interviews with students to determine if their needs have been met. Read More


Jun 28

Job: Actus – Business Development Coordinator @NPO (Midtown NY)

Via Actus Consulting. 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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**Note: If you apply, please make sure to mention that you learned of the listing via JETwit.**

Position: Business Development Coordinator
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: N/A
Location: Midtown, NY
Salary: $37K
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
A non-profit Japanese government related organization that promotes trade and investment opportunities for business and companies in the United States and Japan. Provide clients with vital market entry information and a strong support system in order to help them successfully expand their operations overseas. Helped an array of US companies successfully launch their business in Japan, and help business succeed overseas. Read More


Jun 28

Job: Job opening up at the Consulate General of Japan (San Francisco)

Thanks to JET alum Alexander Peterson (Miyazaki-ken, 2009-12) 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: Cultural Affairs Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: San Francisco
Salary: Starting salary is commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The Japan Information Center (JIC) is the educational, cultural and public affairs division of the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco serving Northern California, Central California and Nevada. Its primary role is to promote a better understanding and deeper appreciation of Japan and its culture by providing information and educational programs to the public. JIC facilities include an internal research library, multimedia archive, conference space and display area for Japanese cultural artifacts and artwork by Bay Area and Japanese artists. Read More


Jun 28

Job: Language Center Director (Teaneck, NJ)

Via Indeed.com. 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: Language Center Director
Posted by: ELS
Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
If you are looking to make a difference in students’ lives, join our team at ELS! Over the past 50 years, ELS has helped one million students meet their English language study goals by providing a unique experience and intensive English immersion programs of the highest caliber. ELS English programs are offered for students who wish to attend a college or university in the USA or Canada, need Business English to further their career or simply want to explore. With over 60 locations across North America, ELS allows our students to select the study environment and program that is right for them. Read More


Jun 28

Job: Director of ESL/PALS (NJ)

Via Indeed.com. 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: Director of ESL/PALS
Posted by: Rutgers University
Type: N/A
Location: Newark, NJ
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, directs the Program in American Language Studies (PALS), which provides English language instruction and services as necessary to approximately 400 intensive ESL students enrolled annually in PALS and, as needed, to the approximately 1000 international students enrolled at Rutgers-Newark. This position supervises a Program Coordinator and Program Assistant who assist with program administration. This position manages all PALS academic, administrative, financial, and personnel operations. As Director of a financially self-supporting academic unit, this position develops and implements marketing strategies, actively engages in recruitment, and seeks and develops new program opportunities that meet the instructional needs of internal and external stakeholders and that generate new sources of revenue. The position oversees the successful delivery of services to students; fosters and maintains communication with partners within and external to the University. This position oversees TOEFL and IELTS test administration; coordinates English language proficiency testing of undergraduate and graduate students in coordination with academic units. This position is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training instructional and support staff; ensures professional treatment of staff; regularly evaluates staff and instructor performance. Read More


Jun 26

Job: CFR 2014–2015 International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd.

Posted at the request of the Council on Foreign Relations:

CFR 2014–2015 International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd.

Program

Founded in 1997, the International Affairs Fellowship in Japan (IAF-J), sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the rising generations of leaders in the United States and Japan. The program provides a selected group of mid-career U.S. citizens the opportunity to expand their professional horizons by spending a period of research or other professional activity in Japan. Fellows are drawn from academia, business, government, media, NGOs, and think tanks. In cooperation with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the program’s sponsor, Hitachi, Ltd., assists fellows in finding suitable host organizations in Japan. CFR awards approximately three to five fellowships annually.

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Jun 25

Job: Senior Film Program Officer – Japan Society (NY)

Via the Japan Society. 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: Senior Film Program Officer
Posted by: The Japan Society
Type: N/A
Location: New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Under the direction of the Artistic Director, and working closely with outside consultants and/or guest curators, the Senior Film Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of year-round film programs at the Japan Society, which includes: program planning, print booking, overall management of film/video screening, budgeting and fundraising and financial tracking, marketing, promotion and outreach. Responsibilities also include: identifying high-profile film directors and actors to bring to the Society’s film screening events, handling public and professional inquiries related to the Society’s Film Program, supervising a part-time Film program staff member and interns/volunteers, and working with other programming area for special events. Read More


Jun 25

Job: Oberlin Shansi – Campus and Outreach Coordinator

A great international education exchange job opening at a really terrific organization:

Oberlin Shansi Memorial Association

Job Announcement – Campus and Outreach Coordinator

http://shansi.org/campus-and-outreach-coordinator/

Oberlin Shansi invites applications for the position of Campus and Outreach Coordinator. Oberlin Shansi is a non-profit organization that supports international educational and cultural exchange between Asia and Oberlin College, focusing on China, India, Indonesia, and Japan. This is a full-time 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff entry-level position reporting to the Assistant Director of Oberlin Shansi.  The initial appointment is for two years, beginning on September 1, 2013.

The Campus and Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in expanding Shansi relationships and outreach with local, national, and international partners. This will include Read More


Jun 24

Jobs: 4 JET-relevant openings at CSI (Kentucky and Nagoya)

Thanks to JETAA Bluegrass Subchapter Rep Roy Harrison, who also works for CSI, a Lexington, KY company owned by JET alum Thad Johnson (Hyogo-ken, 2000-01) which employs several other JET alums, for sharing these four (4) JET-relevant job openings at CSI.  The company works with Japanese firms looking to strengthen their positions and capabilities in the North American market. They consult in three fields: language training, translation, and technical support.

See this JETwit article for more info about CSI:  https://jetwit.com/wordpress/2011/02/21/jet-alums-run-thriving-translationconsulting-business-in-kentucky/

1.  Bilingual Legal Translator/Interpreter (Japanese-English)

We’re looking for a motivated, bilingual translator/interpreter with in-depth legal knowledge and excellent communication skills to provide support in our legal department. Read More


Jun 24

Job: Postings from Idealist.org 6.24.13

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.


Events and Marketing Manager, Partnership for Global Learning

Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive, with Benefits
Application Deadline: None Specified

Asia Society’s  PGL (Partnership for Global Learning) Branch is seeking a manager who has experience with event and conference management, marketing services and programs, as well as partnership and constituency building. Bachelors’ degree required and 4-5 years of experience as an event planner preferred.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/32T968pGmK6W4/

 

Japanese Speaking Counselor Advocate

Posted by: New York Asian Women’s Center
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Application Deadline: None Specified

The New York Asian Women’s Center is seeking a counselor advocate to provide the comprehensive direct services that support the recovery of survivors and their children from domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The intent is for all staff contributes towards client gaining self-sufficiency. Must be Fluent in English and Japanese (both written and oral). Experience with anti-violence work, the Asian community, criminal justice, client advocacy, and/or human trafficking, required.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/G5h8mfBzt8jd/

 

ELL Specialist

Posted by: New Jersey Department of Education
Type: Full-time
Location: Camden-Burlington, New Jersey
Salary: DOE
Application Deadline: None Specified

The English Language Learners (ELL) Specialist will play an essential role in monitoring the effectiveness of current ELL instructional support systems in order to inform the continuous improvement of those systems as measured by student achievement on assessments of English proficiency as well as formative and summative assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards. The position requires an experienced educator in English as a Second Language, who understands the diversity of student needs within the ELL construct and can work with schools to develop programming that better meets individual student needs. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in education preferred. Knowledge of ESL/ and bilingual teaching strategies; Bilingual/ESL Certification required; experience with elementary and secondary schools.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/jptjPbBBDTBD/

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Jun 23

Job: Senior Film Program Officer at Japan Society (NY)

Via the Japan Society website:

SENIOR FILM PROGRAM OFFICER

http://japansociety.org/content.cfm/employment

Under the direction of the Artistic Director, and working closely with outside consultants and/or guest curators, the Senior Film Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of year-round film programs at the Japan Society, which includes: program planning, print booking, overall management of film/video screening, budgeting and fundraising and financial tracking, marketing, promotion and outreach. Responsibilities also include: identifying high-profile film directors and actors to bring to the Society’s film screening events, handling public and professional inquiries related to the Society’s Film Program, supervising a part-time Film program staff member and interns/volunteers, and working with other programming area for special events.

Qualifications Read More


Jun 23

Job: Director of Education at Japan Society (NY)

Via the Japan Society website:

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

http://japansociety.org/content.cfm/employment

Reporting to the President, the Director of Education oversees all aspects of Japan Society’s Education Program. Key programs include the recently launched Japan Society Junior Fellows Student Exchange Program and Going Global, a social networking program connecting students in Japan, the United States, and additional nations, as well as a rich suite of professional development programs, online curriculum development, and student and family programs. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the program, including fundraising. The position requires travel to Japan and extensive communication with Japanese partners. For more details regarding the Education Program, please visithttps://www.japansociety.org/page/programs/education_family.

Essential duties include:

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Jun 22

Jobs: Program Coordinator positions available at the Japan Foundation (Sydney, AU)

Thanks to Sharon Van Etten 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: Program Coordinator (3 available positions)
Posted by: Japan Foundation
Type: N/A
Location: Sydney, AU
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
There are currently 3 Program Coordinator positions available at the Japan Foundation in Sydney. See their website for details.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/jetaanswgroup/?ref=ts&fref=ts


Jun 19

Thanks to JET alum Josh Moore (Kagoshima-ken, 2010-12 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: Business Development Agent-Asia
Posted by: The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED)
Type: N/A
Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
Salary: N/A
Start Date: August 15, 2013

Overview:
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual who can promote Kentucky as a location for business investment to firms throughout Asia. The candidate will be expected to perform the services outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP).  The selected individual will report to the Commissioner of the Department for Business Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development or his designee and will have a primary office based in Japan.

Purpose and Background
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual who can promote Kentucky as a location for business investment to firms throughout Asia. The candidate will be expected to perform the services outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP).  The selected individual will report to the Commissioner of the Department for Business Development, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development or his designee and will have a primary office based in Japan. Read More


Jun 19

Job: Japanese Consulate in NY seeks Japanese national staff member

Via The Consulate General of Japan in New York. 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: Consular and Visa department staff member (Japanese national)
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan
Type: N/A
Location: New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is looking for a Japanese national to work in our consular and visa department.  Please refer to our website for further details: http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/html/index.html.


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