Before filling out this application, please familiarize yourself with the expectations and time commitments that come with the various positions
In order to apply for any position, it is required that you:
-You may only run for one (1) position
-Currently live on-campus and continue to live on campus all of next year (2020-2021)
-Be a full time, returning student. Transfer students are considered first-year students.
-Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
-You must be in good judicial and academic standing with the University Student Code of Conduct
-Students on academic or disciplinary probation are prohibited from occupying a position within RHA
-You can not hold the position of an Resident Assistant/Apartment Assistant or be in the RA Alternate pool
-Executive Board must be available to attend weekly Tuesday 9:00pm Executive Board at the Rutgers Residence Life building (90 Davidson Road)
Elections Time Line:
o Applications Open - February 25th 9:00 am EST
o Applications Close - April 15th 11:59 pm EST
o Info Interviews will be held between April 15th and April 24th
o Voting will open - April 27th 9:00 am EST
o Voting will close - April 30th 11:59pm EST
o Results Announced via email on May 1st
o Winners must accept by May 4th
Campaigning Rules
Once a student submits their application they can begin campaigning. If they do not qualify after grade and misconduct checks, they must stop and remove all campaign materials.
Campaign materials must be approved by the candidates Hall Director before being displayed and removed by the end of voting on April 19th.
We recommend social media campaigning.
No Executive Board member may endorse a specific candidate that is running in spring elections.
Solicitation
-There will be no solicitation of votes
-A candidate will not vote for him/her self under the name of another student.
-There will be no soliciting door to door within the residence halls/apartments/suites.
-Candidates will not enter a residence hall/apartment/suite that they do not live in without an escort, who lives in the building at all times.
-There will be no solicitation at any Rutgers University owned or operated property.
Position Descriptions:
A. Executive President
Executive President Preside over all RHA Executive Board meetings Represent RHA to the greater university community Serve as the official contact and liaison of the Residence Hall Association and the RHA Executive Board Oversee all RHA endeavors and assure goals are being achieved Develop Executive Board agendas and oversee financial guidelines and processes Appoint RHA representatives and committees as needed Oversee all standing or ad hoc committees Serve as a member of the Vice Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council (VCSAC) Preside over all General Assembly meetings Meet with RHA Advisor on a regular basis Oversee Parliamentary Procedure during General Assembly meetings Coordinate Executive Board retreats in association with the Executive Vice President Meet with the Executive Vice President on a regular basis. Attend General Assembly and Executive Board meetings.
- In order to run for Executive President, you must have been a member of the General Assembly or the Executive Board for at least 1 year.
- Oversee Parliamentary Procedure during General Assembly and Executive Board
- Coordinate Executive Board retreats in association with the Vice President to occur the last weekend of winter break and after final exams in May
- Meet with the Executive Vice President on a regular basis
- Meet with the NRHH Executive board to discuss collaborations
- Attend CAACURH RHA President conference calls once a month and all calls leading up to conferences
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
- Attend the NACURH Int. Conference (May 22nd-25th 2020 and the week prior) CAACURH Regional Leadership Conference (TBA), Attend the CAACURH Regional Business Conference (TBA). In addition to conference attendance, preparation meetings MUST be attended weekly prior to all conferences.
B. Executive Vice President
Serve as the primary representative of the organization in the absence of the Executive President; provide leadership and direction over all procedures related to membership (e.g. impeachment practices, general membership and voting privileges); take attendance at all general assembly and executive board meetings; attend all executive board, general assembly and other meetings as needed or requested; manage the absence process, notifying the Executive President and advisors as needed or requested; take minutes at all executive board and general assembly meetings, distributing summaries of both meetings to advisors and constituents within three business days; create an end-of-semester report highlighting RHA accomplishments to distribute to all on-campus residents; meet with the Executive President and professional advisors on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; In concert with the Executive President and advisors as needed, coordinate, plan and execute the executive board winter retreat; assist with the planning and implementation of fall training as requested by the Executive President and professional advisors.
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
C. Director of Finance
In concert with the Executive President and professional advisors, manage and oversee the yearly operating budget; in concert with the Executive President and professional advisors, develop individual budgets for the executive board and the organization at large as needed or requested; manage all transactions via the Student Activities Business Office (SABO) ledger system, retaining copies of all forms and receipts; provide annual training for all hall government treasurers; meet with the Executive President and professional advisors on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend all executive board and general assembly meetings.
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
E. Director of Technology
Manage and maintain the RHA website and getINVOLVED page; with support from the professional advisor, manage and maintain the RHA Google Drive and all email accounts utilized by the executive board; oversee the technological needs and demands at meetings and events as needed or requested; in concert with the Director of University Relations, manage and maintain all RHA social media platforms; partner with the Director of University Relations, as needed to design and distribute fliers, documents and other promotional materials for the executive board and the organization at large; provide oversight and leadership of the RHA elections process, working in concert with select executive board members and the graduate advisor as needed; meet with the Executive President and professional advisors on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend all executive board and general assembly meetings.
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
F. Director of Publicity
Represent the executive board and the organization at large at meetings and events across the Rutgers community as needed or requested; serve as the RUSA representative for the organization at large at meetings and events; in concert with the Director of Technology, manage and maintain all RHA social media platforms; Advocate and strengthen interest in RHA amongst the public; Improve exposure and relations of RHA to the public; Manage RHA’s public image; Revamp RHA to promote greater resident interest and involvement; Expand RHA’s interests and partnerships with other organizations; Publicize information regarding RHA operations and initiatives; partner with the Director of Technology, as needed to design and distribute fliers, documents and other promotional materials for the executive board or the organization at large; provide regular updates to the Rutgers community, and the organization at large, on upcoming events and activities; meet with the Executive President and professional advisors on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend all executive board and general assembly meetings.
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
G. Director of Advocacy
Provide leadership and guidance to the advocacy committee during general assembly and weekly committee meetings; work with the committee to identify problems within the residence halls, developing a plan to address concerns as needed; work with the committee to benchmark best practices, administer survey instruments and draft/prepare proposals for suggested changes and improvements within the residence halls; appoint advocacy representatives to university wide committees where representation from RHA is required (e.g. Dining Committee, etc.); maintain working knowledge of all university policies and procedures, particularly those within Residence Life; meet with the Executive President and professional advisor on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend all executive board and general assembly
- Attend and Lead Advocacy Meetings every Wednesday 8:00-10:00pm in the Campbell Hall Lounge
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
H. Associate Director of Advocacy
Provide leadership and guidance to the advocacy committee during general assembly and weekly committee meetings; work with the committee to identify problems within the residence halls, developing a plan to address concerns as needed; work with the committee to benchmark best practices, administer survey instruments and draft/prepare proposals for suggested changes and improvements within the residence halls; appoint advocacy representatives to university wide committees where representation from RHA is required (e.g. Dining Committee, etc.); maintain working knowledge of all university policies and procedures, particularly those within Residence Life; meet with the Executive President and professional advisor on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend all executive board and general assembly
- Attend and assist in leading Advocacy Meetings every Wednesday 8:00-10:00pm in the Campbell Hall Lounge
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
I. Director of Leadership Development
Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the leadership development planning committee; in concert with the committee and in conjunction with the professional advisor, design and develop the fall and spring semester leadership development day; along with the planning committee, design and develop the annual end of the year RHA banquet; coordinate and implement leadership development opportunities for the executive board and the organization at large as needed or requested; oversee and coordinate the election process for the Director of Leadership Development in training, transitioning the incumbent into the role during the spring semester; meet with the Executive President and professional advisors on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend all executive board and general assembly meetings.
*All Applicants for the DLD position are required to have attended at least 1 Fall Leadership Development Day (LDD)
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
J. Associate Director of Leadership Development
Work under the Director of Leadership Development. Assist in providing leadership, direction and guidance to the leadership development planning committee; in concert with the committee and in conjunction with the professional advisor, design and develop the fall and spring semester leadership development day; along with the planning committee, design and develop the annual end of the year RHA banquet; coordinate and implement leadership development opportunities for the executive board and the organization at large as needed or requested; oversee and coordinate the election process for the Director of Leadership Development in training, transitioning the incumbent into the role during the spring semester; meet with the Executive President and professional advisors on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend all executive board and general assembly meetings.
*All Applicants for the DLD position are required to have attended at least 1 Fall Leadership Development Day (LDD)
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
K. Residential Council Director
Provide leadership and guidance to the campus residential council, drafting agendas and presiding over weekly meetings; oversee all campus based RHA projects and initiatives; work with the Associate Director and council, at large, to plan and implement a wide variety of campus based programming; in concert with the Associate Director and professional advisor, manage and maintain the council budget; meet with the Associate Director and professional advisor on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend executive board and residential council meetings.
- Attend Weekly Residence Council Meetings
*Busch: 8:15-10:15pm Wednesdays B.E.S.T. Hall MPR
*College Avenue: 8:15-10:15pm Wednesdays Clothier Hall Conference Room
*Cook/Douglass: Wednesdays 8:15-10:15pm Nicholas Hall Knight Lounge
*Livingston: Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm Lynton Towers Conference Room
- Attend Executive Board Meetings Tuesdays 9:00-11:00pm in the Residence Life Building (90 Davidson Road)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
L. Residential Council Associate Director
Provide support to the Residential Council Director; take attendance and accurate minutes at all residential council meetings; distribute copies of minutes, as needed or requested within three business days; in concert with the Director and professional advisor, manage the council budget; oversee the progression of the transition reports during Residential Council Meetings; work with the Director and council at large to plan and implement a wide variety of campus based programming; meet with the Director and professional advisor on a weekly/bi-weekly basis or as needed/requested; attend general assembly meetings.
- Attend Weekly Residence Council Meetings
*Busch: 8:15-10:15pm Wednesdays B.E.S.T. Hall MPR
*College Avenue: 8:15-10:15pm Wednesdays Clothier Hall Conference Room
*Cook/Douglass: Wednesdays 8:15-10:15pm Nicholas Hall Knight Lounge
*Livingston: Wednesdays 8:00-10:00pm Lynton Towers Conference Room
- Attend General Assembly Meetings Monday 8:15-10:15pm in the McCormick Lounge (Busch Suites)
- Mandatory attendance for Summer Training Week (August 23-25) before the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester
To view the RHA Constitution and full Election bylaws follow these links:
Election Bylaws:
http://rha.rutgers.edu/about-us/constitution/election-bylaws-2/ Constitution:
http://rha.rutgers.edu/about-us/constitution