Senior Tech Career Coach & Placement Strategist

Next Code Placement; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextCode Placement is seeking a Senior Career Advisor for a full-time, on-site role based in Jamaica, NY. You will provide one-on-one and group career counseling to tech-focused job seekers, helping them build resumes, portfolios, and interview readiness.

You will collaborate with internal teams to align candidate development with employer needs, conduct workshops, track progress, and stay current with labor market data to offer informed guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in career counseling and student support.
• Strong communication, active listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to assess clients, set goals, and create actionable career plans.
• Experience in tech industry talent market or staffing is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree/certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group career counseling to tech-focused job seekers.
• Assess career interests and skills; develop individualized career plans.
• Guide resume and portfolio creation; prepare candidates for interviews & networking.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align candidate development with employer needs.
• Lead workshops on career development topics and track candidate progress.
• Maintain accurate records in career management systems; stay current on industry trends.

Skills

Career Counseling

Career Development

Career Management

Student Counseling

Diverse learner support

Communication Skills

Active Listening

Presentation Skills

Written Communication

Client Assessment

Goal Setting

Actionable Career Plans

Tech Recruiting Experience

Organizational Skills

Digital Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling/HR/Psychology/Education

Advanced degree or certifications in career counseling

Tools

Career Management Systems

Job description

NextCode Placement is seeking a Senior Career Advisor for a full-time, on-site role based in Jamaica, NY. You will provide one-on-one and group career counseling to tech-focused job seekers, helping them build resumes, portfolios, and interview readiness.

You will collaborate with internal teams to align candidate development with employer needs, conduct workshops, track progress, and stay current with labor market data to offer informed guidance.