New Employee Resources
Are you ready? This information will help you hit the ground running in your new role at Ole Miss.
Welcome to Ole Miss!
We’re excited to have you join our team! At Ole Miss, you’re not just starting a job, you’re becoming part of a community that’s passionate about making a difference both near and far.
Whether you have questions about your benefits, need a hand with retirement planning or just want some friendly advice, our team is here to help. We are committed to making sure you have everything you need to focus on what you do best, knowing that we have your back.
We’re thrilled to have you on board and can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll achieve here. Remember, we’re here for you, today, tomorrow and every day after. Hotty Toddy!
New Employee Benefits Orientation
New benefit-eligible employees will begin their first day at a Benefits Orientation session led by the Human Resources team. During this session, you will learn about retirement and insurance options, as well as leave.
Attend a "Welcome Home" Session
Want to meet leaders from across campus and learn more about our mission, vision and history? Join us for the “Welcome Home” New Employee Orientation!
These sessions are offered throughout the year and are in addition to the Benefits Orientation you will attend on your first day.
Non-Eligible Faculty and Staff
If you are a faculty or staff member who is not eligible for benefits, you will receive an onboarding packet from Human Resources via email. This packet will include your new employee paperwork, as well as information for your parking pass and ID.
Quick Links
Frequently asked questions
All new, benefits-eligible faculty and staff begin their first day with a Benefits Orientation led by the Human Resources team. The session is held at the Jackson Avenue Center - Central, located at 1111 Jackson Avenue West.
During this orientation, you’ll learn about the University’s benefits, including insurance plans, retirement programs, fringe benefits, life insurance and leave.
Yes, all benefits-eligible employees start with a Benefits Orientation, where you’ll get an overview of insurance, retirement and leave options.
You’re also invited to sign up for our “Welcome Home” Employee Orientation. During this session, you’ll meet leaders from across the University and learn about our mission, vision and history. This orientation is offered throughout the year.
All faculty and staff need an Ole Miss ID card.
Once a new hire has completed their onboarding link, the Human Resources team will roll you into SAP and issue you a temporary parking pass and a form to obtain their University ID. These documents will be emailed to you prior to your start date.
After orientation, head to the ID Center to have your photo taken and receive your ID card.
This card can be used to pay for meals and other items on campus and will grant you access to your assigned lab spaces or offices.
Yes, you’ll need to register your vehicle online. All faculty and staff parking passes are virtual, so you won’t receive a hangtag. There are several types of parking passes available, and benefits-eligible faculty and staff can have their permit cost deducted from their salary pre-tax. If you need special parking arrangements, find out more here.
Learn more about how to get your parking pass.
- connectU is used for Recruitment and Performance functions. Current employees can log in at connectu.olemiss.edu.
- myOleMiss is where employees can update their address, contact information, and banking details, as well as access benefits information, pay stubs, timesheets and more. Current employees can log in to myOleMiss at my.olemiss.edu using their WebID.
Contact the HR Service Center
If you have a question, need help, or are dealing with an HR problem, the HR Service Center is here for you. Whether it's about benefits, pay, leave, insurance, tuition waivers, or anything else, our team of experienced HR Service Coordinators is ready to get you the answers you need as quickly as possible.
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