University of Nevada, Reno · 1 month ago
Student Worker- Vice President of Engagement, RHA
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Vice President of Engagement for the Residential Housing Association (RHA). This role involves overseeing advocacy, programming efforts, and civic engagement activities to enhance the resident experience on campus.
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Responsibilities
The Vice President of Engagement is charged with assisting in the planning of RHA and Leadership Council trainings, in recruitment of Board of Director vacancies when appropriate, and supervises the Board of Directors
The incumbent is to attend RHA events and assist in planning major opening events, while completing weekly RHA reports
The Vice President of Engagement is to attend various meetings as scheduled, including one on one with the RHA President and Coordinator for Student Engagement
The VP of Engagement will also have the opportunity to serve as the PACURH/ NACURH National Communications Coordinator
Overseeing the Programming Board, and co-supervision of the RHA Board of Directors with the RHA Advisor/ Coordinator for Student Engagement
Attending all required meetings, coordinating and implementing at least 2-3 fundraising initiative for the year as appropriate
Seeing that RHA put on at least two large and two small scale events per semester
Record and manage General Council meetings
The VP for Engagement will also oversee the Spring Leadership Banquet and its planning while completing scheduled office hours in the RHA Resource Center
This position requires constant follow up and partnership with University Leadership & host town halls to ensure the betterment of the university community
This position is a required live on position, and the incumbent will receive a living space within one of our residential communities as well as a designated meal plan
Attendance at all Fall and Spring trainings are required in person. The RHA VP of Engagement will be allowed and is required to move into their assigned living space on campus the Sunday prior to Residence Life Student Staff Training, typically beginning the first week of August
This position requires the successful candidate to be knowledgeable In and to follow RHA, RLHFS, and University guidelines regarding finances
Completing weekly RHA reports
Assisting with the development of agendas for board meetings
Completing assigned office hours in the RHA Resource Center
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Nevada, Reno
Candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits per semester of employment
Credit-load is limited to 17 credits per semester
Those who wish to request enrollment in less than 15 credits or 18+ credits may do so by gaining approval
Candidate must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average (both semester and cumulative) while holding the Board of Director position. Failure to meet this expectation at any point while in this position may result in probation or termination at the sole discretion of UNR
While holding this position, the Vice President of Engagement must get approval for any secondary employment
During the length of employment, students must not hold a position elsewhere on campus that would regularly conflict with duties as assigned in this role. This includes roles that would conflict with mandatory training dates & times
Knowledge of: Residential life operations and procedures
Knowledge of: Conflict resolution
Knowledge of: General higher educational procedures as defined by Nevada System of Higher Education
Knowledge of: Problem solving for students' issues and concerns
Knowledge of: Program development and administration
Knowledge of: Finances related to RHA, RLHFS, and University guidelines
Knowledge of: Nevada Open Meeting Law
Knowledge of: Roberts Rules of Order
Skills: Administrative and organizational skills
Skills: Personnel supervision/management
Skills: Leadership
Skills: Interpersonal Communications
Skills: Dispute and conflict resolution
Skills: Public relations and customer service
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication
Skills: Decision making and creative problem solving
Skills: Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
Ability to: Work and interact with diverse populations of students, parents, faculty and staff in a positive and productive manner
Ability to: Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to: Plan and implement programs that support departmental goals
Ability to: Manage staff and work as a team leader
Ability to: Exercise sound judgment to make objective, fair and consistent decisions
Ability to: Support the University, Student Services, and department mission and goals
Ability to: Work evenings and weekends and travel as needed
Benefits
A room in the residence hall (Depending on building/room assignment, students employed may be assigned a roommate), and utilities.
Academic Year meal plan, which includes options for weekly meals in dining venues across campus and an allotment of Food Bucks.
During Fall Training (August) and Winter Training (January), meals will be provided by the department as part of training.
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University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.
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