The Counselor provides holistic, faith-integrated counseling to support students in overcoming academic, personal, emotional, and spiritual challenges, while actively promoting their overall well-being, retention, and growth into ethical, servant-hearted leaders, thereby directly advancing the University’s mission of character formation and the 2025-2035 Strategic Plan’s core priority of student-centered transformation in a compassionate and Christ-centered environment. Reports to the Dean of Students.

Basic qualifications

1. Minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, or Guidance and Counseling.
2. At least 5 years of experience in student counseling, preferably in a University context.
3.  Must be below 45 years of age.
4. Professional membership and/or certification shall be an added advantage.
   Personal Competencies
5. Deep faith in Jesus Christ, with training in Christian counseling to blend spiritual and psychological support compassionately.
6. Empathetic, non-judgmental listening skills with proficiency in therapeutic techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy.
7. Crisis management abilities, with cultural competence for Uganda’s diverse student body.
8. Organizational skills for program development using tools like counseling software.
9. Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and relentless service, embodying the university’s values of compassion and pursuit of knowledge.

Key Tasks

1. Conduct individual, group, and crisis counseling sessions to support students facing stress, mental health issues, academic difficulties, or spiritual doubts.
2. Design and facilitate wellness programs, workshops, and peer support groups on topics like resilience, time management, and faith-based coping strategies.
3. Collaborate with academic staff, chaplaincy, and external professionals to identify and intervene with at-risk students, ensuring timely referrals.
4. Maintain accurate, confidential records of counseling interactions in compliance with ethical guidelines and university policies.
5. Integrate Christian counseling approaches, such as prayer and scripture-based guidance, while respecting diverse beliefs.
6. Contribute to student affairs policies, including orientation sessions on mental health and holistic development.
7. Evaluate counseling program effectiveness through student feedback and outcome tracking, reporting to the Dean for continuous improvement.