Enrollment Counselor

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. About the role In this role you act as a dedicated relationship‑builder and a vital operational liaison, by taking ownership of the full enrollment lifecycle. You'll get to focus on proactive recruitment by identifying, and cultivating prospects through one‑on‑one meetings and recruitment events both on and off campus. As a counselor, you'll guide applicants through the admissions pipeline, partnering closely with academic departments to streamline workflows, and serving as the primary advocate for students from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. As an Enrollment Counselor you will do more than just manage student applications; you will play a vital part in Bethel’s mission to educate and equip students in a Christ‑centered community. As a member of our staff, you serve as a minister of the gospel by building meaningful relationships with new and prospective students, guiding them through a pivotal season of life, and welcoming them into a supportive environment where they can grow. The salary range for this position is $43,000-$47,000/yr Recruitment – 50% Reaches out to and develops relationships with new and prospective students. Holds one‑on‑one meetings with each prospective student. Attends on and off‑campus recruitment events. Application Process – 40% Facilitates the application process for students in assigned programs. Partners with departments to improve the admissions process and understand program requirements. Serves as the liaison between prospective students and the departments. Department Engagement and Training – 10% Attends the department meetings of assigned departments. Attends and contributes to professional development opportunities. Assists the Lead Enrollment Counselors in onboarding new employees. Leads trainings for the Enrollment Department. Qualifications Required Education, Licensure & Experience Required Education Bachelor’s degree. Preferred Education Master’s degree. Required Experience 1+ year of experience working in admissions at a private university or related experience. Preferred Experience 2+ years of experience working in admissions at a private university or related experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be a proven self‑starter. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be detail‑oriented. Must have effective oral and written communication skills. Must know how to use the appropriate communication tools used in the recruitment process — phone, email, chats, text messaging. Must be able to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple duties. Must be able to handle sensitive, confidential information in a professional manner. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Must have an aptitude for workplace technology. Working knowledge of a CRM technology. Ability to work with students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, assisting them with the admissions process. Additional Responsibilities Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ‑centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Aff‑imation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ‑centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Aff‑imation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments. As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ‑centered covenant community. Other Duties The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Remote Work and Sponsorship Restrictions Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Due to specific legal and operational considerations, we are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA. Travel This position requires local, regional and national 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. Must be able to carry suitcases and large recruiting displays across large parking lots and up and down flights of stairs. 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. Benefits 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. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr