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RHA Representative/ Executive Application
The Residential Housing Association is a student run organization committed to
improving the lives of the students living on campus by planning and hosting
programs to entertain, inspire, and educate. As an Representative or Executive
you would be part of the RHA team and play a major role in implementing the
needs of residents on campus (University Village or the Commons).
Becoming an RHA Representative or Vice President is an excellent way to make
your mark on the university and start getting involved as a leader here at UT
Dallas!
How to Apply
RHA will be accepting applications until all positions are filled. Qualified applicants
will be interviewed in the order that applications are submitted.
Applications should be turned in to the RHA Office (Residence Hall Southwest
2.007, near the Multipurpose Room) or online to [email protected]
A full list of responsibilities and expectations for the positions below can be found
in the RHA Constitution on our website at utdallas.edu/reslife/rha/. It is HIGHLY
RECCOMENDED that any interested applicants read over these duties prior to
submitting their application.
For any questions please contact Ryan Paranzino [email protected]
Open Positions
-Executives
Vice President of External Affairs (VP of EA)
Vice President of Marketing & Development (VP of M&D)
-Officers
Hall Representative -2 per Residence Hall
Apartment Representative-1 per Apartment Area (Phases 1-3, Phases 4-7,
and Phases 8-9)
Overview of Duties
VP of EA
This position serves as the primary contact with other organizations, offices,
and contacts outside of RHA. This VP is also in charge of managing the
Representatives and is the immediate seed to the Presidential position should
their be an unexpected vacancy. Strong skills in communication and
teamwork are a must for this position.
VP of M&D
This position is in charge of RHA branding, advertising, and image
management. Any media, physical or virtual, is the responsibility of this
position. Those seeking to build a portfolio and the artistically inclined
would be a good fit for this position.
Representatives (Hall and Apartment)
These positions exist to allow for direct connections between residents and
RHA. Each position represents the needs and concerns of their specific
living area to the executive board in order to better serve the community as a
whole. Representatives have deeper involvement in RHA than a general
member, but not as much responsibility as an Executive. Any skill set will
benefit these positions.
Expectations
All Positions are expected to help plan, implement, and attend all RHA programs
and General Assembly Meetings
Executives are also expected to attend all executive meetings and host 4 office
hours per week.
Representatives are expected to hold 1 community meeting/program during the
2014-2015 year.
Applicant Information
Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
@utdallas.edu
Year:
Major:
T-shirt Size:
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Do you have any food allergies or requirements (allergic to shellfish, vegetarian
etc.)? If so please list them here.
RHA & Background Info
How did you find out about RHA?
What has your involvement with RHA been so far (if applicable)?
What made you consider applying to be an RHA Representative or Executive?
Please list any previous leadership experience (please include the dates of the
experiences).
Character
(The following questions are to get to know you a little bit; please answer as honestly as possible.)
To what degree are you comfortable with singing, cheering and showing school
spirit or leading presentations/meetings?
When working with a group, what role do you play within the group?
How do you define leadership?
What are two qualities you possess that make you an effective leader?
Expectations
Would you be willing to attend bi-weekly(Rep.)/ weekly(Exec). meetings and
possibly committee meetings?
Yes
No
Would you be willing set-up and clean-up programs throughout the semester?
Yes
No
Would you be willing to help plan a program?
Yes
No
Would you be willing to independently plan a program?
Yes
No
Schedule
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE MONDAY EVENINGS FROM 7-9pm AVAILABLE
Please fill in the following schedule, putting “X”s where you are unavailable for classes and
work. This is for the purpose of finding common times to meet as needed throughout the
semester.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7am
8am
9am
10am
11am
12pm
1pm
2pm
3pm
4pm
5pm
6pm
7pm
8pm
9pm
10pm
For which Position(s) are you applying?
Vice President of External Affairs
Vice President of Marketing & Development
RHA Representative
Friday
Saturday
Sunday