Student Success Coordinator Jobs in Nebraska

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:

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.

OUR MISSION

As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College.

By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Nebraska Methodist College

Address: 720 N. 87th St. - Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Will be required to work occasional evenings & weekends for student events.

Designs, coordinates and supports co-curricular programs that foster student engagement, leadership development, belonging and student success. Leads signature initiatives including the NMC Launch Program and development of the Community Scholars program while advising student organizations and mentoring student leaders. Collaborates with faculty, staff and campus partners to create inclusive programming and meaningful student experiences that support retention and connection to the college community. Supports assessment, program improvement and institutional initiatives related to student engagement and leadership development.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

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.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Will be required to work occasional evenings & weekends for student events.

Job 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.

License/Certification:

• N/A

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
• Distinguish colors
• Grasping
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Standing
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting

• Walking

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Keyboarding/typing

• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting

• Speaking/talking

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Hearing

• Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

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.

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.