Job DescriptionUniversity Guidance & Student Profile Lead
nCareer Exploration | Student Profile Building | University Admissions – India & Global
nThe NEST School | Chennai | Full-time
nThe Prospect
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 prospects 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 transparent 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 strong commu

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