Guidance & Counselling Officer (University)

About the role

The Guidance & Counselling Officer will support the Dean of Students in delivering professional counselling services to the university community. This position involves providing individual and group counselling, organising workshops, and designing programmes that help students manage academic and personal challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students and staff to alleviate academic and social stress.
• Organise training workshops, seminars and life‑planning skill sessions.
• Develop and implement programmes that address life challenges faced by students in the academic environment.
• Train peer educators and peer mediators within the institution.
• Refer clients requiring specialised attention to appropriate authorities or experts.
• Design structured lessons to help students achieve desired competencies in learning and research.

Required profile

• Research Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 8 years post‑qualification experience, or 6 years as an Assistant Guidance & Counselling Officer in a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated high‑quality judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, precision and professionalism.
• Evidence of industry experience and membership of a recognised professional body is an advantage.

Required skills