Grant Project Coordinator

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 at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about” 

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; After-school hours and weekends are required.

The Grant Project Coordinator will assume responsibility for overseeing and coordinating Upward Bound Math & Science programming, dedicating 100% of their time and effort to the UBMS grant program. This includes the after-school tutoring programs, Saturday College program, and Summer program. The Grant Project Coordinator will be knowledgeable of and stay current with the rules and regulations that directly affect the grant program; demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills; and be able to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to Upward Bound participants.

Recruit, screen, review, and interview potential applicants based on eligibility and need for services, and coordinate application submission process.

Implement curriculum for Saturday College program.

Supervise and coordinate activities in the after-school tutoring program at program site (M-Th 2:30-5:30pm).

Confer regularly with staff to plan and coordinate activities.

Schedule campus visits, educational and cultural activities.

Assist in the follow-up and tracking of alumni.

Communicate with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding Upward Bound project's goals, services, and accomplishments.

Discuss and review any behavior, attendance, or academic concerns and appropriate consequences with students and parents.

Plan, implement, and facilitate programming for the 6-week summer program; oversee all aspects of summer food service program to ensure that the program remains in compliance with Food Bank food safety regulations; manage food inventory for summer program.

Manage Upward Bound supply inventories, and consistently and accurately track supply needs and inventory level for program.

 Maintain on-going relations with target school personnel and other community partners.

Maintain student files, and ensure proper documentation is completed; accurately enter and track relevant student data.

Attend activities, events, and programs on occasional evenings and weekends.

Attend meetings and workshops that contribute to professional development.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 pm

After-school hours and weekends are required.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of student services professional work with low-income, first-generation, and minority students required.
• Prior TRIO experience desirable.

License/Certifications

• Requires the ability to provide transportation to other campus and/or work related locations within a reasonable timeframe.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Working knowledge of high school graduation requirements, college admission, and financial aid process.
• Experience working with state and federal programs.
• Experience with coaching students to create and maintain positive study habits.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to provide academic, career, and personal counseling to college students.

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%):
  • Fingering/Touching
  • 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
• Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazards.

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.