Student Life Coordinator

About this position

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.

Our Student Life Office Coordinator is at the heart of a team committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and life-changing experience for Bethel students.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys people, purpose and variety. No two days will look the same as you work alongside leaders in Campus Engagement, Residence Life, Student Care, and Campus Ministries. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships, contribute ideas that improve how our office serves the campus community, and play an important role in helping student employees grow their work experience and skills.

We are looking for someone who brings warmth and hospitality, takes pride in doing things well, and can manage multiple priorities, including responding to emails. If you are looking for a role where your skills will be used to serve others and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you.

This is a full-time, in-office position located on our campus in Arden Hills, MN. The starting wage is $19.50 - $20.50 per hour.

Coordinate daily administrative operations for Student Life leadership, including managing shared email inboxes, calendars, voicemail, office correspondence, room reservations, and office resources. Maintain office supplies and materials for the Student Life Suite, The Underground, and the Cultural Connections Center (CCC). Coordinate staff meetings, appreciation events, student employee activities, and other initiatives that contribute to a positive and collaborative office culture. Staff the front desk.

Maintains and organizes the common spaces, such as the office waiting room, meeting room, work area, kitchen, and storage space. Manage key Student Life administrative processes, including departmental webpages, co-curricular transcripts, on-call schedules, study abroad approvals, and Student Handbook updates. Complete monthly business expense reconciliations for Student Life leaders and provide budget tracking, reporting, and administrative support to the Associate Vice President as needed.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve office workflows and administrative efficiency.

Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and coach student employees who staff the Student Life front desk. Foster an engaging and supportive work environment while ensuring consistent customer service, accurate timekeeping, and dependable office coverage. Oversees front desk initiatives, including front desk services, themed student events, and student worker appreciation.

Provide administrative support to the Campus Ministries team by managing shared inboxes and voicemail, coordinating room reservations, maintaining office supplies and materials, and assisting with departmental operations that support ministry programming and student engagement. Process payment requests, vendor payments, student timecard support, expense reconciliations, and coordinate accounts receivable documentation with the Business Office and University Advancement.

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