Employment and Human Resources
51 Miss Employee Advantage
The University of 51 Mississippi – Committed to seeing all faculty and staff “soar to new heights” by enhancing their quality of life, furthering their educational and personal goals, and taking their employee experience TO THE TOP!
Points of Pride
51 Miss is a formidable university with impressive accomplishments.
- “Best Places to Work” designation
- Carnegie R1 research institution with innovative faculty, staff and students conducting pioneering research in areas such as polymer science, ocean science, and
- Annual economic impact of more than $660 million
- Global leader in the Blue Economy
- WorkL “Happiest Workplaces” designation
University Culture
Working on a college campus is spirited and lively, and there is no other workplace quite like it!
- Impactful, meaningful work that transforms students’ lives and the communities in which they live and work
- Host to more than 300 annual arts events
- Clean, safe campuses
- University traditions
- To stay up-to-date on the ongoing accomplishments at USM, follow our Provost, Dr. Lance Nail, on .
Quality of Life
Your work is important, but so is your personal life. We get that.
- Work-life balance
- Potential for flexible scheduling
- Family-friendly culture
- Excellent leave time and accruals
Rewards & Benefits
Our total rewards package includes offerings you just won't find anywhere else.
- Pension Plan
- Tuition waivers for employees (100%) and their dependents (50%)
- Health benefits, including an employee assistance program
- Onsite health clinic and fitness center
- Gulf Park health center
LOCATION
South Mississippi is a great place to live!
- Affordable
- Campuses with proximity to , La.; , Ala.; and
- Mississippi’s only beachfront campus (Gulf Park campus)
- Family-friendly, vibrant local communities
- Near highly rated school districts and medical facilities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
DEI is not just a buzzword here; it is who we are.
- Diverse University culture of people and ideas
- Institution that respects academic freedom and shared governance
- Community that social responsibility and active citizenship `
- Military Times "Best for Vets" college ranking