J-PEAKS Engagement Coordinator
Through the Program for Forming Japan’s Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS), OIST was awarded 5.5 billion Japanese yen over five years. This substantial grant supports and enhances OIST’s strategic initiatives by providing the means to transform our equipment, hire personnel, and extend collaborative frameworks to support high-quality research. This position will communicate to internal and externals audiences what J-PEAKS is and how it supports the work being done at OIST.
This position is funded by the J-PEAKS Grant, which was approved by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).
沖縄科学技術大学院大学は、世界の科学技術の発展に貢献し、沖縄でのイノベーションの拠点となるために2011年に設立されました。5年一貫制の博士課程教育を提供し、国を超えて、分野を超えて、優れた研究者が共同で、最先端の科学研究を行っています。
85 ヘクタールの敷地に広がる大自然の中に設立され、美しい海岸とサンゴ礁を見下ろす場所に位置します。キャンパスは建築学的観点から見ても印象的なこだわりが施され、その自然の中にある大学施設を際立たせています。学部の壁を作らないことで、学際的な研究成果を生み出せる環境を提供し、また学内の誰もが、最高水準のリソースへのアクセスと研究機器の利用が可能で、共同研究に生かせるような仕組みを整えています。
学内では英語を公用語とし、50 ヵ国以上から集まる研究者コミュニティは真の国際性を保持しています。OISTは科学技術の革新、そして沖縄の経済発展の原動力となるイノベーション創出に取り組んでいます。
Assisting the Internal Communications and Events (IC&E) Section with content creation and design duties including, but not limited to:
- Communications related to the Program for Forming Japan’s Peak Research Universities (J-PEAKS). Activities may include: creation, maintenance, and publication of J-PEAKS-related databases, webpages, and newsletters; assistance with reporting; other efforts related to active promotion of J-PEAKS efforts at OIST.
- Preparing material for all OIST internal channels (e.g., OIST's intranet portal, OIST Essentials internal newsletters, print promotional materials, internal websites managed by internal comms, and additional content curation and updates across OIST’s digital and traditional media channels as needed).
- Working closely and supportively with staff across OIST on matters such as promotion of events, information sharing and best communications practices, staff benefits and promotions, community activities, and opportunities to support cultural and public engagement events.
- Liaising as required with OIST design and digital staff where relevant. Coordinate translation of IC&E content as needed. Ensure all promotional materials within OIST — both print (e.g., posters, flyers, and trifolds distributed around the entire campus) and digital (e.g., info screens, event websites, and Groups calendar) — are up-to-date and accurate. Editing and proofreading a wide range of administrative materials, and continually promoting this service to OIST staff.
- Work closely with various departments, sections, and external partners to oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of key university events, ensuring seamless coordination and successful outcomes.
- Other divisional duties as required.
- Ability to write clearly in English at a business level with work experience in editing documents.
- Working proficiency in conversational Japanese (spoken and comprehension).
- Ability to organize and prioritize workflow, with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse community.
- High degree of personal initiative and an interest in developing community relations.
- Computer skills and proficiency in software (MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, Acrobat, and Canva).
- Education to at least Associate degree level or equivalent experience (Desirable).
- Working experience in international research institution/university.
- Working experience in both Japanese and international settings.
- Experience in digital design (ex. Websites, flyers, posters, social media posts, newsletters, etc.).
- Experience with event planning and hosting.
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations (A2).
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)
- Remote Work System
- Cover letter in English
- Curriculum vitae in English
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* 2 reference letters may be required during the final stages of the process.
Declaration
- 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.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential in accordance to the OIST Privacy Policy; documents will not be returned.
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
- Prevention of Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors
- Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities: Rules for Concurrent Appointment.
- Further details about the University can be viewed on our website.
Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract including a 6-month probationary period, renewable up to the end of the project period (March 31, 2029)
Scheduled Working hours: 9:00 – 17:30
Rest period: 12:00 – 13:00
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)
Holidays
Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave
Annual Paid Holidays, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.