Education and Engagement Specialist - Japan House

Education and Engagement Specialist

Japan House

The Japan House is now accepting applications for an Education and Engagement Specialist to design and implement Japan House's university offerings and community engagement initiatives. This position has an integral role in establishing collaboration with community organizations and university departments in developing in-person, off-site, and online programs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction for ARTJ courses. Contribute ideas for Japan House’s scholarly and public programs.
• Develop courses in Japanese arts and aesthetics.
• Engage in outreach initiatives to share Japanese arts and aesthetics with K-12 and non-university audiences.
• Coordinate and participate in public outreach events for the community.
• Work collaboratively with Japan House staff, volunteers, and local community to achieve Japan House’s mission and goals.
• Develop grant proposals and analytic reports.
• Manage the online retail store and Japan House website (Craft CMS).
• Assist with social media needs (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, EventBrite) to support academics and public engagement.
• Maintain a database and manage a collection of artifacts related to Japanese culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferably in related field to the position. Three years of experience that includes teaching and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of the Urasenke School of Tea.
• Practical experience in education, social engagement, and community programming.
• Experience developing programming and courses for K-12 and university audiences.
• Experience with social media (such as Instagram and Facebook), as well as learning management systems (Canvas).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of special collections care and handling.
• Ability to work with technology for hybrid and online learning experiences.
• Demonstrated excellence in planning, organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills illustrated by examples of work that reflect accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to seek out and apply to appropriate grants to support programming.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access).
• Excellent detail-oriented, organizational, and administrative skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects within established deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task, while coping with numerous interruptions.
• Flexibility to adapt to sudden changes in planning and activities.
• Knowledge of the University of Illinois organization, structure, policies, procedures, activities, and programs.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 9, 2022. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jen Cochrane at walburnc@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1012869
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu