About the role

The WeLEAD Program Assistant will work closely with the WeLEAD Program Coordinator and Executive Director to support the post-secondary and career journeys of immigrant and refugee women. This position is responsible for navigating community resources and opportunities that would support program participants as they transition to college, the workforce, and other stages of adulthood.

Main Duties:

• Research and update an ongoing database of academic resources for college students, such as college scholarships, mentorship/internship opportunities, and free school supply resources.
• Develop, update, and distribute the monthly WeLEAD newsletter to current program participants, highlighting upcoming resources, events, deadlines, and student support services.
• Research and update an ongoing database of workforce and life skills development resources, such as vocational programs, licensure programs, training opportunities, housing support, Food Stamps/WIC, etc.
• Outreach and network with different organizations and schools to learn about their college resources and workforce preparedness resources.
• Support the WeLEAD Program Coordinator in planning and implementing high school senior retreats, financial planning workshops, and other life skills/academic support workshops.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Other Tasks:

• Attend weekly staff meetings (1.5 hours).
• Bi-weekly check-in with the WeLEAD Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Bethel student.
• Personal or professional familiarity with navigating college systems and resources for BIPOC/immigrant/refugee individuals.
• Self-starter, diligent, organized, and comfortable with networking

Work Environment:

WISE Office - 570 N. Asbury Street, Suite 308, Saint Paul, MN 55104; some tasks may be possible remotely

Physical Demands:

N/A

Expected Hours of Work:

7-20 hours/week; M-Th 10AM-5PM; may include an occasional Friday, weekend, or evening.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time 

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.