Position Summary:

The Admissions Counselor is a mission-aligned recruiter focused on identifying and enrolling students whose academic goals and personal values align with Bryn Athyn College of the New Church's distinct mission. The Admissions Counselor will serve as a critical representative of the college, guiding prospective students and families while ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience. With a primary emphasis on generating applications and referrals, this role is instrumental in supporting a targeted tuition-paying enrollments (not including exchange or remission students). The counselor will cultivate deep connections with prospective students, families, alumni, and key feeder schools and communities -including those affiliated with the General Church of the New Jerusalem and The Academy of the New Church -including but not limited to ANC Secondary Schools, Kempton, General Church in Canada, and other New Church societies.

This role may also support alumni engagement initiatives and serve as a first-line reviewer of student essays to assess mission fit and potential.

The ideal candidate will combine excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a deep understanding of the doctrinally distinctive mission that guides Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.

Specific Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Recruitment & Outreach:
* Develop and execute a strategic travel plan for assigned territories, including visits to high schools, New Church communities, and regional outreach events.
* Represent Bryn Athyn College of the New Church at college fairs, faith-based gatherings, and school visits across North America.
* Build trusted relationships with feeder schools, homeschool networks, and New Church-affiliated educators and pastors.
* Partner with alumni and current students to build referral pipelines from mission-aligned communities.
* Maintain an active calendar of high-yield travel (seasonal overnight trips required).

Application Generation & Enrollment Goals:
* Generate new interest and applications from target territories and networks.
* Track and support students through each stage of the admissions funnel.
* Cultivate referrals from alumni, church leaders, and educators.

Admissions Counseling & Campus Visits:
* Conduct in-person and virtual counseling with students and families regarding academic offerings, doctrinally distinctive mission, and affordability.
* Host on-campus interviews, information sessions, and personalized visits.
* Provide faith-informed guidance to students exploring the distinct environment at BAC.

Application Review & Mission Fit:
* Serve as a frontline reviewer of application essays and materials, with a lens for academic readiness while ensuring compete awareness of the College's doctrinally distinctive offering.
* Participate in admissions committee deliberations and offer informed recommendations.
* Assist in developing tools and rubrics to support mission-based evaluation.

Alumni & Community Engagement (Optional Focus Area):
* Collaborate with Advancement and Alumni Relations to strengthen recruitment-aligned alumni engagement in assigned territories.
* Attend alumni, College and Academy events as a College ambassador and identify opportunities to connect alumni with prospective students.

Customer Experience and Communication:
* Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
* Develop clear, engaging, and accurate communications to provide information about programs, financial aid, and the admissions process.

Professional Development and Collaboration:
* Participate in training opportunities and professional development activities to stay current in admissions trends and policies.
* Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other departments to support recruitment and retention efforts.

Systems & Reporting
* Utilize the CRM (e.g., Slate) to track all contacts, communications, and application activity.
* Provide regular updates on territory performance, visit results, and application trends.
* Submit travel and recruitment reports with insights and actionable recommendations.

Mission Integration:
* Clearly communicate the distinctive faith-based identity of the College, including how its distinctive offering shapes academics, student life, and outcomes.
* Clearly convey the College's mission in all outreach, counseling, and decision-making efforts.
* Actively participate in campus activities and events to remain grounded in the College's values.

Qualifications, Education, & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree required.
* Admissions, recruitment, or related public-facing experience preferred.
* Knowledge of General Church of the New Jerusalem, New Church communities, and educational institutions strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with dynamic travel and outreach.
* Strong organizational and CRM/data management proficiency.
* Sensitivity to the needs of students and families making values-based educational decisions.

Faith Commitment:
* Familiarity with or membership in the New Church (General Church of the New Jerusalem) is strongly preferred.
* Confidence in articulating how the College's distinctive offering is essential to the world, enhancing higher education.
* Willingness to support students from varied backgrounds in exploring the College's doctrinally distinctive education.

Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to college.jobs@brynathyn.edu . Please reference position title in the subject line. In your cover letter, please speak to your interest in and ability to support the mission of Bryn Athyn College. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Financial Aid Director (FAD) is a full-time, staff position reporting directly to the President. The FAD is responsible for the management and administration of student Financial Aid and its functions, including needs analysis, verification, loan processing and satisfactory academic progress monitoring, preparation of federal and state reports, maintenance of Federal fund budgetary controls and regulatory compliance, and the delivery of funds and services to students. The director maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulations governing student aid programs. The position performs duties in support of the College's mission, vision and strategic plan. This is a non-exempt, benefit-eligible position.

Specific Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
* Manages all financial aid processes for awarding student loans, grants, and scholarship packages; administers financial aid, scholarships and student employment programs that support student recruitment and retention.
* Develops student costs of attendance (individual student budgets) including tuition, books, fees, room and board etc.
* Performs need analysis and develops individual student aid packages including monitoring college work-study expenditures and students' satisfactory academic progress.
* Reconciles student receivable accounts with the bursar/business office and federal and state disbursement records.
* Interprets and applies federal laws and regulations; college policies and regulations; and state regulations relating to the delivery of student financial assistance.
* Develops institutional financial aid policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations to support college goals and objectives.
* Maintains college's financial aid data to assure timely and accurate submission of required federal, state and local reports and calculates refunds/repayments for students who withdraw from school.
* Develops and directs financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with the enrollment management objectives of the college.
* Counsels prospective and current students regarding financial aid.
* Perform job related duties as assigned.

Criteria & Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business, finance or a related field, master's degree is preferred.
* Three years minimum experience in related field with a broad knowledge of federal/state financial aid programs and compliance requirements.
* Working knowledge of higher education processes and needs analysis.
* Comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles related to student revenues, financial aid, federal and state grants, and loans.
* Understanding of current best practices and standards of financial aid and student billing.
* Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills.
* Strong written and verbal communications skills.
* Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office products, specifically MS Excel.
* Strong working knowledge of aid related systems such as FSA Partner Connect, EdConnect, EDExpress, PowerFAIDS, PHEAA, COD, ELMOne, SONIS, and Slate.
* Experience working with VA benefits.

Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to college.jobs@brynathyn.edu . Please reference position title in the subject line. In your cover letter, please speak to your interest in and ability to support the mission of Bryn Athyn College. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

TITLE: Executive Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer
STATUS: Full-time/Non-Exempt, 37.5 hrs/week, 52 weeks
BENEFITS: Full-time Staff Benefit Eligibility - Tier 3
LOCATION: Bryn Athyn College (on-site)
REPORTS TO: CAO/Dean of Academics and Faculty

Position Summary:

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church invites applications for a full-time Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Office of the Dean of Academics, the Dean of Faculty, and the Registrar. This position is central to the smooth functioning of the College's academic operations and serves as a welcoming first point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors engaging with academic affairs. The EA is responsible for a variety of clerical and operational functions. The position reports to the Chief Academic Officer and works closely with the Registrar.
The successful candidate will bring organizational skill, attention to detail, and a spirit of hospitality to a role that supports the College's mission to foster a New Church approach to education, integrating spiritual and academic life in a way that promotes intellectual rigor, moral development, and useful service. The EA is a year-round, renewable, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Specific Responsibilities & Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
Reception and Communications
* Serve as the general receptionist for the academic offices, fielding walk-in, phone, and email inquiries in a courteous and helpful manner.
* Act as primary responder to the academic reimbursements and invoice processing system, including the accounts payable email address.
* Provide timely and accurate communication and logistical support on behalf of the Deans and the Registrar.

Publications and Official Documents:
* Coordinate annual and term-based updates to academic publications, including:

• Faculty Handbook
  
• Student Handbook
  
• Academic Course Bulletin
  
• College Catalog

* Ensure documents are accurate, accessible, and aligned with institutional policies and mission.

Website and Calendar Management:

* Maintain the general academic and campus events calendar on the College website.
* Collaborate with academic and student life staff to update relevant sections of the College website to ensure content is current and mission-aligned.

Records and Documentation:
* Manage the secure filing and upkeep of faculty records, including contracts, evaluations, and appointment documentation.
* Collect, organize, and archive syllabi from faculty on a term-by-term basis in coordination with academic leadership.

Graduation Support
* Coordinate graduation logistics in partnership with the Registrar, including:

• Ordering and distributing academic regalia
  
• Tracking graduate participation and related communications 
  
• Supporting event planning and implementation General Administrative Support 
  
• Provide administrative assistance to the Dean of Academics, Dean of Faculty, and Registrar, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and tracking project deadlines.

* Schedule and take minutes for department chair meetings and for academic committees chaired by the Dean of Academics.
* Assist in facilitating faculty processes and communications throughout the academic year.

Criteria & Qualifications:
* Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
* Minimum of two years of administrative or office experience, preferably in a higher education environment.
* Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic web editing tools; experience with Sonis or other student information systems is a plus.
* Commitment to the mission and values of Bryn Athyn College, which is affiliated with the General Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
* Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and care.
* Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and care.

About Bryn Athyn College:
Bryn Athyn College is a small, private, liberal arts college dedicated to a New Church (Swedenborgian) approach to education. The College emphasizes spiritual inquiry, character development, and service to others, while maintaining a rigorous academic environment. We seek employees who value this mission and are committed to contributing to a supportive, purpose-driven academic community.

Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to college.jobs@brynathyn.edu . Please reference position title in the subject line. In your cover letter, please speak to your interest in and ability to support the mission of Bryn Athyn College. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

 The Science department at Bryn Athyn College invites applications for an adjunct position in Physics. Applicants must have at least a Masters in Physics or a related field and teaching experience.

Bryn Athyn College operates on a trimester system. The courses available are one lecture section and one lab section of Physics 210: Principles of Physics I in the winter term, which runs from late November 2025 to mid-February 2026. The times for the courses may be scheduled in the evening to accommodate the instructor’s schedule. This is a required course for Biology majors and also attracts students from our interdisciplinary mathematics major.

Bryn Athyn College is a small, private, coeducational, liberal arts college affiliated with the New Church, a Christian denomination based on the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg. Bryn Athyn serves as an intellectual center for all who desire to engage in higher education enriched, guided, and structured by the study of the Old Testament, New Testament, and theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. We seek applicants who are supportive of the College’s mission and values. For information about Bryn Athyn College and its mission, see www.brynathyn.edu.

To apply, please either use the APPLY HERE link OR email a letter of application, CV, and names of three professional references to Mr. Joseph Weiss, Director of Human Resources, at college.jobs@brynathyn.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Bryn Athyn College is an equal opportunity employer.