Overseas Admissions Counselor (Student Recruiter) based in Tokyo : Temple University, Japan Campus : Find jobs in Japan on Daijob.com

Job Description

【Overview of Position】 TUJ educates over 3,300 undergraduate students from over 70 countries at its locations in Tokyo (Setagaya-ku) and Kyoto (Fushimi). TUJ has embarked on a major expansion as its enrollment has nearly tripled over the past 5 years. TUJ is seeking a motivated and outgoing admissions counselor for Undergraduate Program, for its overseas markets worldwide to support university recruiting and advising prospective students. The Admissions Counselor will assist TUJ in meeting enrollment goals that focus on continuing current growth and achieving a qualified and diverse student population. This position will be primarily responsible for recruiting in the U.S., but will also include regions in Asia and elsewhere as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, student recruiting, and sales and/or marketing experience to serve in this entry- to mid-level position. Previous experience in the education sector is preferred. Weekend and evening work and significant international travel will be required. 【Primary Responsibilities】 -Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants -Represent TUJ to the public and its vision to prospective students, parents, school counselors, Japanese language teachers, academic institutions, and other stakeholders -Create and execute recruiting trip plans that include, but not limited to, visits to high schools and community colleges, attending school/college fairs, recruiting conferences, and other relevant events -Conduct individual meetings and information sessions with prospective and/or admitted students -Spend significant time overseas on recruiting trips -Prepare and give presentations about TUJ, and studying and living in Japan -Provide support for various recruiting and marketing projects and programs as determined by the Director of Overseas Admissions Counseling Company Info: Temple University is a top-tier, globally ranked public research university that maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania (USA) to Rome to Japan. Currently, Temple is ranked in the top 50 of all public universities in the United States and top 400 of all universities globally. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Frequent weekend and holiday hours required, compensatory time given) Job Requirements: 【Qualifications & Experience】 -Native or native-level English proficiency is required -Minimum of a bachelor’s degree -Strong computer skills (database, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) -Friendly, customer-focused, and professional -Valid driver’s license and ability to get an international driver’s permit if required -Sales and/or marketing experience -Strong organizational skills -Target oriented mindset -Ability to communicate effectively at a professional level (in written and verbal form) 【Preferred Qualifications & Experience】 -2-3 years of previous experience in student recruiting and/or university admissions -Experience presenting to large groups, trip planning, and marketing -Business-level proficiency in spoken Japanese -Study experience at a U.S. higher education institution and/or study abroad experience Other Salary Description: Commensurate with experience. Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year. In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, retirement payment system, and tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.

Job Information

Company

Temple University, Japan Campus

Location

Tokyo Setagaya

Salary

JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 4000K Over