STUDENT WELFARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER – BA ISAGO University 589 views

The University is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position tenable at its campus in Francistown;

STUDENT WELFARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

POSITION: STUDENT WELFARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER (1 POST)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To care for students needs, monitoring health problems, life skills, HIV /AIDS prevention programmes and counselling, facilitating internships, accommodation, financial support, assistance to students with disabilities, conducting career assessment programmes, personal counselling and therapy, crisis and trauma counselling and dealing with various matters concerning local and international students.
• To strive for the provision of comprehensive academic care, and user-friendly services and facilities for the benefit of all students.
• To provide leadership in initiating and forging international linkages with other tertiary institutions, through student exchange programmes and promoting internationalization in all spheres of the University.
• To assist in the formulation of relevant policies and regulations, relating to students’ interests and concerns.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Thorough and attentive to detail
• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Persistence and determination
• Customer service skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Team player

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate Degree in Guidance and Counselling/ Industrial Psychology with special emphasis in Career Development. A Master’s Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years working experience in the relevant field preferably in the Tertiary Education environment.