JOB PURPOSE

• Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Career Guidance and Counselling Officer will be in charge of counselling students and giving guidance on careers and career placement.

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 ofreferralresources 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

• 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 conflictresolution 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.