Counselor (Master)

Overview:

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University Counseling Department Office of the Vice-Rector of Student Affairs is looking for a Counselor (Master) to join its team!

IE’s Counseling Department operates under the Office of the Vice-Rector of Student Affairs to look after our undergraduate and postgraduate students’ mental health and well-being. We provide prevention-based group activities, events, and individualized interventions that address our students’ psycho-social and emotional needs.

Why IE University?

IE University is a leading institution in international higher education with campuses in Madrid and Segovia. Its ethos is based on practical, hands-on experience through teamwork and technology to prepare well-rounded professionals who meet the demands and trends of the job market today. With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.

Our Purpose

At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation. As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime. Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.

Our People

At IE we are:

1. People-driven
2. Change Builders
3. Autonomy Enthusiasts
4. Communication Enthusiasts
5. Knowledge Champions

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid.

Responsibilities:

Your role as Counselor (Master) will involve:

1. Hold one-on-one meetings with students requesting to speak to a guidance counselor for emotional support and advice.
2. Propose and implement sustainable initiatives such as talks, workshops, and programs to educate the University’s community in general and support our students in particular around topics on mental health.
3. Assist in content creation on mental health and mental well-being for the department’s website and social media channels.
4. Assist the team as needed with ongoing projects and day-to-day administrative tasks.
5. Actively learn about the particularities of our students’ personal, social, and academic journeys at IE University.

Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

1. A master’s or equivalent degree in Psychology, Life Coaching, or related field.
2. Professional fluency both in English and Spanish (spoken and written).
3. A minimum of three years of demonstrable work experience in mental health with a client- or patient-centered approach.
4. Ability to work with students in distress through psychological first aid and follow proper protocol in emotionally charged situations.
5. A well-developed sensitivity and intuitive response to mental health difficulties and diversity of all forms.
6. The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality is essential.
7. Self-driven with excellent teamwork, project management, and problem-solving skills.
8. Availability to commute to and from our campuses in Madrid and Segovia on a weekly basis.
9. An international profile with work experience in higher education (ages 18-22 / 23-50), clinical settings, and culturally diverse environments is a plus.

It’s time to bring your best and make your mark. Now the choice is yours!