The Residence Hall Association (RHA) consists of an executive board, professional staff advisors, 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 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 ablasko2@unl.edu.
Election Process and Timeline (Spring 2025) - RHA President, External Vice President, & Internal Vice President
- Monday, March 24 - Applications for RHA senior executive board roles (President, Internal Vice President, & External Vice President) are due, submitted here:
- Tuesday, March 25 – Presentations of senior executive candidates to the RHA Senate
- 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
- March 31-April 2 – Electronic elections
- Candidates information will be provided to all residents via email
- Ballot will show the final vote of support from the RHA Senate
- Tuesday, April 8 – Results of the electronic election announced to the RHA Senate following confirmations with candidates
Appointment Process and Timeline (Spring 2025) - RHA National Communications Coordinator (NCC) & Committee Chairs
- Wednesday, April 9 – Applications for RHA National Communications Coordinator (NCC) & Directors are due
- Wednesday, April 9 – Monday, April 14 – Interviews & selection of Directors
- Each position will go through a 15-30 minute interview with the RHA President, Internal Vice President, & External Vice President (Executives) - Elect, guided by the RHA Advisor & informed of the status of their candidacy before
- Tuesday, April 15 – 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
- Tuesday, April 15 – RHA Executives – Elect present their selected candidates for Director 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 (August 12-15, 2025) | Spring (January 7-9, 2026)
Special Position-Specific Requirements
- President, Internal Vice President, & External Vice President - 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
President
External Vice President
Internal
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, Directors, 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 External 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 External Vice President - Benefits
- $2,600 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Internal Vice President - 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 Internal Vice President - Benefits
- $2,300 leadership credit per semester for term of office
RHA Appointed Positions - Responsibilities & Benefits
NCC
Media Chair
Inclusion Chair
Traditions Chair
Wellness Chair
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