Vice President for Student Life
Houghton College was founded in 1883 as a Christian liberal arts college in the Wesleyan tradition. For 135 years Houghton College has prepared students to become global contributors empowered by a challenging education, taught in a vibrant community and grounded in Christian faith. Located in beautiful Allegany County, New York, Houghton College has a student body of around 1,100 students from over 40 states and 25 countries. Baccalaureate degrees are offered in 46 fields and Master level degrees are offered in Music. Houghton announces a nationwide search to recruit an innovative and collaborative individual for the position of Vice President for Student Life. Reporting directly to the President and an integral member of the President’s cabinet, the Vice President for Student Life holds faculty membership and works closely with the Chief Academic Officer and Dean of the Chapel.
Job Responsibilities The following positions will report directly to the Vice President for Student Life: Assistant Dean of Residence Life and Programming, Dean of Students, the Center for Student Success, College Physician, and Title IX Coordinator. Other areas including the Mosaic Multicultural Center, College Athletics, Director of Safety and Security, and Director of the Campus Store may report to the Vice President for Student Life depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. The Vice President for Student Life also serves as the Chief Diversity Officer at the College.
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About Houghton College - Houghton, NY
Founded in 1883, Houghton College is a Christian liberal arts college in the Wesleyan tradition. Few colleges have so successfully combined the inspiration and strength of the Christian spirit with a contemporary, academically excellent, liberal arts education. The overall student body of 1,100 represents 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign countries. Houghton is a member of the American Association of Colleges & Universities, the Annapolis Group and the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. US News & World Report's “America's Best Colleges" Guide has ranked Houghton among the Tier 1 National Liberal Arts institutions. Houghton is also ranked in the top 3 percent of colleges nationwide according to the fourth-annual ranking of America's Best Colleges, compiled by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Additional information on Houghton College can be found at: www.houghton.edu. The college has an operating budget of $35 million.