2024-2025 Student Staff Selection Processes

Residential Life is excited to accept applications for 2024-2025 Resident Assistant and Moderator positions beginning October 16, 2023 and through January 19, 2024!  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 2024-2025 Resident Assistant and Moderator application will be available here on October 16, 2023.

2024-2025 RA and Moderator Application

The 2024-2025 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

October 16, 2023 Resident Assistant and Moderator Applications Available
November 17, 2023 at 11:59pm Applications due for mid-year candidates (if needed)
December 5-8 , 2023 Interviews for mid-year candidates (if needed)
December 12, 2023 Mid-Year Hiring Decision Notifications (if needed)
January 19, 2024 at 11:59pm Applications Due
January 29-Feburary 2, 2024 Returning Resident Assistant and Moderator Presentations
January 29-February 7, 2024 New Resident Assistant and Moderator Interviews
February 12, 2024 Hiring Decision Notifications
March 6-April 30, 2024 RA/Mod Class for New Staff Members (UC 195)--Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm

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  

2024-2025 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 - $6,610/academic year

2nd Year RAs/Mods - $6,868/academic year

3rd Year RAs/Mods -  $7,126/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 $1,770 in 2024-2025

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 $1,142

Desk Shift Incentive - A 2hr desk shift will earn an RA $20.90/shift

Duty Shift Incentive - A duty shift will earn an RA $41.80/shift

Average Compensation

1st Year RAs/Mods - $7,752 + $1,770 single room discount

2nd Year RAs/Mods - $8,010 + $1,770 single room discount

3rd Year RAs/Mods -  $8,268 + $1,770 single room discount

Learn More--Attend an Information Session!

Information sessions are offered on the following dates and times.  Attend one to learn more 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.

        Wednesday, October 18 @ 8:00pm (Smith Stairs)

        Monday, November 8 @ Noon (Crider Lounge, HWCC)

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:

March 6-April 30, 2024 RA/Mod Class for New Staff Members (UC 195)--Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
August 7-20, 2024 Fall RA/Mod Training (Dates Tentative)
January 13-14, 2025  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)

 

 

CONTACT INFO

Location

Residential Life Office
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 213
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
P 740-368-3175
F 740-368-3174
E reslife@owu.edu

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Other Contact Information

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1-5 p.m.

Mailing Address:
Office of Residential Life
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 225
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015