Coordinator of Student Leadership & Programming

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

• Launch Program Coordination - 50%
  Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Launch Program to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and student success outcomes.
  Facilitate participant meetings, enrichment opportunities, leadership development experiences, mentoring, and recruitment activities.
  Track participation, outcomes, and program effectiveness while collaborating with campus and community partners to support participant success.

• Student Leadership & Co-Curricular Programming - 30%
  Design, coordinate, and assess inclusive co-curricular programs and signature events that foster student engagement, leadership development, and campus connection.
  Lead institutional initiatives such as the Community Scholars program and Student Involvement Fairs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and student leaders.

• Student Organization Advising & Leadership Development - 15%
  Advise and support student organizations, including student government and affinity groups, with leadership development, budgeting, and organizational effectiveness.
  Mentor and coach student leaders individually and in groups to promote growth, belonging, and engagement with campus resources.

• Assessment, Collaboration & Institutional Support - 5%
  Maintain participation records, assessment data, and documentation related to student engagement and leadership initiatives.
  Collaborate across the institution through committee participation and other assigned responsibilities to support college operations and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Education
  Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Organizational Development or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience
  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.
  Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse student populations.

Skills/Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to plan, coordinate and support student programs and events that promote connection, leadership development and involvement.
  Knowledge of student development, leadership education and organizational development principles.
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise, coach and engage students and collaborate effectively with faculty and staff.
  Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and track participation and basic assessment data.
  Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and contribute positively to campus culture.
  Demonstrated initiative, reliability and sound judgment in a dynamic, student-centered work environment.
  Proficiency with technology tools including databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products.
  Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support student programs and events.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands
  Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

• Physical Activity
  Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing, Carrying, Crouching, Distinguishing colors, Grasping, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Standing, Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Keyboarding/typing, Reaching, Repetitive Motions, Sitting, Speaking/talking, Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing, Seeing/Visual

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.