Dear Friends and Colleagues,


We are looking to hire a Program Coordinator to work with our Abe Fellowship Program in Tokyo!

The principal responsibility of the position is the day-to-day implementation of the Abe Fellowship Program in Japan in partnership with and under the supervision of the SSRC's Consulting Director in Tokyo.


Qualifications:

l MA, ABD, or PhD in a social science or closely related field required.


l Fluency in written and spoken English and Japanese required; Strong writing skills in Japanese and English.


l Experience in an academic or nonprofit environment preferred.


l Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high degree of professionalism.


l Excellent interpersonal skills; team player with demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and respond flexibly to changing demands.


l Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, database work, and internet-use


l Previous administrative experience.


l Interest in working in a professional role at the interface between different scholarly communities, and between the academic and philanthropic spheres.


l Ability to work in Japan (work authorization in Japan is required).


Responsibilities:


In partnership with the Consulting Director in Tokyo and colleagues in the New York office, the Program Coordinator will:


l Develop and maintain close working relationships with program fellows, faculty, graduate students, and academic administrators in Japan.


l Provide support to program fellows doing research in Japan, including assistance with interview requests, travel, affiliations, and hotel arrangements when appropriate.


l Perform administrative tasks including, but not limited to, maintaining program files and documents and preparing meeting materials.


l Liaise with the funder, program committee members, and fellows.


l Develop, implement, and coordinate program-related events in Japan, the US, and Asia.


l Oversee the planning and operations of program promotion within Japan, including the creation of program materials and assisting with marketing strategy.


l Assume responsibility for program's administrative and fiscal operations, including managing expenditures and monitoring the Tokyo office budget.


l Work with the SSRC communications and technology team and local vendors to maintain and update Japan-based computer systems, databases, and websites.


l Assist in the promotion of the Abe Fellowship Program on social media.


l Maintain alumni relations and track Abe Fellow publications and notable achievements.


l Collaborate with the New York office on all aspects of the Abe Fellowship Program, including the development, planning, and implementation of Abe Global events and products.



For more information on position responsibilities and to apply, please see the link to our website's job posting and application portal below:

https://www.ssrc.org/about/employment/?gh_jid=4329939002


Social Science Research Council

Abe Fellowship Program Tokyo Office