Enrollment Counselor - Graduate Progams

Bethel University•St. Paul, MN

44d•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re energized by helping people clarify their goals, discern their next step, and step confidently into their calling, this role offers the opportunity to do that work every day. As an Enrollment Counselor for Graduate Programs, you’ll serve as a trusted guide for adults who are thoughtfully considering advanced education at Bethel University. Graduate students often come to this decision point with big questions—about timing, finances, vocation, faith, and fit. Your role is to walk alongside them, helping them make an informed and discerning choice about their next chapter. Through personalized outreach and meaningful one-to-one conversations, you’ll build authentic relationships with prospective students from first inquiry through enrollment. You’ll listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and provide clear guidance as students explore how Bethel’s Christ-centered graduate programs align with their professional goals, life circumstances, and sense of calling. This role sits at the intersection of student advocacy, academic partnership, and mission-driven enrollment work. You’ll collaborate closely with faculty, academic leaders, and campus partners to understand program requirements, timelines, and outcomes—ensuring each student receives accurate, transparent information and a high-touch admissions experience. Your work directly shapes who joins our graduate community and supports Bethel’s commitment to excellence, care, and whole-person formation. For candidates who want their work to be relational, purposeful, and impactful—this role offers the chance to influence lives while contributing meaningfully to the future of higher education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
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 Suites.
Must have an aptitude for workplace technology.
Ability to work with students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds assisting them with the admissions process.
Ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
agreement to abide by all University policies.
commitment to the mission and values of the University
demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in higher education, marketing, or sales.
Working knowledge of a CRM technology, preferred.

Responsibilities

Reach out to and develop relationships with new and prospective students.
Hold one on one meetings with each prospective student.
Attend on and off campus recruitment events.
Facilitate the application process for students in assigned programs.
Partner with departments to improve admissions process and understand program requirements.
Serve as the liaison between prospective students and the departments.
Attend the department meetings of assigned departments.
Attend and contribute to professional development opportunities.