Summary

The Social Science Research Council seeks a Program Assistant/Associate for its Abe Fellowship Program in its office in Tokyo, Japan. Working with the Program Manager and program staff, the assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of arts or science degree.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Japanese (language and culture) required.
• Experience in an academic or nonprofit environment preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as with a team within a professional office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, database work, and Internet applications.
• Previous administrative experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Abe Fellowship Program Manager and program staff with administration of the program.
• Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, maintaining program files and documents, preparing meeting materials, and updating program websites and databases.
• Manage logistics for domestic and international program-related events.
• Arrange outreach activities, create program materials, and assist with marketing strategy.
• Liaise with the funder, program committee members, and fellows.
• Process expenditures and reimbursements for program accounting, and submit accounting reports.
• Correspond and cooperate with Abe Fellowship Program staff in the New York office.
• Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending upon interest and capacity.

Terms, Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Flexible schedules will be considered.