Director (or Senior Director) of Japan
Programs
Earlham College · Richmond, IN · 2 hours ago · 0 applicants••Hybrid Full-time Director
201-500 employees · Higher Education

About the job
Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, asmall city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including
Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.
Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies,internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service asRichmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Ourcommunity assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices,which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice,simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed toand proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student
body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and
24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity tothe College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make apoint of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally,
Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+
communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community ischaracterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity andinclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed
to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Director (or Senior) Director of Japan Programs tojoin our team!

SummaryEarlham College invites applications for Director of Japan Programs. Earlham is one of
the nation's leading liberal arts colleges and is dedicated to furthering education andscholarship about Japan. The Director of Japan Programs is responsible foradministering Earlham’s study abroad programs in Japan (Japan Study and Japan SICE)
and other duties related to Japan-related program development and outreach. This is afull-time Administrative Faculty position.
Desired start date is mid-summer 2024.
This is mostly an in-person person based at the Earlham College campus in Richmond,
Indiana, with the possibility of occasional remote work.
This position includes both international and domestic travel. This position is eligible forsponsorship for work authorization.
Essential Functions
Core program management (50%)
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Management of two core study abroad programs:
Japan Study: Established in 1963, this program is a year-long student and faculty
exchange program managed by Earlham College with participants frominstitutions of the Great Lakes Colleges Association and the Associated Collegesof the Midwest, in cooperation with Waseda University in Tokyo.
Japan Studies in Cross-Cultural Education (SICE): Established in 1973, this is anEarlham College semester-long program based in Morioka, Japan. The SICE
program combines assisting English classes at junior high schools in Morioka withstudying Japanese and learning about Japan at Iwate University.
Management of the core postgraduate professional development program,
Earlham College Assistant Language Teachers (EC-ALT), a yearlong program forgraduates of Earlham and other colleges interested in developing professional
background in teaching English as a second language.
Recruitment and selection of ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) for Morioka cityand Tanohata schools in Iwate.
Administrative oversight and leadership in program development.
Regular visits to program sites in Japan to consult with partners and promote
program interests.
Interaction with and promotion of program interests among GLCA/ACM member
institutions, including managing a schedule or campus visits conducted by theDirector and other team members.
Maintenance of all relevant program relationships.

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Recruitment and selection of students for the SICE and Japan Study programs,
working with other team members.
Oversight of Cultural Internship (CI) placements for year-long (and possiblyother) Japan Study participants, working with team members in Japan who
handle most of the logistical aspects of these placements.
Financial oversight of programs.
Oversight of scholarship programs, application processes, and procedures, intandem with the GLCA, Earlham’s Advancement office, and teams in both Indianaand Japan
Program assessment and continuous program improvement
Ensuring the completion and filing of proper program reports.
Annual Program Director’s Report for all core programs.

Management of Earlham College/Waseda University dual degree program (5%)•••••

Administrative management and oversight of the dual-degree program, whichallows both Earlham and Waseda students to combine 3 years at their homeinstitution with 2 years at the partner institution to complete full bachelor’s
degrees from each institution.
Collaboration with colleagues in various Earlham and Waseda offices to ensure
the success of this program.
Recruitment of Earlham College student participants.
Program assessment and continuous program improvement.
Annual Program Director’s Report, completed in cooperation with counterpart atWaseda University.

Management of additional programs in or related to Japan (10%)•••••••••

Management of other Japan programs, including:Multiple, small-scale student exchange opportunities
Faculty Exchange (FE) program between Earlham College and Waseda University
Faculty Development (FD) program between key Japan Study program colleges
and Waseda University
Staff Development (SD) program between key Japan Study program colleges
and Waseda University
Any other similar programs that may be created or revived in the future
Supporting, together with other team members, Earlham College students
applying for internships in Japan, whether supported by their Epic Advantage
award funding or in any other models
Administrative oversight and leadership in program development.
Regular visits to program sites in Japan to consult with partners and promote
program interests.

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Interaction with and promotion of program interests among GLCA/ACM member
institutions.
Recruitment and selection of Faculty Hosts for FE, FD, and SD participants.
Providing pre-arrival and arrival orientations and support for exchange
participants.
Financial oversight of programs.
Program assessment and continuous program improvement.
Assisting the International Student and Scholars Services team in supporting
incoming sponsored (scholarship) students from Japan, such as those on theGrew-Bancroft Scholarship.

Staff and personnel management and development (25%)
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Direct or indirect oversight of Japan programming teams at Earlham College inRichmond (~2 team members) and in various locations in Japan (~3 teammembers).
Ongoing and active supervision of team members and their respective roles.
Holding frequent one-to-one, partial- and full-team members, as appropriate.
Conducting annual performance reviews for all regularly appointed teammembers.
Supporting all team members in pursuit of relevant professional-development
activities, as their individual goals and program needs dictate, and as funding
allows.
Recruitment, training, and oversight of Faculty Leaders for one or moreprograms (especially Japan Study), following best practices in the field ofinternational education.

Fundraising and program advancement (5%)••

Continuous fundraising and development of current and new sources of funding
for the Japan programs, relevant scholarships, and other related funds, incollaboration with Earlham’s Advancement office and/or the GLCA team.
Maintaining relationships with living donors, as needed.

Additional duties (5%)•

Additional duties as needed to support the Center for Global Education and/orEarlham College