Responsible for providing first point of contact for student counsel and support for Bethel’s student population and for the proactive cultivation of substantive relationships with students for the purpose of supporting their overall success as students.

1. Student Advising – 80%

a. Provides excellent student care.
b. Provide advising for students during the admissions process.
c. Provide advising for students after acceptance.
d. Provide advising for students in early college programs, with a goal of matriculating to Bethel programs.
e. Partners with faculty and other departments for registration, scheduling and advising best practices.
f. Maintain the email box and program phone line.

2. Early College Programs - 10%

a. Develop an understanding of early college and other Bethel programs. Serve as the primary advisor for all Early
College programs and pathways, for students, faculty and staff.
b. Understand all early college pathways and which options serve which student the best.

3. Advising Best Practices - 10%

a. Use student-centered best practices for advising.
b. Participate in professional development opportunities as available and serve on committees that pertain to
academic advising and Early College Advising in order to provide expert service to students.

• Must be an active listener with a heart for students, particularly those at the early college level.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google suites.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, dealing with frequent interruptions, and turning over a high volume of inquiries.
• Must be able to think critically.
• Must be able to act independently and work as a part of a team.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to manage conflict.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to understand and articulate requirements for academic majors, general education and academic policies.
• Must have initiative to develop new systems and procedures.
• Working knowledge of PSEO programs.

Required Experience:

• 1+ years of experience working with students or in an academic setting.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Travel: This position requires little to 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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