6 Jobs in International Education
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by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). As an employee of the City of New York, Sophia works with the IDNYC program, a free ID card for all New Yorkers. In her free time, she writes about food, design, photography and TV on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) Curriculum Integration Assistant (Temp)
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position will be responsible for administrative work related to Curriculum Integration (CI). This is to include researching, analyzing, and summarizing course descriptions and syllabi for courses offered at current partner universities. These course descriptions and syllabi will then be aligned with Marquette University courses, in collaboration with the academic departments, to pre-determine course equivalencies and/or major and minor field of study. The CI Assistant will also be responsible for the entering, and management of, course equivalencies in Terra Dotta.
This position has an estimated start date of April 13, 2015, and will continue through June 30, 2015. This is a full-time position, with the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Competitive hourly wage, no benefits. The position will report to Karlin Webster, Associate Director, Office of International Education.
POSITION DUTIES:
– Research partner university academics and programs
– Collect example course lists and equivalencies
– Match and synthesize course descriptions to align Marquette and partner university curriculums
– Produce materials to showcase academic alignment between partner universities and Marquette academic offerings
– Develop electronic communications targeting specific fields of study
– Assist in the development of a centralized resource of international transfer course equivalencies
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Attention to detail
– Experience with project management
– Experience with inter-departmental university projects
– Native fluency in English
– Strong writing and communication skills (in English)
– Bachelor’s degree
– Experience with Microsoft Office
– Experience with web-based systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Study abroad or significant living experience abroad (i.e. teaching abroad, Peace Corps, military)
– Experience working in, or knowledge of, institutions of higher education
JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Chin Music Press Owner Bruce Rutledge
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“JETs have a special bond, somewhat like people who go to the same university, and I think returning JETs can exploit that connection to open a few doors. JETs and MEFs are in all sorts of powerful positions these days at multinationals, news agencies, nonprofits, and government jobs. Use that network!” (Courtesy of Bruce Rutledge)
By Julio Perez Jr. (Kyoto-shi, 2011-13) for JQ magazine. A bibliophile, writer, translator, and graduate from Columbia University, Julio is currently working at Ishikawa Prefecture’s New York office while seeking opportunities with publications in New York. Follow his enthusiasm for Japan, literature, and comic books on his blog and Twitter @brittlejules.
After spending a few years in Chiba doing teaching and promotional work that would be all too familiar to JET ALTs and CIRs, Bruce Rutledge went on to work as an editor and writer in Japan for over 15 years. Today, he is the owner of Chin Music Press, a publishing company in Seattle with strong ties to Japan.
In this exclusive interview, Rutledge discusses his time as a Monbusho English Fellow (MEF), which was in some ways a precursor to the JET Program, and shares some of his experiences in a variety of media positions in Japan along with the origin and direction of Chin Music Press.
Since most of our readers are JET alumni, they’re probably already wondering about your connection to JET. Would you mind telling us a bit about the Monbusho English Fellowship you participated in? Why were you drawn to that program? Where in Japan were you placed, and how would you describe your activities as a Monbusho English Fellow? Also, how would you connect MEF with JET and compare it to what JET eventually became?
I was an MEF from 1985 to 1987 in Funabashi, Chiba, I think my job was sort of a combination of a CIR and a teaching assistant. I spent every Monday in the city hall doing PR work for Funabashi, whose slogan was “We More Sports.” I talked to them about this thing called a verb and how their slogan needed one, but my intervention was too late. Tuesday through Friday, I would teach in the schools. I taught a whole year at one high school and spent the rest of the time rotating from middle school to middle school with an occasional elementary school visit thrown in. It was a memorable period of my life. I loved my time there.
Are there any special anecdotes you would like to share from your time in Japan?
Perhaps the time a neighborhood kid of five or six broke into my apartment by climbing through an open window. The little burglar left his shoes on the windowsill. It was just the sort of juxtaposition I love about Japan.
When you finished with MEF, what was your next job? At that time, what direction did you see your life taking, and how did the your path end up differing?
After MEF life, I moved about 15 stops down the Sobu Line to Suidobashi and took a job with Universal News Japan. I was an editor and had planned to have a career in journalism. That plan worked out for nearly 15 years, until the Internet changed everything and I started longing to work in a longer form.
You seem to have had many media-related positions, mostly involving Japan or Asia. How would you describe the kind of work you did post-MEF? During those times, were you living primarily in Japan or somewhere else? How did that impact your performance in those jobs?
I lived in Japan for 15+ years. I never lived in another Asian country. I was a Louis L’Amour of white-collar jobs, doing a little bit of everything. I even did a 15-minute shortwave radio newscast from the bowels of NHK headquarters that aired at 2 a.m. Japan time. We would sleep in bunk beds from 2:30 to 5:00, then do another broadcast at around 5:30. That was the weirdest job I had.
Job: Executive Director — International Student Conference (DC)
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Thanks to JET alum Laurel Lukaszewski for passing this on. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Executive Director
Posted by: International Student Conference
Location: Washington, DC
Status: Full-Time
View full listing here
International Student Conferences, Inc. (ISC) is seeking an entrepreneurial Executive Director to assume the leadership of this highly respected organization. ISC facilitates two exceptional academic and cultural exchange programs organized by university students: the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) and the Korea-America Student Conference (KASC).
Job: Director Business Development, West Coast — Intralink
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A great JET-relevant opportunity from Iwate JET alum Alan Mockridge, the founder and president of Intralink. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Director of Business Development, West Coast
Posted by: Intralink
Location: Bay Area (South Bay), CA
Status: Full-Time
“I have a great opportunity for an ex-JET or anybody else looking to work between US and Asia. Intralink is hiring a new BD person on the west coast – ideally based in South Bay. We provide BD/Sales services to cutting-edge technology companies looking to expand into NE Asia via a team of 40+ staff (including quite a few ex-JETs) in our offices in Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei.
The person should be a self-starter, process driven and detail orientated. NE Asia experience (and an Asian language) is a plus but ultimately the job is to identify, connect and sign up new companies which Intralink can represent in a BD/Sales role in those countries..
See full description here: 2015-03 – Intralink America Dtr BD (West Coast)
I can be contacted at alan.mockridge@intralinkgroup.com for more information or to send resumés.”
Job: International Japanese English Translation Conference
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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Registration Now Open for The 26th International Japanese English Translation Conference, IJET-26!
June 20-21 2015, York St John University, York, UK
Click here for further details of how to register.
Job: JET Program Coordinator — JET Program (DC)
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Via JETAA DC. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: JET Program
Location: Washington, DC (Japanese Embassy)
Status: Full-Time
About the JET Program and the JET Program Office:
The JET Program seeks to help enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The program aims to enhance foreign language education in Japan, and to promote international exchange at the local level through fostering ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth. The JET Program Office at the Embassy of Japan is responsible for the application and selection process for U.S. candidates as well as orientation and training for participants selected from the DC-MD-VA area.
About the Position
Title: JET Program Coordinator
Salary: Commensurate with experience; call JET Office for details
Job: Associate Director of Fellowships, Internships and Exchanges @ Weslayen University
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by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). As an employee of the City of New York, Sophia works with the IDNYC program, a free ID card for all New Yorkers. In her free time, she writes about food, design, photography and TV on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
TITLE:
Associate Director of Fellowships, Internships, and Exchanges
DEPARTMENT:
The Center for Global Studies
POSITION DETAILS:
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Global Studies, the Associate Director has primary responsibility for identifying, promoting, and managing international fellowships, internships, and exchange opportunities for Wesleyan undergraduates, recent alumni, and faculty.
The Center for Global Studies is a new unit that integrates the Office of Study Abroad, the Language Resource Center, and academic and faculty development in the area of global studies (including the International Relations Certificate) in order to foster creativity and intellectual growth through cooperative work by staff, faculty, and students.
The Associate Director will develop this key range of opportunities for the purpose of advancing Wesleyan’s global studies objectives. He or she shall do so by providing strategic support to the Wesleyan faculty and administration and by working closely with staff colleagues, with academic departments and programs, with students, and with colleagues at partner institutions. Some travel expected.
· Assist students in availing themselves of fellowship, internship, and exchange opportunities and advise them regarding the relevance of these opportunities to their specific interests and abilities; recruit and cultivate viable candidates for competitive options.
· Coordinate and oversee the international fellowship application processes for the range of programs for which Wesleyan students regularly apply, including but not limited to the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Luce, and Watson fellowships.
· Assess, develop, and coordinate internship opportunities abroad.
· Oversee the academic internship credit-granting process.
· Assess, develop, and coordinate undergraduate, graduate student, and faculty exchange opportunities with global partner institutions.
· Develop and implement a comprehensive program of international fellowship, internship, and exchange informational meetings and workshops.
· Work closely with the Career Center, the Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life, the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship, University Relations, the Wesleyan Alumni Association and other partners in coordinating internship information, including taking a lead in developing a combined information-sharing system.
· Interact as needed with other administrative offices, such as Student Affairs, the Registrar, and Financial Aid.
· Maintain and develop the relevant sections of the Center for Global Studies web site.
· Participate in networks of relevant professional organizations in order to further Wesleyan’s global interests and to represent Wesleyan in the professional community.
· Act as a key member of Wesleyan’s risk management team, to include emergency response and mitigation activities and develop emergency action plans.
· Perform similar duties and carry out related responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree and three-plus years relevant experience in a similar program or setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of MS office, web, and social media technologies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in relevant discipline. Work experience in an academic setting. Experience in international program management. Experience in advising students. Experience in running fellowship processes. Prior experience studying, living, and/or working abroad. Knowledge of a second language.
COMPETENCIES:
Action oriented, Flexible/receptive to change, Integrity and Trust, Planning/priority setting, Presentation skills, Project management, Respects diversity, Teamwork/Collaboration,
Qualified Candidates are invited to apply online at http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4830
Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes applications from women and members of historically underrepresented minority groups. Wesleyan recognizes the value individual and group differences contribute to the learning environment and to scholarship. Wesleyan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or age in its programs and activities. Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator: Antonio Farias, Chief Diversity Officer, 860-685-2764. – Affirmative Action Office.
3 jobs in International Education
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by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). As an employee of the City of New York, Sophia works with the IDNYC program, a free ID card for all New Yorkers. In her free time, she writes about food, design, photography and TV on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) Global Campus Recruiter @ Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT)
The Global Campus Recruiter will serve as the primary recruiter of external and incoming first-year students for the semester study abroad programs at the University’s global campus in Dingle, Ireland. S/he will assist the Director of SHU in Dingle in developing and maintaining external institutional partnerships that support the global campus in Ireland and in developing, deploying and managing marketing and recruiting strategies focused on increasing SHU in Dingle semester program enrollments. In addition, s/he will assist the Director of the Office of Global Affairs with the recruitment of incoming first year students to the fall semester program at the University’s global campus in Rome, Italy. S/he will also provide some assistance to the Director of SHU in Dingle and the Office of Global Affairs in the recruitment of students to the “Heart in Ireland” pre-fall program and short-term SHU in Dingle programs.
Duties and responsibilities include:
-Research potential domestic institutional partners; assist with the development of partnerships; recruit students from approved institutional partners.
-Represent the University through external campus visits, study abroad fairs, regional and national NAFSA meetings and other recruitment event.
-Working with the Office of Global Affairs, oversee the application and enrollment of all external and incoming first year applicants to the University’s global campus programs.
-Assist the Office of Global Affairs with pre-departure orientations for external and incoming first year students.
-Maintain contact with external students enrolled in the University’s global campus programs, monitor their progress and assessing their experience.
-Communicate effectively with external students, SHU applicants, parents and Sacred Heart University partners about important deadlines, requirements and other relevant information before, during and after their study abroad experience.
-Oversee and update social media and web presence related to the recruitment of external and incoming first year students to the global campus study abroad programs.
A minimum of bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in study abroad or international education is required. Experience studying/living abroad and experience in a professional setting of developing and deploying marketing and recruitment strategies related to study abroad or international education are highly desirable. Additional skills such as effective written, oral communication and oral presentation skills, effective social media and web design skills in a professional setting, and strong cross-cultural communication skills are essential.
Work on some evenings and weekends is required. Frequent regional travel is required; occasional national and international travel is also required.
Application Information Job posted here: https://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=176045155
Contact:
Gerald Reid Director of SHU in Dingle
Email Address: reidg@sacredheart.edu
Jobs: Travel Consultants — InsideJapan Tours (UK)
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Thanks to AJET’s Sandy Cheng for passing this along. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Travel Consultants
Posted by: InsideJapan Tours
Location: Bristol, UK
Status: Full-Time
“InsideJapan Tours is a Japan travel specialist, and we are currently hiring travel consultants for sales positions in our UK office in Bristol, with start dates in May and August.
As we have several ex-JETs working for us already (including me, Yamagata 2002-03), we know that these jobs make a great next step for those whose time on JET is coming to an end, or recently ended. You get paid for talking about Japan all day – what an opportunity!
We also expect to be hiring travel consultants for our US office in Colorado within the next few months, so would also like to hear from those looking for work in the US.
Details of the roles and application details are on our website: https://www.insidejapantours.com/about-us/jobs/ “
Jobs: Controller (Finance) and Philanthropy Associate — Nikkei Concerns (Seattle)
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Via PNWJETAA. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Controller & Philanthropy Associate
Posted by: Nikkei Concerns
Location: Seattle, WA
Status: Full-Time
Nikkei Concerns is now accepting applications for the following positions: Controller (Finance) & Philanthropy Associate.
Nikkei Concerns is a Seattle based non-profit which provides health and related services in a traditional atmosphere to primarily elderly Nikkei (Japanese) in the Pacific Northwest. Over the years, the organization has maintained a distinctly Japanese American identity while welcoming members of diverse ethnic communities. Our goal in all we do is to provide services that exemplify compassion, innovation and the highest quality of care to elder members of our community and their families.
Controller (Finance)
Application Deadline: March 20, 2015
Nikkei Concerns (NC) is seeking a highly-motivated individual whose core values align with the NC Way to serve as our Controller. See full listing here: http://www.nikkeiconcerns.org/jobopportunities.html#NCCONTR. Qualified individuals should email their resume and cover letter to Jeannette Rivera, HR/Payroll Manager at jrivera@nikkeiconcerns.org.
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Philanthropy Associate
Priority consideration given to applications received by March 28th
Responsibilities would include managing gift-processing activities, assisting in planning and implementation of annual giving activities and fundraising events, and providing administrative and clerical support to promote the organizations fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will have experience working with donor management software (i.e. Raiser’s Edge), word processing and spreadsheets, a proven ability to work independently, be a people-person who is detailed-oriented, possesses excellent customer service skills and has a passion for enhancing the lives of our residents and elderly community. See full listing here: http://www.nikkeiconcerns.org/jobopportunities.html#NCPHA.
Qualified individuals should email their resume and a cover letter to Jeannette Rivera, HR/Payroll Manager at jrivera@nikkeiconcerns.org. Riviera may also be reached for questions at 206-726-6525.
Job: HTM – IT Systems Administrator (Tokyo)
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This listing comes directly from HTM. They’re interested in JET alums, and they’ve posted to JETwit previously with success. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: IT Systems Administrator
Posted by: HTM
Location: Tokyo
Status: Full-Time
HTM is a growing firm based in central Tokyo providing finance and administration services to foreign companies in Japan. HTM is a learning organization where people develop their personal skills and learn international business practices. With many projects run by teams, there are many opportunities to practice leadership skills. In addition an hour is set aside every day for team learning. HTM provides an excellent opportunity to start your career and develop your personal and business skills in a friendly and international environment.
We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator to provide technical support including installation, configuration, documentation, licensing, monitoring and maintenance for HTM’s systems, networks, computers, and servers. Ongoing training provided. This is a great opportunity for growth and career development.
Job: Tutors — JET-owned tutoring company (Columbus, OH)
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Thanks to JET alum Daniel Stone for sharing this opportunity. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Tutors
Posted by: Two Birds One Stone Learning
Location: Columbus, OH
Status: Part-Time
If you are or will be in the Columbus, OH area and are looking to supplement your income, tutoring opportunities are available. After reviewing the link below please direct questions to daniel.stone@onestonelearning.com
http://www.onestonelearning.com/employment-opportunities.html
Job: Entry-level sales — Multinational Japanese food company (NYC)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Entry-level sales
Posted by: Multinational Japanese food company
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Status: Full-Time
About the Company: The company is a multinational food provider which is one of the biggest in the industry in Japan. Is is very likely that you have seen their products in the supermarket/ grocery stores in North America.
Responsibilities:
• Visiting customers and placing orders
• Merchandising at customers’ premises
• Participating meetings at Brooklyn office
• Reporting to Sales Manager on a daily basis
• Opening new accounts
• Participating promotional activities
• Collecting money from the accounts when it is needed.
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Job: Sales Rep – International cosmetics brand (NYC)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Sales Representative
Posted by: International cosmetics brand
Location: NYC
Status: Full-Time
Company Information:
• Top quality product: The company provides exclusive PROFESSIONAL haircare brand that is widely used among beauty professionals world-wide. Especially, their straightening perm solution is one of the most used products, with growing number of repeaters.
• Great place to work — Team-work oriented small-size organization; great people to work for and with.
• Fantastic sales incentive plan (up to 20%) -The more you do, the more you will be rewarded!
• Office location: SOHO
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Be interviewed for a book about the JET Program!
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Dear American JET Alumni,
I’m writing a book about American alumni of the JET Program and the growing influence of this community on the broader US-Japan relationship. I’m a professor at Indiana University and a JET alum (Shimane, 1993-1995). I’ve already published some research about American alumni of JET and the tremendous potential of this pool of college educated people with on-the-ground experience in Japan. My book will document that influence in a variety of contexts — political, cultural, educational, corporate, etc.
As I work on this book I need your help. I’m interested in talking with American alumni about the various ways they remain involved with Japan after finishing their tenure with JET. Would you be willing to be interviewed for this project?
I’ve set up an online data collection site and am asking that alumni who are willing to be interviewed use that link to provide a few details about themselves so I can determine whom to contact and when, based on my research timeline. This project is authorized by my university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) and as the first item at the link below indicates, all safeguards associated with such university-approved research are in place.
If you’re willing to share your post-JET experiences and your insights about the growing influence of the American JET alumni community please click on this link (http://bit.ly/1Fvjvof) and provide the requested information (name, contact info, years & position on JET, current job, and nature of continued involvement with Japan). I will follow up with you soon to set up a phone or Skype interview.
If you have any questions about this request or if you’d just like to know more about this book project — I’m always happy to talk about it! — please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks so much for any insights you can share. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Emily
