Director of Student Wellbeing & Support Services

Advanced Search; Jahra; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University seeks a Manager of Student Well Being to lead its student wellbeing services, developing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and overall wellness.

This role provides leadership for student wellbeing initiatives, counselling services, crisis intervention, and preventative education programs while fostering a supportive, inclusive campus environment that contributes to student success and retention.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, or related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in student wellbeing or related area.
• 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing wellbeing programs, counselling services, and crisis intervention.
• Professional licensure or certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the University's Student Wellbeing Office and related initiatives.
• Supervise the Mental Health Counsellor and provide leadership and guidance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive wellbeing strategies, programs, and services.
• Establish policies and standards for wellbeing and counselling services.
• Coordinate awareness campaigns, workshops, and wellness events.
• Oversee counselling and referral services for students facing challenges.
• Coordinate crisis intervention and risk assessment with internal and external partners.
• Develop partnerships with healthcare providers and external specialists.
• Collaborate with staff across the university to support wellbeing interventions.
• Monitor trends, service utilization, and program effectiveness; report findings.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, confidentiality, and laws.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and planning.
• Support initiatives that promote student engagement, retention, and success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student wellbeing

Counselling program administration

Crisis intervention

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Mental Health, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

The University seeks a Manager of Student Well Being to lead its student wellbeing services, developing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and overall wellness.

This role provides leadership for student wellbeing initiatives, counselling services, crisis intervention, and preventative education programs while fostering a supportive, inclusive campus environment that contributes to student success and retention.