About the role
Pay: $14.25 to $14.25 per hour
About the role
Global Ambassadors will be scheduled to work a set shift either in the Study Abroad Office or another location on campus (e.g. a BC Commons Table).
4-10 hours per week
Global Ambassadors are NOT required to work during finals week or school breaks
Job Summary
Global Ambassadors (GAs) are vital to the success of the Study Abroad Office. They promote international education opportunities across Bethel’s campus.
For each shift, GAs will be scheduled to complete a specific task/activity. Global Ambassador roles/tasks may include:
Peer Advising
Provide peer-to-peer advising based on firsthand experiences from your time abroad (could specialize in a particular geographic area, set of majors, third-party partner, etc.)
Program Searching
Scholarships
Engage in student outreach, active recruitment, and general clerical support
Host “Coffee Conversations” to chat with interested and/or returning study abroad students
Classroom presentations
Administrative tasks
Answer phone and voicemails
Maintain study-abroad email inbox
Greet visitors and serve as a first point of contact for faculty, staff, and student walk-ins
Work on spreadsheets and other data entry
Assist with application management in Via (updating application statuses, sending email updates to students, etc.)
Assisting with events
Track registrations
Day-of set up and takedown
Participate in panels
Interact with attendees
Hosting/recording the #BethelAbroad Podcast
Graphic design
Create social media and online marketing content
Create print content (such as posters and brochures)
Examples of past projects have included:
Stickers
Logo design/branding
Course brochures for the Spring Study Abroad Fair
Social media content
Posters
Prints for the office
Bulletin board designs for the hallway
Other projects as assigned
Qualifications
Must be a current student at Bethel University
Enthusiastic about encouraging other students to study off campus
Excellent customer service
Dependable and consistent ability to work scheduled shifts
High degree of professionalism in conduct/office etiquette
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Timely and professional e-communication
Strong attention to detail
Independent, adaptable, and self-motivated
Previous (or upcoming) study away experience
Desired Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with teaching, mentorship, coaching, and/or leadership
Experience with and enthusiasm for marketing and outreach
Patience and empathy when working with diverse populations
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.
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.