Job Posting Details

Are you passionate about making a difference in students’ lives? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced counselor to join our dynamic team at the Counseling and Wellness Center.

Position Overview: As a Senior Student Counselor, you will report to the Head of Counseling and Wellness and play a crucial role in supporting our diverse student body. Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal Counseling: Provide individual and group counseling to help students overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.
• Cross-Cultural Counseling: Assist students from various cultural backgrounds in maximizing their educational experience.
• Workshops & Seminars: Conduct engaging workshops, seminars, and orientation activities on mental health, academic concerns, and life skills.
• Crisis Intervention: Offer timely intervention for students, faculty, and staff in crisis situations.
• Consultation Services: Advise faculty and staff on student mental health issues and development.
• Professional Supervision: Provide clinical supervision to fellow counselors.

Collaboration & Impact: You will work closely with academic departments and non-academic offices to help students resolve personal concerns and develop essential skills for success. This role may require irregular working hours to meet the needs of our students.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including supervisory experience.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with professional bodies such as the Hong Kong Psychological Society and Hong Kong Professional Counseling Association.
• Fluency in Cantonese, Putonghua, and English.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, group work, and crisis intervention skills.
• Preference for candidates with experience working with tertiary-level students and a passion for enhancing educational goals.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Engage in diverse and rewarding work.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

If you are enthusiastic about student well-being and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office.  Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.