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Position Title:  AUI University Counselor

Al Akhawayn University is seeking an energetic, experienced Counselor to provide counseling in the areas of personal, career and academic development.  Additionally, the candidate would be responsible for providing guidance counseling at the American School of Ifrane (K-12) consisting of individual and group sessions for students and providing staff support.  Candidate must exhibit an appreciation and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  Assignments are scheduled throughout the calendar year, and may require evening, week-end and other workload obligations. 

Position Description:
Candidate will provide counseling sessions to AUI students, staff and faculty, in English on various issues related to emotional and cultural adjustment, crisis management, stress, interpersonal conflict and personal development.

• Arrange counseling outreach activities at AUI and ASI.
• Provide crisis intervention for AUI residents as needed.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students at (ASI) American School of Ifrane (K-12) and teacher support.
• Attend ASI staff meetings.
• Keep records and reports up to date regarding case load.
• Provide monthly reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs on counseling activities.
• Consult with visiting psychiatrist as needed.
• Confer regularly with the medical staff at AUI.
• Teach one course during the fall and spring semester in the College Academic Development Center.
• Provide support for university initiatives requiring a counseling perspective.
• Participate on the Freshman Committee for semester review of students at risk.
• Provide training to Resident Advisors and other student groups as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidate must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Counseling or related field. (Education, Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work) from an American accredited institution.

• Two years college level counseling experience including personal and crisis counseling.
• Experience in facilitating training and/or teaching, developing and presenting workshops.
• Familiarity with computerized student information systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have overseas living experience
• Background in cross-cultural communication and cultural adjustment issues
• French or Arabic speaking skills

Benefits:

• 12 month renewable contract
• Housing  in university apartment, relative to size of accompanying family

Salary:

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience, fully transferrable to a foreign bank.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, a CV, and two letters of reference to the address mentioned below.  Applications are to be sent to:

Vacancy N° HR11/11
Human Resources Office
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
P.O. Box 104, 53000, Ifrane, Morocco
Fax:  00 212 35 86 24 53/ Tel: 00 212 35 86 21 33/30
Email: s.loukili@aui.ma