Student Advisor Social Studies

NAME: FLORENCE JURA

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Highly accomplished, hard-working Student Advisor/Counsellor with 20+ years’ progressive experience in students’ management in an University environment. Recognized as a catalyst for a change, in the institution’s community bringing about advocacy for persons with disabilities, mentally challenges and at risk students. Team builder who can accommodate everyone with his or her uniqueness that make one a complete being. Able to constantly achieve institutional goals. Hands-on, expect problem solver capable of resolving multiple and complex students’ issues.

Work Experience

Student Advisor/Counsellor

Zimbabwe Open University

Department of Students Management

2017- to date

Providing psycho-social support to students and disadvantaged members of the community

Advisement and guidance on career choices

Advocate for persons with learning disabilities

Monitoring at risk students

Assisting students with special learning needs and challenges to cope with their studies and manage their environment

Coordinating student Representative Council (SRC) and Alumni activities

Managing SRC funds at Regional Level

Bridge the gap between the Students’ board and the University Management

Part-time Lecturer

Zimbabwe Open University

Faculty of Applied Social Science- Department of Counselling

2011 to date

Setting of assignments and examinations

Invigilating of examinations

Supervision of research projects

Supervision of teachers on teaching practice

Learning Material development

Marking of assignments and examinations

Moderation of examinations

Supervision of students on internships

Proofreading of examinations items

Part-time School counsellor

First Steps School

2022 to date

Providing counselling services to learners, teachers, support staff and community in a confidential setting

Facilitate crisis intervention and prevention programmes

Build non-judgmental relationships based on trust and respect

Provide a conducive environment for learners to talk about their feelings and positively think about their choices

Deliver developmentally appropriate activities to learners.

Assess the relevance of the developed programmes

Education

Master of Science Degree in Counselling - Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) 2011

Bachelor of Science Degree in Counselling – Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) 2005

Post-Graduate Diploma in Higher Education – Chinhoyi University of Technology 2018

Certificate in Systemic Counselling – Zimbabwe Institute of Systemic Therapy (CONNECT) 2006

Other Qualifications

Secretarial certificate

Red cross certificate

Key Skills and knowledge

Able to keep client’s information in confidential manner

Effective communication

Team player

Unconditional positive regard

Listening skills.

Empathic understanding

Self - motivated

A non-judgemental attitude.

Patience and a calm manner.

Ability to cope with emotional situations.

Ability to relate to and adapt communication style to suit a wide range of people.

Volunteer Experience

Supervisor/Team leader

Chinyika Mental Health Clinic

October 2021 - date

Training and assessment of caregivers

Psychosocial support to the mentally challenged and persons with disabilities.

Training and assessments of other caregivers

Administering medication as prescribed

Meal preparations and laundry

Publications

Jura,.F. Bukaliya. R (2015), Domestic Vilence: Causes and Implications for the Education System: International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies. Vol 2, Issue 4 April, pp 62-72, ISSN 2394-6288 print ISSN 23-94-96 (Online)

Jura. F (2021). The Necessity of Vocational Training as a Tool for Empowering Rural Women in Ward Five Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Volume V, Issue III, pp 225-231, ISSN 2454-6186

Jura, F. (2021). Marriage Discord and Social Media Platforms among Couples: A Case study of one selected high-density suburb in Marondera, Zimbabwe: International Journal of Humanities Social and Education (IJHSSE) Volume 8, Issue 4, PP 63-71, ISSN2349-0373 (Print) and ISSN 2349-0381 (online)

Jura F, Bukaliya R (2021). Assessing the Effectiveness of Student Retention Strategies at Zimbabwe Open University. International Journal of Humanities Social and Education (IJHSSE) Volume 8, Issue 7, PP 63-71, ISSN2349-0373 (Print) and ISSN 2349-0381 (online)

Bukaliya R, Jura Florence. (2021) Stakeholder Perceptions of Intervention Strategies to Improve the Practice of Extra Lessons in Zimbabwean Urban Day High Density Secondary Schools: International Journal of Humanities Social and Education (IJHSSE) Volume 8, Issue 4, PP 52-62, ISSN2349-0373 (Print) and ISSN 2349-0381 (online)

Conferences

Debate Open Challenge : National University of Science and Technology ( Bulawayo)

Gender Commission: Sexual Harassment (Harare)

The Africa we Want summit towards Agenda 2063( HICC: Harare

Hobbies

Community service

Reading

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