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Location/Department: School of Social Work 

Description/Duties: Assist professors with grading, tracking attendance, supporting research activities, helping with social events, maintaining a tidy office space, and contributing with Christmas decorating, among other tasks.

Qualifications: Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva) Excellent communication skills Ability to do accurate, detailed work Self-motivated Trustworthy Willingness to learn new tasks 

Hours: Minimum 6 hours per week, up 15 hours per week depending on student schedule.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Michelle Clinton

Email: mclinton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2775

Other: Please email me @ mclinton@southern.edu your resume and a minimum of two references.

Job Posted: 6/17

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

Description/Duties: Collecting food orders from the Chattanooga Food Bank, Publix, and Dollar General each Monday morning
Conducting inventory assessments, engaging with clients to assist them in selecting food items Restocking shelves, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the pantry
Assisting at the booth during Main Event, and performing additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications: Must be reliable, a self-starter, able to get along with others, personable, and able to converse with clients and store personnel, able to lift up to 40 lbs. This position requires confidentiality as you are dealing with clients.  
MUST BE 21 and able to drive a Southern vehicle. 

Hours: MUST BE AVAILABLE ON MONDAY MORNINGS 8-12,   Other hours during the week as agreed upon. 

Pay Rate: $12

Person to Contact: Michelle Clinton

Email: mclinton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2775

Other: Please email me a resume and your work hours availability. 

Job Posted: 6/17

Location/Department: Service Department located in Lynnwood Hall 1036 

Description/Duties: Assist in maintaining academic and administrative buildings.
This includes cleaning of all common areas: bathrooms, classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms
Doing daily checks and removal of trash and recycling
The student custodian will be expected to assist in the maintenance and general upkeep of the janitor closets
Keeping it picked up and tidy
Reporting when items are low or missing
Reporting when equipment needs serviced 

Qualifications: Able to work independently and be self-motivated
Able to work with chemicals and equipment
Able to effectively communicate with Supervisors
Able to lift up to 20lbs (mostly dumping mop buckets)
Flexible and able to adapt quickly
Willing to maintain safety standards and abide by all protocols

Hours: SmartStart hours are Monday -Thursday 8a-12p and/or 1p-5p and Friday 8a-12p
Fall hours are Sunday 9a-12p, Monday-Thursday 8a-8p (3hr blocks) and Friday 8a-12p 

Pay Rate: Depends on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Other: Please address email to Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt

Job Posted: 6/18

Location/Department: School of Nursing 

Description/Duties: Grade quizzes and assignments, files completed papers in student files, posts grades on E-class, checks research papers for APA style consistency, occasionally uses Survey Monkey, assists Office Manager, LRC Coordinator, Faculty Support Secretary and professors as needed with general office duties. 

Qualifications: Minimum 3.0 GPA in college classes, non-nursing major, prefer freshman or sophomore who anticipates staying for at least 2 more years, ability to handle details with accuracy and efficiency, must maintain strict confidentiality, prioritize work appropriately, be dependable and flexible, cheerful attitude.

Hours: Flexible. Will work with students' schedule. 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Jenifer Anderson, Office Manager

Email: andersonjenifer@southern.edu

Other: Please email your resume and class schedule to email above.

Job Posted: 6/24

Location/Department: School of Nursing 

Description/Duties: Grade quizzes and assignments, files completed papers in student files, posts grades on E-class, checks research papers for APA style consistency, occasionally uses Survey Monkey, assists Office Manager, LRC Coordinator, Faculty Support Secretary and professors as needed with general office duties. 

Qualifications: Minimum 3.0 GPA in college classes, non-nursing major, prefer freshman or sophomore who anticipates staying for at least 2 more years, ability to handle details with accuracy and efficiency, must maintain strict confidentiality, prioritize work appropriately, be dependable and flexible, cheerful attitude.

Hours: Flexible. Will work with students' schedule. 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Jenifer Anderson, Office Manager

Email: andersonjenifer@southern.edu

Other: Please email your resume and class schedule to email above.

Job Posted: 6/24

Location/Department: CK2

Description/Duties: Prep veggies, manage stations such as sandwich, grill or cashier.
Make grab n gos as needed

Qualifications: Be a team player and enjoy people in a fast pace environment 

Hours: hours vary according to your schedule..need to work 6 hours a week.

Pay Rate: $9.25/hr freshman starting out and up per class standing

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.2362398

Other: Please email your fall 2025 schedule to mstarr@southern.edu for more information!

Job Posted: 6/27

Location/Department: CK2

Description/Duties: Stocking the shelves, vending machines and stations. 

Qualifications: A willingness to work with others! 

Hours: Mornings or Afternoons 2-3 hours a couple days a week Also needs to be available to work 2 shifts a month on weekends. Sunday morning or afternoon

Pay Rate: $9.25/hr freshman starting out and up per class standing

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.2362398

Other: Please email your fall 2025 schedule to mstarr@southern.edu for more information!

Job Posted: 6/27

Location/Department: Modern Languages

Description/Duties: Tutor students studying French at the elementary, intermediate levels.
Grade students’ work.
Organize and lead out in French conversation groups.
Monitor lab.
Other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications: Must be proficient in French, all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and pass proficiency test.
Will be expected to interview with French professor.

Hours: 4-9 hrs./wk. 4a:00-7:30 P.M. M-TH, according to lab and grading schedule.

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience

Person to Contact: Dr. Pierre Nzokizwa

Email: pierren@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/2

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: Hiring for Fall 2025
Dependable, friendly students to provide welcoming environment for students and visitors, support the operations of Talge, handle check in/check out of packages and other various duties.

Qualifications: Must be a currently enrolled student, punctual, dependable, attentive, and self motivated 

Hours: Available shifts:
We are specifically hiring for the following open time slots:
Monday:  3–6 PM
Tuesday: 12–3 AM, 3–6 AM, 12–3 PM
Wednesday: 3–6 PM
Thursday: 12–3 AM, 3–6 AM, 12–3 PM
Friday: 12–3 AM, 12–3 PM

Note: Each shift is 3 hours long. You may apply for one or more shifts depending on availability.

Males needed for AM shifts!

Person to Contact: 
Katie Cannon -Head Desk Worker - Talge Hall 
MAT Student

Pay Rate:  based on class standing

Email: kcannon@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2990

Other: https://forms.gle/STVaEWDqJX1ZC9o2A   link to application

Job Posted: 7/2

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center 

Description/Duties: Lifeguard- This individual is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of patrons recreating in the aquatic facility and for providing positive customer service. 
Additional responsibilities include enforcement of pool rules and regulations, reporting of all infractions and accidents in pool areas, record keeping, assisting in setting up of facilities and equipment, general maintenance and clean up, surveillance of pool equipment, reporting equipment needs to pool management, and attendance at in-service training sessions.

Qualifications: Lifeguards must have current certification in Deep Water Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED/First Aid.

Hours:  6AM to 8PM available 

Pay Rate: $9-$13/hr. 

Person to Contact: Tamara Ritterskamp

Email: tlritterskamp@southern.edu

Other: Please send resume and certification to tlritterskamp@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/2

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center 

Description/Duties: As a Swim Lesson Instructor, you will be responsible for conducting swimming lessons for children, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
You’ll work in a supportive and energetic environment where your efforts will make a positive impact on our community’s swimmers.

Teach swimming lessons to groups of varying skill levels, ages, and abilities.

Teach to the swimmer's needs, focusing on techniques like breathing, stroke improvement, and water safety.
Monitor students to ensure safety in the water and provide constructive feedback to improve performance.
Ensure all equipment is set up and maintained properly before and after lessons.
Build rapport with swimmers and encourage a positive learning experience.
Communicate progress with swimmers and parents/guardians when necessary.

Qualifications: No qualifications necessary! Have a love for teaching kids. We will help you learn how to teach lessons and give you all the resources and support you will need.

Hours: 3:30-5:00PM on Mondays and Wednesdays 

Pay Rate: $9-$13/hr. 

Person to Contact: Tamara Ritterskamp

Email: tlritterskamp@southern.edu

Other: Please send your resume to tlritterskamp@southern.edu and please specify swim lesson instructor

Job Posted: 7/2

Location/Department: The Bietz Center for Student Life 

Description/Duties: This would be an opening shift 8am-noon or 1pm.

Opening the building

Light cleaning and security check

Setting up the game rooms for the day

Taking down chairs to prep for CK2 opening (weeks 3 and 4 only) 

Qualifications: Southern Student
Reliable
Good Communicator
Must use scheduling app.
Work with a small team and facilities manager
Some custodial and customer service experience is a plus 

Hours: 8am-noon (1pm) Mon-Fri.

Pay Rate: Starts $1 to $2 above standard pay scale

Person to Contact: Joey Tolbert

Email: jtolbert@southern.edu

Other: Please email a resume and 2 work or volunteer references to jtolbert@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/2

Location/Department: School of Visual Art and Design 

Description/Duties: 

• The SVAD is looking for a student who is good with grading exam essay questions, editing and reviewing research papers. We are looking for someone who can help and improve students English grammar. Planning ahead is important because work hours vary according to deadlines in the syllabus, but students must reserve more working hours especially during midterms and finals at the end of the semester.
• Applicants must understand good punctuation, spelling, and recognize what makes a good sentence structure. Basic knowledge of Word would be necessary and preferably some basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Applicants also should be flexible to help with gallery preparations for exhibitions. Knowing how to work with tools such as hammers, nails, leveler for setting up and taking down artworks from gallery space is a plus. We often ask helper to fill holes and paint the walls and to climb ladders. This position also requires someone who is able to walk around campus, to post promotional posters for gallery openings.

Qualifications: 

• Promptly respond to professor’s e-mail and text
• Time management and schedule coordination to ensure availability during mid-terms and finals.
• Honest, energetic, flexible and have a “can do” attitude
• Self-motivated and excellent problem-solving skills
• Preference will be given to Art majors

Hours: As needed, additional hours during mid-terms and finals week 

Pay Rate: Depending on class standing

Person to Contact: Giselle Hasel

Email: ghasel@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/8

Location/Department: Hackman Hall - ERC Missions 

Description/Duties: ERC Missions: We believe that once a follower of Christ sees that God can use them to share His word, they will be a missionary for life. We organized short mission trips during fall and winter, and summer.

ERC Missions Studio Helps record and edit training videos, interviews, etc.

-              Able to work at night when needed it.

-              Work hours based on projects.

-              Care for equipment and take inventory.

Qualifications: 

-              Basic knowledge of filming (lighting, framing, sound)

-              Knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects)

-              Knowledge of video stream (Zoom & Ecamm Live)

-              Film major + but not required.

-              Knowledge on Photoshop & Canva

-              Bilingual prefered 

Hours: Flexible - Minimum 6 hours per week, up 15 hours per week depending on student schedule.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience, with a continuous service rate increased after two semesters. Possible bonus at the end of the semester based on individual performance. All our ERC students get a discount credit for WRC Mission trips.

Person to Contact: Alex Castillejos

Email: alexcastillejos@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2031

Other: Please email me @ alexcastillejos@southern.edu  your resume and a minimum of two references.

Job Posted: 7/9

Location/Department: Nursing

Description/Duties: Part-time temporary position (August 5-17, 2025) interpreting for nursing faculty who are teaching Japanese students. 

Qualifications: Fluency in Japanese and English.

Familiarity with medical terminology is helpful but not mandatory

Hours: 1:30 - 5:00 pm. Extended hours on 8/13/25 or if accompanying group on outings in the evenings.

Pay Rate: Rate negotiable

Person to Contact: Holly Gadd

Email: hgadd@southern.edu

Job Posted: Additional contact person: Dr. Andrew Richards, arichards@southern.edu, 423-236-2971

Location/Department: Christian Service

Description/Duties: 

Administrative: Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meetings Participate in all CS events as described in the contract

Essential Responsibilities: Provide programming support to the Christian Service Director

- Service Convocation & Emphasis Week

- MLK Service Day

- Southern Serves Day

- Disaster Response

- Assist with student-initiated service-learning project communications

- Interview and assist with project proposal through completion

- Email students with graduation requirement status

General office duties: Co-manage the serve@southern.du email, phone calls, copies, financial reports

Complete work duties while manning the CS front desk as needed, answering the phone, serving guests, and fielding community service inquiries 

Qualifications: 

- Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ

 - Proficient at managing time

 - Work well with groups and teams

 - Interpersonal and communication skills

 - Attention to detail

 - Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite 

-  Sophomore or higher ranking preferred due to work orientation the week before classes

Hours: 10-12 hours per week with one hour minimum in the office per weekday

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2205

Other: To apply for a Christian Service job, please click here: https://forms.office.com/r/gxbesN8dyW

Job Posted: 7/14

Location/Department: Writing Center in McKee Library 

Description/Duties: Help students with writing assignments.
During SmartStart, the students will want help with ENGL 101 and 102 papers.

Qualifications: Strong writer, finished ENGL 101 and 102 with a B+ or above in each course, good communicator, works well with others, dependable 

Hours: Afternoons during SmartStart

Pay Rate: $10.75+ per hour during SmartStart (depends on class standing)

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2384

Other: application: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application_writing_center

Job Posted: 7/14

Location/Department: School of Engineering and Physics 

Description/Duties: 

- Drafting emails and answering phones, as needed

- Helping set up and take down for department events

- Tidying up the office/study spaces in both Hickman Science Center and Lynn Wood Hall (i.e. wiping down tables, taking out trash, etc.)

- Helping keep a running inventory of supplies in both Hickman Science Center and Lynn Wood Hall offices

- Assisting visitors that walk in

- Scanning/Printing/Copying

- Putting together bulletin boards

- Filing documents

- Special projects when assigned

Qualifications: 

- Someone who is detail-oriented, has an eagerness and willingness to take on tasks

- Someone who is reliable when it comes to showing up for work and completing tasks

- This job does require some moving and lifting of heavy equipment from time to time

- This job also will require someone who is willing to move back and forth between Hickman Science Center and Lynn Wood Hall when needed

- This job also requires availability during department events during the week (afternoons and evenings)

- Must be a current student at Southern 

Hours: 8-10 hours per week, days and times flexible 

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing

Person to Contact: Katelynn Webster

Email: katelynnwebster@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2230

Other: please send a resume to apply

Job Posted: 7/15

Location/Department: Lester Coon Adventist School 

Description/Duties: Forest Time Support:

-Supervise and engage with children during outdoor exploration and nature-based activities -Encourage curiosity, resilience, and connection with the natural world -Ensure safety while promoting independent play and discovery

Classroom Support:

-Assist teachers during indoor academic instruction and enrichment -Help manage transitions, materials, and classroom organization -Provide encouragement and support to students throughout the day 

Qualifications: Energetic, reliable, and nurturing Comfortable outdoors in all types of weather Able to follow directions and take initiative when needed Great with children ages 4–10 Previous experience in education or childcare preferred but not required Bonus if you have:

Background in early childhood education, outdoor education, or child development CPR/First Aid certification A love for mud, bugs, stories, and smiles

Hours: 8:30-11:00 AM Monday-Friday

12:30-2:30 PM Monday-Friday

Pay Rate: $10

Person to Contact: Janice Diaz Reyes

Email: jreyes@gccsda.com

Office Phone: 386.219.8068

Job Posted: 7/15

Location/Department: WSMC

Description/Duties: 

• If assigned a program to host, plan and host high quality classical music programing that fits with best practices and training
• Deal professionally with clients (in person, on air, and over the phone)
• Finish all production assignments promptly and accurately
• Prompt on-air and pre-produced presence is expected
• Read underwriting credits and other information as directed
• Assist with member drives, events, and station marketing as necessary
• Attend all staff meetings
• Work collaboratively with other WSMC staff to assist with station goals
• Assist managers in planning and hosting special live events
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Candidates must pass a voice audition (to be scheduled by contacting the station)
• Must have a passion for classical music, even if candidate doesn’t know many composers
• Must read and speak English clearly and articulately
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must be comfortable speaking with other, one-on-one, in small groups, and up front.
• Must be a Southern student in good standing
• Must be able to communicate effectively through written and spoken word
• Must be comfortable with using computers, and willing to learn new procedures and programs
• Audio production experience is desired, but not necessary

Hours: Up to 24 hours/week

Pay Rate: Starting at $7.25/hr. 

Person to Contact: Robby Raney

Email: raneyr@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/15

Location/Department: Visual Art and Design 

Description/Duties: 

• The ceramics department is looking for a self-motivated and responsible student to provide lab assistance to the professor.
• Must be capable of clay mixing, glaze mixing, assist with bisque and glaze firing assist students during class, keep the ceramics lab organized and clean, keep an inventory of materials, assist with other short-term projects, and serve as lab monitor.
• Any other duties as requested

Qualifications: 

• Must be able to work with little supervision.
• Be detail oriented.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ceramics experience preferred
• Art student preference

Hours: TBD

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Donald Keefe

Email: donaldkeefe@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2732

Job Posted: 7/17

Location/Department: Service Department located in Lynnwood Hall 1036 

Description/Duties: Assist in maintaining academic and administrative buildings.

This includes cleaning of all common areas: bathrooms, classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms
Doing daily checks and removal of trash and recycling
The student custodian will be expected to assist in the maintenance and general upkeep of the janitor closets
Keeping it picked up and tidy
Reporting when items are low or missing
Reporting when equipment needs serviced 

Qualifications: Able to work independently and be self-motivated
Able to work with chemicals and equipment
Able to effectively communicate with Supervisors
Able to lift up to 20lbs (mostly dumping mop buckets)
Flexible and able to adapt quickly
Willing to maintain safety standards and abide by all protocols

Hours: SmartStart hours are Monday -Thursday 8a-12p and/or 1p-5p and Friday 8a-12p
Fall hours are Sunday 9a-12p, Monday-Thursday 8a-8p (3hr blocks) and Friday 8a-12p 

Pay Rate: Depends on Class Standing and Experience

Person to Contact: Please address emails to Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Other: Please address emails to Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt

Job Posted: 7/17

Location/Department: Mail and Printing Services 

Description/Duties: Picking up mail from post office.
Sorting mail.
Delivering mail around campus and picking up any outgoing mail.
Prepare outgoing mail for the post office.

Qualifications: Must be over 18 and have a valid US driver's license.

Hours: Two shifts, must be able to work both to apply. Tuesday morning shift: 8-12. Thursday morning shift: 8-12.
Total hours/week: 8.
Schedules will be re-evaluated once school starts.

Pay Rate: $10.00

Person to Contact: Justin Brooks

Email: jwbrooks@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/17

Location/Department: Brock Hall - School of Journalism & Communication 

Description/Duties: The School of Journalism and Communication is seeking a detail-oriented, responsible TA to support instruction and course management in the School of Journalism and Communication. This role is ideal for students interested in journalism, education,  technology, and/or communication and offers hands-on experience in academic workflow, digital tools, and writing support.

• Assist with grading of student assignments and quizzes
• Support maintenance of course materials in the Learning Management System (LMS – eClass)
• Draft and send class notifications and announcements
• Help organize deadlines, syllabi, and rubrics across courses
• Support writing projects (e.g., research, outlines, formatting tasks)
• Conduct light research or fact-checking tasks
• Provide occasional tech or presentation support during lectures or labs

Qualifications: 

• Junior or Senior
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written communication and grammar skills
• Comfort with digital tools (Google Workspace, LMS platforms, Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

Hours: 6-10 hours per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience

Person to Contact: Karina Savelio

Email: ksavelio@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2330

Job Posted: 7/17

Location/Department: School of Visual Art and Design 

Description/Duties: 

• Assist the Technical support manager with software updates, imaging, lab cleanup, and hardware replacement.
• Any other duties as requested

Qualifications: 

• Candidate must have a willingness to learn, be punctual, dependable, and have an aptitude for technology.
• Preference will be given to art majors

Hours: Hours available: 8-5 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Richard Elvin

Email: arttech@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2732

Job Posted: 7/17

Location/Department: Transportation

Description/Duties: You will be checking in vehicles/buses once they return from trips. This includes looking for lost and found items, fueling, detailing the insides and washing the outsides. 

Qualifications: Communication skills is required. You must have some knowledge on how to clean a car. 

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: $10.00]

Person to Contact: Christina Hall

Email: christinahall@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2716

Job Posted: 7/17

Location/Department: McKee Library, Suite 2126 / Student Success & Retention Services 

Description/Duties: 

• Manage assigned caseload according to protocol.
• Participate in weekly Student Success Team meetings (fall & winter semesters).
• Assess a student's needs for services and assist in developing an Individual Action Plan (IAP).
• Connect student/s to appropriate services/resources.
• Monitor the student's progress toward achieving IAP goals.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation/case notes.
• Assist with intervention programs for special populations.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate or upper-level undergraduate student (Social Work, Psychology, or Education emphasis, preferred but not required).
• Maintain good academic standing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-service minded.
• Familiar with campus resources.
• Organized, self-starter, critical thinker.
• Work efficiently alone and with a team.
• Leadership qualities.
• Ability to connect with students.
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Office and can learn other programs.

Hours: 10+/per week

Pay Rate: Discussed at the interview

Person to Contact: Regina Bailey

Email: reginabailey@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2838

Other: Apply by sending your resume with references to reginabailey@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 7/17