Via PNWJETAA Transitions.

Institution: Bellevue College
Location: Seattle, WA
Type: temporary, full-time
Approximate Starting Date: Around the week of January 27, 2014 to start preparation (Negotiable)
Actual Program Dates: February 16 – March 15, 2014
Education: bachelor’s

Summary/Position Descriptions:

The following duties are typical for this position but should not be considered all-inclusive. Duties may be changed or assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs. The Coordinator is responsible for preparation and delivery of a short-term, customized educational program for a Japanese college group. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• reserving and confirming all activities and transportation, supervising an assistant, arranging public transportation, conducting
• activity site visits, preparing and delivering a welcome/ orientation program and graduation luncheon, photographing the
• students throughout the program to create a slide show for the graduation luncheon, guiding the group to all on- and off-
• campus activities and excursions, conducting a program evaluation and making a summary report to the interim director of
• ISP. The coordinator is also responsible for briefing the interim director daily, and is expected to build an open, inclusive, and
• safe learning environment to take every opportunity as a learning moment and empower the students to think and resolve
• minor conflicts that may arise during the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Available to work full-time (approx. 40 hours/week) during the program including some evenings and weekends
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and oral/ written English communication skills
• Be knowledgeable with the Seattle/Bellevue surroundings and public transportation systems
• Be proficient with MS Office, especially PowerPoint
• Demonstrated qualities such as an energetic approach, friendliness, and patience, particularly with low-level, non-native English speakers
• Ability to monitor and stay within a program budget
• Ability to move or relocate objects weighing approximately 40 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to respond quickly to events/issues at various locations, both indoor and outdoor, by walking, running and/or climbing stairs

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications
• Experience living or studying abroad or working knowledge of another language, preferably Japanese
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Ability to drive a car with proof of a valid Washington State driver’s license and auto insurance

Full application details here (opens as pdf.)