Executive Council Elections

Interested in joining the NCHO Executive Council?

NCHO 2023 executive council election timeline graphic

Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming open NCHO Executive Council Positions. The application will close on September 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Voting will occur from October 11- October 18, 2023. Senior Housing Officers (SHOs) will receive an email to vote on the elected positions and there is one vote allowed per institution. Voting on the appointed positions will occur at the Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Election results will be announced at the NCHO Annual Conference during the closing luncheon on Friday, October 20, 2023. The winner of these elections will start their term at the Executive Council meeting hosted at the end of the NCHO Annual Conference on Friday, October 20, 2023.

Available Positions

Elected PositionsAppointed Positions
President-Elect
Business Manager
Small College and University Representative
Senior Housing Officer Representative
Membership Coordinator (mid-term, one-year appointment)
New Professional and Graduate Student Representative (mid-term, one-year appointment)
Assessment Coordinator
Professional Development Coordinator
Communications Coordinator (mid- term, one-year appointment)
Technology Coordinator 
Annual Conference Chair*
Annual Conference Chair- Select*

Note: The Conference Chair and Conference Chair-Select positions have a separate application.

Specific duties for these positions are listed in the NCHO Guiding Documents.

2024 NCHO Executive Council Application

  • This form will ask for the following information:
    • Basic information about you
    • Answer the following 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? 
    • A copy of your most recent resume
    • A letter of support from your current supervisor or Senior Housing Officer

Conference Chair/Conference Chair-Select Application

  • This form will ask for the following information:
    • Basic information about you
    • Answer the following 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
    • A letter of support from your current supervisor or Senior Housing Officer that outlines an understanding of the time and travel commitments inherent in this position.

Timeline:

Application available: August 28, 2023

Application materials due: September 29, 2023 (5:00 p.m.)

Voting by SHOs on elected positions: October 11 (Noon) –  October 18, 2023 (Noon)

Voting by NCHO Executive Council on appointed positions: October 18, 2023

Election results announced: Friday, October 20, 2023

If positions are not filled with at least one candidate at the deadline, candidates will be able to be nominated at the business meeting during the NCHO Annual Conference on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Deadline to submit your application is 5 p.m. on September 29, 2023.

If you are interested in this position and need more information, please email Erin Schneller, President-Elect at president-elect@ncho.org

Upcoming Positions

The table below outlines the year in which the Executive Council will have position vacancies based on term of office:

Odd Years (2023)Even Years (2024)
President – Elect
Business Manager
Technology Coordinator *
Professional Development Coordinator
Small College and University Representative
Assessment Coordinator*
Senior Housing Officer Representative
Annual Conference Chair- Select

*Positions appointed by executive council
President – Elect
Membership Coordinator
Communications Coordinator*
HBCU Representative
New Professional and Graduate Student Representative
Annual Conference Chair- Select

*Positions appointed by executive council