University Counselor
University: Umma University
Location: Kenya
Umma University is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of University Counselor. The purpose of this role is to offer counseling services to support and guide students.
Work Experience:
- 3 years of professional counseling experience, preferably in an educational institution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer both one-on-one and group counseling.
- Develop counseling programs to assist in career and academic development.
- Schedule client consultations.
- Maintain records and write reports.
- Assist students in processing their problems and planning goals & actions.
- Facilitate drug and alcohol prevention programs.
- Organize peer counseling programs.
- Carry out continuing personal and professional development to keep knowledge and skills up-to-date.
- Contribute to identifying behavioral and emotional patterns that may affect students’ mental health.
- Prepare summaries of the students counseled.
- Liaise with departmental HODs to improve learning.
- Implement counseling ethics and Policy, Procedures, and guidelines.
- Evaluate students’ abilities and interests through assessments and tools.
- Identify issues that affect school performance, such as poor classroom attendance.
- Appreciate diverse cultural and societal differences in dealing with students.
- Contribute to the strategic development of counseling initiatives in accordance with university policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in counseling from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in counseling supervision.
- Certificate in training of trainers (Counselors).
- Certificate in Trauma counseling and debriefing.
- Membership in a relevant professional body in Kenya.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Emotional Intelligence.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent report writing and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Guidance and counseling skills.
- Leadership and motivational skills.
- Team-building skills.
How to Apply: For more information and to apply for the position, interested candidates should refer to the original job posting.
