Academic Advisor – Success Coordinator

TUJ KYOTO

Academic Advisor at Temple University, Japan Campus managing student advising and academic success programs. Supporting diverse student populations in a multicultural environment with emphasis on holistic support and resources.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeKyoto • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage an advising caseload of Kyoto-based students across majors and specialized programs, such as the Temple Japan Entry Year and Honors programs.
Support orientation, onboarding, and academic success programming.
Coordinate Kyoto-based peer support services, such as peer mentorship and tutoring, in partnership with Tokyo-based partners.
Engage regularly with students, on an individual and group basis, who have diverse backgrounds, nationalities, language skills, and levels of familiarity with post-secondary education.
Provide students with access to the information and resources necessary for the attainment of academic, professional, and personal goals.
Promote efforts to achieve, maintain, and improve student success and retention.
Act as an advocate and referral source to provide consistent outreach and follow-up services to students to ensure effective student support.
Maintain consistent knowledge and understanding of Temple’s academic policies and degree requirements.
Use EAB Navigate, Slate, and the Banner Student Information System to track student progress, support outreach, and maintain accurate advising records.
Collaborate with academic advisors and campus partners to resolve complex student issues.
Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in handling student records in compliance with university policies and relevant privacy laws.
Participate in training and professional development opportunities to keep skills and knowledge up to date.
Represent TUJ at various meetings and events, both internal and external.
Communicate and further our vision, mission, and academic goals to enhance student development as noted in the TUJ Strategic Priorities and Key Objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Eagerness to work with a diverse student population in a multicultural environment
Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple tasks and maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment
Native or near-native level proficiency in English.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office Suite products.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year.
In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year.
Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, and retirement payment system.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Student AdvisingAcademic Support ProgrammingPeer Mentorship CoordinationProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointOffice Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCultural SensitivityIndependent JudgmentEagerness to Work with Diverse Populations