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Recruitment Notice: Administrative Position

The Tohoku University Admissions Center's Student Recruitment & PR Strategy Division welcomes applications for the following positions.

Position

Title: Based on experience, successful candidates will be appointed one out of the following administrative posts:
Specially Appointed Professor, Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Specially Appointed Senior Assistant Professor, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
Location: Tohoku University Admission Center, 28 Kawauchi Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi 980-8576
Number of positions: 1
Job type: Five-year appointment. Upon completion of this, the candidate may be hired indefinitely (retirement system applies) subject to evaluation
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description

Appointees will work closely with other staff to execute and support the recruitment initiatives for the Gateway College international student program. This will include outreach to leading academic institutions in priority regions, focusing on top schools and internationally recognized educational organizations. Appointees will also coordinate activities with overseas agents and liaisons to strengthen global partnerships and enhance recruitment efforts.

Additionally, appointees will be responsible for developing and proposing strategic plans for overseas recruitment. This will involve conducting survey research to evaluate operational performance and identify areas for improvement. Their work will ensure that recruitment strategies are aligned with the college's global expansion objectives.

Appointees will collaborate with various departments within Gateway College to support the integration of the new Intercultural Collaborative Learning undergraduate curriculum, set to launch in 2027. This role will be critical in shaping the international recruitment strategy and ensuring its alignment with the institution's broader academic goals.

Qualifications

  • A Master's degree or above
  • Relevant experience in the following areas: overseas recruiting, overseas PR activities, student admissions
  • Motivated to promote student recruitment
  • Knowledge/skills related to data analysis and ICT system administration/operation (preferred)
  • Japanese skills (preferred)

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents by August 31, 2025 to the following address:
arc2025-2grp.tohoku.ac.jp

  1. Curriculum Vitae:
    Please provide a detailed CV that includes your education history, employment history, and a recent photo. Use the official university form, which can be downloaded from the following URL.
  2. Description of Professional Activities:
    Provide a detailed description of your work experience and achievements, particularly those related to overseas recruitment, international PR activities, student admissions, and similar areas. You may also include materials that document your practical experience in these fields, as well as any relevant research papers, reports, or presentations. The format is flexible.
  3. Goals for Overseas and Domestic Student Recruitment and PR Activity Planning/Implementation:
    Submit a written statement in either Japanese (approximately 2000 characters) or English (approximately 1000 words). The statement should outline your goals and plans for recruitment and PR activities, both internationally and domestically. The format is flexible.
  4. Proof of English Proficiency:
    Provide evidence of your English language proficiency through any official certification or documentation.
  5. References:
    Include the names, affiliations, and contact information of two individuals in Japan (if possible) who can serve as references.

All files should be submitted in password-protected PDF format, with the password provided in a separate email. Please use "ARC Open Recruitment No.: ARC2025-2" as the subject line of the email.

Contact:

For inquiries about the position, please contact:

Tohoku University Admissions Center
Director of Student Recruitment/PR Strategy,
Miyamoto Tomohiro
Email: tomohiro.miyamoto.b2tohoku.ac.jp

For documents submissions:

Admission Planning Director
Otomo Toshiya,
Miyamoto Tomohiro
Email: arc2025-2grp.tohoku.ac.jp

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