Institution: The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Location: Washington, D.C.
Start: August 1, 2013
Application deadline: August 1, 2013
Education requirements: Master’s degree
Level of language proficiency: Proficiency in Japanese required.
Employment type: Full time & Temporary (see below)

Position Description:

The Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative, is a key role for delivering “Building the TOMODACHI Generation Program” which is a two-week leadership-based program engaging globally oriented U.S. and Japanese college students in social problem-solving. In this role, the Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative, is responsible for planning and executing the two-week program including but not limited to arranging logistics, activities, and speakers for the program as well as promoting, assessing, and reporting on the program.

The position will be hourly part-time from August through December 2013, and hourly full-time from Jan 1 through Feb 28, 2014, and part-time again in March 2014.

JOB FUNCTION

Program Planning

• Develop a leadership-based curriculum for 14 Japanese students and 10 U.S. students that enhances students’ understanding of the principles, challenges and potential of civil society.
• Identify preferred criteria for selection of U.S. students participating in the program and manage the selection process.
• Develop learning outcomes for the program.
• Plan all program logistics including but not limited to airport pick-up and drop-off, ground transportation, food, etc.
• Recommend faculty directors and arrange for speakers based on the program curriculum.
• Plan all program activities based on the curriculum including orientation, commencement, networking events, off-site team-building, civic engagement project (for U.S. students), etc.
• Communicate with the U.S. Japan Research Institute regularly to coordinate the program schedule.
• Regularly communicate with students selected for the program prior to arrival to address any questions/concerns.
• Create program syllabus outlining program components for students.
• Develop program survey and assessment templates.

Program Execution

• Serve as an advisor to students during the program, not only answering questions, but also providing individualized counseling for them throughout the program.
• Serve as a liaison between students and their campus liaisons for challenges that may occur during the program.
• Confirm all aspects of the program and execute as planned with Program Assistant’s help during the two week program (from airport pick-up to program delivery, then to commencement and airport drop-off).
• Conduct program assessment and compile the results.
• Serve as an ongoing social media and PR liaison for Communications team.
• Collect and compile students’ testimonials for the program report.

Administrative

• Track all expenses for the program and manage sub-contractors and vendors.
• Provide monthly updates on the program development.
• Write a program report based on the program content as well as survey results.
• Communicate to universities regarding students’ projects and performance.
• Support other related areas as needed.

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered:

• Master’s degree in fields relevant to the TOMODACHI initiative.
• Proficiency in Japanese required.
• One to three years of experience in working with college students in advising, mentoring, or supervision capacities within specific area desired.
• Proven ability in planning and executing programs/seminars/workshops.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which are critical to the successful performance of the job. These may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with the position:

• Track record of planning and organizing trainings or conferences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity issues within a higher education and professional environment and actively addresses situations to ensure cultural and global competency
• Proven ability to articulate organizational objectives and development goals
• Independent judgment and initiative
• Familiarity with Japanese culture.

Full application details on Idealist.org.