Office of Student Life

Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter
Student Engagement

Our Purpose

PURPOSE

In support of the Student Life mission, Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement's (OCCSE) purpose is to foster the iconic off-campus residential experience through education, advocacy and engagement. By collaborating with stakeholders across The Ohio State University and our community, OCCSE empowers students to engage, learn and thrive. 

Student Staff Positions:

Administrative Associates 

Administrative Associates interact with and serve fellow OSU students, helping them to navigate and thrive off-campus. Administrative Associates are the initial point of contact between stakeholders and the department; they interact with the off-campus community, including property owners, businesses, long-term neighbors, and city officials. Through their efforts, they successfully support and advocate for student success in the off-campus area.

If you are interested in applying to be an Administrative Associate, please email offcampus@osu.edu!

 

Community Ambassadors

Community Ambassadors are fellow OSU students who serve as off-campus and commuter student advocates. The Community Ambassador staff embodies a wide array of experiences and backgrounds, and actively work to improve the off-campus and commuter student experience. They advocate for students through various opportunities including outreach efforts to share resources on and off campus, hosting engagement initiatives, and fostering peer relationships. Simply put, Community Ambassadors are students who support fellow students.

If you are interested in applying to be a Community Amabassador, please email offcampus@osu.edu!

 

Community Outreach and Engagment Administrative Assistant 

Community Outreach and Engagment Administrative Assistants work directly with the Ohio State University Off-Campus Housing Network and it's members. They act as support staff for the Community Outreach and Engagement team and frequently interact with off-campus property owners, City of Columbus staff members, and various other key groups. Their efforts help enhance the off-campus area by providing excellent customer service and problem solving skills to the stakeholders of the Off-Campus Housing Network, leading to an iconic off-campus living experience for our students. 

If you are interested in applying to be a Community Outreach and Engagment Administrative Assistant, please email offcampushousingnetwork@osu.edu!

 

 

WHO WE WORK WITH:

We work with:

  • Students
  • Long-term neighbors
  • Property owners/managers
  • University officials
  • Local Municipal Representatives
  • Various community members

Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement is The Ohio State University’s resource center for off-campus living and commuting. We provide you with the means to find housing and roommates, resources to encourage safe practices in the off-campus area and support you while being a responsible neighbor in the Buckeye community.