Elected Executive Board Positions

Duties of Elected Officers:

• Responsible for the overall management of the organization.
• Attend the annual conference and all Executive Board meetings, as well as Elected Officer meetings called at the discretion of the President for the general administration of conducting business and activities.
• Adhere to established NEACUHO guidelines for processes which include but are not limited to, Committee chair appointments, financial transactions, and publications guidelines.
• Assist in the ongoing efforts of member recruitment.
• As a professional in a volunteer organization, if personal circumstances or professional duties begin to hinder the ability to perform the duties listed, it is expected that a resignation letter be forwarded to the President; or in the case of the President, to the immediate Past-President.

The President shall:

• Preside over all meetings of NEACUHO and be responsible for the general administration of conducting business and activities.
• Interact with and encourage vendor relationships as well as maintain the marketability of the organization.
• Appoint those task forces and project teams that appear to be necessary for proper functioning.
• Solicit agenda items from the Executive Board prior to meetings.
• Provide direct liaison contact to standing committees.
• Maintain clear lines of communication regarding established goals, expectations, and special charges with the Executive Board.
• Appoint a parliamentarian as necessary for the purpose of aiding with meeting decorum.
• Appoint an historian as necessary for the purpose of providing context during board discussions.
• Communicate with the Regional Affiliations Director for ACUHO-I.
• Represent NEACUHO at ACUHO-I Campus Home Live (typically held in June), ACUHO-I Regional Summit (held in January), and on monthly Regional President Meetings.

Positional Qualifications (these extend to President-Elect and Past President)

• Knowledge and understanding of NEACUHO’s history and operations.
• Past involvement in the organization is essential in this role.
• A professional who has been in the field of Residential Life for 5-7 years.

The President-Elect shall:

• Assume the responsibility of the President in the President’s absence.
• Recommend one Appointed Board Member, subject to Executive Board approval, for each Committee as well as any task forces or project teams that are deemed necessary.
• Coordinate the selection of subsequent annual conference site(s) by chairing a Time and Place Committee that includes a past Annual Conference Committee chair, the Program Committee chair, and the Corporate Relations Committee chair.
• Meet with all new Executive Board members prior to the first Executive Board meeting to set clear expectations, goals, and special charges.
• Represent NEACUHO at ACUHO-I Campus Home Live (typically held in June), ACUHO-I Regional Summit (held in January), and on monthly Regional President Meetings.
• Provide direct liaison contact to Committees.

The Immediate Past-President shall:

• Coordinate all required election processes.
• Chair a committee which includes two Past-Presidents and two past award winners, for the purpose of awarding and recognizing exemplary service to NEACUHO and to the profession.
• Provide direct liaison contact to standing committees.
• Complete and submit all required state and federal documents regarding NEACUHO’s annual operations including, but not limited to, non-profit status, insurance renewal, and conflict of interest waiver.
• Accept delegated responsibilities the President may assign.
• Represent NEACUHO at ACUHO-I Regional Summit (held in January) and if necessary (based on absence of President or President-elect) at ACUHO-I Campus Home Live.

The Treasurer shall:

• Be responsible for the receipt and distribution of all funds utilizing established financial guidelines.
• Establish a bank account convenient to the Treasurer’s location for the depository of funds.
• Serve on the Finance Committee made up of the Business Manager, the Immediate Past President, one other elected officer, and two additional members. Ideally the six person committee is representative of each of the six districts.
• Provide a written financial report at the annual business meeting and Executive Board meetings.
• Coordinate an external audit process annually and report results to the membership.
• Represent NEACUHO at ACUHO-I Regional Summit (held in January).
• Accept delegated responsibilities the President may assign.

Positional Qualifications:

• Experience managing money and budgeting.
• Understand how to prepare and submit taxes for a non-profit organization.
• Strong communicator and record keeper.
• A professional who has been in the field of Residential Life for 5-7 years

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Officer shall:

• Serve as the central resource for Executive Board members and the NEACUHO community on issues related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as it relates to the Association. 
• Coordinate NEACUHO's efforts in creating a more inclusive organization. efforts will include thought leadership for the organization's various areas and operations, facilitating educational opportunities, and removing possible barriers towards meeting.  The organization's goals in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Determine strategic goals with organizational leaders in each area of NEACUHO to ensure we are following best practices in DEI work 
• Serve as a liaison between the 3Ps and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Chair(s), ensuring alignment of all DEI goals and programmatic initiatives. 
• Support learning initiatives as developed by the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Chair(s) that provide opportunities for the membership to engage and grow
• Advocate for the needs, interests, and rights of under-represented and marginalized groups within NEACUHO.
• Collaborate with members of the Executive Board to increase involvement and sense of belonging of all members, with an emphasis on those from under-represented groups. 
• Report to the President. 
• Accept delegated responsibilities the President may assign.

Positional Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within an organization.
• Experience evaluating operations, programming, etc. through an EDI lens and providing recommendations for improvement.