Role Overview
Provide counselling and related student-support services across individual, group, career and crisis situations. The role also helps build a supportive university community through peer-counsellor training, student mentorship, prevention education and collaboration with families, university staff and external professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group counselling, and respond to psychological crises and trauma.
- Offer career guidance and placement support to students.
- Train peer counsellors and coordinate student mentorship programmes.
- Contribute to student orientation and provide support responsive to the needs of students and staff with disabilities, mature-age students and international students.
- Deliver family-life education and organise psychoeducation seminars and public lectures.
- Contribute to the development and review of university policies on HIV/AIDS, alcohol and drug misuse.
- Work with parents and university authorities on student-support matters, and coordinate with relevant professionals and services.
- Maintain accurate, current client records and protect their confidentiality.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
- At least four years of relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of information and communication technology.
- Registration with a relevant professional body.
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