Center Services Assistant
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.