Work at Bethany International

Student Accounts Coordinator

Bloomington, MN

Full-time: 40 hours/week 

The Student Accounts Coordinator position is a full-time position in the Finance Office of Bethany International/Bethany Global University (BGU).

Bethany International/Bethany Global University (BGU)                                     

Bethany Global University is a growing academic institution that is a division of Bethany International.  We believe in providing a safe and productive working environment. It is our desire that our co-workers enjoy meaningful work, authentic communication, respect, recognition, and are challenged to reach their personal potential.

Summary Description:

To perform record keeping for student accounts and maintain the accuracy of student ledgers from transaction inception through posting to the accounting general ledger.   Also to ensure follow up action is taken on past due student accounts.  Also to communicate with students as necessary to inform and assist.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create and process billings to students and third parties.
• Accept and process student loan proceeds, grants and scholarships.
• Reconcile student balances, process refunds.
• Provide and audit financial information to students, third parties, departments, and leadership.
• Collect and deposit payments and funds, get endorsements, and track finances.
• Analyze student financial data as needed to provide support to CFO and outside auditors
• Train students on Practical Training assignment.
• Monitor all student finance activities to ensure timely billing and collections
• Provide financial information to students, third parties, internal departments, the CFO and BGU Lead Team.
• Serving as liaison between the Finance Office and BGU Registrar.
• Other duties, as required

Successful candidates will have:

• Education: Minimum requirement is an Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.   Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Significant experience with financial transactions a must. Experience with higher education student accounting and related activities is strongly preferred.
• Aptitude: Must be able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for analyzing financial transactions.  Must be able to learn and stay up to date on Federal Student Aid regulations.  Must maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Must be able to understand basis and complex federal regulations regarding student accounts and loans.
• Customer service skills: Must be able to provide excellent customer service over the phone and in person.  Excellent verbal communications skills a must.
• Competencies/Skills: Must be proficient in Excel, experience with accounting software preferred.  Must be competent in mathematics analysis of financial transactions.  Must be proficient in, or able to quickly learn, the use of student database and accounting software.   Must be able to write business letters, emails and other communications in a professional fashion.
• Physical abilities required to perform the job: Ability to climb stairs and move around the campus for meetings.

The ideal candidate will have desire to develop accounting skills and take on additional responsibilities as Bethany International grows.

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate the life of Jesus follower, consistent with Bethany International’s core values.
• Participation in prayer meetings and weekly chapel services is expected.
• Expected to be a role model of the Christian faith for students of Bethany Global University.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Business casual dress required
• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Work Hours:

• 8 hour work-day
• Flexible but within the time frame of 8:00am-5:00pm
• Monday through Friday
• Occasional evenings and weekends for special events – optional.

Compensation:  Negotiable, based on experience.

Recruitment Specialist, Bloomington, MN                          

Full-time: 40 hours/week                           

In collaboration with the Director of Enrollment the Recruitment Specialist will delight God’s heart and extend His Kingdom by ensuring the vision, mission, and core values of Bethany International are fulfilled.

Key responsibilities include:

• Calling prospective students and applicants.
• Clearly articulating information and casting vision of the BGU program
• Helping prospective students start and complete their applications
• Actively coach and give input to other callers
• Help with training and cross-training new students in multiple positions
• Proactively assist students with starting their applications
• Take ownership of daily expectations
• Represent BGU at schools/conferences/events if the need arises

Successful candidates will have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Experience: 2+ years in a call center environment (preferred)
• Competencies/Skills: Team player, able to lead college students, willingness to improve systems and processes
• Physical abilities required to perform the job: Work long hours at a computer or stand for long hours during the Campus Preview event

Working Conditions: 

• Office environment
• Business casual dress required

Work Hours:

• 8 hour work-day
• 12:00-9:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday
• Occasional evenings and weekends required for special events

Maintenance Technician /Boiler Operator
Bethany International – Bloomington, MN 55438
$18 – $23 an hour

Ministry Partners Officer,

Bloomington, MN                        

Full-time: 40 hours/week                                     

In collaboration with the Randy Dirks, the Ministry Partners Officer will delight God’s heart and extend His Kingdom by ensuring the vision, mission, and core values of Bethany International are fulfilled.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ability to achieve measurable, outcomes-based objectives to accomplish the above responsibilities effectively and efficiently with minimal direct supervision.  Emphasis is placed on individuals who have capacity to make annual gifts of at least $10,000.
• Make 5-7 proposals/presentations per month
• Secure 3-5 major gift closures per month
• Engage with 2-3 community, business and church leaders each month to inform them about the overall ministry of Bethany International 
• Cultivate, elevate, and service relationships with existing donors to increase funding levels;
• Network with existing and prospective donors to meet new potential donors and convert those relationships into tangible financial support;
• Implement donor appreciation programs to recognize, thank and educate current donors;
• Build a relationship with donors to support, encourage, and pray for the ministry of Bethany International

Successful candidates will have:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Prefer at least five years’ experience successfully raising significant funding from major donors and/or partner churches, or demonstrated success in a similar sales function or role

Competencies/Skills:

• Strong track record in developing relationships with donors from various constituencies, including persons of influence and affluence;
• Experience promoting fund development efforts for a wide area, including the tracking and reporting of progress towards goals;
• Proven ability to develop and deliver compelling communications to a variety of audiences and individuals;
• Experience in relating skillfully and sensitively to the evangelical church community and international organizations, including para-church organizations.

Personal character traits and qualities.

• Mature, growing Christian faith;
• Healthy, affirming relationships with family, spouse, neighbors and friends.
• Passionate commitment to Bethany International’s mission and core values;
• General understanding of the business community with talent for moving with ease in the board room as well as knowledge of and experience with church life and culture;
• Articulate and personable; professional in demeanor and written and oral communication; makes a favorable first impression in terms of appropriate attire, appearance, bearing, and manner; comfortable in relating to a wide variety of people and personalities;
• Self-starter; effective planner and implementer of programs and events;
• Creative and energetic problem-solver; integrity;
• Works well under stress and deadline pressures;
• Ability to organize and administer a growing and large database of donors and contacts;
• Sustained positive attitude.
• Trustworthy and reliable with an exceptionally high level of honesty

Physical abilities required to perform the job:

• Adequate health to travel and visit donors for at least 70% of the work week.

Working Conditions:

 The position will require visiting people in the Twin Cities plus domestic and international travel as required when building relationships with donors.  At least 70% of time is spent visiting donors and prospective donors.

Work Hours:

• 8 hour work-day
• 8:00am-5:00pm
• Monday through Friday
• Occasional evenings and weekends required for special events