Executive Council Elections

Interested in joining the NCHO Executive Council?

Fall 2024 Executive Council Applications

  • Application materials will need to be submitted by Friday, October 18, 2024 at Noon
  • Voting/Selection
    • For elected positions:
      • Ballots will be sent to SHOs for voting to occur by Thursday, October 24th
    • For selected positions:
      • Ballots will be sent to the Executive Council for voting to occur by Thursday, October 24th
  • Notification of selection will occur on Thursday, October 24th.

Please note that those who applied by the October 14th deadline for the President-Elect position, SEAHO Representative position, and Conference Chair-Select will be announced on Friday, October 18 during the closing NCHO luncheon.

Please hold Friday October 25th from 10am-11am for the first virtual Executive Council meeting.

Elected Positions Available

Membership Coordinator

The Membership Coordinator is responsible for developing plans to increase institutional involvement with NCHO; maintaining membership directory information; and performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The Membership Coordinator shall serve for a term of office of two years. (learn more)

New Professional and Graduate Student (NPGS) Representative

The New Professional and Graduate Student (NPGS) Representative is responsible for supporting and engaging NPGS across the state through on-going communication and needs assessments; creating opportunities for connection and professional development; advocating for the needs of NPGS; facilitating the NPGS social during the annual conference; and performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The New Professional Representative shall be within their first three years of full-time professional employment when elected and shall serve for a term of office of two years. (learn more)

Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Representative

The Historically Black College and University (HBCU) representative is responsible for supporting and engaging HBCU’s across the state through on-going communication and needs assessments; creating opportunities for connection among HBCUs; advocating for the needs of HBCUs; facilitating the HBCU roundtable at the annual conference; planning and executing the HBCU Drive In; and and performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The HBCU Representative shall be a current member in the association representing an institution identifying themselves as Historically Black College or University. The HBCU Representative 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)

Appointed Positions Available

Communications Coordinator

The Communication Coordinator is responsible for producing the NCHO Newsletter called The Nest, creating and implementing a communication and marketing/social media plan for NCHO; coordinating apparel needs for NCHO; and performing duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President or the Executive Council. The Communication 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)

Additional Information

2024 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.