Student Care Coordinator

Bethel University is seeking a dedicated part‑time Student Care Coordinator to join our Student Life team at our campus in Arden Hills, MN. In this role, you will serve traditional undergraduate students—walking alongside them as they navigate the academic, social, and emotional challenges of college life. Working closely with the Associate Dean for Student Care, Resident Directors, and Deans, you will help turn early alerts into actionable plans for student flourishing.

• The Perfect
  
  Schedule:
  
  Ideal for anyone seeking a true 10‑month schedule. Enjoy your summers off (June and July) while making a deep, lasting impact during the academic year.
• Mission‑Driven Work: At Bethel, we view student care as a ministry. You will get to actively live out your faith by fostering a Christ‑centered community of belonging, holistic wellness, and spiritual growth.
• Collaborative Environment: You aren't doing this alone. You will be part of a supportive Student Life team that meets to collaborate, problem‑solve, and lift up our student body.

This is an in‑person, part‑time role averaging 20 hours per week, working August through the end of May (10 month position). The starting pay for this role is $20.00 / hour.

• In partnership with the Associate Dean for Student Care, manage a caseload of low to mid‑level student care cases involving academic, social, and emotional concerns.

• Participate in weekly student care and conduct meetings.
• Hold individual case management meetings with staff as needed.
• Collaborate with student life deans, resident directors, and other staff to address student care needs, crisis intervention, and make referrals to on‑campus and off‑campus resources.

• Serve as the intake coordinator and first point of contact for early alert referrals for all traditional CAS students.
• Coordinate care delivery through the early alert system in collaboration with deans and resident directors.

• Manage and maintain student care systems and files, including organizing, tracking, and archiving case information.

• Assist the Associate Dean of Student Care in developing care protocols, wellness initiatives, and case management assessment tools.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required Experience:

3+ years of related experience.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience in higher education, counseling, social work or resourcing students.

• Ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds and respond with empathy, compassion and professionalism.
• Ability to assess student needs and connect students with appropriate support resources. Ability to handle confidential information.
• Must communicate tactfully and effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high‑stress situations.
• Ability to work both independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage a caseload effectively, and keep timely and accurate records.
• Ability to support and advance student well‑being, belonging, and success within a Christ‑centered educational environment.

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.

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