About the role#
At Bethel, belonging is created through relationships and meaningful experiences. As the Assistant Director of Student Cultural Engagement, you will help students from diverse backgrounds find connection and thrive. You will build relationships, champion student voices, and support student leaders. This role focuses on helping students feel they have a place here. You will work with commuter and PSEO students, intercultural student organizations, and students who may feel less connected to campus.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement engagement strategies for PSEO, commuter, and multi-cultural student populations.
- Coordinate programs and events that respond to the needs of assigned student groups.
- Build intentional relationships through one-on-one connections, community gatherings, and informal engagement.
- Advise Kingdom Culture and other student organizations, assisting with leadership development and event planning.
- Assess student engagement and belonging using feedback and institutional data.
- Support Welcome Week activities.
- Serve as a member of the Bethel Care Team and Academic Care Team to provide relationship-based support.
- Partner with Admissions and Academic Advising to support PSEO student transitions and continued enrollment.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2+ years of related experience.
- Experience supporting and engaging diverse student or young adult populations.
- Ability to build effective relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
- Knowledge of student development theory and Christian higher education.
- Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills.
- Ability to manage budgets, technology, and administrative responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Location & details#
- Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week). Day, evening, and some weekend work is required to support student events.
- Compensation: $55,000 - $58,000 per year, based on experience.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Bethel University
Bethel University is a higher education institution based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1871, the school provides undergraduate, graduate, and seminary degree programs. It employs approximately 1,882 people. The organization operates as a private educational entity.
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