Executive Council Elections

Interested in joining the NCHO Executive Council?

Fall 2025 Executive Council Applications

  • Application materials will need to be submitted by Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 11:59pm
  • Voting/Selection
    • For elected positions:
      • Ballots will be sent to SHOs for voting to occur by Friday, October 3, 2025
    • For appointed positions:
      • Ballots will be sent to the Executive Council for voting to occur by Friday, October 17, 2025
  • Notification of selection will occur on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Please hold Friday November 14th 2025 from 10am-11am for the first virtual Executive Council meeting.

Elected Positions Available

President Elect

The President-Elect shall preside at all Association functions in the absence of the President; coordinate the Executive Council election process, work to secure conference site and chair, perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by either the President or the Executive Council. The President-Elect shall be elected at the annual conference for a three-year commitment of service which includes one year in each of the offices of President-Elect, President, and Past President. (learn more)

Business Manager

The Business manager shall serve as the official correspondent and record keeper for the Association and serve as the custodian of all association funds and disbursements acting in good faith and serving in a fiduciary role to the Association. They maintain careful and sufficient records to account for all association funds and make such records available to any member or officer of the Association upon request; is the signature authority on all official contracts for the Association; and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by either the President or the Executive Council. The Business Manager shall serve for a term of office of two years. (learn more)

Small College and University (SCU) Representative

The Small College and University (SCU) Representative is responsible for supporting and engaging SCU’s across the state through on-going communication and needs assessments; creating opportunities for connection among SCUs; advocating for the needs of SCU’s; facilitating the SCU roundtable at the annual conference; performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The SCU Representative shall be a current member in the association representing an institution with a capacity not to exceed 2,000 beds. The SCU representative (mid-year opening) shall serve for a term of office for one year. (learn more)

Senior Housing Officer Representative

The Senior Housing Officer (SHO) Representative is responsible for supporting and engaging SHO’s across the state through on-going communication and needs assessments; creating opportunities for connection; advocating for the needs of the SHO’s; keeping an active directory of SHO contact information; hosting and moderating 4 the SHO meeting at the annual conference; and performing responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The SHO Representative shall be in the role as a Senior Housing Officer when elected and shall serve for a term of two years. (learn more)

Appointed Positions Available

Assessment Coordinator

The Assessment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting all assessment efforts within NCHO to strengthen the organization; support data driven decision making as appropriate; and perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The Assessment Coordinator shall serve for a term of office for two years. (learn more)

Technology Coordinator

The Technology Coordinator is responsible for the management of NCHO’s website and listserv; identifying and implementing technical solutions for the operational benefit of NCHO; and performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President of the Executive Council. The Technology Coordinator shall serve for a term of office for two years. (learn more)

Professional Development Coordinator

The Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating on-going professional development opportunities; chairing the Professional Development Committee; serving in a support role for NCHO sponsored conferences, drive-ins and other meetings to ensure alignment with the overall professional development outcomes outlined in the NCHO strategic plan; and performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The Professional Development Coordinator (mid-year opening) shall serve for a term of office for one year.(learn more)

Conference Chair Select

The Annual Conference Chair- Select will serve on the NCHO Annual Conference Planning committee; shadow the Annual Conference Chair responsibilities; recruit and select the next annual conference planning committee; and perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President, Executive Council or the annual conference committee. The Annual Conference Chair-Select shall serve a term of one year before transitioning into the Annual Conference Chair role. (learn more)

Additional Information

2025 NCHO Executive Council Application

  • This form will ask for the following information:
    • Basic information about you
    • All positions, besides Conference Chair-Select will be asked the following essay questions:
      • In a few sentences, tell us about YOU! Not your work on campus, but who you are and what makes you, you.
      • Why are you interested in serving in this role?
      • Please share what skills and experiences would translate well into this position.
      • Tell us what you believe the role NCHO plays in serving the needs of those in North Carolina.
      • How will you manage your time with the addition of this role to your current responsibilities? 
    • If you are applying for Conference Chair-Select, you will only be asked the following essay questions:
      • In a few sentences, tell us about YOU! Not your work on campus, but who you are and what makes you, you.
      • Please share why you are interested in serving in the Conference Chair and/or the Conference Chair-Select position and what skills you believe would make you successful in the role.
      • What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of the annual conference? How will you work to address these areas?
      • Describe your leadership style and how you plan to lead a committee of volunteers throughout North Carolina.
      • How have you worked with large budgets either in your professional role or within NCHO? How do you plan to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability?
    • A copy of your most recent resume
    • Supervisor information confirming that they support you applying for a position on the Executive Council.

Please reach out to president-elect@ncho.org for any questions or concerns.