{"id":52117,"date":"2026-06-04T15:53:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=52117"},"modified":"2026-07-11T15:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T19:59:05","slug":"job-custom-programs-resident-director-cet-academic-programs-osaka-japan-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2026\/06\/04\/job-custom-programs-resident-director-cet-academic-programs-osaka-japan-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Custom Programs Resident Director – CET Academic Programs (Osaka, Japan)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Posted by Sydney Sparrow.<\/strong> Click here<\/a> to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Position:<\/strong> Custom Programs Resident Director
Posted by:<\/strong><\/em> CET Academic Programs
Location:<\/strong><\/em> Osaka, Japan
Contract:<\/strong> Full-Time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Kate Maruyama (Osaka-fu, 2005-2008) for passing along the following job opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Custom Programs Resident Director (CPRD) will plan and implement customized programs developed specifically for various universities in the United States. When custom programs are not on the ground, the CPRD may also be responsible for supporting other team members on CET\u2019s standard semester programs as needed. The initial assignment will be for one term with a possible extension based on upcoming enrollment and satisfactory performance.

Attributes of the ideal CPRD candidate are strong leadership skills, flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm for working with students and for cross-cultural exchanges.

Candidates are advised that this is a time-consuming, challenging position.

What you\u2019ll do…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

CPRD responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Program Operations & Implementation
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Contribute to itinerary development and all program planning, including finalizing all excursions, guest lecturers, housing, health and safety preparations and other logistics
Attend student activities and excursions, including those that occur on evenings and weekends
Adhere closely to CET custom program policies and procedures
Coordinate student and faculty arrivals
Handle appropriate funds and work according to a budget
Maintain office hours and meet frequently with students to serve their needs
Student and Faculty Advising and Support

Conduct orientations and serve as on-going resource for questions relating to health and safety, housing, language, and culture
Maintain a high level of visibility and accessibility to students and faculty leaders
Respond to emergencies and incidents, managing messaging and communication while collaborating with local and US-based staff
Liaising with Partners

Effectively represent CET to custom program faculty and\/or US partner study abroad staff who might be visiting the program
Actively seek and develop new local partnerships with vendors and local experts that might support the custom program and broader CET strategic goals
Communicating and Collaborating with Headquarters and Osaka-based Staff

Collaborate closely with Osaka-based CET staff, particularly on student issues and program planning that utilizes cross-program resources
Collaborate closely with the US-based Custom Programs Team on future custom programs development and drafting proposals to potential partners
Maintain close working relationship through regular office hours, weekly team meetings, and effective written and verbal communication
Maintain close communication with headquarters regarding any student, partner, or staff issues that arise
Utilize Salesforce to review student reports and file detailed incident reports
Offer effective responses to issues identified in program evaluations
Write a detailed final report one month after the end of each custom program, identifying challenges and suggesting solutions

Application Process<\/strong>: For more informationa and to apply, please click here –\u00a0https:\/\/recruiting.paylocity.com\/recruiting\/jobs\/Details\/4191955\/Academic-Travel-Abroad-Inc\/Custom-Programs-Resident-Director<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email. Position: Custom Programs Resident DirectorPosted by: CET Academic ProgramsLocation: Osaka, JapanContract: Full-Time Thanks to Kate Maruyama (Osaka-fu, 2005-2008) for passing along the following job opening. The Custom Programs Resident Director (CPRD) will plan and implement customized programs developed specifically for various universities […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t