Kyoto Edu Odyssey Inc

Position Overview

The Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating student arrivals, housing, excursions, meals, and day-to-day logistics, while also providing ongoing support to faculty and students throughout the semester. The role requires excellent organizational skills, cultural knowledge, and the ability to create a welcoming, well-managed environment for a diverse group of students.

Key Responsibilities

●       
Student Arrivals & Housing

o   Assist with in-country arrivals, including airport pickup and transfer to residential facilities

o   Manage housing check-in and checkout procedures

●       
Program Activities & Excursions

o   Recommend, plan, and coordinate educational field trips (EFTs) and cultural excursions

o   Arrange 3–4 group dinners per week (Monday–Wednesday), typically within walking distance of the facility

o   Organize special meals such as the welcome dinner, Thanksgiving meal, and final banquet

o   Oversee daily breakfast coordination for the group

●       
Faculty & Student Life Support

o   Assist faculty with on-site needs, classroom logistics, and group management

o   Serve as a resource for student questions, cultural adjustment, and well-being (including health or security emergencies)

o   Coordinate with Program Director to communicate updates, issues, and needs

o   Work with the Program Director to help supervise student workers and to support student-led programming (e.g., movie nights, costume parties, karaoke, etc.)

●       
Operational Management

o   Maintain schedules, vendor relationships, and budgets for excursions and meals

o   Ensure program policies and safety protocols are followed

o   Handle additional administrative or event-planning tasks as needed

Qualifications

●       Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

●       At least 5 years experience in program coordination, event management, hospitality, or student affairs (international education or student life experience strongly preferred)

●       Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

●       Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication abilities

●       A strong desire to mentor and support the success of university students

●       Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed

●       Professional fluency in English; fluency in Japanese strongly preferred

●       Must be based in or able to relocate to Kyoto, Japan

Compensation & Benefits

●       Competitive full-time salary (commensurate with experience)

●       Opportunities for professional growth in international education

●       Dynamic, culturally rich work environment

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. Cover Letter describing relevant experience and interest in the role

Application Deadline:
Open until filled

Submit Applications To:
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