Offices

Oberlin College and Conservatory believes that student learning occurs both in and outside of the classroom. As a four-year residential-required institution, the Office of Residence Life (ResLife) enables the extension and enhancement of academic learning beyond the classroom by providing quality programming, efficient services, and safe facilities. ResLife leaders maintain a personal presence in students’ lives through its undergraduate staff of Lead Resident Assistants (LRAs), Resident Assistants (RAs), and Village Assistants (VAs). Professional staff train these live-in team members to help build community, involve students in college programs, resolve conflicts, and uphold college policies and norms. LRAs, RAs, and VAs report to live-on professional staff who support and oversee their efforts toward fostering a safe and educational community. The Office of Residence Life (ResLife) enables the extension and enhancement of academic learning beyond the classroom. This is accomplished through providing quality programming, efficient services, and safe and comfortable facilities.

The Office of Student Accounts provides customer service and financial counseling to students and guardians in resolving billing questions and facilitating financial arrangements.

The Office of Student Involvement provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and abilities, and supports opportunities—through programs and services—for creativity and the free exchange of ideas and opinions.

The Office of the Controller is responsible for managing the overall accounting and treasury service operations of the college. The controller reports to the associate vice president for finance.

The Office of the Dean of Students has as its mission to lead and inspire the Division of Student Life to foster a sense of community in this residential college.

The Office of the Dean of the Conservatory administers the academics of the conservatory. Directly and through the music divisions and departments, the dean’s office deals with a wide range of administrative and academic issues that guide and support conservatory faculty, staff, and students.

The president is the chief executive officer of the college and is responsible for its effective administration and operation. The president reports to the Board of Trustees, of which he or she is an ex officio member.

The Office of Registrar provides services to students from the time a student is admitted through graduation and beyond. The office staff supports enrollment and registration activities by maintaining and publishing course offerings, managing the enrollment and registration processes each semester, and coordinating the publication of the online course catalog.

The Office of the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary oversees the organization of board meetings, administers elections and appointments of faculty members to faculty committees and board committees, and maintains the minutes of board committees and key college committees.

Oberlin College produces a wide variety of printed material each year. On average, the Printing Services staff handles more than 4,000 printing jobs annually. This printed material advertises college events and programs.