KAUNSELOR BERDAFTAR

Position Overview The College Counselor provides comprehensive support for students during their academic journey at college. This role focuses on helping students with personal, academic, and emotional challenges, while also offering guidance on career exploration and wellness. The College Counselor creates a safe, supportive space for students to discuss their struggles and helps them develop strategies to navigate their college experience successfully. Key Responsibilities Personal and Emotional Support: Provide individual counseling sessions to students dealing with personal issues, mental health concerns, stress, anxiety, or emotional struggles. Offer a confidential and supportive environment where students can explore and manage personal challenges affecting their well-being and academic success. Assist students in developing coping strategies, resilience, and emotional regulation skills. Academic Counseling: Support students who are struggling academically by helping them address barriers to success, such as time management, study skills, motivation, or test anxiety. Collaborate with faculty and academic advisors to monitor students' academic progress and offer interventions as needed. Help students assess their academic strengths and areas for improvement, guiding them in course selection, academic goals, and study habits. Career Exploration and Guidance: Provide guidance on career exploration, helping students identify their career interests, values, and strengths. Assist students in creating an action plan to align their academic goals with potential career paths, including internships, job shadowing, and networking opportunities. Support students with career-related stressors, such as finding employment, deciding on a major, or preparing for post-graduation plans. Crisis Intervention and Referral: Offer immediate support in crisis situations (e.g., mental health emergencies, family crises, or trauma), including providing intervention or referrals to specialized care when necessary. Ensure that students are aware of and have access to on-campus and off-campus resources, including therapy services, support groups, and academic accommodations. Social and Interpersonal Support: Help students manage interpersonal issues, such as conflicts with roommates, relationships, or difficulties adjusting to college life. Lead workshops or group counseling sessions focused on building communication skills, conflict resolution, and improving relationships. Promote inclusivity and diversity by supporting students from various backgrounds and identities. Wellness and Self-Care: Promote student wellness by encouraging self-care practices, time management, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Offer resources and workshops on topics like stress management, mindfulness, and healthy lifestyle choices. Collaborate with Campus Resources: Work closely with academic departments, student services, and campus wellness programs to ensure a holistic approach to student support. Coordinate with other campus professionals (e.g., disability services, academic advisors) to develop appropriate interventions for students requiring specialized support. Workshops and Outreach: Develop and lead workshops on topics related to student well-being, such as managing academic pressure, coping with homesickness, or improving study habits. Organize events that promote mental health awareness, diversity, and inclusion within the student body. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and interventions in accordance with ethical standards and university policies. Monitor trends in student needs and concerns and report findings to the administration to help improve student services.