Counselor

About the Role

City University Ajman is seeking a dedicated Counselor to provide comprehensive support to its student body. This role is crucial in fostering student well-being, academic success, personal development, and career readiness. The Counselor will engage in individual and group counseling, deliver workshops, offer career guidance, and collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure a supportive learning environment. The position also involves administrative duties such as maintaining records and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address students' academic, personal, social, and emotional needs.
• Offer career guidance and advising services to students and recent graduates.
• Address student concerns promptly and facilitate referrals to appropriate internal and external support services.
• Provide support for students with special needs or medical conditions, coordinating with faculty and departments for necessary accommodations.
• Deliver crisis intervention and immediate support during emergency situations.
• Develop and facilitate workshops focused on mental health, well-being, life skills, and career development.
• Create and execute an annual plan for student wellness, skill enhancement, and career preparedness programs.
• Contribute to student engagement through various programs, extracurricular activities, and community events.
• Manage and disseminate content related to counseling and career development across Student Affairs communication channels, including social media.
• Oversee and mentor student leadership groups, such as the Student Council and various committees.
• Provide training in leadership and skill development for student representatives.
• Promote career readiness through targeted workshops, awareness campaigns, and developmental initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty and staff to enhance student success and retention rates.
• Maintain meticulous and confidential records of student interactions, reports, and case documentation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of student support activities and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Generate reports and provide recommendations concerning counseling, student development, and career services.
• Ensure adherence to all institutional policies, professional ethical guidelines, and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in counseling, student affairs, career services, or a similar capacity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Capacity to manage sensitive information with utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
• Prior experience in facilitating workshops, engaging students, and coordinating events is advantageous.
• Proficiency in English is required, and Arabic language skills are highly desirable.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.