University counselors do students' work at school, and university teachers are responsible for imparting knowledge to students. College teachers mainly teach and coach basic courses, specialized basic courses and specialized courses in colleges and universities, answer questions, correct homework, organize classroom discussions, compile teaching materials and handouts, and conduct education and teaching research. Counselors mainly guide and help students to deal with specific issues such as ideological understanding, value orientation, study and life, choosing jobs and making friends.

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The recruitment requirements of university counselors require a master's degree or above. If it is a 985 college, you need a master's degree from 985 college. If it is a junior college, it may be a bachelor's degree with strong ability. However, the recruitment conditions of university teachers are higher and they need to graduate with a doctorate. At present, almost all the teachers in undergraduate colleges and universities are doctors. Without a doctorate, it is basically impossible to teach in a university. This is a mandatory rule, and there are other requirements, and doctoral graduation is only a threshold.

The status and salary of university teachers are much higher than that of counselors. Teachers' time after teaching is their own, free, without too many school restrictions. Counselors are different. They are usually responsible for managing students' homework. Everything related to students is related to counselors.