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Location/Department: School of Engineering & Physics 

Description/Duties: 

• Work with the office manager to create and develop content for school’s Instagram and Facebook
• Manage comments and DMs related to posts, as well as be overall active on the department’s accounts
• Actively repost content from Engineering Club and Physics Club to encourage connectedness
• Write captions for posts
• Take/Collect pictures from department events

Qualifications: 

• Interest and aptitude for writing and digital media, as well as design
• Regular attendance at departmental events
• Ability to work with the office manager and work independently
• Knowledge of social media marketing and engagement is desirable, as well as experience with social media content creation.
• Must be a current Southern student

Hours: Flexible, in-person and remote

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing

Person to Contact: Carin Bartlett

Email: carinbartlett@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2230

Job Posted: 3/23

Location/Department: School of Social Work - Feed My Sheep

Description/Duties: Assisting clients during checkout at Feed My Sheep Restocking shelves Updating inventory Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the pantry Working with donors/donations Filing documents Answering phones, as needed Special projects when assigned

Qualifications: Someone who is detail-oriented, takes initiative, and has an eagerness and willingness to take on tasks Someone who is friendly when engaging with clients and donors Someone who is reliable when it comes to showing up for work and completing tasks Someone who can maintain confidentiality with clients This job does require some moving and lifting of up to 40 lbs.
Must be 21 years old or over

Hours: Must be available on Monday mornings for pick ups, otherwise flexible

Pay Rate: $12 an hour + summer incentive

Person to Contact: Katelynn Webster

Email: katelynnwebster@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2775

Other: To apply please send a resume to katelynnwebster@southern.edu

Job Posted: 3/25

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: Thoroughly clean assigned area(s) of the dorm, communicate well with supervisor, respond well to constructive feedback 

Qualifications: Great communication skills, solid work ethic, reliability, positive demeanor, eager to learn 

Hours: Scheduled individually with supervisor. Available hours: M-Th: 8-12pm, 1-5pm; F: 8-12pm, 1-3pm Pay 

Pay Rate: Dependent on class standing

Person to Contact: Jenny Spicer

Email: jspicer@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2297

Job Posted: 3/26

Location/Department: Talge/ Thatcher

Description/Duties: light duty maintenance 

Qualifications: use of some basic hand tool helps 

Hours: 3-16 depending on class schedule 

Pay Rate: Based on experience 

Person to Contact: Dusty Miller

Email: gcmiller@southern.edu

Other:  stop by the Talge office to inquire 

Job Posted: 3/26

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are seeking a team with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team. This is the back-bone of our department since the production team cannot do their work without clean utensils and they need to find items quickly and easily. In other words, “we can’t make it without you.”   

Our Dish Room Experts sort trays from the tray line.  They also rinse and wash pots, pans, and utensils from the production and service areas and put the clean items away.

This can be a very fast-paced position at peak meal times but we still try to have fun while we work. 

Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: 

• Organization skills and eye for neatness – or willing to learn
• Ability to Attention to detail
• stay focused on detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow directions quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly
• Strong commitment to work with good attendance
• Follow sanitation practices of Food Services

Hours: Monday- 9am-11am

Tuesday 11am-3pm anytime

Wednesday 10am-3pm anytime

Thursday 10am-3pm anytime

Friday 7am-3pm anytime

Pay Rate: Among the highest pay on campus plus an end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 3/30

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: The cafeteria will be open this summer and we need workers to help cashier, clean, work in food prep and dishroom.

Qualifications: None needed. We will train you!

Hours: Monday- Thursday anytime from 6am-6pm. With some Fridays depending on the summer week.

Pay Rate: Among the highest on campus! 

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 3/30

Location/Department: Thatcher Hall - Thatcher South 

Description/Duties:Cleaning position where duties will include thoroughly cleaning dorms, common area, and stairways. deep cleaning across different spaces all summer long. 

Qualifications: Must be reliable , have attention to detail, and able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and bending. Previous cleaning or janitorial experience is plus, but it is easy to learn, and we will provide training''.

Hours: 38 Per week

Pay Rate: The exact pay will be discussed during the interview.  Opportunity to earn a $500.00 bonus at the end of the summer.

Person to Contact: Edwin Alvira

Email: alvirae@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2909 

Other: 407.437.5073 -  cell -only text no phone calls

Job Posted: 4/8

Location/Department: Information Technology 

Description/Duties: Work with the Infrastructure team on projects related to switches, servers, wiring, telephone, software, and other networking activities to improve Southern’s infrastructure.

Qualifications: Knowledge of computers and how they connect to networks. Programming and scripting are a plus. Willing to learn and do other tasks assigned.

Hours: available from 8-5. Must be able to work at least 10 to 15  hours a week in 3-hour blocks.

Pay Rate: up to $10.00 an hour. Potential for higher pay rate based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Derek Sherbondy

Email: dereks@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2711

Job Posted: 4/8

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Keep Plant Service and Warehouse clean and organized.  Sort metal/copper etc.  Help other technicians as needed.

Qualifications: Good attitude with willingness to work.

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:15 to 12, and Monday thru Thursday 1-5.  Full-time up to 38 hours and part-time available.

Pay Rate: $10/hr. 

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 4/15

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Prepping and painting buildings and apartments to get them ready for upcoming school year

Qualifications: Being neat and willing to learn.  We can teach you the rest 

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:15 to 12, and Monday thru Thursday 1-5.  Full-time up to 38 hours and part-time available.

Pay Rate: $10/hr. 

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 4/15

Location/Department: TRIO

Description/Duties: YEP

• Provide individual and group tutoring sessions in assigned academic subjects.
• Assist students in developing effective study skills, time management, organization, and test/note taking strategies.
• Serve as a mentor by offering encouragement, goal-setting assistance, and academic guidance.
• Develop support plans with students, with goals that may include accessing basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation.
• Collaborate with Student Success & Retention Services, Student Support Services, Disability Support Services (DSS), Life Calling & Career Services, Counseling Center, Health Center, Office of Ministry and Missions, Food Pantry, and other entities on or off campus to coordinate needed support for students.
• Ability to effectively tutor participants and track academic progress as indicated on their Academic Progress Plans.
• Familiarity with financial aid and ability to assist with literacy programming; ability to work with students to develop clear paths to graduation and share resources for employment, internships, and work-related readiness
• Ability to document contacts and services provided to all student interactions in StudentAccess or TracCloud within 24 hours of occurrences.
• Build supportive relationships with mentees (e.g., first-year, transfer, THRIVE students) to help them navigate college life.
• Offer guidance on academic planning, campus resources, and personal development.
• Serve as a role model, sharing experiences and strategies for success.
• Facilitate social connections and help mentees feel welcomed and included.
• Meet with mentees regularly (in-person or virtually) to discuss academic, social, and personal challenges.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with university and grant guidelines.
• Ability to engage students in a mentoring capacity by sharing experiences and assisting with participants accountability.
• Contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment for first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.
• Support recruitment efforts across campus.
• Share an office with other tutors/mentors to meet with students in Lynn Wood Hall, 3rd floor.

Qualifications: Qualifications for Tutors:

• Minimum of Junior standing with a GPA of 3.25
• Minimum of 1 year tutoring experience in area of subject competency (math, science, English, composition, literature, foreign language, etc) or attendance of a formal orientation and a grade of “B” or better in subject matter
• Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting program participants.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and writing skills.
• Ability to follow directions
• Availability for 10–20 hours per week. Some evening or weekend hours may be required.

Hours: 10-20 hours per week. Some evening or weekend hours may be required.

Pay Rate: Up to $12 per hour

Person to Contact: Kimberly Crider

Email: thrive@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2126

Other: May be invited to participate in group interviews with other student success departments on campus. 

Job Posted: 4/15

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Learn how to clean and do repairs on window and wall units & change filters 

Qualifications: Be willing to learn.

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:15 to 12, and Monday thru Thursday 1-5.  Full-time up to 38 hours (summer only) and part-time available.

Pay Rate: $10/hr. 

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 4/15

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Most of the demo has been done.  Now ready to frame and remodel 

Qualifications: Be a good worker.  Some experience with carpentry/ reading a tape helpful, but we can teach if necessary 

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:15 to 12, and Monday thru Thursday 1-5.  Full-time up to 38 hours (summer only) and part-time available.

Pay Rate: $10/hr. 

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 4/15

Location/Department: Housekeeping Office, Thatcher South Dorm 

Description/Duties: Summer Cleaning Workers to assist with cleaning and prepping student apartments for the next school year. and facilities. Responsibilities will include performing a variety of cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting surfaces.
Working with the full cleaning team as a whole and in broken up groups depending on the schedule.

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and surfaces throughout the building
• ● Empty and dispose of trash
• ● Clean restrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, and fixtures
• ● Wipe down and disinfect surfaces, such as doorknobs, handrails, and light switches
• ● Assist with tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• ● Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment

Qualifications: 

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, bending, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds
• ● Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness standards
• ● Reliable and able to work a consistent weekly schedule (exceptions made for pre-planned trips, etc.)
• ● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ● Willingness to follow instructions and adhere to safety protocols
• ● Available to work at least 3 days per week

Hours: The work day is divided into two 4 hour shifts: 8-12pm and 1-5pm, Monday -Thursday. Friday is morning shift only.

Workers may work either morning, afternoon, or both, with an hour lunch break in between.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Brooke Bridges

Email: brookebridges@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.787.9135

Job Posted: 4/15

Location/Department:  Lynn Wood Hall -THRIVE/TRIO 

Description/Duties: YEP

• Assist the Director and Program Advisor with program logistics, recordkeeping, and compliance-related tasks tied to the federal grant.
• Help students schedule or re-reschedule meetings, workshops, sessions with THRIVE coaches and mentors.
• Remind students of upcoming on/off campus meetings, events, workshops.
• Update and maintain THRIVE’s website.
• Create flyers, guides, and communications to promote scholarships and internships for THRIVE participants.
• Assist THRIVE’s team with completing administrative tasks, such as data entry, scheduling, and preparing materials for meetings and workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with university and grant guidelines.
• Contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment for first-generation, low income, and students with disabilities.
• Support recruitment efforts across campus.

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled at Southern as an undergrad or graduate student and in good academic standing
• Ability to follow directions
• Possess strong critical thinking skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software as needed.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to serving diverse student populations.
• Availability for 10–13 hours per week.

Hours: 10+ hours per week

Pay Rate: Up to $12

Person to Contact: Kimberly Crider

Email:  kcrider@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2126

Other:  Contingent upon grant funding. May be interviewed by multiple departments. 

Job Posted: 4/15