Coordinator of Scott Scholars Program

About the role

Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Scott Scholars program to ensure alignment with donor intent, institutional priorities and student success outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment and selection processes in partnership with Admissions, manage program logistics and ensure program sustainability and consistency.
• Serve as the College’s liaison to the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation and Methodist Hospital Foundation by coordinating communications, supporting events, providing updates, and ensuring timely and accurate information sharing.
• Facilitate scholar meetings, mentoring, enrichment and leadership development experiences that support scholar engagement, persistence and completion.
• Monitor scholar progress through regular check-ins and collaboration with academic and student support partners; identify and respond to retention needs.
• Lead the development and ongoing coordination of the Scott Scholars Alumni Network, including alumni engagement strategies, communications, networking events, and mentorship initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and assess programming, activities, and events designed to enhance community, leadership, and engagement.
• Build and maintain partnerships with Methodist Hospital Foundation, Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation, campus departments, community organizations and Scott Scholars alumni to expand opportunities for scholars, support program goals, and enhance program visibility and alumni engagement.
• Collaborate with MHS HR and clinical departments to facilitate employment pathways for scholars, including organizing career development opportunities such as employment opportunities while attending school, job shadowing, informational interviews, and networking sessions with MHS leaders.
• Track participation, outcomes, and program effectiveness; maintain accurate records and prepare required reports to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Contribute to institutional priorities through committee service, professional engagement, and community or civic involvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Organizational Development or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience supporting student programming, student organizations or leadership development in higher education or a comparable setting.
• Experience coordinating multi-component and/or cohort-based programs.
• Experience engaging key stakeholders, with the ability to represent the organization professionally, and foster strong collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations.
• Experience planning events; demonstrated experience managing or coordinating meetings, programs and projects.
• Exhibits high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.