Student Wellbeing Advisor

Part-Time - FTE .5 (20 hours per week), Seconded Member i or Volunteer

Dean of Students

On Campus

About Dallas International University

Dallas International University is a Christian University and provides education and research opportunities preparing global leaders to partner with local communities. The university was established in 1998 and has developed into a level 5 accredited university. Our faculty have served and worked in more than 60 countries and bring practical insights into the classroom from cultures and languages around the world.

Job Overview

The Student Wellbeing Adviser plays a key role in ensuring that graduate and undergraduate students have the mental health and spiritual support they need in order to thrive  Student Wellbeing Adviser meets with students to provide direct support, works closely with the Dean of Students and members of Student Support staff to identify and address student needs, and facilitates opportunities for student learning and growth in areas related to spiritual formation and mental health.

Responsibilities ii

• Meet with students to provide support and guidance in mental health and wellbeing topics (e.g., coping with stress and anxiety, developing healthy communication patterns, maintaining healthy boundaries, working through complex emotions, improving self-talk).
• Work with students to develop and implement personal plans to improve wellbeing.
• Help students access professional resources (licensed counselors or psychiatric services) when necessary.
• Work with RA staff, the Dean of Students, and faculty members to identify and address student needs.
• Facilitate regular opportunities for growth in practical life skills, mental health, and spiritual formation among students.
• Facilitate monthly meetings for RA's, Dean of Students, and Student Support personnel and serve as point of contact for RA concerns.
• Coordinate prayer partnerships between students and faculty and staff.
• Maintain a curated database of mental health and spiritual growth resources for students.
• Maintain a database of mission sending organizations with current contact information for students seeking career or internship opportunities.
• Other duties as requested by the Dean of Students.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certification as life coach, biblical counselor, or pastoral counselor; or licensure as professional counselor (LPC) or marriage and family therapist (LMFT)
• Cross-cultural experience preferred
• Strong listening skills and ability to empathize with others
• Ability to provide helpful, practical advice when appropriate
• Ability to help clients develop and implement plans to improve their own wellbeing
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to standard counseling ethics
• Knowledge of common mental and emotional health issues and ability to convey necessary information about such topics to clients
• Knowledge of resources available to students

Hours

• Part-time during DIU Office hours which are 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday

Physical Requirements

Good physical health is required.

i A seconded member is a paid employee from another institution who is loaned to DIU through a partnership agreement.

ii The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Staff members may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certification as life coach, biblical counselor, or pastoral counselor; or licensure as professional counselor (LPC) or marriage and family therapist (LMFT)
• Cross-cultural experience preferred
• Strong listening skills and ability to empathize with others
• Ability to provide helpful, practical advice when appropriate
• Ability to help clients develop and implement plans to improve their own wellbeing
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to standard counseling ethics
• Knowledge of common mental and emotional health issues and ability to convey necessary information about such topics to clients
• Knowledge of resources available to students