Student Guidance Counselor

The American University of Paris; Paris; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The American University of Paris seeks a Student Development Guidance Counselor committed to providing support for students facing various personal and academic challenges. This role is integral in fostering a safe environment, promoting student retention, and facilitating access to resources. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, be empathetic listeners, and have relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Native English and strong French skills required.
• Experience in American educational settings preferred.
• Ability to manage a large case load while providing empathetic support.

Responsabilités

• Provide confidential guidance counseling for various student issues.
• Manage crisis situations and help students access necessary resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and health professionals for student welfare.

Connaissances

Interpersonal Communication

Crisis Management

Empathy

Organization

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Psychology, Clinical Social Work or Education

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

DEPARTMENT : Student Life / Health and Wellness

SUPERVISOR : Associate Dean of Student Health and Wellness or any other supervisor as designated by the President

POSITION OVERVIEW

In alignment with the Universitys mission to provide a transformative, student-centered education to its global explorers, the Office of Student Development aims to provide a high level of empathetic support to all current students. The primary role of the Student Development Guidance Counselor is thus to create a safe environment for students seeking guidance and support for a wide range of issues, ranging from the personal to the academic. The counselor will meet with students one-to-one, assess their needs and develop a personalized plan of action, making referrals to the appropriate resources on campus or outside of the University. With the overall goal of strong student retention in mind, the duties of this position will also include developing strategies to ensure that students showing early signs of personal distress receive the support they need as quickly as possible this to avoid whenever possible a drop in academic performance due to personal difficulty.

The Guidance Counselor must be an empathic, discreet listener, as well as a multi-tasker able to successfully manage a significant case load, while at the same time rigorously respecting personal boundaries and confidentiality. The Guidance Counselor will frequently serve as liaison between the student and health professionals, between the student and faculty. Tact, discretion, and good judgment are essential skills to have in such a context. The position requires an understanding of issues related to mental health, sexual aggression, substance use and abuse, disabilities, and student learning accommodations. Prior experience in an educational setting is preferred. The position also includes regular administrative duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Health and Wellness. Candidates with a positive, welcoming attitude and solution-focused approach are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

Work with the Dean of Student Development, as well as all members of the Student Development team to create a sense of campus and community among AUP students

Provide crisis-management support for students

Respond to email, telephone inquiries and student walk-ins

Provide confidential guidance counseling for students with problems related to psychological, educational, health, financial, personal and other issues that would interfere with their studies, referring students to the appropriate resources as necessary

Liaise and network with off-campus counselors and mental health professionals in Paris to ensure quality referrals for students

Oversee early alert warning system for excessive absences, reaching out to students who are flagged by their professors to ensure they are not falling behind Liaise with professors and other departments where appropriate concerning student showing signs of academic or personal distress

Contribute to the annual assessment report for the Guidance Counseling unit

Guide students with learning or physical disabilities to the proper resources, providing support as necessary

Other appropriate duties may also be assigned as requested by the Supervisor and according to the needs of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Native English with strong French (neo-native level)

Familiarity with the American educational system essential

Minimum of Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred, in Psychology, Clinical Social Work or Education OR significant work experience as a student guidance counsellor in an American environment

Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in both spoken and written communication

Evidence of tact, discretion, and preservation of appropriate boundaries.

Ability to multitask with a large case load while remaining an empathic listener

Strong crisis-management and organizational skills

Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, experience in generating reports from databases, mail merging

APPLICATIONS :

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to and title the email in the following convention : First and Last name STUDENT GUIDANCE COUNCELOR .

Any candidate who applies must have the legal right to work in France.