Assistant Student Counselor Job Opportunity at Kenya Methodist University

Kenya Methodist University

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Experience Required:4 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Education
Minimum Education: Masters
Job Location: Meru, Kenya
Posted on: February 3, 2023
Last Date: February 17, 2023

Job Description

ASSISTANT STUDENT COUNSELLOR, KeMU/ADM/DoS/3/1/2023
Reports to the Student Counsellor.

Job Description
The Assistant Students Counsellor will be expected to:-
I. Provide counseling services at the University.
II. Coordinate activities of Peer Counselors in the University
III. Organize student’s orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services
at the University.
IV. Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.
V. Prepare and develop comprehensive counseling plan
VI. Liaise with academic advisors in identifying the students who need counseling and
making the necessary arrangements to help them.
VII. Prepare and keep accurate records of counseling services at the University.
VIII. Recommend to the University Management those students who may need further
assistance.
IX. Recommending students for work-study programme.
X. Supervise staff under them.
XI. Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements
i. Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from
a recognized institution.
ii. Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a University or
public service office for at least four (4) years.
iii. Trainer of Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than
two (2) weeks.
iv. Proficiency in Computer Applications.
v. Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).
vi. Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information.