Career Development Manager

Career Development Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of AIM’s career readiness framework across scholar grade levels.
• Maintain clear standards, expectations, and documentation related to career readiness programming and requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Education & Experience

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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Sit, stand, or walk.
• Reach or grasp with hands and arms, including overhead and from floor to waist.
• Talk or hear.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Bend, stoop or kneel.
• Lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to read from a computer or electronic device.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions during work-related travel.

Benefits of Working at All-In Milwaukee

• 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.