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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.

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 https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about” 

By 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. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s 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:

This is a casual, part-time position available exclusively to current Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) students who qualify for the Federal Work Study program. Work hours will vary based on business needs, and shifts may change from week to week.

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

Position Overview:
Student Assistants provide operational and clerical support on and/or off campus in various departments. Tasks may include customer service, clerical work, inventory management, tutoring, and general assistance in campus operations.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver customer service in assigned areas.
• Operate a point-of-sale system and reconcile cash registers when applicable.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining lab equipment.
• Organize and store records or materials.
• Take inventory and track supplies.
• Provide clerical support, including making copies, assembling mailings, and preparing packets.
• Tutor elementary-age students in reading.
• Support library operations as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications:
• Must be a current Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) student in good standing.
• Must qualify for the Federal Work Study program.

This position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate students' academic commitments while providing valuable work experience on campus.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Provide customer service.

Operate point of sale system.

Reconcile cash register.

Clean lab equipment.

Organize records or materials for storage.

Take inventory.

Provide clerical assistance such as making copies, assembling mailings or packets.

Tutor elementary age students in reading.

Support library operations.

Maintain confidentiality.

Schedule:

Varies, based off availability.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) student in good standing.

Experience

• N/A

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Eligibility for the Federal Work Study program as determined by the Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) Financial Aid Office.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Maturity demonstrated by good decision-making and ability to work independently.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills; courteous.
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
• Punctual and responsible.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

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

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Balancing
  • Climbing
  • Carrying
  • Crawling
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Kneeling
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Fingering/Touching
  • Grasping
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Sitting

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (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)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

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.