Vacancy title:
Assistant Student Counsellor III- Grade 7

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Education, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Alupe University College

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of the Assistant Dean of Students.

Responsibilities or duties

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Conducting client intake and individual counseling and guidance sessions;
• Maintaining consistent follow-up with the students to ensure sustainable improvement;
• Preparing materials to assist in organizing counseling seminars and workshops;
• Participating in student’s orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University;
• Documenting and updating clients’ records;
• Maintaining safe custody and confidentiality of counseling records; and
• Participating in the recruitment and training of peer educators.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatry or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and accredited institution;
• Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized institution;
• Valid practicing license from the relevant professional body; and
• Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable).

Experience needed

None specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The position of Corporation Secretary, Assistant Student Counsellor III and Lecturer (Geotechnical engineering/Mineral processing) shall be on Permanent & Pensionable terms upon satisfactory completion of six (6) months probation period and subject to satisfactory performance as appraised by the respective supervisor.

ALUPE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AU does not levy any fee in the processing, recruitment & selection of applicants. The University reserves the right to verify academic and professional certificates from relevant institutions and not to make any appointments at any stage of the recruitment exercise.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.

Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees and request their referees to send their confidential reports addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 27^th February, 2026.

Five (5) copies of the application should be sent via courier marked with the reference number to the under-signed. A ONE PDF running document of the application to be sent

Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

Successful Candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau

For more details on the requirements please visit the AU website: www.au.ac.ke.

Applications should be received on or before 27^th February, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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