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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

Counsellor (Temporary)

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

  • Clarendon / Kingston and St. Andrew / St. Catherine
  • See description
  • Temporary full-time
  • Updated 02/12/2025
  • HR
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The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) seeks to identify two (2) suitable female candidates to fill the following post: Counsellor (Temporary)

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA
EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
  
VACANCY
  
Counselling Unit
(Kingston Campus)
Division of Student Services and Registry
 
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) seeks to identify two (2) suitable female candidates to fill the following post: 
   
Counsellor
 
Description:  
 
The Counsellor is responsible for providing counselling to students, faculty and staff members on career and personal matters, by coordinating information, developing innovative approaches to problems, and administering and interpreting standardized tests.  She is also responsible for the social and educational needs of the students, as well as focusing on policies and procedures to promote changes in attitudes, skills, behaviour and awareness in the wider University community.
 
Requirements:  
 
The preferred applicant should possess:  
  • Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, or other relevant discipline, with specialization in Counselling
  • Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position, ideally in a higher education institution
Requirements:  
  
The applicants should also have: 

  • Sound knowledge of the University of Technology, Jamaica Act, 1999, Policies, Procedures, Rules, Regulations and Ordinances.

  • Knowledge and experience in individual and group counselling.

  • Knowledge of case management.

  • Knowledge and experience in professional consultation and promotion of services.

    Knowledge and experience of psychological test administration, scoring and interpretation.

  • Knowledge of academic and student services policies, procedures of the University.

  • Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to clients’ rights

Interested persons seeking a career opportunity who meet the specified requirements are invited to submit electronically (PDF only) a job application letter and a detailed resume with the specific subject line Counsellor for consideration by 3:45 p.m. on December 17, 2025. Applications should be addressed to: 
  
Vice President and Chief People Officer 
People Division 
University of Technology, Jamaica 
237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6  
 
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Ref: Counsellor (Temporary)
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