Center Services Assistant

Date PostedMay 27, 2026LocationKanagawa, JapanCompanyTemple University, Japan CampusSalaryJPY 4000K OverTypegeneral affairs/hr/legal - general affairs building/construction/equipment/real estate - engineer ( building/construction/equipment ) building/construction/equipment/real estate - construction management ( building/construction/equipment/architecture )

Job Summary

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is seeking a Center Services Assistant for its new Hillside Center. This role ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of facilities and general affairs functions. The position supports facility management, asset control, vendor coordination, and administrative operations to provide a high-quality experience for the campus community.

Responsibilities

  • Facility & classroom maintenance support
  • Vendor and contractor coordination
  • Asset and inventory management
  • General administrative & invoice processing
  • Dormitory and faculty housing support

Required Skills

  • Native Japanese proficiency
  • Business-level English proficiency
  • Facility management experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong organizational & service orientation

Job Details

【Overview of Position】 The Center Services Assistant will be instrumental in establishing efficient facility operations and supporting a high-quality experience. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of facilities and general affairs functions. The successful candidate will support facility management, asset control, vendor coordination, and administrative operations, contributing to a safe, well-organized, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. 【Primary responsibilities】 1) Facility & Operations Support - Serve as a point of contact for facility-related inquiries from students, faculty, and staff. - Support overall building and classroom management, ensuring spaces are properly maintained and operational. - Assist in managing building security and maintenance coordination. - Support asset management, including inventory control of furniture and equipment. - Coordinate furniture relocation, disposal, and layout changes during renovation or relocation projects. - Liaise with vendors and facilitate construction and maintenance schedules. 2) Administrative & General Affairs Support - Check and process facility-related invoices and contracts. - Manage office supply inventory and place orders as needed. - Handle petty cash for general affairs-related tasks (e.g., obtaining official documents, purchasing revenue stamps). - Assist in collecting program schedules and preparing the monthly schedule. - Support ad hoc room bookings and parking space management. 3) Housing & Residential Support - Assist with faculty apartment management, including preparation for visiting faculty, scheduling, cleaning coordination, and invoice processing. - Support TUJ dormitory operations, including check-in/check-out coordination, scheduling, cleaning arrangements, and invoice processing. 【Working Hours】 - 37.5 Hours Per Week (9:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday). - Occasional weekend work may be required (compensatory time off provided). 【Qualifications & Experience】 - Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency (oral and written). - Good organizational skills. - Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Friendly, service-oriented, customer-focused, and professional attitude. - Experience as a receptionist, professional assistant, and/or working in Facilities and General Affairs preferred.