The Faculty of Design at Kyushu University is currently accepting applications for the following position.

１. Title of position: Technical staff (Project coordinator) in the area of social collaboration

２．Name of organization: Kyushu University

３．Name of department: Faculty of Design

４．Number of positions available: One

５．Job scope:
●SDGs Design International Award
The successful candidate will be involved in planning, production, management, budgeting and information management, coordination, and other administrative operations associated with the SDGs Design International Awards organized by the “SDGs Design Unit” to facilitate the contribution of ideas from the field of design aimed at achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) proposed by the United Nations.
This includes website management, operation, and updates, as well as handling general enquiries.
●International conferences such as the Japan-China (East Asian) Design Conference
The successful candidate will be involved in planning, management, PR activities, administrative operations, budget management, and coordination with overseas universities.
●Regional/international collaborative design workshops such as Global Goals Jam, etc.
The successful candidate will be involved in planning, workshop management and support, PR activities, administrative operations, record keeping, and budget management.
The successful candidate will also be assigned other related work.

６．Work location：Kyushu University Ohashi Campus
〒815-8540, Shiobaru 4-9-1, Minami-ku, Fukuoka

７．Term of contract：Until March 2021 (the contract may be renewed on a yearly basis)

８．Start date: July 1st, 2020

９．Eligibility (requirements specific to this position)
・Applicants should be able to support the planning, production, and management of international conferences.
・Applicants should be able to conduct interviews, write manuscripts, record videos, and facilitate workshops.
・Applicants should be able to communicate in English.
・Applicants should be able to carry out the required work by communicating effectively with various parties inside and outside the university.

１０．Remuneration and Benefits：
・Salary: 10,400～14,400 yen daily (to be determined according to the relevant university regulations based on experience, etc.)
・Working hours: From 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (including a break of 60 minutes)
・Off-days: Weekends, public holidays, and from December 29th to January 3rd
・Social insurance: Available

１１. Application documents:
1）Resume or CV (no designated style)
2）Personal statement that includes a self-introduction and a statement of intent (no designated style, around 2,000 words on an A4 paper)
※Please note that all documents submitted will not be returned regardless of the outcome of your application.
※All personal information contained in your application documents and materials will not be used for purposes other than assessment of applicants.

１２．Address for the submission of application documents and general enquiries:
〒815-8540, Shiobaru 4-9-1, Minami-ku, Fukuoka
Attn: Masakazu Tani, Dean of the Faculty of Design, Kyushu University
Email: shibi.yoko.134(a)m.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Please write “Application Documents for Project Coordinator” in red on the package and send it to the address via registered mail.

１３．Application period: From May 1st to May 22nd, 2020 (applications received after 5:00 PM will not be considered)

１４．Selection method: Document-based selection
Applicants will be considered based on their submitted documents.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview during the selection process, in which case they shall bear the cost of transportation to the university.

Remarks:
●Kyushu University assesses all applicants based on the principles set forth in the Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society.
Please refer to the website of the Office for Promotion of Gender Equality for more information (http://danjyo.kyushu-u.ac.jp/active/index.php).
●Kyushu University hires all members of its staff based on the provisions set forth respectively in the “Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 84 of May 21st, 1970),” the “Act on Employment Promotion etc. of Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 123 of 1960),” and the “Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 65 of June 26th, 2013).”