Ole Miss Student Housing Team

Our staff is dedicated to giving our students the best experience possible during their stay on campus. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever need assistance.

Mission and Vision Statement

Mission Statement

Ole Miss pride and success starts with living on campus. Residential communities at the University of Mississippi support the academic mission of the University, providing transformative opportunities and connections designed to set students up for academic and personal success both inside and outside the classroom.  Student Housing cultivates interactions that inspire students to become exemplary leaders and life-long learners enriched with University spirit and a sense of belonging.

 

Vision Statement

Student Housing aspires to create innovative, diverse, and academically supportive campus living communities that transform student lives and empower students to be engaged leaders as they navigate their college experience and transition to life beyond graduation.

John Yaun

Our Director

John Yaun

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Student Housing

Operations Team

Danielle Meyer

Danielle Meyer

  • Senior Associate Director
Claire Lowe

Claire Lowe

  • Associate Director for Housing Administration
Abigail Justice

Abigail Justice

  • Assistant Director for Marketing
Lauren Oliver

Lauren Oliver

  • Assistant Director for Summer Housing and Conference Services
Deborah Dunn

Deborah Dunn

  • Secretary II
Ashton Brooks Logan

Ashton Brooks Logan

  • Coordinator for Housing Administration

Residential Experience Team

Bree Gates

Bree Gates

  • Associate Director of Student Housing for Residential Experience
Michael Brown

Michael Brown

  • Assistant Director Student Housing Academic Initiatives
Taylor Alston

Taylor Alston

  • Assistant Director Residential Experience
David Laird

David Laird

  • Assistant Director, Student Housing - Residential Experience
Jasmil Perez

Jasmil Perez

  • Community Coordinator
Stephanie Montoya

Stephanie Montoya

  • Community Coordinator
TyCarlous Deberry

TyCarlous Deberry

  • Community Coordinator
Zodia Moon

Zodia Moon

  • Community Coordinator
Lane Killough

Lane Killough

  • Community Coordinator
Tommie Harris

Tommie Harris

  • Community Coordinator
Isabelle Page

Isabelle Page

  • Community Coordinator
Taranpreet Kaur

Taranpreet Kaur

  • Administrative Coordinator I

Facilities Team

Donald Rogers

Donald Rogers

  • Assistant Director of Student Housing for Facilities
Katherine Stegall

Katherine Stegall

  • Material Control Supervisor
Darian Dye

Darian Dye

  • Assistant Director Student Housing Maintenance Services
Sheila Sanders

Sheila Sanders

  • Production Control Clerk
Darlene Flowers

Darlene Flowers

  • Secretary II

IT Services Team

Tripp Sanders

Tripp Sanders

  • Manager of IT Services - Student Housing
Andy Smith

Andy Smith

  • Systems Analyst III
Michael Bell

Michael Bell

  • Security Systems Technician II

Work with Us

In the Department of Student Housing, we have multiple opportunities for student worker position. These are hourly positions that are open to all of our students across campus.

 

The University of Mississippi does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or group affiliation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Do you want to gain hands-on marketing, leadership, customer service, and public speaking experience? Are you looking for a position that’s fast-paced and fun? If yes, then check out the amazing opportunities and competitive pay we offer our Marketing Assistants! For more info, please email housingmarketing@olemiss.edu.
Front Desk Assistants provide service at the front desk of our main housing office for residents, visitors, and staff. Duties include but are not limited to: providing outstanding customer service, greeting all who enter the office, answering the phone, providing accurate housing information, taking messages, assisting student housing staff members, reporting maintenance needs, filing and other tasks required by the department. For more information, please email housing@olemiss.edu.
Desk Assistants (DAs) provide service at the front desks of our residence halls for residents, visitors, and staff. DA duties include but are not limited to: providing outstanding customer service, greeting all students, checking student IDs, answering the phone, taking messages, monitoring the lobby, maintaining the visitation log, assisting student housing staff members, reporting maintenance needs, checking equipment in and out, and other tasks required by the department.
The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for a floor, wing, or area of a residence hall or apartment community. The RA is there to help with the personal and academic concerns of the student and to help work out any group conflicts that may arise. The RA also serves as a facilitator to encourage a cooperative and considerate group living environment. The RA is expected to build a feeling of togetherness and community by initiating and helping to organize floor, wing, and hall activities and programs. The RA serves as an information resource for the campus and residence hall. Most of all, the RA is expected to be a person who cares about people and who works to make the residence hall or apartment community a valuable place to live.
Looking for a fast-paced summer job that has excellent benefits? Then look no further!  Apply to be a summer Summer Assistant (SA) with the Department of Student Housing. The Conference Housing Assistant is responsible for providing quality customer service and serves as a recruiter for Ole Miss.  The Conference Housing Assistant serves as an information resource for the campus and The Department of Student Housing.  The Conference Housing Assistant is responsible for monitoring the activities of guests to ensure their safety and security.  The Summer Assistant also assists with emergency situations. The Summer Assistant  is responsible for working the front desk and assisting with check-in and check-out of guests.
This position will work with the Department of Student Housing IT area and perform work related to the information technology needs of the department. Work requires basic technical skills and good judgment. Student will work under the supervision of Housing IT professional staff for 10-15 hours per week. 
Looking to get involved on campus? Look no further than our Academic Resource Center. Housing is seeking a team of Academic Mentors for our ARC, located on the first floor of Stewart Hall! This position will serve all students that visit the space seeking a study room, advice on courseworkk, or a referral to other campus resources.  This role will provide outstanding customer service, success strategies, and knowledge of the campus and its academic resources. All hired AMs will be trained in basic academic success ttechniquees and have a working relationship with our campus partners. This position is perfect for someone who wants to help others succeed in the classroom. A great position for any student at the University of Mississippi, whether you live on or off campus!