Professional Guidance and Counselling at Prime University Abuja

Prime University, Abuja is a newly established private university located in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The institution is committed to providing world-class teaching, research, and community service with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven learning. Prime University offers programmes across diverse facultiesincluding Science and Computing, Social and Management Science, Law with a strong emphasis on producing graduates who are globally competitive and locally relevant. Guided by its vision to be a leading centre of academic excellence, the University is dedicated to nurturing future leaders, fostering industry partnerships, and contributing to national development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Professional Guidance and Counselling

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

Role Overview

• This role is not for someone who just “listens to students.” You are expected to actively shape student behaviour, decision-making, and long-term direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students on academic, personal, and career-related issues
• Identify students at risk (academically, emotionally, socially) and intervene early
• Develop and implement guidance programmes that improve student performance and well-being
• Support students with career planning, CV development, and decision-making
• Collaborate with academic staff to address behavioural and performance challenges
• Maintain accurate, confidential student counselling records
• Organise workshops on mental health, study habits, emotional intelligence, and life skills
• Refer complex cases to external professionals where necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s degree is a strong advantage)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience (school or university setting preferred)
• Strong emotional intelligence, not theory, real-world application.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations professionally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of practical impact (not just certificates) in previous roles.

Remuneration

• Competitive and based on experience.

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Updated CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@primeuniversity.edu.ng using te Job Title as the subject of the email.