Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
n University Guidance & Career Counsellor – IBDP & Cambridge A Level
n Designation: University Guidance & Career Counsellor
n Reporting To: Head of School / Director
n Location: Chennai
n About the Role
nWe are seeking an experienced University Guidance & Career Counsellor to lead undergraduate university counselling for students pursuing IBDP and Cambridge A Level . The role will manage the complete student journey from career exploration and profile building to university selection, application, admission and enrolment , across India and international destinations.
n Key Responsibilities
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- Provide individualised university and career counselling from Grade 6 onwards.n
- Develop student profiles, career pathways and strategic university application plans.n
- Guide students on university selection, including reach, match and safety choices.n
- Manage end-to-end applications through UCAS, Common App, BridgeU and other international/Indian portals.n
- Review and guide students on personal statements, essays, resumes, portfolios,



interviews and entrance assessments .n
- Advise on SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL , scholarships, financial aid and university-specific requirements.n
- Maintain application timelines, documentation, predicted grades and recommendation requirements.n
- Conduct student/parent counselling sessions, university admission workshops and career guidance programmes.n
- Build relationships with universities and coordinate university visits, fairs and admission interactions .n
- Maintain accurate application records and report on offers, admissions, scholarships and placement outcomes .n

n Education & Experience
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- Master's degree in Education, Counselling, Psychology, Career Guidance or a related field.n
- 5–6 years of experience in university counselling, college admissions or student placement.n
- Mandatory experience with IBDP and/or Cambridge A Level , preferably in an international school

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🏢 The NEST School Chennai
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