Student Liaison is encouraged to attend a local chapter meeting, their Region meeting, and the annual board strategic meeting.
Student Liaison Job Description
Scope of Responsibility
Observes and familiarizes oneself with the Texas Health Information Management Association and Board of Directors activities. Performs the following functions: communicates with students and acts as liaison between students and board; participates in monthly board meetings; serves a two-year term.
Scope of Authority
Reports to the TxHIMA President and is selected by the TxHIMA board. The position is responsible for communicating and serving as a board representative to the HIT/HIA students within the state and obtaining input from the students. Works with the Executive Office staff and provides feedback to the President regarding the Executive Office support received.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan communication with HIT/HIA students in Texas schools
- Report to TxHIMA board concerns and activities of students
- Submit information to appropriate board member for the newsletter
- Carry out specific plans requested by the board
Fiscal Responsibility
Assist in planning and monitoring the student liaison revenue and expenditures budget for the year; forward all expense and revenue vouchers to the Executive Office for processing and President’s approval.
Qualifications
- Student of HIT or HIA program at a CAHIIM Accredited program/school – must be able to provide expected graduation date, name of program director, and current GPA.
- Active Student member of AHIMA and designated TxHIMA as Component State Association
- Resident of the state of Texas, and TxHIMA membership is required
- Able to attend state convention and encouraged to attend a local chapter meeting, their Region meeting, and the annual board strategic meeting.
- Volunteer experience at TxHIMA local chapter, region, and/or state meeting is preferred.
Information Needed for Application
- HIT/HIA projects involved in, along with dates and titles
- HIT/HIA-related speaking presentations given, along with dates and locations
- HIT/HIA-related committees served, including names, positions, and dates of service
- AHIMA activities attended, along with dates
- TxHIMA state and regional or local chapter activities attended, along with dates
Contacts
TxHIMA Board of Directors, Executive Office staff, TxHIMA members, specifically other students, volunteers, and other allied health professionals.
Interested applicants to apply by sending their details and information to txhima@txhima.org.
Since the position is a two-year term, applications are accepted before the end of November in even years. Terms start January 1st each odd year.