Support Our Scholars (SOS) 

Our Mission:
Support Our Scholars is a nonprofit organization empowering exceptional, underprivileged young women to achieve their undergraduate dreams through financial support, mentorship, and life skills development.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Mentors & Scholars oversees all SOS programs—Scholarship, Mentorship, and Sisterhood. This leader ensures that every Scholar and Mentor receives the support needed to thrive, while managing program staff, volunteers, and key partnerships that advance SOS’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and implementation of the Scholarship, Mentorship, and Sisterhood Programs.
• Build strong relationships with Scholars and Mentors, ensuring their engagement and success.
• Recruit and train mentors; coordinate Scholar selection and support processes.
• Oversee program staff, volunteers, and committee collaboration.
• Manage program communications, recordkeeping, and funding disbursements.
• Represent SOS at fundraising and community events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–5 years of nonprofit or education experience (higher education preferred).
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and public speaking abilities.
• High integrity and professionalism with discretion in sensitive matters.
• Reliable transportation; some evening/weekend availability required.

Join us in changing young women’s lives through education!

Work Environment

Hybrid position based in Maitland, FL, with regular visits to area high schools and event participation.  Some evening and weekend work is required.

Support Our Scholars (SOS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter to admin@supportourscholars.org.