Staff Employment Opportunities

Introductory Period

Employees hired into a new position must meet the minimum requirements of the position and successfully complete a six-month introductory period. Employees serving an initial introductory period are not eligible to receive discretionary salary increases or eligible to apply for another position within Bethel until they have successfully completed the introductory period.

Current Openings:

Senior Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Provost
Director of Campus Store
Director of the University Libraries
J.V. Men’s Basketball Coach
Manager of Grounds
Research Assistant/Database Coordinator
Senior Admissions Counselor
Technical Web Developer

Applications must be submitted by closing date listed on individual positions. Position closing dates will be extended as needed. You must complete a Bethel University employment application to be considered for a position at Bethel.

Newly Posted Opportunities

Senior Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Provost

Salary Grade 10, hourly hiring rate: commensurate with experience, FT, 40 wk, 12 months, non-exempt

The Senior Administrative Assistant position provides executive secretarial services and administrative support to the Executive Vice President and Provost. Essential services and support include coordination of work assignments with other office staff and arrangements for meetings and travel. The position will also provide standard secretarial services. This person answers phones, schedules appointments, maintains files, prepares reports (including three reports to the Board of Trustees annually) and correspondence, and calculates, prepares and monitors all full-time and part-time salary budget lines for management and review by the Provost. Coordinates tuition exchange agreement with the Christian College Consortium, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and Tuition Exchange programs. This includes all correspondence with internal and external students and parents involved in the programs. The position is responsible for preparing reports for these three tuition programs. The position will process reports and all necessary paperwork for the immigration and naturalization processes authorized by the University. The position will also perform other duties as directed such as preparation of documentation connected to the University Professor awards. Candidates for this position must have knowledge equivalent to that gained through completion of a B.A. degree. A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience is essential. Prior experience in an educational organization and an understanding of a Christian liberal arts program is desirable. This person must be excellent in word processing and Excel and be able to demonstrate initiative and accuracy. Basic knowledge of accounting and experience with spreadsheets is needed. Strong organizational skills are essential. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is essential; ability to draft grammatically correct correspondence is important. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including students, faculty, and staff. Ability to work independently and in a professional, confidential manner is essential. All candidates must exhibit a strong commitment to the University’s positions on educational mission, evangelical heritage, and reconciliation (antiracism), while displaying a strong Royal Care service orientation.

Date Posted: June 30, 2009
Closing Date: July 14, 2009

Requisition Number: OSF0890001

Previously Announced Opportunities

Director of Campus Store

Salary Grade 11, Salary commensurate with experience, FT, 12 months, exempt

Auxiliary Services announces a search for a Director of the Campus Store. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and reporting, marketing and advertising, purchasing and merchandising of text and trade books, clothing, supplies, emblematic merchandise, sundries and gift items. This position is also responsible for the management of beverage/snack and laundry vending. The director plans, organizes, manages and directs all bookstore activities, develops and implements campus store operating procedures and policies, prepares and manages the store and vending budgets, hires, trains and supervises staff and student workers. The director also arranges for appropriate store advertising, supervising stock and inventory control and coordinates Campus Store activities with other components of the university. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field with five years experience in retail merchandising, including three years in college/university bookstore management and staff supervision in a bookstore environment or equivalent. The position requires a knowledge of bookstore retail and merchandising principles with special attention to the requirements of the university store, practices and procedures, including those of budgeting and accounting, supervision, marketing and advertising, cashiering and inventory maintenance control, contract negation and oversee the computerized POS system. Candidates must have ability to analyze retail operations and sales and develop methods to achieve goals with 5 years experience as a buyer of store merchandise. Must also have strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn new computer programs associated with the operation of a university bookstore. Candidates must be committed to contributing to Bethel’s anti-racism efforts and Royal Care philosophy. A strong commitment to healthy interpersonal relationships, professional excellence, and growth in Christ-like character is central the successful candidate.

Date Posted: June 9, 2009

Requisition Number: MAF0450001

Director of the University Libraries

12 months, FT, Exempt

Bethel University announces a search for a Director of the University Libraries to provide dynamic and collaborative leadership for a creative library staff, to enhance the excellence of Bethel library services, and to help shape the future innovations of the Bethel library system.

The Director of the University Libraries has faculty status and reports to the Provost. The Director leads all of Bethel’s libraries in working collaboratively in the following ways: planning strategically for the maintenance and development of the libraries’ technological innovations; establishing and maintaining advantageous consortial relationships; building strategic relationships with Information Technology Services; and coordinating budgetary decisions involving shared resources of the university and seminary libraries. The Director also fulfills daily responsibilities for the collections, services, and facilities of the university library, including: overseeing and developing the library staff; advocating for the library with the administration; representing the library to faculty, students, and alumni; pursuing opportunities for the library to partner with other units or departments in the institution; developing and supporting fund-raising efforts; serving on faculty and institutional committees; and preparing and managing the annual budget.

For a complete description of the position click here. Materials should be submitted by June 19, 2009, for committee review.

Date Posted: May 13, 2009

Requisition Number: EXF0300001

J.V. Men’s Basketball Coach

Salary Grade 9, Salary Commensurate with experience, PT, 5 months (October 15-March 15)

Bethel University invites applications for the position of Junior Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach. The coach is responsible for assisting in the planning, recruiting, developing, and administering of a successful Div. III Junior Varsity basketball program. This is a five month part-time position. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the applicant's qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. 3 -5 years prior experience coaching at the high school, collegiate or equivalent level. Knowledge of NCAA rules and a personal commitment to Bethel’s mission of Christian higher education. General Responsibilities: Assist the Head Basketball Coach in all phases of a competitive NCAA III program. Maintain good working relationships and cooperate actively with the head coach, athletic director, other coaches, support staff, other department and college personnel, and outside associations. Analyze performance and instruct athletes in game techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletics competition. Assist in planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of recruiting and scouting activities.

Date Posted: June 11, 2009
Closing Date: Until Filled

Requisition Number: CHP0330001

Manager of Grounds

Salary Grade 11, Salary commensurate with experience, FT, 40 hours/week, 12 months/year, exempt

The Facilities Management Department is seeking an individual to be responsible for the overall leadership, development, administration, and implementation of the Grounds branch responsibilities and programs. This includes the day to day operations for the Bethel University campus and residential and office facilities in Saint Paul. This is a working supervisor position with both project site and office management responsibilities. Duties include, but are not limited to: hiring, training, and supervising three staff and numerous student employees; developing and maintaining safety and equipment training for the branch; monitoring, controlling and reporting on all grounds, project, and athletic field issues; developing and coordinating OSHA and environmental compliance programs for the branch; and overseeing maintenance of Bethel’s vehicles. The Manager of Grounds maintains liaison with institution representatives from athletics, special events, and student life to insure the grounds and outdoor facilities meet the highest standards of presentation and function. Applicants should have technological knowledge sufficient to manage, purchase and maintain unique grounds equipment. The Manager of Grounds is considered essential personnel and must be available to support contingency operations such as snow removal or support of special events. This position requires knowledge equivalent to that gained through completion of a baccalaureate degree and three to five years of experience in a related field. Specific grounds experience preferred and the applicant must have a working history which includes supervisory and administrative experience with appropriate computer competence. Physical requirements include the ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Applicants should have strong public relations and organizational skills with proven ability to facilitate varied interests. A strong commitment to quality relationships, warmth, excellence, and Christ-like service is essential. Must have a strong customer orientation and be committed to building a team that provides superior service to Bethel and the local community.

Date Posted: June 16, 2009

Requisition Number: MAF0870001

Research Assistant/Database Coordinator

Salary grade 9, Hourly minimum $13.00, FT, 40 hours week/12 months, nonexempt

Seminary Admissions and Recruitment is seeking an individual to be responsible for providing administrative support to the trans-regional director and serve as the point person for all database-related issues for the department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining the director’s calendar; assisting with office organizational planning; providing liaison support for trans-regional director to personnel in St. Paul, San Diego, and Seminary of the East; analyzing and reporting on trends in seminary education and church ministry; taking minutes at meetings; maintaining integrity of the Admissions and Recruitment database including running reports, cleaning up errors, and coordinating and maintaining system letters and mailings; responsible for database training for department; and assisting as needed with trans-regional recruitment events . Requires a baccalaureate degree and two years of experience emphasizing organizational skills and database experience with proven ability to facilitate varied groups of individuals and multiple projects. A working knowledge of relational database structure and the Banner database system is preferred. A strong commitment to quality relationships and service as defined by Bethel’s Royal Care Philosophy is essential. Individual should have strong skills in both written and oral communication and the ability to motivate and understand the needs of the Admissions and Recruitment department. Prior experience working with or for an educational organization is desirable. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, in a professional and confidential manner is necessary. Must be willing to travel and work non-routine hours as needed during certain times of the year. Must have demonstrated ability to contribute to Bethel's anti-racism and reconciliation efforts.

Date Posted: June 26, 2009
Closing Date: July 9, 2009

Requisition Number: OSF0770001

Senior Admissions Counselor

Salary Grade 10, Minimum salary $30,000 FT, 12 months, exempt

The Office of Admissions is seeking an individual to serve as a CAS (College of Arts & Sciences) representative in the recruitment of new students for Bethel University through identifying, qualifying, and cultivating prospective students in markets including targeted development of underrepresented communities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: oversight of various outreach programs, primarily REPRESENT, in an effort to build community connections; serve as mentor to new admissions counselors in an area of expertise; scheduling and representing the university at on and off campus recruiting events in designated geographic region; meeting with and advising prospective students on college choice, academic and career planning, and serving as information source and advocate for students and parents; gaining and applying knowledge of admissions practices and participate in office-wide student recruitment programming and development; and having knowledge of Bethel University, particularly as it relates to the university’s mission, academic programs, financial aid, and campus activities. Individual is also responsible for conducting personal follow-up to prospective students and referring prospective students to additional resources such as faculty, coaches, alumni and other campus individuals or departments. Requires a baccalaureate degree and three to five years of experience emphasizing public relations, sales, and organizational skills with the proven ability to facilitate varied groups of individuals and multiple projects. Must have demonstrated ability to contribute to Bethel's anti-racism and reconciliation efforts. Individual should have strong skills in both written and oral communication, and the ability to motivate and understand the needs of prospective students. The ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, in a professional and confidential manner is necessary. Must be willing to travel and work non-routine hours as needed during certain times of the year. Resume required in addition to application which can be emailed to bethelhr@bethel.edu if preferred. Bi-lingual skills highly desirable. Prior experience in an educational organization is desirable.

Date Posted: June 19, 2009
Closing Date: July 3, 2009

Requisition Number: PRF0500001

Technical Web Developer

Salary commensurate with experience, FT, 12 months, exempt

Information Technology Services is seeking an individual to provide technical support for Bethel's web sites and infrastructure, including assisting with the design and implementation of new web tools/widgets and developing software to extend Bethel’s content management system (CMS), web applications and portals. Duties include but are not limited to: assist in the maintenance of Bethel's web applications and supporting infrastructure; including the CMS, Portal, frontend web servers, search appliance, Blackboard, bad link monitoring, e-commerce and the java web server. This includes applying patches and software updates, ensuring integration with Bethel systems is maintained and responding to outages. A BA/BS in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent experience and 1-2 years experience in web administration/application design is required as well as good verbal and written communication skills. Individual must have excellent customer service skills and exhibit a caring attitude that is characterized by enthusiasm and helpfulness. Web design skills using CSS is highly desired. Experience flash and action script, familiarity with Unix systems, Apache, Tomcat, Zope 2/3 is desired. Experience with the following languages is essential: Python: Zope2/3, SQL: Mysql and Oracle, Java: servlets and jsp, channel development for Luminis Portal and Perl: mod_perl and cgi. Client-side web development using AJAX and prototype experience desired.

Date Posted: June 9, 2009

Requisition Number: ITF0430001

Last Updated: June 30, 2009

Application for Employment

Each position requires a strong commitment to quality relationships, warmth, excellence, and Christ-like service. Individuals who wish to be considered for these job opportunities may apply online, at the Office of Human Resources in Robertson Center 311, or request an application by calling 651.638.6119. Completing the application is required to be considered for a position at Bethel. Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, or disability. Individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

There are two options for applying online:

Download the secure, online application for staff employment in a PDF format. Open the downloaded application in Adobe Reader where you can then view, fill in, and submit it online or print it to be faxed or mailed. You will not have the option to save this document. You will need a recent version of Acrobat Reader. If you don't have that software, follow this link to download a free copy of Acrobat Reader.

Download the application as a Word document. Open the downloaded application in Microsoft Word where you can then view, fill in, and email it or print it to be faxed or mailed. You will have the option to save this document. You will need to save the document to your computer to email it to the Office of Human Resources. Please email applications to bethelhr@bethel.edu.

If you've printed the application from the PDF or Word format and wish to submit it via mail, please mail it to: Human Resources, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN, 55112. It may also be faxed to our office at 651.635.1469.

Please take special note of the section of the application entitled, A Covenant for Life Together.