Career Development Manager

All-In Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

6d•$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Career Development Manager ensures that All-In Milwaukee scholars successfully complete career readiness milestones and are prepared to secure internships and strong first destinations upon graduation. This role leads the execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AIM’s career readiness framework across grade levels. Working closely with Scholar Advisors, Mission Advancement, and university partners, the Career Development Manager ensures scholars are progressing toward defined career milestones while aligning programming with employer expectations and evolving workforce trends. This is an execution-focused role responsible for operational ownership of career readiness programming, scholar progress monitoring, and continuous improvement of career development systems and resources.

Requirements

Knowledge of career development theory, internship pipelines, and early-career hiring practices.
Strong facilitation, public speaking, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to analyze program data and translate insights into program improvements.
Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to support and motivate scholars from diverse backgrounds.
Comfort working with data systems and tracking tools (Salesforce experience preferred).
Demonstrated commitment to equity and expanding access to career opportunities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn in-house systems, including Salesforce.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for program events and travel as needed.
Ability to occasionally travel throughout and outside the geographic area for various meetings.
Bachelor’s degree required.
3–5 years of experience in career development, workforce development, college advising, or related fields.
Experience working with college students, recent graduates, or young professionals.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering workshops, programming, or training preferred.
Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, workforce development, or college access organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Career Readiness Framework Execution Lead implementation of AIM’s career readiness framework across scholar grade levels.
Monitor scholar completion of career readiness milestones and partner with Scholar Advisors to support scholars who are off-track.
Maintain clear standards, expectations, and documentation related to career readiness programming and requirements.
Career Development Programming Design and deliver career development programming that supports scholar preparation for internships and post-graduation employment.
Provide guidance and training to Scholar Advisors on career exploration, professional skill development, and graduate school/job search strategies.
Coordinate career-related programming with university departments and external partners.
Employer Alignment & Career Partner Collaboration Partner with Mission Advancement to align career readiness efforts with employer expectations and Career Partner opportunities.
Coordinate employer-facing programming such as mock interviews, career panels, and networking events.
Ensure scholars are prepared to successfully engage in employer-facing opportunities.
Data Tracking & Career Outcomes Track scholar progress toward career readiness milestones, internship placement, and post-graduation employment outcomes.
Collaborate with internal teams to generate reports and monitor career development trends.
Use data insights to inform improvements to career programming and scholar support strategies.
Equity & Access to Opportunity Monitor participation in internships and employment opportunities to identify access gaps.
Prioritize support for scholars who have not secured internships or employment opportunities.
Recommend adjustments to programming and support structures to ensure equitable access to high-quality career opportunities.

Benefits

Generous paid holidays, vacation, and other times
Parental leave to support growing families
School activities leave to participate in important family moments
Flexible hybrid work policy allowing for some remote workdays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
Access to an indoor fitness center for employee well-being at the Milwaukee office
Competitive salary (starting base salary for this role is $60,000) with opportunities for performance-based pay
Excellent retirement plan with employer contributions and match
Employer-provided basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Access to voluntary life insurance options
Financial planning resources to help secure your future
Professional development funds for training, conferences, and career advancement
Opportunities for leadership and skill-building within a mission-driven team