Assistant Director of Campus Engagement in St. Paul, Minnesota at Bethel University

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.

About the role

Our Assistant Director of Campus Engagement plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, engaging, and development‑focused student experience at Bethel University. This position provides leadership and oversight for Bethel Student Government (BSG), campus engagement initiatives, and student leadership development, while partnering closely with Student Life to support students’ personal, academic, and leadership growth.

Through advising, mentoring, and program oversight, this role empowers student leaders to plan meaningful experiences, steward resources responsibly, and lead with integrity. The Assistant Director also supports PSEO (dual-enrollment) student engagement and recruitment efforts, helping students feel connected to Bethel and supported as they discern their next steps. This is a highly relational role that requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to Bethel’s Christ‑centered mission.

The starting salary for this role is $55,100 - $57,000 based on experience. This role does require the ability to work evenings and weekend hours to support and attend student events.

What you'll do

1. Bethel Student Government Oversight – 50%

Provide leadership and oversight for all Bethel Student Government programs, initiatives, and events, including planning, training, budgeting, and implementation.Directly supervise the Student Body President, Vice President, Executive Financial Officer, Executive of Clubs and Organizations, Executive of Student Activities, and Student Council.Share supervision of the Executive of Student Ministries, Executive of Kingdom Culture, and Executive of Communications and Marketing.Partner with student executives to oversee all Student Director roles and student members.Meet regularly with the Student Body President, Vice President, and Executive Team to provide guidance, coaching, and accountability.Attend Student Council meetings, Executive Team meetings, and Student Activities Director meetings.Maintain accurate documentation, records, and budgets, including stewardship of student activities fees in collaboration with the director and business office.Approve student expenses and uphold confidentiality and compliance standards.Develop annual goals, prepare reports, and maintain consistent communication with student leaders.Occasionally attend Student Ministries and Kingdom Culture events as advising needs require.

2. Campus Engagement – 20%

Attend evening and weekend events to support and guide student teams, primarily within Student Activities.Collaborate with the Campus Engagement and Residence Life teams on Welcome Week programming and campus-wide events.Develop and implement engagement opportunities for on-campus and commuter PSEO students.Provide individualized one-to-one connection and support opportunities through relationship development and communication with PSEO juniors and seniors to foster connection and belonging.Supervise Commuter Life Assistants.

3. Student Development & Support – 15%

Partner with Student Life staff to support student leadership development and mentoring.Build collaborative relationships with campus resources to engage and support PSEO students and their families.Participate in Student Life’s Student Care process, providing support and referrals as appropriate.

4. PSEO Recruitment & Re-enrollment – 15%

Recruit students currently enrolled in Bethel’s Online PSEO program and Partnerships for continued enrollment at Bethel after high school graduation.Maintain administrative documentation related to prospective and current PSEO students.Collaborate closely with the Office of Admissions on strategic planning and execution for PSEO recruitment and re-recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure & Experience

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required Experience: 2+ years of related experience.

Preferred Experience: 4+ years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must have flexibility in schedule to work evenings and weekend hours during school year to attend eventsKnowledge of, and ability to apply, student development theory and Christian higher educationDemonstrated leadership and ability to supervise and develop student staffStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively with diverse student populationsProfessional judgment and discretion in confidential situationsBudget management experienceProficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; willingness to learn new systemsStudent‑centered approach, including understanding the needs of prospective students

Travel: This position requires some local and regional travel.

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.

Sponsorship Restrictions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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 traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Ability to bend, reach, and lift, push, pull up to 20 lbs.

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:

Typical days and hours vary throughout the week (Sunday – Saturday) during the school year. The expectation is to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management and to meet the needs of the students. Evening and weekend work may be required most weeks. This is a 40-hour-per-week, 12-month-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

The pay range for this role is:55,100 - 57,000 USD per year(Bethel University)