Officer, Guidance & Counselling at Nile University of Nigeria

Founded in 2009, Nile University is a private multidisciplinary university based in Abuja, and a proud member of Honoris United Universities since 2020. Nile University currently has over 40 undergraduate programmes and more than 50 postgraduate programmes spread across eight best- in-class faculties, in the College of Health Sciences, Law, Science, Computing Studies, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, and Arts & Social Sciences.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Officer, Guidance & Counselling

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are currently looking to engage a highly competent and result-oriented Officer, Guidance & Counselling, with strong personal & professional integrity to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• The Officer, Guidance & Counsellor will be responsible for providing students with career, personal, social, and educational counselling, whilst assisting students in evaluating their abilities, interests, talents, and personalities.

He/she is expected to:

• Proactively identify and address the unique socio-emotional challenges faced by individual students, employing a compassionate and understanding approach.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to strategically determine the most effective approaches for meeting the unique needs of individual students whilst actively contributing to interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive student support.
• Work closely with school faculty and staff to develop holistic plans for maintaining the well-being of both individual students and the student population as a whole.
• Complete thorough and comprehensive reports for services provided, including detailed session notes and incident reports.
• Provide tailored group or individual counseling to address a spectrum of social, behavioral, or academic challenges faced by students.
• Actively engage in open and transparent consultation with families and staff, highlighting students’ needs and collaboratively devising strategies for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of counseling programs that are effective in meeting the diverse needs of students, adapting strategies to evolving educational landscapes.
• Submit referrals to external agencies when necessary, ensuring that students receive specialized attention and support tailored to their specific needs.
• Evaluate students’ academic and career plans, assisting them in setting realistic and achievable goals for personal and academic growth.
• Monitor and observe students to identify personal, emotional, or social issues that may impact their overall well-being.
• Refer students to health psychologists and other mental health professionals when specialised attention is required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counselling or any related field, such as psychology, social work, human services, or a similar discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in counselling or related fields is required.
• Professional Certification or Licensure in Guidance Counselling.
• Ability to use data management systems or student information systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@nileuniversity.edu.ng using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer

• Nile University is an equal opportunity employer and will never demand payment from candidates for employment.
• We caution all applicants to be vigilant against fraudulent solicitations.
• Legitimate job openings are exclusively advertised through official channels and reputable job boards.
• If you encounter any suspicious activity, please report it to: humanr@nileuniversity.edu.ng immediately.