Office of Student Life
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OWL Area Coordinator

Job Description

The Area Coordinator application for 2025 is now closed

OWL Area Coordinators serve as mentors to OWL-Coordinators (OWL-C) who lead a small group of OWLs. Area Coordinators serve as presenters and facilitators during OWL-C and OWL Training, help problem solve during the program and Move-In, and serve on the OWL Leadership & Planning Team who plan and carry out logistics for the program. ACs arrive early to campus to undergo training before OWL-Cs arrive and oversee an area of campus. You do not need to live on campus to serve in this role, but housing is not provided. This is a volunteer undergraduate student leader position.

The Ohio State Welcome Leader (OWL) program provides opportunities for residence hall students who value leadership and helping others to participate in the residence hall move in process. We are looking for ~8 student leaders to serve as Area Coordinators who are familiar with areas of campus. We are looking for individuals who have good communication, conflict resolution, and management skills. You do not have to have previous experience with OWL to apply. 

  • OWL Area Coordinators (AC) report to the OWL Student Coordinators and communicate with them often. 
  • Are assigned a specific area of campus to oversee during Move-In (and then led the student leaders within that area during the program and during Move-In.)
  • Act as a support and resource for OWL Coordinators throughout the program and Move-In. 
  • Assist with OWL-C training, Move-In procedures, and assist to answer questions.
  • Act as liaisons between OWL Planning Team and OWL-Coordinators/OWLs.

Dates of Appointment: Saturday, August 16 – Saturday August 23, 2025

  • OWL Area Coordinators who will live off-campus will need to secure housing, as we do not provide temporary housing. 

Dates of Program (Tentative)

OWL Area Coordinator Training

Saturday, 8/16 - Sunday, 8/17

  • Sat. 8/16= AC Move-In from 8am - 5pm. AC training from 6pm - 8:30pm. 
  • Sun. 8/17 = AC Training from 10am - 6pm

OWL-Coordinator Training

Sunday, 8/17 - Tuesday, 8/19

  • Sun. 8/17 = OWL-C Move-In from 9am-5pm 
  • Mon. 8/18 = OWL-C Training from 1pm - 9:30pm
  • Tues. 8/19 = OWL-C Training from 11am - 6pm 

OWL Program

Wednesday, August 20 - Saturday, August 23

OWLs & OWL-Cs will be asked to sign up for a certain amount of Move-In shifts throughout this Move-In timeframe 

  • Wednesday, August 20 = OWL-Cs to assist in the first day of Move-In as the OWLs all arrive on this day
  • Wednesday, August 20 =  Evening = OWL Training from 7-9 p.m.
  • Thurday, August 21 - Saturday, August 23 = Move-In Shifts throughout the day for OWLs & OWL-Cs
  • Thursday, August 21 = OWL Hoot Fest - This is a large social event that will include inflatables, drinks, music, and more!

For more information, please contact Leah Wheeler, Assistant Director of Residential Leadership & Involvement at wheeler.1110@osu.edu.