Science Education Outreach Staff
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST; see www.oist.jp) is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding (OIST campus video tour). There are no academic departments, which facilitate multidisciplinary research. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration. English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research.
Division Function/Position summary:
OIST is looking for a Science Education Outreach Staff to assist the Admissions and Outreach Section (AOS) in the Graduate School of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in planning and coordinating educational outreach activities aimed at middle and high school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. The Coordinator will be responsible to provide support in handling communication with external schools, scheduling, and tracking of transaction records related to science outreach programs. Through various activities, the Coordinator is expected to help building positive relationships with stakeholders such as external school teachers, representatives from external organizations, members of local municipal offices, as well as OIST internal community members.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Assist in planning and supporting AOS science education outreach activities and events
- Purchase and procure goods necessary to conduct science education outreach activities
- Assist in creating financial workflow to monitor transactions from external schools and organizations
- Collect, collate, and archive school visit records
- Make necessary updates about science education outreach activities on OIST website
- Provide assistance in preparing reports for the division and university
- Other matters related to above tasks and section responsibilities
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional working experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills in Japanese (fluent) and English (business level)
- Experience in supporting a workshop or event
- Experience in collecting, cleaning, archiving, and reporting data
- Excellent professional communication skills with external vendors and other stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong focus on teamwork
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
Benefits:
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Letter of intent in both English and Japanese
- Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese
- Names and contact information of 3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
* Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to OIST after a conditional offer of employment.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
- Please view OIST policy for rules on external professional activities
- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 1 year. Contract initially with a 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed for up to 3 years.
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)