The Residence Hall Association (RHA) consists of a 10-student executive board, 2 advisors, 9 local councils, and numerous senators representing each residence hall across the UNL campus. Every spring, RHA hosts online elections and position appointments for the following academic year to fill positions in the RHA executive board and local council executive positions.
If you are interested in running for a position, please read below for more information about positions, how to apply, qualifications, and timeline. If you have any questions, please contact the RHA at rha@unl.edu or the RHA Advisor & Election Commissioner at agroth@unl.edu.
Elected Positions Duties & Benefits Appointed Positions Duties & Benefits Local Council Positions Duties & Benefits
Election Process and Timeline (Spring 2024) - RHA President, Vice President, & Chief of Operations
- Friday, March 1 - Applications for RHA (President, Vice President, & Chief of Operations) & Local Councils (President, Vice President, & Treasurer) are due
- Tuesday, March 5 – Presentations of RHA candidates to the RHA Senate (Not Required for Local Councils)
- Each candidate will be allocated five minutes to present to the RHA Senate and all attending guests and 5 minutes for questions, extendable up to 10 minutes
- Thursday, March 7 – Electronic elections from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Candidates information will be provided to all residents as part of the all-resident electronic election
- RHA candidates will show the final vote of support from the RHA Senate
- Tuesday, March 19 – Results of the electronic election announced to the RHA Senate following confirmations with the candidates
Appointment Process and Timeline (Spring 2024) - RHA National Communications Coordinator (NCC) & Committee Chairs
- Friday, March 22 – Applications for RHA National Communications Coordinator (NCC) & Committee Chairs are due
- Tuesday, March 26 – Presentations of NCC candidates & selection by the RHA Senate
- Each candidate for NCC will be allocated four minutes to present to the RHA Senate and all attending guests and 5 minutes for questions, extendable up to 10 minutes
- The current NCC (unless they are reapplying for the position) will provide no more than a 2-minute dialogue on who they support for the role of NCC
- The RHA Senate will discuss and vote to confirm the NCC for the next academic year
- Saturday, March 23 – Sunday, April 7 – Interviews & selection of Committee Chairs
- Each position will go through a 15-30 minute interview with the RHA President, Vice President, & Chief of Operations (Executives) - Elect, guided by the RHA Advisor & informed of the status of their candidacy before Tuesday, April 9
- Tuesday, April 9 – RHA Executives – Elect present their selected candidates for Committee Chair positions for confirmation by the RHA Senate
- The RHA Senate will be presented with a bill for each position with a listing of all eligible candidates who have applied and reasons for the selection of the final candidate
- The RHA Senate will be given a chance to question the presenters for up to five minutes (extendable by 10 minutes)
- The RHA Senate may then choose to confirm or deny the candidate selected. If a candidate is not approved, the RHA Executives – Elect may choose from the remaining candidates who wish to be considered, re-open the appointment process, or fail the search.
General Requirements
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Be in good disciplinary standing
- Be a current general member (resident) of the UNL Residence Halls
- Live in the residence halls during the duration of their term in office
- Cannot serve in any graduate or professional staff housing positions during the duration of their term
- If elected, attend the Officer Transition Meeting, to be scheduled following elections
- If elected, attend Fall and Spring Hall Government Officer Training unless excused by RHA President and/or RHA Advisor
- Dates are tentative based upon Academic Calendar: Fall (Wednesday, Aug. 14 - Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024) | Spring (Wednesday, Jan. 22 - Friday, Jan. 24, 2025)
Special Position-Specific Requirements
- President, Vice President, & Chief of Operations - Have lived in the residence halls for at least one semester
- President - Cannot serve in the role of Resident Assistant
RHA Elected Positions - Responsibilities & Benefits
RHA President - Responsibilities
- Provides direction & vision for RHA and Executive Board
- Sets agenda, runs RHA Senate meetings and makes decisions on RHA Senate tie votes
- Acts as an Association representative and liaison to campus groups, committees, organizations, and University Housing administration
- Serve or appoint a representative for the Parking Advisory Committee, Police Advisory Committee, & Executive Vice Chancellor Board Meetings
- Appoints National Communications Coordinator, Committee Chairs, and appoint replacements for unfilled officer positions
- Chairs the RHA President's Committee
- Submits legislation for approval to the RHA Senate on behalf of the Executive Board
- Represents the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at regional (MACURH) & national (NACURH) conferences and virtual meetings
- Spends approximately 10-12 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association
- Assist coordination of and attend fall and spring hall government officer training:
- Commit an average of 11 hours or more per week to Association business
RHA President - Benefits
- University provided meal plan for the term of office
- $3,200 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Vice President - Responsibilities
- Sets agenda and runs Executive Board meetings for RHA.
- Assumes the duties of the President in their temporary absence.
- Manages training for RHA Senate members on roles and requirements.
- Tracks senator attendance, quorum, and manages Senator impeachment processes.
- Meets regularly with committee chairs to manage event request submissions, event calendar, and guidance/assistance with event planning & committees.
- Plans the end of the year recognition banquet for RHA & NRHH in conjunction with NRHH.
- Spends approximately 8-10 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association
- Assist coordination of and attend fall and spring hall government officer training
- Attend & participate with NRHH Leadership Retreat & Summit
RHA Vice President - Benefits
- $2,600 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Chief of Operations - Responsibilities
- Manages RHA budget and submits all necessary payment requests and forms on behalf of RHA as outlined by SOFS.
- Submits spending guidelines and budget allocations for Senate approval each semester.
- Reports to the RHA Senate & Executive Board on current allocations, expenditures, and changes to spending policies and procedures.
- Monitors compliance of RHA policies and requirements for funding allocations.
- Take and distribute minutes at meetings of the RHA Senate and Executive Board.
- Assists President with setting agenda and preparing paperwork for RHA Senate meetings.
- Maintain the RHA website, listservs, internal files, records, and archives for the RHA Senate & Executive Board.
- Maintain the RHA office including mail, office hours, messages, display board, etc.
- Be knowledgeable of and assist in upholding the bylaws, constitution, and organizational procedures of RHA.
- Spends approximately 8-10 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association
- Assist & participate with NRHH Leadership Retreat & Summit
RHA Chief of Operations - Benefits
- $2,300 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Appointed Positions - Responsibilities & Benefits
RHA National Communications Coordinator - Responsibilities
- Advertise and encourage involvement in regional (MACURH) and national (NACURH) opportunities, grants, and awards
- Select & coordinate delegations to attend MACURH and NACURH conferences
- Attend regional and national business meetings and chats as the official voting representative of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Report to RHA on regional and national business matters that impact the campus and its affiliation status with NACURH
- Maintain resource files of program materials acquired at conferences, and serve as a general programming resource for RHA and local hall governments
- Coordinate submission of all regional and national awards on behalf of RHA
- Spends approximately 7 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association;
- Attend fall and spring hall government officer training
- Attend & participate with NRHH Leadership Retreat & Summit;
RHA National Communications Coordinator - Benefits
- $2,100 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Media Committee Chair - Responsibilities
- Sets agendas and runs meetings for their committee
- Reports to the RHA Senate and the Executive Board all actions of their committee
- Assists in promoting events and increasing resident engagement through management of all social media accounts for RHA
- Advertises and manages the RHA Movie Channel, new movie requests, and advertisement clips
- Coordinates feedback from residents and RHA Senators on RHA and RHA's advocacy initiatives
- Coordinate events around social media engagement, the RHA Movie Channel, sustainability, and hall improvement
- Spends approximately 4-5 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association
- Attend fall and spring hall government officer training
- Attend & participate with NRHH Leadership Retreat & Summit
RHA Media Committee Chair - Benefits
- $1,850 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Inclusion Committee Chair - Responsibilities
- Sets agendas and runs meetings for their committee
- Reports to the RHA Senate and the Executive Board all actions of their committee
- Coordinate events around cultural showcases, diversity education, inclusive-based advocacy, and community service
- Be knowledgeable of resources and encourage partnerships with university departments like OASIS, the Women's Center, the LGBTQA+ Center, Husker Pantry, and international student groups
- Coordinate RHA efforts to advocate for underserved student groups within the residence halls
- Spends approximately 4-5 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association
- Attend fall and spring hall government officer training
- Attend & participate with NRHH Leadership Retreat & Summit
RHA Inclusion Committee Chair - Benefits
- $1,850 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Traditions Committee Chair - Responsibilities
- Sets agendas and runs meetings for their committee
- Reports to the RHA Senate and the Executive Board all actions of their committee
- Coordinate events around campus spirit, large-scale social gatherings, and building connections between residents
- Be knowledgeable of resources and encourage partnerships with university departments and groups like ASUN, Homecoming, Residence Life, and special interest student groups
- Coordinate RHA efforts in campus-wide events promoting campus pride and involvement
- Spends approximately 4-5 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association
- Attend fall and spring hall government officer training
- Attend & participate with NRHH Leadership Retreat & Summit
RHA Traditions Committee Chair - Benefits
- $1,850 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Wellness Committee Chair - Responsibilities
- Sets agendas and runs meetings for their committee
- Reports to the RHA Senate and the Executive Board all actions of their committee
- Coordinate events around academic success, mental health, drug/alcohol abuse, personal wellness, campus pride, and civic engagement
- Be knowledgeable of resources and encourage partnerships with university departments like Big Red Resilience & Well-Being, the Recreational Center, Counseling & Psychological Services, & Husker Hub
- Coordinate RHA efforts to inform and increase campus wellness
- Spends approximately 4-5 hours a week supporting the Residence Hall Association and its efforts
- Host weekly office hours and/or table for the Association
- Attend fall and spring hall government officer training
- Attend & participate with NRHH Leadership Retreat & Summit
RHA Wellness Committee Chair - Benefits
- $1,850 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Local Council Executive Positions - Responsibilities
Click on any of the below halls to see more information about your local council and the open positions up for election.
Abel Hall Government - Last Updated: 02/05/2023
President (Also serves as an RHA Senator) - Executive
- Set agendas with executives and run general assembly meetings;
- Meet with all executives regularly;
- Serve as a representative of the organization to outside entities and acts as the primary advocate for the local council;
- Attend all Residence Hall Association (RHA) meetings as a representative of the hall and voting member of RHA;
- Serve on the RHA President’s Committee;
- Work in conjunction with RHA & NRHH to update and send out content for hall government newsletters;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events;
- Work with executives to keep an updated permanent record of the Constitution and bylaws, standing rules ,and pertinent information to the organization;
- In good faith, and to the best of their ability, observe and enact all provisions of the constitution, bylaws, and duly passed legislation.
Local Hall President- Benefits
- $1,400 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Vice President - Executive
- Set agendas for and preside over Executive Board meetings with assistance from the President;
- Verify quorum and attendance for both Executive Board and General meetings;
- In the event of a temporary absence of the President, assume the duties of the President, for the duration of the President’s absence;
- Shall keep a record of member attendance and manage a system of accountability for member requirements;
- Meet with all committee chairs/coordinators regularly;
- Keep accurate calendar of events;;
- Coordinate all event request submissions through NVolveU and ensure advertising for organization events with coordinators;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Vice President- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Treasurer - Executive
- Manage finances and keep financial records of the organization;
- Submit a balanced budget for general membership approval one week after receiving the semester’s allocation;
- Report to the organization regularly and upon request concerning the financial records of the organization;
- Inform the general assembly of any important changes to SOFS procedures;
- Submit payment requests and requests to purchase on credit card;
- Audit the budget with advisor once a month and the RHA advisor once a semester;
- Take and manage minutes of general assembly and executive board meetings;
- Ensures updates to the organization's constitution and submission for approval to RHA & SOFS.
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Treaurer- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Suites & Courtyards Complex Council (SCCC) - Last Updated: 02/05/2023
President (Also serves as an RHA Senator) - Executive
- Set agendas with executives and run general assembly meetings;
- Meet with all executives regularly;
- Serve as a representative of the organization to outside entities and acts as the primary advocate for the local council;
- Attend all Residence Hall Association (RHA) meetings as a representative of the hall and voting member of RHA;
- Serve on the RHA President’s Committee;
- Work in conjunction with RHA & NRHH to update and send out content for hall government newsletters;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events;
- Work with executives to keep an updated permanent record of the Constitution and bylaws, standing rules ,and pertinent information to the organization;
- In good faith, and to the best of their ability, observe and enact all provisions of the constitution, bylaws, and duly passed legislation.
Local Hall President- Benefits
- $1,400 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Vice President - Executive
- Set agendas for and preside over Executive Board meetings with assistance from the President;
- Verify quorum and attendance for both Executive Board and General meetings;
- In the event of a temporary absence of the President, assume the duties of the President, for the duration of the President’s absence;
- Shall keep a record of member attendance and manage a system of accountability for member requirements;
- Meet with all committee chairs/coordinators regularly;
- Keep accurate calendar of events;;
- Coordinate all event request submissions through NVolveU and ensure advertising for organization events with coordinators;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Vice President- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Treasurer - Executive
- Manage finances and keep financial records of the organization;
- Submit a balanced budget for general membership approval one week after receiving the semester’s allocation;
- Report to the organization regularly and upon request concerning the financial records of the organization;
- Inform the general assembly of any important changes to SOFS procedures;
- Submit payment requests and requests to purchase on credit card;
- Audit the budget with advisor once a month and the RHA advisor once a semester;
- Take and manage minutes of general assembly and executive board meetings;
- Ensures updates to the organization's constitution and submission for approval to RHA & SOFS.
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Treasurer- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Harper Schramm Smith Village (HSSV) Council - Last Updated: 02/05/2023
President (Also serves as an RHA Senator) - Executive
- Set agendas with executives and run general assembly meetings;
- Meet with all executives regularly;
- Serve as a representative of the organization to outside entities and acts as the primary advocate for the local council;
- Attend all Residence Hall Association (RHA) meetings as a representative of the hall and voting member of RHA;
- Serve on the RHA President’s Committee;
- Work in conjunction with RHA & NRHH to update and send out content for hall government newsletters;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events;
- Work with executives to keep an updated permanent record of the Constitution and bylaws, standing rules ,and pertinent information to the organization;
- In good faith, and to the best of their ability, observe and enact all provisions of the constitution, bylaws, and duly passed legislation.
Local Hall President- Benefits
- $1,400 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Vice President - Executive
- Set agendas for and preside over Executive Board meetings with assistance from the President;
- Verify quorum and attendance for both Executive Board and General meetings;
- In the event of a temporary absence of the President, assume the duties of the President, for the duration of the President’s absence;
- Shall keep a record of member attendance and manage a system of accountability for member requirements;
- Meet with all committee chairs/coordinators regularly;
- Keep accurate calendar of events;;
- Coordinate all event request submissions through NVolveU and ensure advertising for organization events with coordinators;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Vice President- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Treasurer - Executive
- Manage finances and keep financial records of the organization;
- Submit a balanced budget for general membership approval one week after receiving the semester’s allocation;
- Report to the organization regularly and upon request concerning the financial records of the organization;
- Inform the general assembly of any important changes to SOFS procedures;
- Submit payment requests and requests to purchase on credit card;
- Audit the budget with advisor once a month and the RHA advisor once a semester;
- Take and manage minutes of general assembly and executive board meetings;
- Ensures updates to the organization's constitution and submission for approval to RHA & SOFS.
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Treasurer- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Kauffman Residents' Association - Last Updated: 02/05/2023
President (Also Serve as RHA Senator) - Executive
- Set agendas with executives and run general assembly meetings;
- Meet with all executives regularly;
- Serve as a representative of the organization to outside entities and acts as the primary advocate for the local council;
- Attend all Residence Hall Association (RHA) meetings as a representative of the hall and voting member of RHA;
- Serve on the RHA President’s Committee;
- Work in conjunction with RHA & NRHH to update and send out content for hall government newsletters;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events;
- Work with executives to keep an updated permanent record of the Constitution and bylaws, standing rules ,and pertinent information to the organization;
- In good faith, and to the best of their ability, observe and enact all provisions of the constitution, bylaws, and duly passed legislation.
Vice President - Executive
- Set agendas for and preside over Executive Board meetings with assistance from the President;
- Verify quorum and attendance for both Executive Board and General meetings;
- In the event of a temporary absence of the President, assume the duties of the President, for the duration of the President’s absence;
- Shall keep a record of member attendance and manage a system of accountability for member requirements;
- Meet with all committee chairs/coordinators regularly;
- Keep accurate calendar of events;;
- Coordinate all event request submissions through NVolveU and ensure advertising for organization events with coordinators;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Treasurer - Executive
- Manage finances and keep financial records of the organization;
- Submit a balanced budget for general membership approval one week after receiving the semester’s allocation;
- Report to the organization regularly and upon request concerning the financial records of the organization;
- Inform the general assembly of any important changes to SOFS procedures;
- Submit payment requests and requests to purchase on credit card;
- Audit the budget with advisor once a month and the RHA advisor once a semester;
- Take and manage minutes of general assembly and executive board meetings;
- Ensures updates to the organization's constitution and submission for approval to RHA & SOFS.
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Massengale Residential Center Senate - Last Updated: 7/14/2021
President (Also serves as an RHA Senator) - Executive
- Set agendas with executives and run general assembly meetings;
- Meet with all executives regularly;
- Serve as a representative of the organization to outside entities and acts as the primary advocate for the local council;
- Attend all Residence Hall Association (RHA) meetings as a representative of the hall and voting member of RHA;
- Serve on the RHA President’s Committee;
- Work in conjunction with RHA & NRHH to update and send out content for hall government newsletters;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events;
- Work with executives to keep an updated permanent record of the Constitution and bylaws, standing rules ,and pertinent information to the organization;
- In good faith, and to the best of their ability, observe and enact all provisions of the constitution, bylaws, and duly passed legislation.
Local Hall President- Benefits
- $1,400 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Vice President - Executive
- Set agendas for and preside over Executive Board meetings with assistance from the President;
- Verify quorum and attendance for both Executive Board and General meetings;
- In the event of a temporary absence of the President, assume the duties of the President, for the duration of the President’s absence;
- Shall keep a record of member attendance and manage a system of accountability for member requirements;
- Meet with all committee chairs/coordinators regularly;
- Keep accurate calendar of events;;
- Coordinate all event request submissions through NVolveU and ensure advertising for organization events with coordinators;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Vice President- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Treasurer - Executive
- Manage finances and keep financial records of the organization;
- Submit a balanced budget for general membership approval one week after receiving the semester’s allocation;
- Report to the organization regularly and upon request concerning the financial records of the organization;
- Inform the general assembly of any important changes to SOFS procedures;
- Submit payment requests and requests to purchase on credit card;
- Audit the budget with advisor once a month and the RHA advisor once a semester;
- Take and manage minutes of general assembly and executive board meetings;
- Ensures updates to the organization's constitution and submission for approval to RHA & SOFS.
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Treasurer- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Selleck Council - Last Updated: 02/05/2023
President (Also serves as an RHA Senator) - Executive
- Set agendas with executives and run general assembly meetings;
- Meet with all executives regularly;
- Serve as a representative of the organization to outside entities and acts as the primary advocate for the local council;
- Attend all Residence Hall Association (RHA) meetings as a representative of the hall and voting member of RHA;
- Serve on the RHA President’s Committee;
- Work in conjunction with RHA & NRHH to update and send out content for hall government newsletters;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events;
- Work with executives to keep an updated permanent record of the Constitution and bylaws, standing rules ,and pertinent information to the organization;
- In good faith, and to the best of their ability, observe and enact all provisions of the constitution, bylaws, and duly passed legislation.
Local Hall President- Benefits
- $1,400 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Vice President - Executive
- Set agendas for and preside over Executive Board meetings with assistance from the President;
- Verify quorum and attendance for both Executive Board and General meetings;
- In the event of a temporary absence of the President, assume the duties of the President, for the duration of the President’s absence;
- Shall keep a record of member attendance and manage a system of accountability for member requirements;
- Meet with all committee chairs/coordinators regularly;
- Keep accurate calendar of events;;
- Coordinate all event request submissions through NVolveU and ensure advertising for organization events with coordinators;
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Vice President- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office
Treasurer - Executive
- Manage finances and keep financial records of the organization;
- Submit a balanced budget for general membership approval one week after receiving the semester’s allocation;
- Report to the organization regularly and upon request concerning the financial records of the organization;
- Inform the general assembly of any important changes to SOFS procedures;
- Submit payment requests and requests to purchase on credit card;
- Audit the budget with advisor once a month and the RHA advisor once a semester;
- Take and manage minutes of general assembly and executive board meetings;
- Ensures updates to the organization's constitution and submission for approval to RHA & SOFS.
- Attend all executive training, scheduled 1:1s, and NRHH leadership events.
Local Hall Treasurer- Benefits
- $800 leadership credit per semester for term of office