Job Description
Abu Dhabi University is seeking a Student Counselor who will assist students in successfully managing and maintaining their psychological well-being, which may be accomplished through individual and group counseling sessions, early intervention initiatives, and quality, individualized care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Meets with students in a confidential manner, to address their behavioral concerns, and help them identify strategies to achieve academic success
Provides outreach and counseling proactively to students who connect with the office via walk-ins, referrals, emails or other communication channels
Conducts a basic assessment of all student cases and refer complicated matters to the Senior Student Counselor, as needed
Collaborates with the Senior Student Counselor, other Student Affairs representatives, and faculty and staff, to explore and execute programs and activities for students, to boost their educational awareness and behavioral growth, as well as address their evolving and varied needs
Responds to crisis-related situations involving students around issues of health and safety and behavioral conduct per the university’s emergency protocols
Assists the Sr. Counsellor in developing and publishing major counselling information documents including, but not limited to, workshops’ materials, newsletters, webpage and brochures
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counselling or a related field
2-3 years in an educational setting; counselling experience preferred
Working knowledge of common psychological disorders
Strong multicultural competencies and experience working with international students and a diverse student body
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Understanding of cultural norms and practices within the UAE
English required; Arabic is preferred
Job Details
Company/Organization: Abu Dhabi University
Vacancy Type: Full-time Job
Job Functions: Management
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Application Deadline: N/A