2027-2028 Student Staff Selection Processes
Residential Life is excited to accept applications for 2027-2028 Resident Assistant and Moderator positions beginning November 9, 2026 and through January 17, 2027! A more detailed timeline is available below. Please review this page in its entirety to make sure you understand the selection process and the position requirements.
Application
The 2027-2028 Resident Assistant and Moderator application will be available here on November 9, 2027:
2027-2028 Resident Assistant and Moderator Application
The 2027-2028 application is for both new applicants and current staff members who want to return to the position. Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and provide two on-campus references as part of the application process.
Timeline
| November 9, 2026 |
Resident Assistant and Moderator Applications Available |
| January 17, 2027 at 11:59pm |
Applications Due |
| January 20-February 3, 2027 |
New Resident Assistant and Moderator Interviews |
| February 5, 2027 |
Hiring Decision Notifications |
| TBD (Spring 2027) |
Leadership Summit (for all 2027-2028 Resident Assistants and Moderators) |
Position Descriptions & Selection Process Details
Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants serve in all residential communities that are not SLUs. You can learn more about the Resident Assistant role by reviewing the position description HERE.
The Resident Assistant selection process will consist of:
1. A review of application materials
2. An interview that will last approximately 20 minutes
3. A review of OWU academic and student conduct records
SLU Moderator
Moderators serve in Small Living Units (SLUs). You can learn more about the Moderator role by reviewing the position description HERE.
The Moderator selection process will consist of:
1. A review of application materials
2. An interview that will last approximately 20 minutes
3. A review of OWU academic and student conduct records
4. An assessment of support from current SLU members
2026-2027 RA/Mod Compensation
Housing Credit
Information - A housing credit is applied to the student's account. Half of the amount is posted to the fall semester student bill, and half is posted to the spring semester student bill.
1st Year RAs/Mods - $7,148/academic year
2nd Year RAs/Mods - $7,462/academic year
3rd Year RAs/Mods - $7,707/academic year
Single Room Discount
Information - RAs/Mods get a single room as a benefit of the position, and pay the rate of a multiple-occupancy room. The monetary value of that benefit is listed below.
Monetary value of $1,916 in 2026-2027
Desk and Duty Shift Incentives
Information - RAs/Mods work desk shifts and duty shifts as part of their position. Desk and duty shifts come with incentive pay. If an RA/Mod works their fair share of desk and duty shifts, each RA/Mod will earn an additional $1,176.
Desk Shift Incentive - A 2hr desk shift will earn an RA $22.00/shift
Duty Shift Incentive - A duty shift will earn an RA $44.00/shift
Average Compensation
1st Year RAs/Mods - $8,324 + $1,916 single room discount
2nd Year RAs/Mods - $8,638 + $1,916 single room discount
3rd Year RAs/Mods - $8,883 + $1,916 single room discount
Learn More In-Person!
Learn more at one of our in-person events! You'll learn about the Resident Assistant/Moderator role, meet a member of the Residential Life professional staff team, and ask questions about the role and the selection process.
Tuesday, November 17 - 11:30am-1:00pm - HWCC Atrium Tabling Event
Wednesday, November 18 - 7:30pm-8:30pm - Smith Hall Stairs Information Session
Thursday, December 3 - 11:30am-1:00pm - HWCC Atrium Tabling Event
Friday, December 4 - Noon -1:00pm - Crider Lounge Information Session
Resident Assistant & Moderator Training
The RA and Moderator positions are amazing leadership opportunities. As a Res Life student staff member you'll be a role model and provide critical support to fellow students. Thus, training is provided so RAs and Moderators can learn how to be successful in meeting position responsibilities. RAs and Moderators will participate in the following training:
| TBD (Spring 2027) |
Leadership Summit (for all 2027-2028 Resident Assistants and Moderators) |
| August 11-22, 2027 |
Fall RA/Mod Training (Dates Tentative) |
| January 17-18, 2028 |
Winter RA/Mod Training (Dates Tentative) |
| Wednesdays 9-10:30pm |
Weekly staff meetings occur throughout the semester and In-Service Training Sessions Throughout Academic Year (Dates TBA) |
Other Positions
Summer Resident Assistant (Posted in March)
Office Assistant (Posted as Needed)
Summer Office Assistant (Posted in March)
