Head of Development (Remote)

Career Development Manager

Reports To: Director of Scholar Success

Job Type: Full-time Exempt

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.

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.

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.

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.

Knowledge of career development theory, internship pipelines, and early‑career hiring practices.

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.

Experience delivering workshops, programming, or training preferred.

Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, workforce development, or college access organizations preferred.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to meet the demands. use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach or grasp with hands and arms, including overhead and from floor to waist, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to read from a computer or electronic device, and the vision required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions during work‑related travel.

At All-In Milwaukee, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven, high‑impact organization dedicated to advancing educational equity and scholar success. You’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative, and supportive team where your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of scholars and the Milwaukee community. We cultivate a connected and engaging workplace through team gatherings, celebrations, and outings to local events. Generous paid holidays, vacation, and other times

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

Financial Security & Retirement

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 Growth & Development

Professional development funds for training, conferences, and career advancement

Opportunities for leadership and skill‑building within a mission‑driven team

Join All‑In Milwaukee and be part of a team that is transforming educational outcomes and creating pathways to success for scholars across the region.

All-In Milwaukee provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and will not refuse to hire any qualified individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual by reason of an individual’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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