Career Guidance and Counselling Officer at Management University Of Africa

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Counsel and advise students, individually or in groups, on issues related to planning an academic program
• Give Guidance on choosing and attaining an educational or career goal. 
• Draw and implement a programme for group and individual counselling on identified biopsychosocial needs of students that affects academic life of students
• Train students on job search skills , such as writing a winning curriculum vitae, resume, application letters, interviewee skills, and networking 
• Work with students to develop skills, such as organizational and time management abilities and effective study habits 
• Train students on job search skills, such writing a winning Curriculum Vitae, resume, application letters, interviewing skills and networking and networking. 
• Help students locate sources of financial support to pay for school and other training programs. 
• Identify and draw a programme of co-curricular activities that supplement curricular activities.
• Work closely with other staff members in the planning and coordination of career outreach and programs such as career fairs, career programs, and employer panels 
• Identify students in need of referral resources outside the school for additional support 
• Supervise the acquisition, maintenance, and dissemination of information regarding career fields, employment opportunities, and specific employers for full-time, part-time, internship and work-study opportunities. 
• Provide information on specific programs and services offered by the university or by organizations outside for the educational and/or career enhancement of the individual. 
• Market recruitment services and develop partnerships with alumni and employers to identify employment opportunities and engage their participation in campus recruitment services such as on-line job listing service, resume referral, on-campus interviews, career fairs and information sessions. 
• Assist with administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The interested applicants in the position should have the following qualifications:-

• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, psychiatry, Education or related discipline 
• At least five years’ experience as a counselor, two of which should be in guiding and counseling students at an Institution of higher learning
• Ability to remain neutral when dealing with sensitive situations 
• Excellent tact, diplomacy and conflict resolution skills 
• Interest and knowledge in co-curricular activities 
• Be empathic and a good listener 
• Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Be computer proficient 
• Have excellent report writing skills.