Student Worker- Vice President of Engagement, RHA

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada Reno is recruiting for the role of Vice President of Engagement within the Residential Housing Association (RHA). Under the supervision of the Coordinator for Student Engagement, the RHA Vice President of Engagement acts as third in line for hierarchy of the RHA Executive Board and is vital to the main aspects that which RHA stands and work for – students. The RHA Vice President of Engagement oversees all aspects of advocacy, programming efforts, diversity and civic engagement activities on behalf of students and has significant impact on the overall resident experience on campus.

Requirements

• 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
• Conflict resolution
• General higher educational procedures as defined by Nevada System of Higher Education; https://nshe.nevada.edu/regents/policies/
• Problem solving for students’ issues and concerns
• Program development and administration
• Finances related to RHA, RLHFS, and University guidelines; https://www.bcnpurchasing.nevada.edu/media/fk1poi1u/bcn-purchasing-guidelines-november-20-2023.pdf
• Nevada Open Meeting Law; https://nshe.nevada.edu/wp-content/uploads/file/HEF/2023-11/HEF-4.pdf
• Roberts Rules of Order; https://assembly.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/roberts_rules_simplified.pdf
• Skills: Administrative and organizational skills
• Personnel supervision/management
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Dispute and conflict resolution
• Public relations and customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Decision making and creative problem solving
• 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
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Plan and implement programs that support departmental goals
• Manage staff and work as a team leader
• Exercise sound judgment to make objective, fair and consistent decisions
• Support the University, Student Services, and department mission and goals
• Work evenings and weekends and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning of RHA and Leadership Council trainings
• Recruitment of Board of Director vacancies when appropriate
• Supervises the Board of Directors
• Attend RHA events and assist in planning major opening events
• Completing weekly RHA reports
• Attend various meetings as scheduled, including one on one with the RHA President and Coordinator for Student Engagement
• 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
• Oversee the Spring Leadership Banquet and its planning while completing scheduled office hours in the RHA Resource Center
• Constant follow up and partnership with University Leadership & host town halls to ensure the betterment of the university community
• Completing assigned office hours in the RHA Resource Center
• Assisting with the development of agendas for board meetings

Benefits

• 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.
• The RHA Vice President of Engagement will serve 15 hours per week and be compensated with an appropriate room and meal plan provided by the department.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees