Strategy Development Manager Jobs in Brookfield, WI

POSITION: Career Development Manager
Reports To: Director of Scholar Success
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Location: Milwaukee, WI
SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate.
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.

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 ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to meet the demands.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; 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. The employee is regularly required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop or kneel; lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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 noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions during work-related travel.BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ALL-IN MILWAUKEEAt 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 like Brewers, Bucks, and Admirals games. From team days and milestone recognitions to everyday camaraderie, we prioritize a positive and dynamic work environment where collaboration thrives.
Life Balance & Paid Time Off

• 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

Health & Wellness

• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. 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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