Residence Hall Association
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Living. Learning. Leading.
Purpose
The purpose of the Residence Hall Association (RHA) is to review and make recommendations in regards to Residence Life policies and procedures, and to serve as a liaison between residents and the administration. RHA is also charged to provide and encourage programs and services for students living on campus and evaluate the needs and opinions of residence hall students, and to develop student leaders.
About RHA
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) at Southern Miss was established in 1982 through the Department of Housing and Residence Life and has a long-standing reputation of promoting student leadership and growth within the residence halls. RHA consists of six executive board members and the RHA body, which is made up of elected representatives from each of the 12 on-campus residence halls. Our mission is to provide effective programming services for on-campus students, as well as, evaluate the needs and opinions of residence hall students on a daily basis.
Membership
All students living on-campus are deemed members of RHA and will be represented through their respective RHA representatives. The number of RHA representatives will be based on the number of applicants that are deemed eligible for active membership.
RHA Executive Board Applications
The following positions are available. Please read through the job descriptions, as well as what is required to submit, before clicking the link below to apply.
Director of Finance
Manages RHA finances, including budgeting, transactions, and fundraising efforts. Tracks attendance, oversees financial records, and ensures compliance with funding policies. Coordinates fundraising initiatives, financial reporting, and partnerships while supporting RHA operations and leadership.
Director of Administration
Oversees RHA records, including meeting minutes, attendance, and reservations. Manages office operations, coordinates center usage, and tracks supplies. Supports executive board, hall representatives, and advisors while ensuring organizational efficiency and compliance.
National Communications Director
Serves as the liaison between RHA and state, regional, and national associations. Organizes conference delegations, oversees bid processes, and updates governing documents. Supports hall representatives and executive board, maintains attendance records, and coordinates recruitment and training. Ensures effective communication and engagement within RHA while fulfilling administrative responsibilities.
Application Requirements:
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
- Headshot
- 2 Letters of Recommendation - You cannot have friends and parents submit letters of
recommendation!
- 1 Professional (Professor or Employer)
- 1 Personal (Mentor, Advisor, RLC, Colleague, etc.)
Portfolio needed for the following positions:
- Director of Finance - Examples of how to manage money, budget, etc.
- Director of Administration - Examples of planning, record keeping, scheduling, inventory management, secretary experience from other campus organizations, experience with taking minutes/notes.
If any of these positions sound like something you're interested in, click here to apply! Applications are open until 5:00 p.m. on March 5!
SWAK U
SWAKU is a division of Sealed with A Kiss (SWAK), a Kansas LLC, and one of the oldest and largest care package companies in the United States. SWAKU was established in 2008 to bring SWAK’s 25 years of care package expertise to the college market. SWAKU markets snack based care packages to its University Affiliate’s parents, guardians and relatives to provide funds for their Residence Life Departments, Alumni Associations, Residence Hall Associations, and/or Chapters of the National Residence Hall Honorary.
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
| Event | Online Deadline | Planned Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome | August 16 | August 26 |
| Halloween | October 15 | October 22 |
| Fall Study | November 12 | November 25 |
| Valentine's | January 27 | February 4 |
| Spring Surprise | March 1 | March 10 |
| Spring Finals | April 18 | April 28 |
RHA Center Location:
Mississippi Hall Basement
RHA Center Hours:
Sunday: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone:
601.266.5608
Forms and Information
The facility may be reserved for residence hall related group functions, student organization tabling, group meetings, and other approved events. A current Resident Assistant must be in attendance at all times. It is the responsibility of the individual submitting the reservation request to ensure that the facility is left in its original state.
The purpose of the signage request form is to clarify and standardize the policy that governs the permission, use, configuration, and/or appearance of signage in and/or near the residence halls.
2024-25 RHA Executive Board
Breanna Zirlott
National Communications Coordinator
Pappu Jha
Director of Finance
Cameron Keys
Director of Administration
Kayley Rawls
Director of Marketing
Questions?
Feel free to call Housing and Residence Life with questions or concerns at 601.266.4783 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., CST, or email reslifeFREEMississippi.
