JAG Nebraska Program Manager - Region 3
JAG Nebraska Program Manager - Region 3
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Organization: United Way of the Midlands
Job Title: JAG Nebraska Program Manager
Department: JAG Nebraska
FLSA Status: Fulltime Exempt
Location: Omaha NE
About United Way of the Midlands:
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro by bringing together the business government and notforprofit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and wellbeing 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.
UWMs Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles:
At United Way of the Midlands we
Job Title: JAG Nebraska Program Manager
Department: JAG Nebraska
FLSA Status: Fulltime Exempt
Location: Omaha NE
About United Way of the Midlands:
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro by bringing together the business government and notforprofit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and wellbeing 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.
UWMs Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles:
At United Way of the Midlands we
- 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.
Position Summary:
Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG Nebraska) is an inschool elective credit class empowering students in grades 712 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 inclass 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.
Responsibilities:
Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG Nebraska) is an inschool elective credit class empowering students in grades 712 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 inclass 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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 relationshipbuilding 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 evidencebased 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 handson 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 oneonone 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 districts administration.
- Coordinates with the JAG Regional Director and the UWM Director Communication regarding local media and press requests or engagements.
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality integrity and professionalism.
- Effectively implements curriculum projects and/or other educational opportunities consistent with the goals of the JAG and the Nebraska Department of Education requirements for Career and Technical Education.
- Substitute teaches for Career Specialists as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Travels to UWM a minimum of once per month to attend JAG leadership events.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Builds leads and mentors a team of JAG Specialists.
- Interviews hires and trains staff in the department.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Completes performance evaluations and formal classroom observations for JAG Career Specialists according to United Way of the Midlands policy.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Required to work 12 months per year.
- Must comply with school staff handbook policies standards and expectations as applicable.
- Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel Teams).
- Must be knowledgeable about human services.
- Must have a good understanding of philanthropy and the role nonprofit organizations play in our community.
- Must have the ability to effectively represent UWM and JAG Nebraska during community and stakeholder meetings.
- Must be highly organized responsive and able to handle multiple deliverables at the same time.
- Must maintain a positive attitude and care deeply about the overall success of UWM and JAG Nebraska.
- Must establish appropriate boundaries while developing and maintaining positive relationships.
- Must communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of individuals within and outside of the school system.
- Must be able and willing to follow chain of command and organizational policies and values.
- Must possess a current and valid drivers license.
- Driving is an essential function of this position.
Education and Experience:
- Accredited Bachelors degree required. Masters degree in relevant field preferred. Must possess 35 years relevant prior experience successfully leading a decentralized team.
- Within the first 90 days of employment must meet the Nebraska Department of Educations Teaching Career Education Permit requirements.
- Must be willing to complete the Human Relations Training Requirement upon hire (if needed) as determined by NDE and be willing to obtain the State of Nebraska Fingerprint Card Process (if applicable).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Mobility to move around an active classroom and school grounds.
Benefits:
- Shared health dental and vision insurance
- Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
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