Position: Student Counsellor

Job type
Full Time
Category
Administration
Location / Branch
University of Namibia / Katima Mulilo Campus
Closing Date
16 June 2023 (1 year ago)
Job Description

The successful candidate will contribute to Career Services and Student Experience section, case management, student support programs and activities, academic support, vocational guidance, counseling, as well as providing academic, psychological and other support services to students; develop support programs for students; coordinate student empowering programs, establish monitoring procedures for academic progress, tailor programs that will contribute to students' social and academic growth; employ integrated approaches in social work or psychology in assessing and solving problems, as well as employing relevant approaches for groups and community work and programs that address specific needs of students; and perform any other related duties as may be required.

Requirements

A minimum of five (5) years experience in professional counselling (experience in counselling principles, techniques and practices that can applied to students' problems and developmental needs. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or any relevant field. Be registered with the Health Professional Council of Namibia and have experience in working with young people and diverse student population, strong interpersonal and group presentation skills; should be able to give effective advice, guidance and counselling; and be able to assess students needs and design programs to address them through knowledge and understanding of student issues at university level. 

Published On
02 June 2023
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