Career Guidance and Counselling Officer at Management University Of Africa

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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