Registrar Team Staff

About OIST

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.

Responsibilities
  1. Assist in daily administration of the Student Affairs section
  2. Record management and special projects which relate to student records as required
  3. Certificate issuance for students and graduates
  4. Perform routine administration tasks in support of purchasing
  5. Develop or update student record systems as necessary
  6. Support Registrar Team Leader in their duties
  7. Official record management for Student Affairs Section
  8. Other administrative tasks as necessary
Qualifications

(Required)

  1. Associate degree  
  2. Proficiency in both English and Japanese  
  3. Work experience using Microsoft Office

(Preferred)

  1. Bachelor’s degree  
  2. Experience in an academic administrative environment
Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations(A1).

Benefits:

Application Documents
  • Curriculum vitae in English
  • Curriculum vitae in Japanese

*    Up to 2 references may be requested during the final interview stage.
*    Please click APPLY HERE to be redirected to our application platform (Interfolio) and follow the instructions there to upload the required documents.

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.
Job Type
Graduate School
Starting Date
As early as possible
Employment Term

Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years.

Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive).

This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance evaluation, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.

Working Hours

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

Report to
Student Affairs Section Manager
Job Location
Main Campus: 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
*Application will be closed once the position is filled.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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