Guidance Counsellor

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development.

The position is also responsible for assisting with all aspects of the University College’s search and admissions process and for educating prospective students on the university college’s admissions process, trends, procedures and testing.

Requirements for the Position

A Master’s degree in Guidance and/or University Counselling or equivalent.
Experience in University admissions, counseling, teaching and computer skills.
A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in Guidance Counselling.
Knowledge of the University College’s Policies and Procedures
Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all facets of student support services.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
Good Human Relations and Time Management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to show discretion and tact and to demonstrate a responsible and flexible attitude.
Ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential.
Ability to mediate and efficiently resolve complaints and conflicts.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to collect and collate information in an efficient and effective manner
Ability to work well as part of a team.

Desirables

Experience in the area of special education
Membership in a professional organization
Evidence of continuing professional development in the respective subject area.
Strong depth and breadth of subject understanding
Understanding of pedagogical and andragogical approaches to instruction and learning
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a collaborative work environment.
Critical thinking skills in order to assess students’ progress and use the information to adapt lessons to help them learn.
Must be patient in order to assist students with varying abilities and capabilities.
Ability and willingness to support students in their study through counselling.
Must be resourceful in order to develop different ways to present information in a manner that meet the needs of their students.
Good organizational and time-management skills.

Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:

The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5

via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm

Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.