Director, Excel Leadership & Scholarship Program

Position Type: Part-Time, 20 Hours Per Week
Annual Compensation: $25,342.89 (approximately $24.37/hour)
Benefits: None
Schedule: Flexible, with required school-day availability and occasional evening or weekend commitments
Reports To: Executive Director, My Town Miracles

About the Program
The Excel Leadership & Scholarship Program is an initiative of My Town Miracles dedicated to helping Memphis students successfully pursue and complete post-secondary education.

Excel provides scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, financial literacy education, service opportunities, and ongoing encouragement from students’ senior year of high school through college or trade school graduation.

Unlike traditional scholarship programs, Excel maintains relationships with scholars beyond the initial financial award, offering guidance, accountability, and practical support throughout their post-secondary journey.

The program currently supports approximately 50 active Excel Scholars and partners with Melrose High School to provide college and career readiness assistance to the broader senior class.

Position Overview
The Director oversees the day-to-day operations of Excel, including scholar support, college and career readiness, scholarship administration, Christian leadership, community partnerships, and program development.

This position requires a self-motivated, relationship-driven leader who can independently manage program priorities, build meaningful connections with students and partners, and ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with limited day-to-day supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Scholar Support & Student Success
Maintain regular communication and relationships with approximately 50 active Excel Scholars through monthly check-ins and ongoing encouragement.
Monitor academic progress, enrollment, and graduation outcomes, connecting students with resources and support when challenges arise.
Assist scholars with educational decisions, career exploration, internships, employment opportunities, and mentorship connections.

College & Career Readiness
Coordinate a weekly presence at Melrose High School, working alongside volunteers to support seniors with FAFSA completion, Tennessee Promise, college and trade school applications, scholarship searches, and post-secondary planning.
Provide guidance on financial aid, ACT preparation, application deadlines, and career exploration.
Maintain relationships with school leadership and coordinate volunteers to expand student support.

Scholarship Administration & Recruitment
Oversee the annual scholarship recruitment, application, selection, and award process.
Coordinate outreach to schools, counselors, ministry partners, and prospective applicants.
Manage scholarship agreements, eligibility verification, fall and spring disbursements, and accurate program records.

Christian Leadership & Spiritual Development
Model Christian values through personal character, leadership, relationships, and service.
Confidently share Christian beliefs and lead Bible studies, short devotionals, prayer, and faith-based discussions with Excel Scholars in appropriate voluntary program settings.
Incorporate biblical principles into leadership development and service opportunities while respecting students from diverse backgrounds.

Leadership Development & Service Learning
Coordinate scholar orientation, leadership development, and educational workshops covering financial literacy, college readiness, and life skills.
Organize scholar participation in My Town Miracles service opportunities, including the Fred L. Davis Memorial Food Drive and annual Christmas Initiative.
Connect students with alumni, professionals, and community leaders for mentorship and career development.

Partnerships, Program Management & Development
Maintain and strengthen relationships with schools, community organizations, ministry partners, and volunteers.
Manage program calendars, student records, scholarship documentation, and reporting.
Support donor stewardship and fundraising through acknowledgments, student success stories, program updates, and impact reporting.
Collaborate with My Town Miracles leadership to evaluate program effectiveness and support long-term sustainability.

Qualifications & Experience
Experience in education, college access, youth development, student services, nonprofit programming, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building authentic relationships with young adults.
Familiarity with FAFSA, financial aid, scholarship processes, and post-secondary pathways, or willingness to learn.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently.
Experience working with schools, community partners, and volunteers.
Proficiency with Google Workspace and digital communication tools.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant professional and community experience will also be considered.

Faith & Mission Alignment: An active personal Christian faith, alignment with the mission of My Town Miracles, and confidence in leading Bible studies, devotionals, prayer, and conversations about faith.

Position Structure & Work Location
This is a part-time, hourly, nonexempt position structured around 20 hours per week, with annualized compensation of $25,342.89 and no benefits.

The Director will have flexibility in scheduling while maintaining availability for weekly school programming, student meetings, and occasional evening or weekend events. Workload will fluctuate throughout the year based on scholarship cycles and student needs.

My Town Miracles will provide access to office and meeting space at For The Kingdom Camp & Retreat Center and on Highland Street in Memphis. Remote work is permitted when appropriate, with in-person availability expected for student meetings, school visits, and program activities.

About My Town Miracles
My Town Miracles is a Memphis-based, faith-driven nonprofit committed to alleviating burdens and barriers for children and families through meaningful partnerships, practical support, and opportunities to serve.

Our guiding philosophy is simple: Do for one today what we would like to do for many.

Because every child in My Town matters.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their resume and a brief introduction explaining their interest in the position to Whitney Williams Willis at whitney@mytownmiracles.org.

Please include Excel Program Director in the subject line.