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World Language Instructors

  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • German
  • American Sign Language

 

Georgia Virtual School is looking for a committed and exceptional language instructors to teach in our program. This link provides more information about the hiring process. 

 

New Opportunities at Georgia Virtual School

 

Georgia Virtual School instructors facilitate and support learning for students in virtual classrooms.  Students gain access to courses online.  These courses are taught by highly qualified teachers via a learning management system.  The course content is developed and reviewed by a team of expert staff.  More and more students throughout Georgia are choosing Georgia Virtual School as a solution to meet their individual learning needs and to fulfill their college and career readiness goals.  With continual growth on the horizon, the Georgia Virtual School is in need of innovative, passionate teachers who are reflective in practice, dedicated to student learning, willing to implement best practices in online education, and demonstrate a disposition indicative of a transformative educator.

 

Qualifications:

·         Current and valid Georgia Teaching Certificate

·         Candidates for mathematics instructors must be verified in their knowledge of Effective Online Teaching. This course is open and registration is free: https://www.openteachertraining.org/

 

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*Completion of the TOOL requires dedication and perseverance.  Serious candidates should consider beginning TOOL as soon as possible.

 

In addition, successful candidates must have:

·         Successful completion of a background check

·         Strong oral and written communication skills

·         Ability to work independently with support

·         Ability to work as part of a team

·         Effective multi-tasking and time management skills

·         Strong work ethic to achieve organization goals

·         Ability to motivate students in a distance-learning environment

·         An understanding of differentiation and strategies for differentiating in online environments

 

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Security Services Team Specialist

Bilingual in English and Japanese

Customer Services Team



Dell SecureWorks is a market leader in information security services with more than 3,600 customers worldwide spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Organizations of all sizes, across all industries rely on Dell SecureWorks to protect their assets, improve compliance and reduce costs. The combination of strong customer service, award-winning security technology and experienced security professionals makes Dell SecureWorks the premier provider of information security services for any organization. Positioned as a leader of the MSSP industry by several global industry analyst firms, Dell SecureWorks also has received SC Magazine’s “Best Managed Security Service” award and Frost & Sullivan’s North America Security Incident Mitigation and Response Customer Value Leadership Award, among others.


Role Overview


The Security Services Team Specialist is a critical individual contributor position with the Customer Services Team with high visibility supporting the Asia Pacific Japan region (APJ). 


Working in a 24X7 Security Operations Center, the Security Services Team Specialist answers inbound phone calls, addresses customer emails, triages service requests, and provides day to day support for the neighboring teams within Dell SecureWorks’ Security Operations Team.  Additional duties include, but are not limited to, assisting customers with issue resolution, updating customer records within a CRM ticketing system, escalating issues on the customer’s behalf to members of the sales and operations organization, and performing routine technical tasks related to the management and monitoring of the services that a customer receives.


Role Responsibilities


- Work in a shift-based schedule within a 24X7 Security operations Center- Be able to work a schedule that encompasses minimally working a weekend day in addition to being available during off-hours as required

- Take ownership of, triage, and update tickets generated by a CRM ticketing system

- Respond to inbound phone and electronic requests for technical assistance with SecureWorks products

- Manage all customer situations in a professional and courteous business manner with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. Assess and escalate to next level as needed

- Keep customers abreast of problem status, set clear expectations and provide timely follow-up to customers on a daily basis

- Meet service level agreements regarding response time and customer notification as it pertains to Dell SecureWorks’ Managed Security Services

- Respond to customer requests for assistance on the Dell SecureWorks portal in a timely manner

- Document all communications with customers and intradepartmental constituents related to outstanding technical issues in order to escalate to next level

- Utilize internal guidelines for effective call processing and escalation of reported problems

- Remotely assist with basic technical support related the management and monitoring of customer security devices; this support will include, but not be limited to, assisting customers with the replacement of defective security devices, setting up read-only accounts to 3rd party management consoles, modifying customer portal account views, etc

- Generate and update technical documentation as required.

- Demonstrate excellent communication and customer care skills by documenting all analysis work performed

- Manage, participate in, or directly work on any additional projects, assignments, or initiatives assigned by management


As a managed security provider, Dell SecureWorks expects its employees to understand and apply commonly known security practices and possess a working knowledge of applicable industry controls such as NIST 800-53.  Employees will be expected to acknowledge their security responsibilities in writing prior to gaining access to company systems.   Employees will be required to maintain a working knowledge of local security policies and execute general controls as assigned.


Requirements


- Fluent in English and Japanese language

- 4-6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience; undergraduate degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills

- Basic understanding of intrusion detection, firewall operations, and other general security practices, Unix/Linux OS and computer network fundamentals

- Working knowledge/experience of network systems, security principles, and applications

- Knowledge of client service principles and commitment to client service 

- Knowledge of general software and internet applications


Preferences


- Experience with a software company or ‘security’ specific previous role


Location


Atlanta, GA


Company Description


With more than 100,000 team members globally, we promote an environment that is rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit in which the company was founded. Dell’s team members are committed to serving our communities, regularly volunteering for over 1,500 non-profit organizations. The company has also received many accolades from employer of choice to energy conservation. Our team members follow an open approach to technology innovation and believe that technology is essential for human success.


Why work with us?


·         Life at Dell means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.

·         When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.

·         Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.

·         We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.

·         Our team members’ health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.


Interested candidates can apply via the Dell job board. 

 

Technical Support Engineer - Japanese Speaking

Red Hat Jobs ~ Job ID: 40483
Raleigh, NC
Remote: No
Technical Support

Apply now 

 

Company description

At Red Hat, we connect an innovative community of customers, partners, and contributors to deliver an open source stack of trusted, high-performing technologies that solve business problems. We’re a billion dollar S&P 500 company offering solutions from Linux to middleware, storage to cloud, together with award-winning global customer support, consulting, and implementation services.

 

Our engineering headquarters, located in Westford, MA, is where Red Hat software engineers collaborate on the development, implementation, and roadmap of our open source product portfolio.

Job summary

Our Global Support Services (GSS) team is seeking a highly skilled, Japanese-speaking Technical Support Engineer to provide dedicated phone and online support for our Japanese clients. In this role, you'll become an expert on Red Hat technologies, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and our storage and cloud solutions. You'll respond to support requests in Japanese, so an ability to communicate fluently is imperative.

Primary job responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to customers by taking incoming calls and responding to web-based inquiries
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and develop solutions for customer issues
  • Exceed customer expectations with outstanding service
  • Develop relationships with in-house engineers and developers to reach creative solutions and improve customer satisfaction
  • Contribute to global Red Hat knowledge management system

Required skills

  • Demonstrated fluency in Japanese, both written and verbal, and excellent English language skills
  • 2+ years experience as a technical support or development engineer in an enterprise environment
  • Linux systems administration experience (installation, networking, firewall, security, clustering, web servers, and databases using Linux)
  • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • A passion for problem solving and investigation
  • Quality customer service skills and prior help desk or customer-focused experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, preferably in computer science; equivalent experience is also considered
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or other Linux certification considered a huge plus, as you'll need to earn RHCE within 60 days of start

 

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military status or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


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JET Program: Fall 2014 Recruiting

Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta
August 13, 2014

Dear JET Alumni:

The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is currently seeking 23 dedicated JET Program alumni to assist us with making visits to universities and colleges in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to recruit for the 2015 JET Program.
 
In an analysis of the JET Program application done by the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC, it was found that former JET participants are our best source of promotion of the JET Program. We would like to ask for your assistance in getting the word out to current students and school alumni.

In particular, we are looking for JET alumni who can commit to representing the JET Program on behalf of the Consulate at the career fairs/study abroad fairs (especially those outside Georgia!!) listed here:


Additionally, we are looking for dedicated JETs to make visits to other campuses throughout the southeast. It is your choice which campus to visit, although we normally allow only one visit per campus per year by our recruiters. Your visit to area campuses can take one of several forms: 1) Information session 2) Booth on campus 3) Short visit to Japanese or education classes. Visits should be completed between September and mid-October in order to allow students enough time to complete their applications, which we expect will be due in early November.
 
We will pay an honorarium of $50 per visit to compensate you for travel expenses. We can also provide flyers to distribute at your visits and a PowerPoint presentation if you need it. We can also give you some advice on whom to contact on campus if you do not already have a contact at the university you wish to visit. For those going to career fairs or study abroad fairs, we will register on your behalf and send you copies of the registration materials.
 
If you are interested in volunteering, please reply to this email as soon as possible with your name, contact info, and name of school (s) you would like to visit, and if you are available to represent JET at one of the career/study abroad fairs.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Thanks for your support!

 

Mellissa Takeuchi

JET Program Coordinator

August 2014 Newsletter

Hello JETAASE members:

Welcome to the August 2014 edition of the JETAASE newsletter!

We have some big events coming up over the next few months, including Japanese classes, film showings, Japanfest Atlanta, and a welcome back for the returning JETs.

Stay tuned to our blog for details concerning recruiting season, special discounts for Atlanta-area events and details regarding how *you* can volunteer for a spot at Japanfest Atlanta. (Send us an email if you can't wait to join us at the JETAASE table! Volunteers receive free entry and the scheduling flexibility to visit and enjoy other areas at the festival.)

If you have an idea for a monthly "Tanoshii Time" or potential social / networking event, please let us know.

Thanks, Emily Clanton, JETAASE Vice President

Contributions to the newsletter are welcome! Please send ideas and/or content to jetaase@yahoo.com







Good Luck to New JET Program Participants!


Once again the JET Alumni Association of the Southeast partnered with the Japanese Consulate in Atlanta to conduct the annual pre-departure orientation for new JET program participants as well as the send off reception.

See our photo albums for both events on our web page!

In addition, National AJET has taken to social media to welcome our friends to Japan. Don't miss their welcome video as well as photos from Tokyo Orientation.




Departing JETs Receive Award



In appreciation of JETs' contributions to Japan, and to show how much they value program participants, all 1,450 JETs leaving the JET Program this summer are being awarded with a "JET Kizuna Ambassador" certificate by the government. The certificates have been sent to each local government. In case that some JETs have already left, local governments will be sending them out to the JET.

At the end of July, 4 JETs were honored directly by the Minister at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in Tokyo. The ceremony was covered by TV media.




Meet the New CULCON Chairman, Harry Hill

As we await news on the JETAA USA non-profit initiative*, JQ Magazine has shared an interview with the new the chairman of CULCON (and inaugural JET participant) Harry Hill.

"My advice to the JETs is, don't be afraid to take center stage and be memorable (of course in a respectful way), because these seemingly random relationships or encounters can be the source of great opportunity."

Learn more about The U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON).

* If you are unfamiliar, this online presentation will get you up to speed on the JETAA USA non-profit initiative and future organizational partnership opportunities with CULCON.




Upcoming Events Around the Southeast



(See the listings in the Calendar area.)

Departing JETs Receive Award

JET Kizuna Ambassadors

In appreciation of JETs' contributions to Japan, and to show how much they value us, all 1,450 JETs leaving the JET Program this summer are being awarded with a "JET Kizuna Ambassador" certificate by the government. The certificates have been sent to each local government. In case that some JETs have already left, local governments will be sending them out to the JET.

On Friday, 4 JETs were honored directly by the Minister at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in Tokyo. The ceremony was covered by TV media.

See more here!

 

June 2014 Newsletter

Image Source: Flickr | Jimmy Baikovicius " Stone Mountain, Lasershow, Atlanta" (cc 2.0)

Image Source: Flickr | Jimmy Baikovicius " Stone Mountain, Lasershow, Atlanta" (cc 2.0)

We have some big events coming up over the next few months. As you can see, this month will be busy with a family friendly BBQ and undokai along with the 2014 Q&A Session for Departing JET Participants. After the JETs depart we will be working on Japanese classes, showing some films, getting ready for Japan Fest Atlanta, and a welcome back for the returning JETs! If you have an idea for a monthly "Tanoshii Time" or social / networking event please let us know.

 

Thanks, 

Stephen Haverfield
Yeu-Li Huang

(Contributions to the newsletter are welcome! Please send ideas and/or content to  jetaase@yahoo.com)

 

 

Joint JETAASE / JASG Annual Family BBQ Picnic and Undokai

Come help us welcome the summer season and join us for an afternoon of fun, good food, and friendship. We will gather at Kennesaw State University on Saturday, June 14th for a family cook-out and field day. If you are interested,  please register by Thursday, June 12th at the link below. $10 will cover all food, drinks, games, and special door prizes! All JASG, Young Professionals, Tomodachi Club, JETAASE members, Kennesaw State University Japan Club members, and your friends, family, and guests are welcome so please encourage your friends and family to come!

 

Date:  Saturday, June 14, 2014 (Rain-Out Day: Sunday, June 22, 2014)

 

Location:

Kennesaw State University (on the Green)

1000 Chastain RoadKennesaw, GA 30144

www.kennesaw.edu/alumnifriends_directions.shtml


Cost:  
ADULTS: $10

CHILDREN under 10: $5

 

Register atwww.jasgeorgia.org/register/form.php?id=36 

  

Schedule of Events:  

  • 10:30am: Registration & Team Division
  • 11:00am: Undo-Kai/Field Day Events: (Tug-of-war, Tama-Ire, Beach Ball Dodge Ball, Tee-shirt Relay Race, Egg Relay, Yopparai Relay, Kumitaiso Kanji, Beach Ball Hanetsuki, Janken Battle Game, Doughnut Eating Relay - final activities to TBD)   
  • 12:30pm: Family BBQ Picnic Lunch
  • 2:00pm: Children's Games
  • 2:30pm: Awards & Door Prizes 

 

 

2014 Q&A for Departing JET Participants

On June 28th, 2014, 35 departing JETs and 13 guests will meet with JET alumni (and one JETparent) to get answers to their questions about living in Japan. The volunteers will help the departing JETs with topics such as Expectations and Community Involvement, Culture Shock,Emergency preparedness, Banking and Finance, Job functions (ES&JHS/ HS/ CIR, Parents & Spouses,) Packing / What to Bring, Learning Japanese, Team-tTaching/ Coworker Relations, Food and Etiquette, Setting Goals, and Issues Particular to Female JETs, Rural JETs, and Minority JETs.

 

Thank you to all volunteers, officers, and coordinators who have all been working hard to make the departing JETs transition to life in Japan a smooth one: Liz Bigler, Emily Clanton, Kate Cotter-Reilly, Stephen Haverfield, Yeu-Li Huang, Lorena Jordan , Judy O'Reilly, Paul Schultz, Princess Small, Jason Smith, Valerie Stewart, Mellissa Takeuchi, Rachelle Udell, and Elizabeth Williams! 

 

2014 Q&A Nijikai / June Tanoshii Time: Come and Meet New JETs

JETAASE will be holding our annual JETAASE-sponsored Q&A session/orientation for newly departing 2014 JETs from the Southeast. For those who couldn't volunteer at the pre-departure orientation, we hope you will join us at the post-orientation get-together, otherwise known as the nijikai. Meet new JETs as well as JET alumni!

Date and TimeSaturday, June 28, 2014, 5:00 PM

Location: Hudson Grille Brookhaven
4046 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 (across from MARTA Brookhaven Station, parking in rear lot)

RSVP tojetaase@yahoo.com or via Facebook

 

 

The Nihongo / Eigo Kai

The Nihongo/Eigo-Kai is a JASG friendly social gathering for anyone looking for an opportunity to chat in, practice, and improve on their Japanese and English conversation skills - speaking, listening, pronunciation, accent reduction, etc. The meetings will be held at coffee shops, meeting rooms, and other venues in Metro Atlanta on the last weekend of each month.

June Nihongo/Eigo Kai Meeting Information

Date and Time: Sunday, June 29, 2014 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Joli Kobe Bakery & Cafe
5600 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
(404)-843-3257

Topic: TBD

 RSVP tojasgevents@mindspring.com or 404-842-1400

 

Kakehashi Project: Atlanta Report

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From March 25th-27th 2014, 400 high-school Japanese students traveled to Atlanta as part of the Kakehashi Project, a fully-funded, large-scale youth exchange program between Japan and the United States. These students visited local schools and organizations, as well as popular locales. 

Randy Crutchfield, a teacher and JET alumnus, hosted one of these groups at Lanier High School. His report is below:

Twenty-three students and their chaperones arrived at Lanier High School on March 26th.  Their group split in half and made presentations in two classes.  In each class, the students had time for free-conversation.  Before the end of the class, both classes convened in a large room where the Kagoshima group taught the Lanier students a traditional dance which people in Kagoshima perform during one of their annual festivals.  The two photos attached show students enjoying this dance.  

Following the dancing, the students from Kagoshima and about 50 students from Lanier enjoyed a pizza party complete with live music provided by students from Lanier's guitar club.  During this time, students exchanged email addresses and shared photos.  Students also formed tour groups to tour Lanier's spacious and beautiful building.  Before the Kagoshima students left, Lanier students presented each of them with a gift bag containing an LHS t-shirt, lanyard, stickers, and a few other small items.  LHS is thrilled that the students from Kagoshima could spend part of their day with us.  We hope to host other Kakehasi events.


Following their tours, the students convened at Georgia Tech, where they discussed in small groups their homestays in America. Each group gave a speech presenting the highlight of their experiences. In those speeches, they touched upon the differences between Japanese and American culture, learning to adapt in a foreign environment, the difficulties in learning English, as well as other topics.  Regardless of the different experiences, every speech shared a common theme: the students felt they were enriched by their time abroad and motivated to continue cultivating global experiences and connections.

Many thanks to the Japanese Consulate and the Laurasian Institute for coordinating the students' trip to Atlanta!