Career Advisor

TUJ KYOTO

Career Advisor supporting career outcomes for graduate students and early-career alumni by connecting them with opportunities. Involves internship management and employer relationship development.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in career coaching and development, with strong skills in relationship building, internship sourcing, and program management. Proficient in both English and Japanese, with a focus on student-centered advising and effective communication.

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Career CoachingRelationship BuildingInternship SourcingBilingual CommunicationProgram Management

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Hard Skills

Resume DevelopmentInterview PreparationApplication Material ReviewMock Interview ConductingData ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCRMDatabase ManagementInternship EvaluationJob Market Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationDetail-OrientedStudent-Centered ApproachProfessional CommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SuitableSlateCanvas

Industry Keywords

Career DevelopmentInternship StructuresHiring PracticesPrivate Sector ExperienceGraduate-Level Job Seekers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide one-to-one career coaching for MiM students, recent MiM alumni, and recent undergraduate alumni, including job search strategy, resume development, and interview preparation
Track appointment volume and outcomes to inform program development and resource allocation
Source and develop internship opportunities for MiM students, with a focus on placements aligned with students' professional goals
Serve as the primary coordinator for the MiM summer internship term, managing employer relationships, company visits, student placements, and program logistics
Build and maintain relationships with employers to expand internship and employment pipelines for graduate-level job seekers
Collaborate with the undergraduate internship program coordinator on shared infrastructure, including internship information sessions, Canvas-based application platforms, and student-facing resources
Manage internship evaluations in Suitable and maintain accurate internship outcome records in Slate
Track internship outcomes and student progress to support program assessment and continuous improvement
Teach or co-teach a course on career development and professional readiness, as required by the business school curriculum in a given academic year
Support CDO & MiM career related events and programming as needed, including career fairs, employer information sessions, company visits, and student-facing workshops
Engage in MiM admissions interviews to evaluate their career readiness
Assist with student worker coordination, including scheduling and day-to-day supervision support
Contribute to other career development initiatives and projects as assigned by the Associate Director of the Career Development Office or by Master in Management Program Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in the private sector in Japan
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
Ability to accurately review and edit application materials (e.g., resumes, cover letters, entry sheets) and conduct mock interviews in both English and Japanese
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, including outreach, partnership development, and internship opportunity sourcing
Strong coaching skills with a student-centered approach to career advising
Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse constituencies including students, alumni, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
Professional and responsive communication style
Strong technical skills (Microsoft Office suite, CRM, databases) and ability to quickly learn new systems and software
Detail-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities while maintaining composure in a dynamic work environment
Familiarity with Japanese and global job markets, including internship structures and hiring practices

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
Approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year
Japanese social insurance and pension
Commuting/telework allowance
Welfare-discount program membership
Retirement payment system