General Description

The position shall be responsible for the overall operation of Student Counselling Center (SCC), including consultation services, student extra-curriculum club/workshop training & lecture/Development Advisor System.The general responsibilities of SCC lie in that to offer professional mental services for students to ensure five-star educational model.

Main Responsibility and Accountability

Student Affairs Office envisions a dynamic, diverse, inclusive and harmonious campus environment where student-centered high quality programs and services are provided to meet students’ diverse and complex needs out of classroom while complementing their academic goals. As a subdivision of the office, the Student Counselling Center plays an important role in providing satisfying and professional services and programs for our students. The responsibilities of this position shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

• To develop the strategic plan of the center development
• To develop relevant policies, standards, and mechanisms and procedures
• To establish good cooperation with people, offices and agencies within and outside of the university
• To promote SCC within XJTLU and raise the awareness of mental health of students.
• To develop an excellent team according to MBAR2, TIPSH2 and DRIFT
• To monitor, supervise, evaluate and improve the operation of the center
• To create and implement supportive training programs to support welfare advisors and other colleagues in SAO.
• To manage, lead and mentor a staff team
• To provide professional counseling service for students
• To provide professional support and guidance for special cases from Development Advisors
• To provide professional support for students with disabilities
• To complete other duties as assigned

Position Qualification Requirement

Skills and Knowledge

• Solid managerial and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong expertise in mental health counseling and support
• Excellent English and good cross cultural capabilities
• Highly proficient IT skills
• Able to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Energetic, service-oriented, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work on weekends or after working time where necessary
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines
• Committed to providing high quality service to a diverse group of students

Qualifications and Experience

• University graduate in arts related field (Master’s degree preferable)
• Solid experience to manage, lead and mentor a team
• About 3-year experience in office administration with supervisory responsibilities
• Working experience in university preferred.

How to apply

To apply for the position, please visit the following website and apply online before the closing date: http://hr.xjtlu.edu.cn/. You need to register and then login to complete each part of application process, including Basic Information, Cover Letter, Job Title and Reference and Equal Opportunities Form. Remember to attach your CV when completing the Basic Information form, and the covering letter (in English) should outline your interest in the post and explain how you meet the criteria.

西交利物浦大学坐落在素有“人间天堂”之称的苏州，这座文化名城至今仍坐落在春秋战国期间的原址上。仍然保持着“水陆平行，河街相邻”的双棋盘格局和粉墙黛瓦、小桥流水的古朴风貌。古城数千年的历史，给后人留下了大量的珍贵文化遗产，其中又以园林为著称，拙政园、留园、网师园等九处名胜古迹被列为世界文化遗产。今天的苏州不仅保留了它悠久文化传统，同时又是一个与时俱进的、对世界开放的现代化城市。近年来它的国民经济总产值以将近15%年增长率快速发展。苏州的GDP仅次于上海、北京和广州。
西交利物浦大学是苏州进一步对外开放和教育全球化的产物。苏州及周边地区经济的高速发展吸引了两所世界名校——中国西安交通大学和英国利物浦大学。它们作为母校在苏州工业园区独墅湖高教区合作创办一所以理、工、管起步的国际型大学。这也是国内一所由教育部批准中外“强强”合作的大学。它的愿景是研究导向、独具特色、世界认可的中国大学和中国土地上的国际大学。它旨在培养具有国际视野和竞争力的高级技术和管理人才；积极为经济和社会发展提供科技和管理服务；在人类面临严重生存挑战的领域有特色地开展研究；探索高等教育新模式，影响中国甚至世界的教育发展。
西交利物浦大学建校于中国—新加坡苏州工业园区，这所学校将在悠久浓郁的文化传统与世界罕有的高速经济发展并存共生的美好环境中成长。
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