Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College located in Omaha Nebraska is an accredited private not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. Its 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 1100 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 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. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients 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.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Academic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership for the institutions academic programs ensuring they align with the colleges mission vision and values. Foster a culture of academic excellence innovation and continuous improvement.

2. Faculty Oversight and Development: Oversee faculty affairs including recruiting hiring promotion and professional development. Support faculty in their teaching research and service activities to promote a positive and inclusive academic environment.

3. Student Success and Support: Collaborate with student affairs to enhance student support services promote student engagement and improve student success outcomes. Promote a student-centric approach by fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers students to thrive and achieve their academic and personal goals.

4. Curriculum Development and Assessment: Work with faculty and academic departments to develop and assess curriculum to ensure that academic programs are rigorous relevant and meet accreditation standards.

5. Visionary Leadership of The Learning Center: Establish and execute a vision for The Learning Centers mission. Provide leadership to The Learning Center to ensure a robust portfolio of educational development programs for faculty students staff both externally and internally. Monitor the centers budget and resources utilizing data driven strategies for ongoing growth.

6. Management of the Department of Registration and Records: Oversight of the Registrars office in maintaining the integrity of academic records supporting student success and ensures that the institution complies with all relevant regulations and standards.

7. Fiscal Acumen: Develop and manage budgets related to academic affairs faculty development and student services. Ensure effective and efficient use of resources to support the institutions mission. Knowledge of external funding sources which provide additional support for individual programs and larger strategic initiatives.

8. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the institutions academic priorities and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities in higher education. Oversee and mentor College Dean and Directors in the creation and maintenance of annual reporting documentation to include visionary programmatic goals which roll up into the Colleges strategic plan.

9. Innovation and Technology: Champion the integration of innovative technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance the colleges academic and operational capabilities. Embrace emerging trends in higher education to maintain the colleges competitive edge and Apple Distinguished Schools international distinction.

10. Community Engagement: Represent the college in the community and establish partnerships with external organizations industry partners and other educational institutions to enhance the colleges visibility and impact. Serve on external Boards of Directors at the local state and national levels where vital to the colleges visioning partnership. Participation within the Council for Independent Colleges (CIC) leadership opportunities and advocacy for the CICs educational offerings to support ongoing development of Deans and other Senior Leaders within the College.

11. Connection and Belonging: Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive campus community that celebrates individual differences and promotes equitable opportunities for all students faculty and staff.

12. Board of Directors Interaction: Engage with the colleges Board of Directors providing reports recommendations and updates on academic affairs students services and activities within The Learning Center.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Schedule:

Full time business hours. Evenings/weekends as necessary.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in relevant field of study required.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in supporting the development of innovative credit and non-credit bearing educational opportunities to meet the needs of todays learners.

• Proven experience in strategic planning resource management and budget oversight.

• Previous success in an academic role such as Dean Department Chair etc.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong leadership skills to provide vision direction and guidance.

• Ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans that align with the institutions mission.

• Ability to respond to the changing landscape of higher education.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and foster relationships and enhance collaboration.

• Ability to make well-informed decisions that balance the interests of stakeholders while upholding the mission and values.

• Proficiency in financial management and resources allocation.

• Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively.

• Ability to adapt to emerging trends and technologies in higher education.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Ability to inspire motivate and empower teams to achieve high performance.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Not necessary for the position (0%):

  • Climbing

  • Crawling

  • Kneeling

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

  • Balancing

  • Carrying

  • Crouching

  • Distinguish colors

  • Lifting

  • Pulling/Pushing

  • Standing

  • Stooping/bending

  • Twisting

  • Walking

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

  • Grasping

  • Keyboarding/typing

  • Reaching

  • Repetitive Motions

  • Sitting

  • Speaking/talking

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

  • Hearing

  • Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

  • Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)

  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)

  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

  • Explosives (pressurized gas)

  • Electrical Shock/Static

  • Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc.)

  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet visible light infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

• Rare (1-33%):

  • Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska 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.