Student Counsellor Assistant at St. Paul’s University

Student Counsellor Assistant

Role Overview

The Student Counsellor Assistant will work closely with the University Counsellor to support students’ mental health and emotional well-being by providing professional counselling services aligned with institutional values and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counselling support to students facing social, emotional, and personal challenges
• Assist in delivering individual and group counselling sessions
• Apply counselling principles, techniques, and best practices to student developmental needs
• Support interventions related to addiction and substance use issues
• Maintain confidentiality, data protection, and ethical counselling standards
• Utilize digital tools responsibly to support counselling services
• Work collaboratively with minimal supervision
• Support implementation of the University Strategic Plan 2025–2030

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience, preferably in an educational setting
• Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of addiction and substance use counselling
• High moral and ethical standing aligned with Christian values

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements should submit their application, together with a duly completed Job Application Form (available at https://www.spu.ac.ke/careers), to recruit@spu.ac.ke.

All applications must be received on or before Wednesday, 18th February 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.