Professional Employment
Welcome to the Office of Residential Education & Dining Services professional staff employment page!
Our Office is one in which staff members are given the opportunity to educate and foster growth within the unique Oberlin College community of students living on-campus. We are committed to enhancing the on-campus living experience for our students. Our professional staff takes pride in being a cohesive team that works together while having fun. The Office of Residential Education and Dining Services offers staff members a breadth of opportunities to grow individually and professionally in an open, friendly work place. The Oberlin College community, rich in culture and history, provides professionals with the ideal environment to form relationships with staff throughout the campus. Our Office is also dedicated to our mission statements, which we put into practice throughout our interactions with students and staff.
We invite you to read through our mission statements and position descriptions to see how your skills and talents could contribute to the Office of Residential Education and Dining Services.
External Mission Statement
The Office of Residential Education & Dining Services enables the extension and enhancement of academic learning beyond the classroom. Our communities intentionally challenge and support students as they develop habits of citizenship and civility, acquire leadership and interpersonal skills, and embrace a respect for diversity and freedom of expression within a global society.
Internal (Staff) Mission Statement
We are committed to provide our staff a safe, comfortable, professional, and supportive working environment. In order to enhance job satisfaction, we strive to provide opportunities for skill development and continuing education. We encourage suggestions, comments, and input that improves the quality of the environment and services provided to all. Staff will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the Office that they are expected to share externally with every student, faculty, staff, and guest.
We hope that you find the website helpful in your decision to apply to work with the Office of Residential Education at Oberlin College. If you have any unanswered questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you the best of luck in your search.



