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Residence Life Association Executive Board Member 2025-2026

Oakland University
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JOB SUMMARY

The Residence Life Association (RLA) is the governing body of housing at OU. RLA members advocate for important issues within University Housing. They review policies, host programs, and discuss any concerns from residential students.

This opening is specifically for the Coordinating Officer for Belonging and Acceptance (see details below).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Must have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing or be a graduate student at Oakland University by fall 2025
  • Current cumulative and semester GPA must be 2.5 or higher
  • Must not be found responsible for serious conduct violations
  • Must live on-campus for the duration of the 2025-2026 academic year

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

All Executive Board Members are expected to:

  • Address any duties deemed necessary by RLA or the Adviser(s).
  • Act in accordance with the Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Goals, and Nondiscrimination Clause of RLA.
  • Serve 10 hours per week conducting positional responsibilities:
    • 5 hours per week shall be dedicated to administrative tasks within the office assigned to RLA, unless otherwise allowed by the Adviser(s).
    • 5 hours per week shall be dedicated to the execution of events, participation in initiatives, conference attendance, and other RLA-sponsored activities.
  • Be in attendance at all GLACURH and NACURH conferences during the term of office, unless otherwise allowed by the Adviser(s).
  • Meet at least bi-weekly with the Adviser(s).
  • Be professional and timely within all communication formats.
  • Actively participate in a transition process at the end of the term of office in coordination with the Adviser(s).
  • Maintain positional documents within the appropriate physical and digital formats.

Coordinating Officer of Belonging and Acceptance (COBA)

  • All programming efforts and initiatives shall be planned and executed equally between the COBA and the Coordinating Officer for Residential Engagement (CORE).
  • Survey resident opinions and feedback on what programming interests exist from University Housing. Provide at least one initiative per Fall and Winter semester in response to surveyed feedback.
  • Keep an updated calendar of all initiatives led by RLA on the organizational Google calendar and office calendar.
  • Lead, in conjunction with the CORE, scheduling and organizing of work shifts amongst Executive Board Officers.
  • Lead programming initiatives related to the following topics including, but not limited to:
    • African American Heritage Celebration Month
    • Pride Month
    • Hispanic Heritage Celebration Month
    • Intercultural Exploration
    • Gender Inclusivity
    • Health Awareness Recognition
    • End of the Year Ceremony (or equivalent)
  • Create and disseminate marketing materials for programming initiatives throughout University Housing operated residential facilities.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY

  • Resume

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • $15/hour | 10 hours/week