Director of Student Engagement

Full Time – 10 Months

Anticipated starting salary $50,338 (benefits and housing included)

Reports to:                  Dean of Students

Responsibilities: 

• Oversees the development, scheduling, and implementation of student activities on campus;
• Supervises the Student Council, Campus Activities Board, and student clubs and organizations
• Serves as a staff presence for student events, often being required to be on campus evenings and weekends
• Facilitates New Student Orientation and Move In with Residence Life
• Fosters development of student leaders in Student Council, CAB, Clubs, and Orientation through weekly meetings, one-on-ones, and leadership development initiatives;
• Establishes policies and implements best practices to support a cohesive student life program that complements the academic mission of the college;
• Develops social and co-curricular programs and encourages and supports student programming for an active campus;
• Strives to assure excellence in the programming on campus through providing resources for continuous assessment of student needs and evaluation of program effectiveness and success;
• Works collaboratively with offices across campus to provide a comprehensive, and complimentary programming plan;
• Assists in the implementation of a framework for a comprehensive student leadership development program;
• Networks across campus to coordinate the college programming calendar;
• Serves as a member of the Student Life Leadership Team;
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President for Student Life.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must be committed to the mission and purpose of Christian higher education and must express a personal faith in Jesus Christ.
• A Master’s degree in higher education administration, student development or related field is preferred.
• The candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be committed to working in a team setting.
• Evenings and weekends hours may be required.

 Houghton University is a Christ-centered, liberal art and sciences institution of The Wesleyan Church, an evangelical holiness denomination rooted in the teachings of John Wesley. All employees are expected to share a set of values, convictions, and commitments that guide our life together. The University expects that all faculty and staff will respect the University’s Vision of our Common Life, Doctrinal Statement, Wesleyan beliefs and core values, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations.

 Application Procedure: 

To apply please submit the following materials via email to:   jobs@houghton.edu.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 References
• Answers to the following questions:

              Please review the following documents:

https://www.houghton.edu/a-vision-of-our-common-life/

https://www.houghton.edu/doctrinal-statement/

https://www.wesleyan.org/about/our-beliefs

1. Please provide a brief description of your journey to personal faith in Jesus Christ and subsequent growth.
2. Please identify the church where you currently attend. In what ways are you currently participating in your local church or fellowship?
3. Are there any areas of Houghton’s beliefs or practices that you find challenging or problematic? If yes, please explain.

About Houghton University

Founded in 1883, Houghton University is a Christian liberal arts institution of The Wesleyan Church with a student body representing 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign countries. US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” Guide has ranked Houghton among the Tier 1 National Liberal Arts institutions. Additional information on Houghton University can be found at: www.houghton.edu. Houghton University is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

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