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BENUEL POST
375 South Main Street, Upland,Indiana46989 |C: (814)440-0668 |benueltpost@gmail.com
Education
TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, May 2016
Master of Arts, Higher Education & Student Development; 3.92/4.0 GPA
Thesis, The Experience of Christian College Male Undergraduates with Pornography
Upland, IN
GORDON CONWELL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY – Boston Fellow, 2012 -2013 cohort
A nine month leadership development program meant to equip recent college graduates to become
agents of change on an individual and corporate level.
Amesbury, MA
GENEVA COLLEGE, May 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Student Ministry (Concentrations: Outdoor & Experiential Education; Urban
Youth Ministry); Minor: Political Science; 3.83/4.0 GPA
Beaver Falls, PA
Professional Experience
2014 - 2016 THE VILLAGE TREE, Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Director Upland, IN
• Managed a small coeducational building of 9-12 students
• Implemented discipline and conflict resolution measures as needed
• Assisted in implementation of the first living-learning community at Taylor University
• Worked alongside students to apply community theme – Orphans and Vulnerable Children – to
community life and programming
• Managed $5,000 program budget
• Worked with program director to procure domestic and international student practicums
• Recruited students for incoming cohorts
• Composed initial draft of departmental program review for university-wide program review
• Created and implemented assessment of student experience
2015
Summer
GENEVA COLLEGE CENTER FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Beaver Falls, PA
• Assisted in the consolidation of five independent Student Development departments into newly
established Center for Student Engagement
• Cataloged $40,000 of outdoor recreation gear for insurance and rental purposes
• Created survey to assess the impact of a wilderness backpacking trip on the training experience of
Geneva College Resident Assistants
• Generated database of CCCU-member student leadership programs
• Assisted with freshmen summer preview
2014
January
TAYLOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, Graduate Assistant Upland, IN
• Analyzed National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) results for program review
• Supervised Global Engagement cabinet of 8 students through one-on-one meetings and programming
• Supervised updates to student government election process
Sep. 2012-
Aug. 2014
LA VIDA CENTER FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP Wenham, MA
• Served as a team leader for 8-12 day backpacking and canoeing trips by developing curriculum and
supervising 5-12 students (over 100 days in total)
• Instructed 5 experience-based leadership development courses
• Updated and expanded program marketing database to include over 300 schools and churches.
• Drafted marketing and fundraising literature
• Assisted with campus relations in an effort to increase and strengthen program awareness
• Completed 7 weeks of intensive training in leadership, group dynamics, skill transference, curriculum
development, and risk management
2011-2012
School year
PISGAH PROGRAM AT GENEVA COLLEGE, Intern Beaver Falls, PA
• Developed student leaders by facilitating trust-building activities for 10-120 individuals and mentoring
them in leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Maintained a safe and up-to-date learning environment by assisting with building and maintenance of
challenge course facilities
2009-2010
School year
GENEVA COLLEGE, Resident Council – Young North Hall Beaver Falls, PA
• Met regularly with student body to pinpoint areas for campus improvement
• Worked with Resident Director to identify areas for hall enhancement
• Planned and advertised residence hall events
• Wrote proposals and secured funds for residence hall upgrades and building activities

2. Other Experience
2014-2015
THE JUMPING BEAN COFFEE SHOP, Barista Upland, IN
• Developed positive relationships with customers through providing friendly and high quality service
• Educated self and greater campus community about products through both required training and
personal study
2014
Spring
MCGUIRE MEMORIAL, Personal Care Assistant New Brighton, PA
• Developed relationships with individuals with severe mental and physical handicaps through physical
assistance, emotional support, and companionship
• Implemented social and educational activities to promote participation and empowerment
• Supervised 1-3 clients at a time
2012-2013 THE OUTREACH, Assistant to the Director Amesbury, MA
• Provided positive role model to at-risk students through mediums such as tutoring, mentoring, and
intentional leisure activities
• Spearheaded 3 month tutoring program in partnership with The Amesbury Academy charter school
• Performed fund-raising, researched partnerships, and met regularly with director to analyze program
effectiveness
Teaching
Adjunct Professor
IAS 110 Foundations of the Christian Liberal Arts, Taylor University, Upland, IN Fall 2015
 Facilitated discussion portion of introductory liberal arts course
 Completed training on effective discussion and assignment grading
Discussion Group Leader
IAS 252 Reframing Leadership, Taylor University, Upland, IN Spring 2015
 Assisted in course designed to prepare students interested in leadership positions within Residence Life,
Student Government, and Community Engagement
 Led discussion group on the leadership themes of Congruence, Power, Imagination, Hospitality, Failure, and
Self-Awareness
Instructor/Sherpa
PED 015 Discovery, Gordon College, Wenham, MA 2012-13
 Taught college level community building outdoor education courses
 Directed leadership development and ropes course programs
PED 016 La Vida Expedition, Gordon College, Wenham, MA Summers 2013-14
 Guided 12-day backcountry backpacking and canoeing trips
 Taught backcountry skills, responded to medical emergencies, and assisted with search and rescue efforts.
 Facilitated group team-building initiatives and activity debriefs
Presentations
Arias, M., Eddy, T., Graber, B., Oliver, L., Post, B. (2015). Judicial board recommendations: A consultation report.
Taylor University, Upland, IN.
 Consultation project presented to Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students and used to
inform restructuring of student conduct process
Landis, N., Post, B. (2014). Planning Spiritual Curriculum for a Wilderness Context. Gordon College, Wenham, MA.
 Training presented to La Vida Center for Outdoor Education & Leadership’s Adirondack Expeditions staff
Relevant Coursework
Facilitating Student Learning; Organization, Culture and Governance in Higher Education; College Student Mental
Health; Spiritual Development; College Student Development; Assessment of Learning in Higher Education; Issues of
Race in Higher Education; Advanced Research and Data Analysis; History and Foundations of Higher Education;
Backpacking; Challenge Course Facilitation; Foundations & Theories of Experiential Education
Professional Involvements
Association of Christians in Student Development (ACSD) 2015-present
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education 2015-present
Association of College and University Housing Officers – International 2015
Christian Adventure Association 2011-12
Conference Attendance
NASPA Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN March 2016
Society for Research into Higher Education Annual Research Conference, Newport, Wales December 2015
Higher Education Symposium hosted by Taylor University, Upland, IN October 2014
Indiana Student Affairs Association Conference: Indianapolis, IN October 2014