Academic and Personal Development Counselor

RV University is a State Private University which has been established in Karnataka State with RSST as the sponsoring body through Act No.11 of 2019, passed by the Karnataka Legislature.

Established by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), which has over eight decades of experience in higher education system.

Job Description : Student Counselor

Position Title : Student Counselor

Department : Student Affairs

Location : RVU, Bangalore

Position Overview

The Student Counselor is responsible for providing professional psychological counseling, emotional support, and guidance to students, ensuring their overall well-being and academic success. The role includes offering one-on-one counseling, crisis intervention, student development initiatives, and collaborating with faculty / staff to create a healthy and supportive campus environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Counseling & Support

Provide individual counseling sessions to students on academic stress, personal issues, emotional challenges, anxiety, depression, peer / family concerns, and adjustment issues.

Maintain confidential and ethical counseling practices in accordance with professional guidelines.

Offer short-term therapeutic intervention, and refer cases requiring long-term or clinical support to external specialists.

2. Crisis Management

• Respond to student emergencies and mental health crises;

conduct risk assessments and implement intervention plans.

Work closely with campus security, medical teams, and administration during crisis situations.

3. Student Engagement & Wellness Programs

Plan and conduct workshops, training, and awareness programs on topics such as mental health, stress management, career decision-making, time management, relationships, and emotional resilience.

Support student orientation, induction programs, and peer-mentor initiatives.

4. Collaboration & Campus Outreach

Partner with faculty, residence wardens, and academic advisors to identify students of concern.

Participate in student welfare committees and contribute to policies promoting student well-being.

Build a supportive campus culture by engaging with student clubs, hostels, and academic departments.

5. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain updated counseling records, case notes, and progress reports, while ensuring confidentiality.

Generate periodic reports on trends, student concerns, and wellness indicators for review by leadership.

6. Compliance & Professional Development

Adhere to the ethical standards of counseling psychology.

Stay updated with new practices in student counseling, mental health, and wellness through training and certifications.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential :

Master’s Degree in Psychology / Counseling Psychology / Clinical Psychology (M.A. / M.Sc.).

Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a counselor, preferably in higher education or youth-focused organizations.

Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues appropriately.

Preferred :

Certification in Student Counseling, Career Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, or related areas.

Experience in crisis counseling or supporting residential campus environments.

Key Skills & Competencies

Empathy and active listening

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to work with diverse student populations

Strong observation and assessment skills

Conflict resolution and mediation

Program planning and facilitation

Ethical decision-making

Cultural sensitivity

Interested candidates matching the criteria should drop in their CV's to recruitments@rvu.edu.in.

Mentioning the role applied for : Student Counselor.