Director of Campus Enagagement

The Director of Campus Engagement provides strategic leadership for new student orientation, campus engagement, and leadership initiatives that directly support student belonging and overall success at Bethel University. This role is central to creating early and sustained connections that help students feel known, supported, and engaged within Bethel’s Christ-centered community.

Working collaboratively with the Student Life team, the Director designs, implements, and assesses orientation and engagement programs that influence key student success outcomes, including first-year retention, student involvement, leadership development, and timely progression toward degree completion. The position uses assessment data, student feedback, and collaboration with campus partners to continuously improve programs and services that support students’ academic, social, spiritual, and personal development.

Through supervision of staff and student leaders, advising of student organizations, and leadership of civic engagement and leadership initiatives, the Director fosters meaningful involvement opportunities that contribute to students’ sense of belonging, purpose, and vocational discernment. This role is expected to model Bethel’s mission and values, actively support the University’s Community Covenant, and contribute to a thriving, Christ-centered campus culture where students are equipped to flourish and lead lives of impact.