This role works in collaboration with our Campus Engagement and Admissions teams to engage early college students, both residential and commuter, to reach full matriculation as Bethel students.  In this position, you will provide support and engagement opportunities, including events and one-on-one meetings, to junior and senior high school students enrolled in Bethel's PSEO program.  (PSEO stands for Postsecondary Enrollment Option and is a Minnesota program that allows high school students to take college courses earning both high school and college credit.)

1. Student Engagement & Support – 45%

• Develop and implement engagement opportunities for PSEO Students and commuter students.
• Provide individualized one-to-one connection and support opportunities through relationship development and communication with PSEO and commuter students.
• Support students as part of Student Life’s Student Care process.

2. Campus Partnerships & Orientation Leadership – 30%

• Build partnerships with on-campus resources to engage PSEO students.
• Provide leadership to the Welcome Week Transitions Committee alongside the Associate Dean for
  Campus Engagement.
• Train and develop student leaders and oversee the implementation of Welcome Week programming.

3. Recruitment & Re-Enrollment – 25%

• Complete administrative work and documentation of ongoing status of prospective students.
• Work closely with the Office of Admissions for oversight and development of all aspects of strategic planning for PSEO recruitment and re-recruitment.

• Must be organized.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to manage a project from start to finish.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to make decisions quickly.
• Working knowledge of Christian Higher Education.
• Must be able to motivate.
• Must be able to understand the needs of prospective students. 
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of related experience.
• Previous experience planning events.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Travel: This position requires no travel.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected Hours of Work:

Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position.

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

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Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

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