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.
Our Director
The Department of Student Housing at the University of Mississippi strives to transform students’ lives through the campus living experience. Campus housing is an essential part of the college experience, as living on campus offers students a strong foundation for student success through bringing residents into contact with campus resources, faculty, and staff that create connections, belonging, and Ole Miss pride.
John Yaun
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Student Housing
Operations Team
Danielle Meyer
- Senior Associate Director
Claire Lowe
- Associate Director for Housing Administration
Abigail Justice
- Assistant Director for Marketing
Lauren Oliver
- Assistant Director for Summer Housing and Conference Services
Deborah Dunn
- Secretary II
Ashton Brooks Logan
- Coordinator for Housing Administration
Budget & Finance Team
Residential Experience Team
Bree Gates
- Associate Director of Student Housing for Residential Experience
Michael Brown
- Assistant Director Student Housing Academic Initiatives
Taylor Alston
- Assistant Director Residential Experience
David Laird
- Assistant Director, Student Housing - Residential Experience
John Hovell
- Community Coordinator
Stephanie Montoya
- Community Coordinator
Zodia Moon
- Community Coordinator
Lane Killough
- Community Coordinator
Tommie Harris
- Community Coordinator
Isabelle Page
- Community Coordinator
Steven Mupata
- Community Coordinator
Taranpreet Kaur
- Administrative Coordinator I
Facilities Team
Harry Meyer
- Associate Director Student Housing Facilities
Don Rogers Rogers
- Assistant Director of Student Housing for Facilities
Sheila Sanders
- Production Control Clerk
Darlene Flowers
- Secretary II
Katherine James
- Material Control Supervisor
Leigh Ann Bridges
- Stockroom Attendant
IT Services Team
Tripp Sanders
- Manager of IT Services - Student Housing
Andy Smith
- Systems Analyst III
Michael Bell
- Security Systems Technician II
Student Worker Opportunities
In the Department of Student Housing, we have multiple opportunities for student worker positions. 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.
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 duties of the Resident Assistant include but aren't limited to:
- helping with the personal and academic concerns of the student and to help work out any group conflicts that may arise.
- serving as a facilitator to encourage a cooperative and considerate group living environment.
- building a feeling of togetherness and community by initiating and helping to organize floor, wing, and hall activities and programs.
- serving 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 duties of the Summer Assistant include but aren't limited to:
- providing quality customer service and serves as a recruiter for Ole Miss
- serving as an information resource for the campus and The Department of Student Housing
- monitoring the activities of guests to ensure their safety and security
- assisting with emergency situations
- 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!
Professional Staff Opportunities
For professional openings, please review the Career Page for a list of open positions and descriptions.