Assistant Director - Upward Bound Math​/Sci

** 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 ”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.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Nebraska Methodist College  Address: 720 N. 87th St.

- Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm, occasional weekends    The Assistant Director Upward Bound Math and Science is a full-time, 12 month, grant funded position that provides a leadership role focused on student success, persistence, graduation, post-secondary enrollment, and participant enrichment. Responsible for assisting with the management, administration, and implementation of the goals and objectives of NMC's Upward Bound Math and Science project.

The position assists with the hiring and supervising of full time and summer staff; develops and implements curriculum aligned with Upward Bound Math and Science goals, ensures that student programming is carried out effectively and efficiently with an eye towards continuous quality improvement, and works closely with the target high school to ensure that student needs are being met. Works with Director of Upward Bound Programs in formulating and implementing policies and procedures, program planning, decision making, and collection and assessment of data.

Work with key internal and external stakeholders to support program participants and will be knowledgeable of and stay current with grant related rules, regulations, and opportunities.
** Responsibilities:
**** Essential Job Functions
** Resource Management
* Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to Upward Bound Math & Science participants.
* Assist with hiring, training, and supervising professional staff including instructors during the summer component.
* Work with staff to promote and support professional development, resolve problems, and ensure program objectives are met.
* Manage portions of the Upward Bound Math and Science participant support budget.

Student Support
* Assist with parent meetings, student advising/coaching, and other assistance as needed.
* Work closely with current participants in both seminar and one-on-one advising formats on all pre-college tasks, including Individual Learning Plans.
* Coordinate all pre-college programming including…