Top 19 Residence life Jobs in Mississippi

Assistant Director of Residence Life
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Residential
- Master's degree
- University
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Coordinator of Student Conduct and Behavioral Intervention
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Coordinator, Residential Community
Alcorn State University —Lorman, MS
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Assistant Housing Operations Coordinator/Residence Hall Director
Northwest Mississippi Community College —Senatobia, MS
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
Community Director
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Residence Hall Monitor
Mississippi Valley State University —Itta Bena, MS
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Administrative Assistant
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Director of Student Health and Wellness Clinic
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Medicine
- OSHA
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Director
Mississippi Valley State University —Itta Bena, MS
- Evenings as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
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Overnight Housing Operations Coordinator
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Overnight shift
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Community Ambassador - The Domain Oxford
Landmark Properties Management, LLC —Oxford, MS
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Custodian II, Residence Life
University of Southern Mississippi —Hattiesburg, MS
- $12 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Custodian 1
Mississippi University for Women —Columbus, MS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sanitation
- Office
2d
Campus Safety Officer (part-time)
Millsaps College —Jackson, MS
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Access Control & Fire Safety Specialist
Jackson State University —Jackson, MS
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
General Maintenance Repairman
University of Southern Mississippi —Hattiesburg, MS
- $13 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED

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Assistant Director of Residence Life

Jackson State University -
Jackson, MS

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Training program design for professional development
Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role
Student supervision
Appeals
Website management
Staff supervision
Master's degree in higher education administration
Recruitment process management
Educational Administration
Experience working with graduate students
Coaching
Strategic planning in education
Academic institution experience
Residential life (student support initiatives)
Performance management
Educational program budgeting
Master's degree
Emergency response in crisis intervention
Recruitment and selection
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Collaboration with other professionals for student support
Continuous improvement
Emergency response
Decision making
Student advocacy
Staff training
Incident response (Crisis management methodologies)
Recruiting
Parent communication in school administration
Personnel management in education

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Description

The Department of Housing & Residence Life is accepting applications for its Assistant Director of Residence Life position.

The Assistant Director of Residence Life plays a critical leadership role within Housing & Residence Life, responsible for the supervision, development, and management of professional and student staff, the implementation of residential curriculum and engagement initiatives, crisis response, and overall support of student success within residential communities. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced position requiring sound judgment, discretion, and a proactive approach to both daily operations and long-term strategic planning.

This position is not a typical 8-5 office job. The successful candidate will be expected to respond to student needs outside regular business hours, manage crises and student concerns in real-time, and maintain visibility within the residential communities. The position requires a high level of emotional intelligence, flexibility, accountability, and resilience. It is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting student development while managing operational and administrative complexities.

Examples of Duties

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate full-time Community Directors, Graduate Assistants, and paraprofessional staff (Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, Work-Study Students).
Provide consistent one-on-one supervision, performance coaching, and goal setting for direct reports.
Design, coordinate, and assess comprehensive training programs for all staff (fall, spring, and, ongoing in-service).
Implement and lead a residential curriculum or engagement model that aligns with the department's learning outcomes and university mission.
Build collaborative partnerships with academic departments, student organizations, and campus partners to enhance the residential experience.
Serve in an on-call duty rotation providing 24/7 coverage to respond to emergencies, including mental health crises, facility issues, and student conduct matters.
Serve as a hearing officer for residential conduct cases and appeals; maintain thorough and confidential documentation in Maxient or a similar system.
Maintain availability for direct student and parent communication, including escalated complaints or sensitive situations.
Assist in the planning and execution of large-scale housing processes such as move-in, move-out, and hall openings/closings.
Implement and lead a residential curriculum or engagement model that aligns with the department's learning outcomes and university mission.
Build collaborative partnerships with academic departments, student organizations, and campus partners to enhance the residential experience.
Lead the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of paraprofessional and graduate staff, including Work-Study students assigned to Residence Life.
Ensure that student staff arc aligned with departmental expectations and support residence hall operations effectively.
Evaluate programming budgets, effectiveness, attendance trends, and student satisfaction to inform continuous improvement.
Assist with budget planning for residence life operations, programming, and training initiatives.
Monitor expenditures and track spending to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Associate Director of Housing Operations.

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Typical Qualifications

Master's degree in College Student Development, Higher Education Administration or related field preferred.
Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressive experience in housing and residence life at a college or university is preferred.
Experience managing residence life programs and/or staff.
Knowledge in marketing and website management.
Knowledge of current trends in student housing and related programming.
Demonstrated successful experience working with diverse populations; commitment to diversity.
Knowledge of residence life practices relevant to student housing facilities.

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residence life jobs in mississippi

Assistant Director of Residence Life

Coordinator of Student Conduct and Behavioral Intervention

Coordinator, Residential Community

Assistant Housing Operations Coordinator/Residence Hall Director

Community Director

Residence Hall Monitor

Administrative Assistant

Executive Director of Student Health and Wellness Clinic

Assistant Director

Overnight Housing Operations Coordinator

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

Community Ambassador - The Domain Oxford

Custodian II, Residence Life

Custodian 1

Campus Safety Officer (part-time)

Access Control & Fire Safety Specialist

General Maintenance Repairman

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