Student Support Services Coordinator

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha is seeking a Coordinator of Student Support Services for its TRiO SSS grant. You will advise and support students, connect them to campus and community resources, and help foster a culture of academic success.

Responsibilities include coaching, data tracking in Student Access and Excel, collaboration with faculty and staff, and program development to boost student retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; master's degree preferred.
• Experience with grant-funded programs (TRiO SSS) is helpful.
• Strong coaching, advising, and data-tracking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive coaching, academic support, and advising for participants.
• Monitor progress and maintain records in Student Access and Excel.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success.
• Assist with program development, evaluation, and reporting.

Skills

Coaching

Academic advising

Student support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Student Access

Job description

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: Nebraska Methodist College

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

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Coordinator of Student Support Services position is a grant funded position integral to the success of the Nebraska Methodist College’s federally funded TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) grant. The position encompasses: advising, supporting students’ personal and academic needs, connecting students to relevant campus and community resources, assisting with food pantry operations, administering assessments, monitoring students’ progress, maintaining communication with faculty and staff, mentoring students, and developing a culture of community and academic success for SSS participants.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Student Support

• Provides intensive coaching, academic support and intervention, career advising, personal and cultural support, and financial aid and literacy assistance through individual and small groups.
• Assists program participants with study skills, time management, and organization skills, identification of strengths, explanations of academic and financial aid policies as well as locating scholarship opportunities.
• Provides regular and intentional guidance toward improved performance through goal setting and leadership development.

Assessment, Documentation And Reporting

• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of students’ progress towards graduation through assessments, goal setting and frequent contact with students.
• Timely recordkeeping and documentation of student information in Student Access (database).
• Use of Excel and Student Access to analyze data and track student data.
• Monitor students’ progress toward graduation by tracking grades, enrollment and attendance and participation in other college intervention services.
• Maintain detailed student files in accordance with federal grant guidelines.

Program Development And Evaluation

• Assists in identifying and developing resources and activities that support students’ success and meet grant objectives including summer program, mentoring, and cultural events.
• Assists the Director with the maintenance and integrity of student files, documented services, and Annual Performance Report.
• In collaboration with the Director, assists with developing and administering student satisfaction surveys, exit surveys, and program evaluation.

Networking And Collaboration

• Interfaces with faculty, Office of Student Engagement, Financial Aid, Registrar, advisers, alumni, and staff to advance student success and retention.
• Develops campus and community relationships to assist students in becoming aware of and making use of campus and community resources.

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

Job Description

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.