Program Director, Florida Impact Scholars

Impact - Imagination - Inspiration

At Children's Home Society of Florida, we’re creating pathways to success by connecting students and families with the resources, scholarships, and support they need to thrive. Through Florida Impact Scholars, we’re helping students pursue higher education, achieve their dreams, and build brighter futures. Our mission is simple but powerful: Building bridges to success for children. Our vision is a world where children realize their full potential.

We're seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven leader to serve as our Program Director, Florida Impact Scholars. This is more than a scholarship management role. It's an opportunity to unlock educational opportunities, build meaningful partnerships, and empower students to pursue their dreams and create brighter futures.

Why Join CHS?

Make a Lasting Impact

Join a statewide organization serving children and families through innovative solutions that address root causes before crises occur. CHS reaches thousands of children and family members each year through early childhood programs, behavioral health services, family supports, and community partnerships.

Grow Your Leadership Career

Work alongside passionate leaders and dedicated professionals committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence while advancing your own professional growth.

Enjoy Outstanding Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, holidays, health benefits, retirement plans, and additional resources that support your well-being and success.

What You'll Do

As the Program Director, Florida Impact Scholars, you will lead scholarship program operations, strengthen educational partnerships, and connect students and families with the resources and support they need to achieve post-secondary success.

Grant Management and Compliance

• Manage the processing of scholarship applications, verifying applicant eligibility and documentation completion.
• Track scholarship allocations across affiliates and other member organizations to ensure 100% utilization annually.
• Analyze scholarship usage reports to identify inactive recipients, proactively coaching them through utilization options and notifying them of upcoming scholarship expiration dates
• Monitor, track and report on all Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Path to Prosperity, and other donor grant deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Student Support, Orientation, & Coaching

• Serve as the subject matter expert and guide affiliate agencies, families, mentors, and school liaisons through the Florida Impact Scholars program guidelines, including , including financial/economic eligibility and certain zip code restrictions.
• Develop, deliver, and manage all program collateral and presentations - including awareness sessions (in-person and virtual), application guides, and recipient orientation (in-person and virtual) to guide students and families through successful scholarship utilization
• Establish and maintain quarterly touchpoints with recipients using a central database to track ongoing success during usage period
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with financial aid offices and designated liaisons at public universities throughout the state.
• Develop a knowledge base and active network of trade schools and vocational relationships within major Florida markets.

Outreach, Recruitment, & Donor Stewardship

• Attend state and community-based CHS scholarship and donor celebration events statewide to represent the program and support member agencies.
• Source student testimonials and secure speakers for virtual and in-person donor events to demonstrate program impact and support fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with the Operations and External Affairs teams in program support
• Promote the continuous enhancement of existing relationships with scholarship provider partners and recipients.

Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues, best practices, and trends
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field from an accredited university, required. (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.)
• Three or more years of experience in a nonprofit or educational/academic environment.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Business or related field from an accredited university preferred.

Who You Are

You're a:

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Strategic program leader

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Student success champion

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Relationship builder

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Educational opportunity advocate

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Collaborative partner

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Strong communicator

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Detail-oriented problem solver

Most importantly, you are passionate about helping children and families achieve brighter futures.

Schedule & Travel

This position is Remote with Statewide travel.

If you're ready to leverage your leadership skills, passion for education, and commitment to student success, join us in expanding opportunities for students and families and helping turn their educational dreams into reality.

Apply today and help shape the future for Florida's children and families.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com