The Management University of Africa (MUA) is a premier private university that aims at providing innovation, leadership and management solutions to industries and communities in Africa and beyond. The distinct focus of the Management University of Africa is to be the centre of excellence in capacity building in management, leadership, governance and entrepreneurship. At MUA we believe that it is only people who have mastered themselves and discovered their potential, who are best equipped to contribute responsibly and effectively towards the sustainable development of this country. To this end, we have made every effort to create an environment for our students to discover their inherent talents and to equip them with the necessary skills and capacity to employ the same effectively. MUA is Located on Popo Road, South C Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya. The University also owns 80 acres of land in Kisaju, Kitengela for future development.
Job Purpose
The Assistant Dean and Career Counselor will be the in charge of deputizing for the Dean of Students, sourcing for placement opportunities, and for the guidance and counseling of day, evening and weekend, open and distance learning students.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist the Dean of Students in all issues pertaining to student affairs
- Liaising with the industry for placement of students for employment, internship and industrial Attachment opportunities
- Mentorship of students through lectures from players from the industry
- Draw and implement a programme for group and individual counselling on identified biopsychosocial needs of students that affects academic life of students
- Give Guidance on choosing and attaining an educational or career goal.
- Counsel and advise students, individually or in groups, on issues related to planning an academic program
- Train students on job search skills, such as writing a winning curriculum vitae, resume, application letters, interviewee skills, and networking
- Identify students in need of referral resources 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 students.
- Develop partnerships with Alumni Organizations 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 his supervisor.
- Provide psycho-social support side of guidance and counseling.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
The interested applicants in the position should have the following qualifications:-
- A bachelor’s degree Counseling or Psychology
- Be empathic and a good listener
- Have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be computer literate
- Have excellent report writing skills.
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