JAG Nebraska Program Manager

Organization:
United Way of the Midlands

Job Title:

JAG Nebraska Program Manager

Department: JAG Nebraska, Programs

FLSA Status:
Full-time, Exempt

Location:

Omaha, NE

Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community’s most impactful health and human service programs. UWM’s funded programs and direct services – including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program – focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow.

At United Way, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

• Build TRUST in everything we do.
• Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
• Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
• Be OPEN to embracing others’ differences.
• Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
• Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG Nebraska) is an in-school elective credit class empowering students in grades 7-12 to achieve success in high school graduation, further education, and employment following high school graduation. JAG Nebraska Program Managers are responsible for leading a team of in-class Career Specialists to fully implement the JAG Nebraska model, ensure program goals are achieved, build relationships with school districts and community leaders, and support the mission of the United Way of the Midlands.

• Ensures the JAG Advantage (Project Based Learning, Trauma Informed Care, and Employer Engagement) is implemented with integrity within each program.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and feedback to JAG Nebraska Career Specialists.
• Travels to program sites monthly to engage in meaningful relationship-building with students, JAG Career Specialists, and school administrators.
• Conducts annual meetings with the district administration in collaboration with JAG Career Specialists to review program successes and to learn of and align with upcoming district and school goals.
• Assists JAG Career Specialists’ school and district administration as needed regarding student recruitment.
• Communicates professionally and timely to maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, community leaders, business partners, and JAG Nebraska leadership.
• Ensures evidence-based classroom management techniques are utilized in each JAG classroom.
• Reviews, analyzes and assesses program performance outcomes by utilizing the data in JAG Force monthly.
• Reviews, assesses and attends employer engagement activities to ensure one hands‑on engagement is provided in each CTE sector per program per school year.
• Collaborates with the UWM VP, Program Development to plan and coordinate employer engagement experiences to remove gaps in services for employer engagement.
• Ensures strategic and meaningful partnerships with local United Way chapters per program.
• Attends and assists in planning and implementation of national, statewide, and regional student and staff events and training, including facilitation of event planning committees as assigned.
• Hosts team meetings with JAG Career Specialists to share information, learn team needs, and receive feedback.
• Meets one‑on‑one with JAG Career Specialists a minimum of once per month to provide support as needed.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires for JAG Nebraska Career Specialist positions according to the requirements of the position and in collaboration with each school district’s administration.
• Coordinates with the JAG Regional Manager and the UWM Director, Communication regarding local media and press requests or engagements.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and…