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Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions 

Description/Duties: Administrative Attend weekly Office of Ministry and Missions (OMM) team meetings, Tuesdays at 11 AM (1 hour) Attend Office of Ministry & Missions fall retreat and orientation and winter retreat (August & January) Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meeting Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract Essential Responsibilities Manage the southern.edu/serve website List service projects & finalize attendance Train project leaders how to take attendance Reserve vehicles with transportation as needed Manage the serve@southern.edu email address Assist student organizations with identifying community service projects Assist Director of Christian Service with planning MLK Service Day and Southern Serves Day 

Promote the Christian Service General Education requirement by presenting at Southern Connections classes 

Complete work duties while manning the OMM 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 Works well with groups and teams Interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail and organization

Proficient with the following programs:

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Hours: 8-12

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2205

Other: Please submit a job application through the OMM site:    https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AKNDgWQs1E27FLzT8EwZY4zulyL-dmREuIXQBPABd7hUOFNOQVBCNDRXR0tNODI1RVM2NVAzNk4wSiQlQCN0PWcu

Job Posted: 8/13

Location/Department: Records and Advisement 

Description/Duties: Perform multiple tasks in a busy office setting

- Must be able to work independently on tasks (planning, prioritizing, executing in a logical manner)

- Provide excellent customer service (phone, email, and face-to-face)

- Assist departmental staff with projects

- Answer and make phone calls in a professional manner

- Scanning documents into students permanent files/maintaining student record/files

- Assist with front counter coverage, help facilitate with answering questions and assisting with the needs of our customers.

- Assistance with special projects throughout the academic year such as graduation and office organization

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

- Prefer previous office experience

- Be proactive, motivated, adaptable and a quick learner

- Have strong organizational, computer and interpersonal skills

- Must excel in written and spoken communication, work independently, follow instructions well, anticipate needs and respond accordingly.

- We are looking for energetic and friendly students that are professional and have a team player attitude.  You must be detail-oriented, organized and responsible.

Hours: Arranged - must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week during the school year, and be available during summers.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Tami Wery

Email: wery@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2397

Job Posted: 8/14

Location/Department: Marketing Department 

Description/Duties: The Digital Asset Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization, management, and distribution of images. This role ensures that all digital assets are easily accessible, properly categorized, and securely stored, enabling efficient use by internal teams and external partners. The Digital Asset Manager plays a critical role in maintaining brand consistency, optimizing workflows, and supporting the marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

o             Manage the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Digital Asset Management system.

o             Ensure that the system is up-to-date, user-friendly.

o             Catalog and organize digital assets, ensuring they are properly tagged.

o             Conduct regular audits to ensure all assets are accurately categorized, up to date,

o             Archive outdated or unused assets according to company policies.

Qualifications: 

o             Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

o             Proficiency in relevant software and tools, including, cloud storage platforms, and other digital asset management tools.

o             Strong communication and collaboration skills.

o             Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

o             Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to digital assets.

Hours: 8-10hrs

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: josephhdye@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2687

Job Posted: 8/16

Location/Department: Ooltewah Adventist School

Description/Duties: Acts in a professional, respectful, courteous and caring manner at all times.

Provides supervised care, monitors children’s activities, and provides a safe, nurturing environment for children enrolled in the School Age Child Care Program after school.

Conducts, and/or participates in various indoor/outdoor activities for children appropriate to each age group.

Communicates with the Aftercare Director or school Principal to keep them informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.

Responds to emergency situations; provides first aid or basic medical care to ill/injured children.

Works collaboratively with the aftercare supervisor.

Attends work and arrives to work on time.

Maintains confidentiality.

Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions.

Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks. 

Provides assistance to other employees as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Previous experience in child care preferred, but not required.

Ability to develop and maintain a positive relationship with supervisors, principal, employees, children, and parents.

Ability to assess a situation and use good judgment to resolve situations.

Must be 18 years of age.

Hours: Monday - Thursday from 3:15pm to 5:30 pm .  Can be a little flexible depending on school schedule and needs.

Pay Rate: $7.25 - Federal Work Study

Email: ooltewahsda@epbfi.com

Office Phone: 423.238.4449

Job Posted: 8/19

Location/Department: Biology/Allied Health 

Description/Duties: 

• Help prepare laboratory equipment
• Grade labs, quizzes, and tests honestly, fairly & efficiently
• Help with lab exam setup, proctoring, and grading
• Attend weekly pre-lab meetings with supervisor outside of lab time
• Follow and enforce safety precautions
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications: 

• Need to have taken Basic Micro and passed with an A or a B
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Accurate technical understanding of the lab materials and content
• Represent SAU dress code at all times
• Punctual and dependable
• Ability to handle emergencies that may arise

Hours: Flexible hours -- not specific.

Pay Rate: $7.75 per hr/SO; $8.00 per hr/JR; $8.25 per hr/SR

Person to Contact: Tise Suzuki

Email: Suzukit@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2529

Job Posted: 8/19

Location/Department: Institutional Research and Planning 

Description/Duties: Assist with the preparation and review of assessments and reports overseen by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning. Primary responsibilities include helping with collection and aggregation of data for analysis.

Qualifications: • Detail-oriented • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • A high level of comfort when working with web-based platforms (eClass, SurveyMonkey, etc.) • At least basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or PowerBI • Interest in and willingness to learn PowerBI and advanced spreadsheet techniques.

Hours: 5 - 10 hours/week, Start September, 2024 

Pay Rate: Varies depending on skills and experience. Level of responsibility and required skills allow for pay above the standard student wage-scale.

Person to Contact: Chris Hansen

Email: chansen@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2802

Location/Department: Writing Center/McKee Library 

Description/Duties: Writing tutors work with writers of all levels and disciplines on a variety of assignments and projects, such as essays, lab reports, research papers, and creative writing.

A writing tutor may help students:

Interpret an assignment sheet, talk through ideas for a paper or presentation, discuss course readings, or plan for a paper Consider choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, reasoning, or organization Develop ideas with greater specificity Integrate scholarly sources and apply proper documentation (such as MLA or APA) Improve student editing and proofreading skills

Qualifications: Current enrollment as a Southern student in good academic standing Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Received at least a B+ in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 Strong critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

Hours: Flexible 

Pay Rate: $9.00-$9.75

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2384

Other: complete this online application: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application_writing_center

Job Posted: 8/28

Location/Department: School of Music

Description/Duties: Accompany a School of Music choral ensemble.

Qualifications: Advanced technique and musical artistry with an extensive "classical" background in keyboard studies. Excellent sight-reading skills are required along with accompanying experience. 

Hours: To be determined based on experience and class schedule 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Gennevieve Brown-Kibble

Email: gbkibble@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2889

Other: Email gbkibble@southern.edu asap with your resume.

Job Posted: 8/27

Location/Department: Visual Art and Design 

Description/Duties: Two positions available: Seeking one male and one female model for art class. Each model will work 5-7.5 hours weekly throughout Fall semester.

Each session is 2.5 hours long. Prolonged poses will continue through several sessions. Model will be given periodic breaks during session to stretch and be hydrated to prevent cramping.

Qualifications: Must be strong and flexible, able to bend, twist, and hold standing, reclining, or other poses with minimal movement. Model must be comfortable modeling in swim wear or spandex for the purpose of anatomical study as expressed through drawing, painting, and sculpting. Must commit to a schedule, show up on time, demonstrate professionalism, and be able to accept direction.

Hours: Mondays and Wednesday: 3:30-5:50pm. As needed: Fridays or Sundays at a time agreed to by model and students.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Donald Keefe

Email: donaldkeefe@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2646

Other: Candidates seeking more information may inquire with Donald Keefe, Associate Professor: donaldkeefe@southern.edu

Job Posted: 8/27

Location/Department: School of Health and Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: Encourage and improve the quality of life of Southern’s students. Assist and motivate students in their pursuit of wholistic lifestyle changes that empower the development of each of the eight different dimensions of wellness; intellectual, emotional, physical (physical activity, nutrition and rest), spiritual, vocational, social, financial, and environmental.

Qualifications: Passion for helping people improve their personal wellness, Good communicator, Self-motivated, Able to work independently

Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week, sometimes more depending on the responsibilities of the week. 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Heather Neal

Email: hneal@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.421.6028

Other: Please send resume to Heather Neal @ hneal@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 8/27

Location/Department: Talge Residence

Description/Duties: Thoroughly clean assigned area(s) of the dorm when scheduled to do so, 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, work around class/study schedule 

Pay Rate: Dependent on class standing

Person to Contact: Jenny Spicer

Email: jspicer@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2297

Job Posted: 8/27

Location/Department: Lester Coon Adventist 

Description/Duties: Lester Coon Adventist School is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Forest School Teacher's Aides to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who loves the outdoors and enjoys working with children. As a Forest School Teacher's Aide, you will support our Lead Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and educational environment for students in the forest setting.

Key Responsibilities:

-  Assist in supervising students during outdoor activities, ensuring a safe and secure environment at all times.

-  Observe and engage with students as they explore and play in the forest, providing guidance and support as needed.

- Support the Lead Teacher in delivering outdoor education activities and lessons that promote hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration.

-  Encourage students to explore their natural surroundings, fostering curiosity and a love for the outdoors.

-  Assist in managing student behavior in a positive and constructive manner, promoting respect for nature and others.

- Help set up and pack away materials and equipment needed for outdoor activities, ensuring the forest area is kept clean and organized.

- Communicate effectively with the Lead Teacher and students.

- Be prepared to assist in administering basic first aid and responding to any emergencies under the direction of the Lead Teacher.

Qualifications: - Federal Work Study

- A passion for outdoor education and working with children.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions from the Lead Teacher.

- Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

- Physically able to spend extended periods outdoors in various weather conditions.

Hours: up to 10 hours per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Janice Diaz Reyes

Email: Jreyes@gccsda.com

Office Phone: 423.236.4926

Job Posted: 8/27

Location/Department:  Landscape Services

Description/Duties: May include mowing, weeding, weed eating, planting, mulching, leaf removal, and general landscape jobs.

Qualifications: Enjoy working outdoors.  Landscape experience is a plus.  For those with expereience, we have jobs available in specific areas.  A good driving record is required for those who drive.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8-12 and 1-5, and Friday, 8-12.  Fall and Winter Semesters must have at least a two-hour block minimum.

Pay Rate: According to class standing, prior landscape experience, with a continous service rate increase after two semesters.  A bonus is possible at the end of each completed semester for individual work performance.

Person to Contact: Dee Dee Boyce

Email: dboyce@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2747

Other: Please come to the Landscape Office on Park Lane and fill out an application.

Job Posted: 8/27

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Assist the Purchasing Coordinator and Assistant Purchasing Coordinator with receiving shipments, stocking on-site hardware store, front-facing shelves, counting inventory, checking out items for maintenance staff, light custodial as needed, other. Help oversee daily operation, cleanliness, and organization of hardware store. Reports to Assistant Purchasing Coordinator.

Qualifications: Basic computer skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Good customer service skills

Personal Traits:

Organized

Honest

Eye for detail

Learns quickly

Self-starter

Critical thinker

Hours: Somewhat flexible hours between 7:15-5, Monday thru Friday (close at noon on Friday) 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2919

Job Posted: 8/28

Location/Department: Chemistry Department 

Description/Duties: 

• Help students learn to perform experimental procedures properly, make observations accurately, perform calculations correctly, and interpret data reasonably
• Monitor student activities and behavior to ensure that all laboratory work is done within laboratory safety guidelines and that chemical waste is properly collected
• Assist course instructors in ensuring that students meet or exceed standards for academic integrity in laboratory work and in collecting and using data
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization, including properly placing chemicals and equipment for subsequent lab periods or collecting and preparing them for storage at the end of the week’s activities
• Grade laboratory assignments if necessary, under the direction of the laboratory instructor
• Other related duties as assigned by the laboratory instructor

Qualifications: 

• Successful prior completion of General Chemistry I. Additional laboratory experience desirable and preferred.
• A current working understanding of relevant laboratory safety standards and procedures
• Oral communication skills must be sufficient to clearly explain procedures and answer questions
• Hearing abilities must be sufficient to hear supervisors’ instructions and students’ questions and answers
• Visual abilities must be sufficient to determine that students are performing procedures correctly and safely, and to read labels, textbooks, handouts, and student answers
• Chemistry majors are given preference in hiring

Hours: 12:15-3:15 Thursday

Pay Rate: $9.15-$9.75/hr, depending on prior chemistry experience

Person to Contact: Brent Hamstra

Email:  bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 8/28

Location/Department: Visual Art and Design

Description/Duties: Assists Instructor with running studio hours for Printmaking and Studio Suite, insures proper care and usage of facilities. Opens and closes studios. Helps maintain studio space reports problems, checks inventory. Helps maintain common areas, reports problems, checks inventory. Ensures students have cleared the Art Annex at closing time, all doors are secured, lights off, etc. Makes sure there is no unauthorized usage of restricted equipment.

Will also help with SVAD events such as gallery openings. May also float to helping in other areas of SVAD

Qualifications: Junior or Senior standing, preferably a SVAD major who is familiar with the facilities and protocols of the spaces, particularly Printmaking and the Studio Suite.

Hours: Weekday evenings, Friday afternoon, Sundays, as needed.  5-10hrs weekly.

Pay Rate: As per class standing. 

Person to Contact: Donald Keefe

Email: donaldkeefe@southern.edu

Office Phone: 4232.362.696

Other: Inquiries should be sent to Donald Keefe, Associate Professor of Art, donaldkeefe@southern.edu

Job Posted: 8/28

Location/Department: Transportation

Description/Duties: Pick up/drop off students to/from Reflection Point Apartments to Wright Hall.

Qualifications: Must have a safe driving record Must be 21 years of age or older 

Hours: M-F 1p-5p 

Pay Rate: $14 an hour

Person to Contact: Stephanie Busby

Email: sbusby@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2716

Other: Please submit your resume and a pdf version of your class schedule via email.

Job Posted: 8/29

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations 

Description/Duties: 

• Assist the Marketing and University Relations web team with regular upkeep and maintenance of www.southern.edu. Through collaboration with various departments to ensure website content is accurate and up-to-date.
• Create visually appealing and user-friendly designs for Southern’s website, ensuring they align with the university's branding and UX/UI best practices.
• Implement UX/UI design improvements for existing and new web pages.
• Monitor and respond to website support requests, including resolving Helpdesk tickets via the IT Helpdesk.
• Train web editors on Modern Campus CMS.

Qualifications: 

• Proficient in UX Design software such as Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic understanding of UX/UI design principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users.
• General content management experience. Strong writing skills are a plus.
• Basic HMTL and CSS knowledge is NOT required but is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Hours: 8-10 hours/weekly

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Kroania Huskins

Email: ktshuskins@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2684

Job Posted: 8/29

Location/Department: English

Description/Duties: Grade and record assignments and exams Upload assignments and other class materials to eclass Assist the professor and students as needed  Be Punctual and trustworthy Light cleaning of their own workspace as well as the professor's office Willing and available to work until grades are entered at md-term and finals Help with office work as needed.

Qualifications: Honest and hardworking

Excellent computer skills (eclass, MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Able to manage time without constant Supervision Attention to detail Good Judgement and reasoning skills Organizational abilities (time and workspace) Display good people skills Excellent work ethic

Hours: Variable

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Wanda Barber

Email: wbarber@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2381

Job Posted: 8/29

Location/Department: Online Campus

Description/Duties: Can you tell a story using multimedia? Are you a creative communicator who can craft stories about higher education and online learning accessible to a broad audience? Do you have a passion for creative evangelism using online and digital media tools?  Are you a strategic thinker who can amplify the impact of content by shaping it for the right digital and media channels to drive engagement and build community? Are you highly organized and comfortable in a fast-paced environment?

Online Campus is looking for a communicator who is a topnotch writer also versed in multimedia storytelling and social media outreach to join our team. As a content and social media manager, you'll develop original content about new approaches to teaching, new modes of learning, new online courses and programs, and the future of higher education—for a few different audiences.

If you feel you meet this description, please email gusmartin@southern.edu with a current resume, and a description of why you feel you would be a good fit.

*Responsibilities

*Writes, edits, and manages all social media related content and outgoing departmental communications such as newsletters and email campaigns.

*Launches and manages social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other relevant social networking sites.

*Manages online discussions in a timely manner and crafts responses to blogs, other social media sites, and online news outlets.

*Conducts weekly editorial meetings to collect ideas from team members and oversee editorial calendar of upcoming stories.

*Design and implement social media strategy to align with business goals *Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news) *Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics *Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor customer reviews *Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout) *Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions

Qualifications: *Strong creative and editorial writing skills.

*Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies *Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video) *Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics *Knowledge of online marketing channels *Familiarity with web design *Analytical and multitasking skills

Hours: Flexible within our office hours of M-Th 8-5, F 8-noon 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Gus Martin

Email: gusmartin@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2083

Job Posted: 8/30

Location/Department: Online Campus

Description/Duties: Our department is looking for an Office Assistant to be responsible for handling clerical tasks in our office. You will be answering incoming phone calls and other communications, greeting students, faculty, and visitors, as well as managing files, updating paperwork and other documents, and performing other general office duties and errands.  The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a desire to work as efficiently as possible, and excellent communication skills. 

If you feel you meet this description, please email online@southern.edu with a current resume, and a description of why you feel you would be a good fit.

Office Assistant Responsibilities:

*Handling incoming calls and fielding questions from students, faculty, and interested parties.

*Updating paperwork, maintaining documents, and Word processing.

*Performing general office duties and errands.

*Creating, maintaining, and entering information into databases and documents.

*Greeting students, faculty, and visitors.

*Regularly create, edit, publish and share engaging content (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news) on department social media accounts.

*Complete other office tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications: *Current GPA of 3.0 or above *Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat software *Excellent writing skills *Solid computer, telephone, and general office skills *Excellent interpersonal and communications skills *Independent working and problem-solving skills

Hours: Flexible within our office hours of M-Th 8-5:00, F 8-noon 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Deanna Walker

Email: online@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2087

Job Posted: 8/30

Location/Department: Tutoring Center/McKee Library 

Description/Duties: A tutor’s role is to guide students by helping them with content and by sharing appropriate study skills that can be applied to that content.

Qualifications: Current enrollment as a Southern student in good academic standing Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Received at least a B+ in course to tutor Strong critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Hours: flexible

Pay Rate:  $9.00-$9.75

Person to Contact:  Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2384

Job Posted: 8/30

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center 

Description/Duties: Uncomplicated responsibilities in a relaxed and supportive environment.

• Clean the interior of buildings as directed
• Help maintain cleaning inventory
• Launder cleaning cloths, mops
• Stock and maintain janitor closets
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment
• Assist with any other tasks requested by staff

Qualifications: 

• Positive and motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to take direction well
• Eye for detail
• Excellent work ethic
• Takes initiative
• Friendly and able to interact well with students and patrons
• Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds
• Good organization skills
• Excellent time-management skills

Hours: Flexible work hours. Anytime between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Pay Rate: Freshmen $8.25, Sophomore $9.25, Junior $10.25, Senior $10.75

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2852

Other: Please do not apply if you do not like to clean. Please submit a resume by email. If you contact me by phone, remember to leave your name and number.

Job Posted: 9/4

Location/Department: School of 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: Flexible

Pay Rate: Depending on class standing

Person to Contact: Marc Boyson

Email: arttech@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2732

Other: MarcB@southern.edu

Job Posted: 9/4

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are looking for team members with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Vending Team. 

Our Vending Team work hard to fill the vending machines around the campus after gathering the snacks and drinks from the Cafeteria stock room.  They are delivered by driving the golf cart between the Cafeteria and the designated buildings to be restocked.  Our Vending Team needs help Sunday through Friday with available shifts morning into late evening.

It is hard but rewarding work since many people benefit from this service and the machines are emptied often. This position is a position where you will often work independently so strong work ethic and integrity are a must.

This is a moderate to fast-paced position because of the wide popularity of the vending services.  Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: 

• Must be sophomore or above
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Must be self-motivated and responsible
• High integrity and dependable
• Ability to work hard and lift up to 50 lbs.

Hours: Hiring all shifts between 7 am - 7 pm  Sunday - Friday.

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing plus an end of semester bonus. 

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 9/4

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are striving to operate a top-notch food service facility and 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: 

• Attention to detail
• Organization skills and eye for neatness – or willing to learn
• Ability to 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: Hiring for all shifts between 6:30 - 11 am, Noon - 2:30 pm, and 5:00 – 7:30 pm.

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing (highest on campus) plus an end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 9/4

Location/Department: Tutoring Center, in McKee Library 

Description/Duties: Help students who want to be tutored in statistics 

Qualifications: Current enrollment as a Southern student in good academic standing Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Received at least a B+ in course to tutor Strong critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: $8.75-9.75

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2384

Other: Application: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application_tutoringcenter

Job Posted: 9/4

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We strive to operate a top-notch food service facility.  We are looking for someone with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team.  These individuals will assist our catering manager with various tasks related to our catering department. 

Our Catering Assistant has many responsibilities.  They include:

• Organizing and restocking supplies
• Filing paperwork
• Helping with table clothes and centerpieces for catered events
• Cleaning and organizing the Presidential Banquet Room

This can be a very fast-paced position at times but is generally more moderately paced.  

We will train for any responsibility required.

Qualifications: 

• Follows directions well
• Takes initiative and self-directed
• Good organization skills
• Responsible with high integrity
• Attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics
• Must be a sophomore student or higher in class standing

Hours: Hiring morning shifts 8am-12

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing plus an end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email:  sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 9/4

Location/Department: VM Deli

Description/Duties: Assist lunch cook with food preparation which will include but is not limited to the usage of oven, steamer and fryer. Also assist with clean-up.

Qualifications: Ability to use knives safely. Willing to stand for several hours. Previous kitchen experience helpful but not necessary. Must be 18 or older.

Hours: Wednesday 7:30 am - 1:30 pm (or part of those hours) 

Pay Rate: Varies according to academic status plus up to $2 more per hour. Possible end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 9/5

Location/Department: VM Deli

Description/Duties: Washing dishes and loading dishwasher machine. Put away clean, dry dishes.

Qualifications: Willing to stand for a few hours and willing to get wet.

Hours: M/W 10 am - 3:30 pm (or a part of these hours).

Pay Rate: Varies according to academic status plus up to $2 more per hour. Possible end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 9/5

Location/Department: VM Deli

Description/Duties:Assist Supervisor with serving and cleaning-up of hot lunch. Also packaging of Grab-N-Go foods and food preparation.

Qualifications: Willing to stand for long periods of time. Ability to follow recipes. Good customer service skills.

Hours: T/W/Th 11 am - 3 pm

Pay Rate: Varies according to academic status. Plus pays up to $2 more per hour. Possible end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 9/5

Location/Department: Advancement - Alumni Relations 

Description/Duties: 

The Social Media Assistant will work closely with the Alumni Relations team to create and implement a strategic plan for the Alumni Association’s social media accounts. In this role, the selected candidate will help create content and implement campaigns to increase followers and engagement across various social media platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch ideas for engaging content, carry out interviews with alumni, and write stories/copy for posts.
• Present a weekly communication schedule for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.
• Contribute picture and video content.
• Update and accurately enter alumni information into the database.
• Assist with special projects and events, as needed.

Qualifications: 

• A passion for Southern, proven copywriting skills, ability to set clear goals and be self-motivated, basic phone photography and video skills, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Candidates should submit samples of their previous work to ctorres@southern.edu

Hours: 8-12 hrs per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing with a continuous service rate increase after two semesters. Possible bonus at the end of the semester based on individual performance.

Person to Contact: Cheryl Torres

Email: ctorres@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2830

Job Posted: 9/9

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center 

Description/Duties: 

• Observe, monitor and supervise children closely and consistently while parent(s) exercise
• Maintain a safe and organized play area free from potential hazards
• Ensure the play equipment, facilities, games and toys are well sanitized, clean and in correct working order
• Oversee proper utilization of equipment and facilities by the children
• Participate in learning activities with the children including reading, art and crafts, music and singing
• Model the correct behavior and attitude to the children through language and actions
• Responsible for the clean-up and maintenance of toys and materials
• Discipline poor behavior and focus on encouraging good behavior
• Complete administrative duties including signing children in and out and recording their details and any special needs
• Communicate all details with parents including any issues or concerns about the child in a timely manner
• Comply with and uphold all health, safety and security regulations and procedures
• Respond promptly and appropriately to difficult or emergency situations

Qualifications: 

• Resourceful
• Energetic
• Patient and empathetic
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills - active listening, understanding and clarifying instructions, clear verbal communication with children, parents and coworkers and able to record details accurately
• Reliable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to handle a fast-paced environment with constantly changing demands
• First aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain it upon hire

Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Darin Bissell

Email: dbissell@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2596

Job Posted: 9/9

Location/Department: Tutoring Center/McKee Library 

Description/Duties: Work for the Tutoring Center as a precalc tutor 

Qualifications: Current enrollment as a Southern student in good academic standing
Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Received at least a B+ in course to tutor
Strong critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: $8.75-9.75

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2384

Other: Application: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application_tutoringcenter

Job Posted: 9/9

Location/Department: School of Health and Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: Grading tests, quizzes, and assignments from fitness and kinesiology courses. 

Qualifications: Must be comfortable with Windows programs (Word, Excel...) and have a familiarity with navigating eclass.

Hours: Flexible. TBD

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Michael Boyd

Email: mboyd@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2854

Job Posted: 9/9

Location/Department:VM DELI

Description/Duties: Making Breakfast Burritos (and Breakfast Sandwiches) for the Deli Hot Brunch on Sundays 

Qualifications: Willing to work in the mornings, able to stand for a few hours at a time. Good customer service.

Hours: Sundays 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pay Rate: Varies according to class status, plus up to $2.00 more per hour. Possible End of Semester Bonus available.

Person to Contact: Lisa Kramer OR Anna Chiarenza

Email: marlisekramer@southern.edu  OR  achiarenza@southern.edu

Job Posted: 9/9

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are striving to operate a top-notch food service facility and are looking for cashiers with outgoing personality, great attitude and excellent work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team.  This position the face of our department – the part the guests see most readily – so we are seeking team members with a ready smile and kind word in addition to stellar integrity. 

Our Cashier Team has many responsibilities. They include:

• Top-notch customer service at all times
• A ready smile and kind word to greet each guest
• Professional attire expected – uniform shirts at ALL shifts
• Correctly charge guests for food and collect payment
• Count cash as needed & settle cash drawer
• Stock snack shelves & drink coolers
• Stock utensils, napkins, and other items in Dining Area & keep those areas neat
• Keep a tidy work area 
• Daily and as-needed cleaning of the register area, etc.

This can be a very fast-paced position at peak meal times.  

This is a position of greater responsibility and trust so we will be checking references a little more stringently for this position. 

Qualifications: 

• Customer Service experience required
• Friendly with good people skills
• Professional demeanor & attire (uniform shirt & business casual)
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Computer knowledge
• Math skills
• Responsible with high integrity
• Attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics

Hours: Hiring all shifts between 6:30am - 6:30pm 

Pay Rate: Rate Competitive rate based on class standing plus an end of year bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email:  sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone:  423.236.2767.

Job Posted: 9/12

Location/Department: Chemistry Department 

Description/Duties: 

• Help students learn to perform experimental procedures properly, make observations accurately, perform calculations correctly, and interpret data reasonably
• Monitor student activities and behavior to ensure that all laboratory work is done within laboratory safety guidelines and that chemical waste is properly collected
• Assist course instructors in ensuring that students meet or exceed standards for academic integrity in laboratory work and in collecting and using data
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization, including properly placing chemicals and equipment for subsequent lab periods or collecting and preparing them for storage at the end of the week’s activities
• Grade laboratory assignments if necessary, under the direction of the laboratory instructor
• Other related duties as assigned by the laboratory instructor

• Successful prior completion of General Chemistry I required; successful completion of chemistry laboratory courses beyond General Chemistry I strongly preferred
• A current working understanding of relevant laboratory safety standards and procedures
• Oral communication skills must be sufficient to clearly explain procedures and answer questions
• Hearing abilities must be sufficient to hear supervisors’ instructions and students’ questions and answers
• Visual abilities must be sufficient to determine that students are performing procedures correctly and safely, and to read labels, textbooks, handouts, and student answers
• Chemistry majors are given preference in hiring

Hours: 12:15-3:15 Wednesday

Pay Rate: $9.15-$9.75/hour depending on class standing and prior chemistry courses completed

Person to Contact: Brent Hamstra

Email: bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 9/12

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: Provide a welcoming environment for students and visitors. Office duties incllude but are not limited to: encoding ID cards, handling incoming mail, issuing bike permits, proof of residency letters, keeping office clean and organized, and assisting with projects under the direction of the office manager and deans.

Qualifications: Professional appearance (uphold the policies in the Student Handbook) and confidentiality of student information; be self-motivated, punctual, good interpersonal skills, knowledgeable in microsoft office, Abode, and EZTrackit mail 

Hours: Tuesday 2-5pm Wednesday 2-5PM and Thursday 9-12PM 

Pay Rate: Depending on class standing

Person to Contact: Susan Behnke

Email: susanb@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2990

Job Posted: 9/12

Location/Department: Lynnwood Hall 1036/Service Department 

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

Hours: We are open Sun 9a-12p, Mon-Thur 8a-8p and Fri 8a-12p

We are currently in need of morning shift coverage MWF and 5-8 Shifts M-TH.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience 

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2132

Other: Please address email to Bernetta Shockley and/or Stephanie Hewitt

Job Posted: 9/12

Location/Department: Village Market / Deli

Description/Duties: Assisting Sandwich Supervisor with making a variety of daily sandwiches, baking cookies and pizzas. Packaging and pricing foods. Clean-up of work area.

Qualifications: Ability to stand for a few hours. Willing to comply with food safety requirements (e.g., hairnet, apron, etc.). 

Hours: Tuesday 8 am - 12 Noon, Wednesday 7 am - 11 am, Thursday 9 am - 1 pm 

Pay Rate: Varies according to academic status plus up to $2 more per hour. Possible end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 9/12

Location/Department: Academic Administration 

Description/Duties: Work with team in president’s suite as needed; Help with special projects as needed; Assist with organizing events; Data entry; Maintaining files; Information tracking & reminders; Answer multiple phone lines; Standard office duties; Stays busy, no studying at work.

Qualifications: Have a knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets, Word and Excel, in particular.  Must be able to type efficiently and pay attention to details.  Must have excellent communication, writing, and organization skills.

Hours: 8-12 per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Eve Knight

Email: eparker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2805

Other: To apply, email a cover letter, your resume-including at least three references, current class standing (Freshman, Sophomore, etc), major, expected graduation date, and fall class schedule (if known) to eparker@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 9/12