Coordinator of Student Leadership & Programming

Job Summary

Location:

Nebraska Methodist College, 720 N. 87th St., Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

Mon – Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends for student events.

Designs, coordinates and supports co‑curricular programs that foster student engagement, leadership development, belonging and student success.

• Launch Program Coordination (50%) – Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Launch Program to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and student success outcomes. Facilitate participant meetings, enrichment opportunities, leadership development experiences, mentoring, and recruitment activities. Track participation, outcomes, and program effectiveness while collaborating with campus and community partners.
• Student Leadership & Co‑Curricular Programming (30%) – Design, coordinate, and assess inclusive co‑curricular programs and signature events that foster student engagement, leadership development, and campus connection. Lead initiatives such as the Community Scholars program and Student Involvement Fairs in collaboration with faculty, staff, and student leaders.
• Student Organization Advising & Leadership Development (15%) – Advise and support student organizations, including student government and affinity groups, with leadership development, budgeting, and organizational effectiveness. Mentor and coach student leaders individually and in groups.
• Assessment, Collaboration & Institutional Support (5%) – Maintain participation records, assessment data, and documentation. Collaborate across the institution through committee participation and other responsibilities to support college operations and strategic priorities.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience – Minimum of three years supporting student programming, student organizations, or leadership development in higher education or a comparable setting. Experience coordinating multi‑component or cohort‑based programs and working effectively with diverse student populations.
• Skills & Knowledge – Ability to plan, coordinate, and support student programs and events; knowledge of student development, leadership education, and organizational development principles; strong interpersonal and communication skills; organizational and prioritization abilities; proficiency with technology tools, including databases, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office; ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Licenses/Certifications – None required.

Light work up to 20 pounds; keyboarding/typing, reaching, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, occasional walking. No special hazards.

NEBRAHOMA 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.