New 
Enrollment Counselor - Post Trad
 Bethel University | |
 United States, Minnesota, St. Paul | |
 Feb 07, 2026 | |
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Enrollment Counselor - Post Trad About the rol e Our enrollment counselors serve as key guides and advocates for prospective graduate students discerning advanced study at Bethel University. Through intentional outreach and sustained relationship-building, the Enrollment Counselor helps prospective students navigate the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment. This position conducts one-on-one conversations with applicants, attends recruitment events, and serves as a trusted point of contact as students evaluate how Bethel's Christ-centered graduate programs align with their professional goals, calling, and vocation. The Enrollment Counselor works in close partnership with academic departments, faculty, and internal stakeholders to understand program-specific requirements, timelines, and admissions criteria-ensuring prospective students receive accurate guidance and a high-touch, supportive experience. By bridging the needs of students and academic programs, this role contributes to a thoughtful, efficient admissions process that reflects Bethel's commitment to excellence, care, and whole-person formation. What you'll do Recruitment - 50% a. Reach out to and develop relationships with new and prospective students. b. Hold one on one meetings with each prospective student. c. Attend on and off campus recruitment events. Application Process - 40% a. Facilitate the application process for students in assigned programs. b. Partner with departments to improve admissions process and understand program requirements. c. Serve as the liaison between prospective students and the departments. Department Engagement and Training - 10% a. Attend the department meetings of assigned departments. b. Attend and contribute to professional development opportunities. 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 Affirmation 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 Affirmation 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. Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degree Required Experience: No prior experience required. Preferred Experience: 2+ years of experience in higher education, marketing, or sales. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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. The role works 40 hours 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 here. 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 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. The pay range for this role is: 43,000 - 45,000 USD per year (Bethel University) To apply, visit https://ats.rippling.com/bethel-university-staff/jobs/dde90916-8b2f-49b0-b84e-8d3e7587e050 jeid-87e5d8be8b603d4cbe6e1e0e733f6ccc | |