Upward Bound Math & Sci Coach

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.

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.

Location: One Hope Church, 5612 Corby Street, Omaha, NE 68104

Work Schedule: Mon – Thu, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Four Saturdays per year. The program is closed during OPS days off or school closings.

Work with Upward Bound Math and Science students from Benson High School during our after‑school tutoring program hosted at Citylight Benson Church. The Upward Bound Coach will provide academic support in all subjects, especially in math and/or science, and will offer guidance, coaching, and goal setting to help students reach their academic and personal goals during the school year.

• Maintain complete confidentiality of student information and interactions.
• Provide intensive and ongoing academic support in STEM subject areas at our after‑school program at Citylight Benson Church at least one day per week during the academic year between 3:00 pm–5:30 pm.
• Use basic academic coaching techniques to advise students in their academic goals.
• Monitor student progress in these goals and assist the Assistant Director in appropriate academic follow‑up and resources needed to address ongoing student needs.
• Attend orientation sessions and staff meetings as necessary.
• Participate in student conferences and field trips as necessary.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Completion or near completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject area or other field related to program needs required.

• Coursework in STEM, education, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience working with people from a variety of educational, cultural, and socio‑economic backgrounds preferred.

None required.

• Ability to handle discipline issues that arise and notify the Coordinator/Assistant Director.
• Ability to monitor academic progress of students and coach them to reach their academic goals as they move through the OPS curriculum.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of student information and interactions.
• Ability to commit to at least one consistent day a week from 3:00 pm–5:30 pm at our Citylight Benson after‑school program to provide academic support to students.
• Ability to attend training sessions when needed.

• Light work: may need to exert 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, stooping/bending, twisting, walking.
  • Frequently performed (34%–66%):
    Fingering/touching, reaching, repetitive motions, sitting, speaking/talking.
  • Constantly performed (67%–100%):
    Hearing, seeing/visual.

• Not related hazards
  • Chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex)
  • Biological agents (primary airborne and blood‑born viruses)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explos…