STUDENT GUIDANCE COUNCELOR-Paris 75007
Nom du programme/ université/Program or University Name : The American University of Paris
Intitulé du poste/Job Title : STUDENT GUIDANCE COUNCELOR
Nature du poste/Job Type : CDI
Lieu du poste/Location : Paris 75007
Type de contrat : CDI
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CLASSIFICATION: Cadre C1
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 University’s 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 academor 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.
Skills :
• 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
Qualifications :
Native English with strong French (neo-native level)
Familiarity with the American educational system essential
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred, in Psychology, Clinical Social Work or Education OR significant work experience as a student guidance counsellor in an American environment
Other :
Any candidate who applies must have the legal right to work in France
Conditions :
Remote work policies
Required Documents :
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment.hr@aup.edu and title the email in the following convention: “First and Last name – STUDENT GUIDANCE COUNCELOR ”.
Contact :
recruitment.hr@aup.edu
