Grants Program:- oversee and manage application process for four grant program categories available to students and faculty- host online and in-person webinars on application guidelines and eligibility criteria- support and coach prospective applicants on strengthening their proposals- track grant project payments and reporting- collaborate with Grants Committee and other staff on selection processScholarships:- spearhead publicity and outreach to prospective US applicants through mailing and digital campaigns- oversee entire application process from initial screening, selection, award notifications, and post-award tracking- participate in high school events across the US to promote JICUF scholarships and serve as representative of the university- analyze applicant data to development recruitment strategy for future competitionsAlumni Relations:- develop and nurture relationships with alumni in the US to foster collaboration on JICUF programs as well as engage them as potential donors- update alumni association groups in the US in ICU and JICUF programs and activitiesSummer Programs- collaborate with Program Assistant on developing career-focused activities and workshops for 12 undergraduate participant on our bespoke summer program in New York City- oversee logistics and coordination of program activities- engage with potential hosts and collaborators to organize office visits, roundtable and panel discussions, and networking opportunities for the student participants

- Act as first point of contact for centralized SSRC fellowships office- Oversee the application and selection process for five fellowship grant programs and workshops related to East Asia (Abe Fellowship Program, Korean Studies Dissertation and Junior Faculty Workshops, JSPS-SSRC Fellowship, AAS-SSRC Dissertation Workshop)- Coordinate and manage logistics for domestic and international program conferences and workshops- Diligently manage program budgets, process invoices, fellowship payments, and expense reimbursements- Assist with preparing the preliminary financial report for the program, and update the narrative reports and appendices for the Abe Program annual report- Produce reports on outreach campaigns, applicant demographics, and grantee publications and accomplishments- Manage program web pages and ensure online information is up-to-date- Work with executive director on SSRC wide tasks

- Served as an English teacher for two junior high schools as member of cultural exchange program run by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Adapted and created English lesson plans designed to highlight the differences between American and Japanese cultures- Promoted Mexican-American culture to the local community through school festivals, international fairs, and English conversation (eikaiwa) classes