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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position</span>                   </p>\n<p>Executive Assistant &amp; Community Relations Coordinator</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Department</span>             </p>\n<p>Hillside Center</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position type </span>         </p>\n<p>Full-time</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location</span>                  </p>\n<p>Hillside Center (Mizonokuchi station): hybrid-remote flexibility after initial training period available.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Work hours             </span></p>\n<p>37.5 hours per week (9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday): Programs and events may occasionally be held during evenings, weekends, and national holidays; compensatory time off provided.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Report to                 </span></p>\n<p>Head of Hillside Center</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Visa Requirement    </span></p>\n<p>Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position.    </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Salary &amp; Benefits<br></span>Salary commensurate with experience.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year. In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, and retirement payment system.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">OVERVIEW OF POSITION</span></p>\n<p>Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and community-minded professional to support the daily operations and external engagement efforts of the Hillside Center.</p>\n<p>Executive Assistant &amp; Community Relations Coordination will play a key role in helping establish a welcoming, student-centered, and community-connected environment at Hillside Center. The position provides administrative and operational support to the Head of Hillside Center while also supporting community outreach, event coordination, student communication, and cross-campus collaboration with departments based at TUJ City Campus.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders in both Japanese and English, and helping foster positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and local community organizations.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p>\n<p>1. Administrative &amp; Operational Support</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide day-to-day administrative support for Hillside Center operations and the Head of Hillside Center.</li>\n<li>Manage schedules, meeting coordination, documentation, and general administrative processes.</li>\n<li>Assist with expense reports, purchasing coordination, record keeping, and other operational documentation as needed.</li>\n<li>Serve as a point of contact for internal communication and coordination with departments across the Tokyo campus.</li>\n<li>Support office organization, supply management, and operational logistics to help ensure smooth daily operations.</li>\n<li>Assist with preparing reports, presentations, meeting materials, and correspondence.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>2. Community &amp; External Relations</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the development and maintenance of positive relationships with local neighborhood associations, community organizations, vendors, local officials, and external partners.</li>\n<li>Serve as a liaison for community-related communication and coordination connected to Hillside Center activities and events.</li>\n<li>Assist with community outreach initiatives and programs that strengthen Hillside Center’s connection to the surrounding community.</li>\n<li>Support communication and relationship-building efforts related to neighborhood engagement and local partnerships.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>3. Event Planning &amp; Coordination</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of Hillside Center events, programs, meetings, and special initiatives.</li>\n<li>Coordinate event logistics including scheduling, venue preparation, vendor communication, catering, materials preparation, registration management, and on-site support.</li>\n<li>Support publicity and communication efforts for events, including coordination of digital materials, posters, announcements, and related communications.</li>\n<li>Assist with occasional evening and weekend events as needed.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>4.Student Support &amp; Frontline Communication</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve as a welcoming and approachable point of contact for students visiting or contacting Hillside Center.</li>\n<li>Provide basic guidance and support to students by listening to concerns, answering general questions, and connecting students with appropriate TUJ departments and resources when needed.</li>\n<li>Support efforts to help create a positive, student-centered campus environment.</li>\n<li>Assist with responding to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a professional and supportive manner.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>5. Student Worker Coordination</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student workers supporting Hillside Center operations and events.</li>\n<li>Coordinate student worker schedules and assignments.</li>\n<li>Track and process student worker timesheets and related employment documentation.</li>\n<li>Help provide guidance and support to student workers to ensure smooth operations and strong customer service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>6. Cross-Campus Coordination &amp; Special Projects</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate closely with departments and offices located at TUJ’s main Tokyo campus to support Hillside Center operations and student services.</li>\n<li>Assist with special projects, new initiatives, and operational needs related to the continued growth and development of Hillside Center.</li>\n<li>Support cross-functional collaboration among academic and administrative departments as needed.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE</span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.</li>\n<li>Strong Japanese communication skills required (native or near-native proficiency preferred).</li>\n<li>Comfortable communicating in English in a university or international environment.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in administrative support, office coordination, event coordination, community relations, student support, or a related field.</li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and warmly with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li>\n<li>Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.</li>\n<li>Demonstrated flexibility, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.</li>\n<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and related office productivity tools.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience working in higher education, international education, nonprofit organizations, or community-based organizations.</li>\n<li>Experience coordinating events, outreach activities, or public-facing programs.</li>\n<li>Experience supervising or coordinating student workers or young adults.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with Japanese community relations and business etiquette.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a bilingual Japanese-English environment.</li>\n<li>Familiarity with design or communication tools such as Canva or similar platforms is a plus.</li>\n<li>Demonstrated interest in student support, cross-cultural communication, and community engagement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Application Process:</span></p>\n<p>Review of applications will begin immediately. Desired start date is August 2026.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Required application materials to be submitted:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ol>\n<li>a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and what appeals to you about the position,</li>\n<li>a resume or curriculum vitae, and</li>\n<li>two references and their contact information,</li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>",
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