Director: Dr. Timothy J. Nichols

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to work with Houghton students throughout their college experience.  First and second year students frequently come in for guidance about major selection and major changes.  Second and third year students come through our doors for resources and discussion about connecting major and career, graduate school planning and preparation, and sometimes just for a friendly ear to discuss career ideas.  Still it remains the senior student, about to graduate, that most frequently visits the Career Services Office.  Our most popular offerings for seniors include resume critique, mock interviews, and credential files.   Our remaining constituency includes our alumni - those contemplating a job search, a redirection or re-launching.  Wherever you are on your career path, we have help and guidance to offer.  I always remind graduates that whereas their ID cards will no longer work to eat in the Dining Hall after commencement, their status as Houghton College alumni always entitles them to career counseling.

I have worked in the field of student life for over twenty years now. I was a 1981 Houghton graduate.  I hold master's degree in Student Personnel Administration. In 1996 I completed a PhD in the Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education from the University at Buffalo. I also teach part-time in the History Department at Houghton.  I live in nearby Fillmore with my wife Olga, three children, and assorted pets.

I look forward to working with and serving you as you consider career issues. Please feel free to stop by any time.

Administrative Assistant: Cindy Hannigan 

Welcome to Career Services. You’ll find me in the middle of the main office with the great window view.  I began working at Houghton College in the summer of 2008 as the Administrative Assistant with Career & Counseling Services.  I received a Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing from Houghton back before there were things like websites!.

I live in Wellsville with my canine mentor, Tanner, and two feline assistants.  We keep very busy with volunteer efforts for our local animal shelter.  In an attempt to save on gasoline and "think green", you may encounter me catching the local transit bus at the Campus Center each day.

My position here gives me an opportunity to work with a great staff and meet many students.  I look forward to this!  So stop in and check us out.