JAG Nebraska Career Specialist - Bryan High School

Organization: United Way of the Midlands Job Title: JAG Nebraska Career Specialist Department: JAG Nebraska, Programs FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt Location: Omaha, NE (on-site) About United Way of the Midlands: 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 integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

UWM's Mission: United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community's 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.

JAG Nebraska Career Specialist Summary: JAG Nebraska Career Specialists are educators, advocates, mentors, and caring adults dedicated to supporting student success.

They teach a for-credit elective course for middle and/or high school students within local school districts, guiding students through a project-based curriculum that builds essential life and career skills.

Specialists are expected to fully implement the JAG Nebraska model with integrity while helping students successfully navigate both academic and personal challenges.

Specialists work closely with teachers, administrators, and supervisors to coordinate support services and must consistently uphold the UWM's values.

Strong relationship-building skills with multiple stakeholders are essential to the role.

Responsibilities: Provides instruction in a program proven to increase graduation rates and positive outcomes post-graduation such as employment and post-secondary education or credential attainment.

Establishes and advances relationships with school administrators and teams by building rapport to effectively serve students and align with school culture and goals.

Instructs classroom using the JAG Advantage (Project Based Learning, Trauma Informed Care, and Employer Engagement).

Communicates effectively, efficiently, timely, and professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators, community leaders, business partners, and JAG Nebraska leadership.

Requests support and resources as needed with the JAG Nebraska model, grant and partnership obligation...