Job Description
University Guidance & Student Profile Lead
nCareer Exploration | Student Profile Building | University Admissions – India & Global
nThe NEST School | Chennai | Full-time
nThe Opportunity
nAt The NEST School, we believe university guidance begins long before Grade 12.
nWe are looking for a University Guidance & Student Profile Lead to own the journey of our learners through high school — from understanding their interests and strengths, to exploring careers, building a meaningful student profile, identifying the right university pathways and successfully navigating applications in India and around the world.
nThis is not a conventional university counselling role. We are looking for someone who can combine deep student understanding with exceptional systems, organisation and execution.
nWhat You Will Do
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- Build a deep understanding of each student's interests, strengths, aspirations and potential.n
- Guide students through career exploration and informed academic/pathway choices.n




- Develop individual student profiles and multi-year action plans.n
- Identify meaningful opportunities for students to build their profiles through projects, research, internships, competitions, leadership and other experiences.n
- Guide students and families in identifying right-fit universities and courses in India and globally.n
- Manage the university application process end-to-end, including shortlisting, timelines, documentation, essays, recommendations, submissions and follow-up.n
- Build rigorous systems to track students, applications, requirements, deadlines and stakeholder responsibilities.n
- Work closely with students, parents, teachers and universities, ensuring clear and timely communication.n
- Build and continuously improve the school's University Guidance & Career Counselling framework.n

nWho We Are Looking For
nWe are looking for someone who is:
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- Exceptionally organised, systematic and detail-oriented.n
- A solid comm

📌 University Guidance and Career Counselling (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 The NEST School Chennai
📍 Tamil Nadu