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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Bachelor’s degree.

Master’s degree.

1+ year of experience working in admissions at a private university or related experience.

2+ years of experience working in admissions at a private university or related experience.

• 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.

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…