Student Counselor at Pwani University

REF: PU/ADV/26/2/2018

Academic Qualifications & Requirements

• Appointment to this position is either on permanent and pensionable terms or on a three (3) year renewable performance based contract, depending on age, citizenship or any other reason.
• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Guidance and Counseling or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
• Those with Masters Degree in the relevant fields will have an added advantage.
• Be a registered member
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Be self-driven and flexiblethe ability to work under pressure
• Good teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Active involvement in International/Continental/Regional /National/ Local/Community activities

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide Counseling to individual, couple or group setting, to students from a diverse cultural and social background.
• Provide professional and confidential counseling to students for a range of personal, social, professional, academic, career and financial concerns.
• Plan, orient and guide new students in the University in matters touching on their social welfare.
• Organize and coordinate counseling services to all students.
• Liaise with the Dean of Students, Student’s families and other stakeholders or agencies to resolve difficulties and ensure welfare needs of students are met.
• Initiate, plan and lead psychotherapeutic activities for students in response to identified needs in the University Community.
• Act and mediate where necessary in student – Student, Student – Academic and Student-Family disputes.
• Monitor the behavior of students and instigate appropriate interventions for students with critical/life threatening psychological or psychiatric problems.
• Advise and guide students on career decisions and help them understand their potential and provide assistance in pursuing their goals.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports on the status of student guiding and counseling services to the Dean of Students.
• Prepare and submit annual budgets and procurement plans for the section to the Dean of Students.
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Terms Of Service

Benefits for the above position include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances.