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Southern participates in the government program Everify.(Participation Notice | Right to Work)

Southern Adventist University requires all students to visit the Human Resource Department to complete new hire paperwork after they have been hired, and before the start of the first day of work:

Required Student Employment Document

Janitorial

Location/Department: Thatcher South/ Thatcher hall 

Description/Duties: Clean and sanitize restrooms .clean and maintain common area, hallways, entrance, stairways and other assigned space.

Vacuum carpet, sweep and mop.

Dust and clean furniture

Empty trash and dispose of waste properly.

Maintain the cleanliness and appearances of assigned area through the shift.

Qualifications: Previous janitorial experience is preferred but not required
Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Hours: 2 hour shift  min per day

Pay Rate: Based on class stnading

Person to Contact: Edwin Alvira

Email: alviraedwin@gmail.com

Other: Office location Thatcher south # 1816

Job Posted: 8/24

Thatcher

Janitorial/ Trash pick up

Location/Department: office locate at Thatcher South #1816

Description/Duties: Collect trash from designate trash rooms on each floor
Transport collect trash to the dumpster
Clean and sanitize trash room
Vacuum stairwells
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 

Qualifications: Previous experience preferred but bot require
Willing and able t0 follow instructions
Capable of working with minimal supervision
Reliable and punctual

Hours: 2-3 hour shift per day 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Edwin Alvira

Email: alviraedwin@gmail.com

Job Posted: 8/24

Thatcher

Physics Tutors and ACT Tutor

Location/Department: Tutoring Center, McKee Library

Description/Duties: At the Tutoring Center, peer tutors provide an encouraging learning environment to assist students in developing the knowledge base and skills necessary to become confident, independent, and active learners.
Tutoring is a great opportunity for students to gain experience as an educator, as well as be able to continually work with materials and reinforce concepts in their field of study.

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

Hours: Flexible 

Pay Rate: $9.75-$10.75

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: 8/27

Library

Ceramics lab assistant

Location/Department: Art annex ceramics room 

Description/Duties: Maintaining order and cleanliness in the classroom space with multiple classes.   Anticipating needs for classes in advance and preparing clay, glazes accordingly.
Management of student work through all stages such as firing and loading / unloading kilns. 

Qualifications: Prior ceramics class experience is highly recommended, the higher level the more qualified. 
Able to lift 25 pound bags of clay. 
Understanding of basic glaze chemistry not required but very helpful.

Hours:  Flexible with your schedule

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Loren Howard

Email: lshoward@southern.edu

Job Posted: 8/27

Art

eClass Support Tech

Location/Department: Online Campus

Description/Duties: We’re looking for an eClass Tech Support Agent to handle phone and email support requests from both students and professors. You will be responsible for helping each person achieve their goal with the software or LMS (Learning Management System), whether the problem relates to a user error, a bug, or something else entirely. The eClass Support Tech will also be responsible for communicating with the supervisor about suspected software problems. If this sounds like a good fit, get in touch.

Qualifications:

  • Two years minimum experience with and strong knowledge of applied web technology.
  • Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS and dynamic HTML; experience with HTML5 and CSS3 a plus.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (i.e., Firefox, Safari, Chrome).

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Gus Martin

Email: gusmartin@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2083

Job Posted: 9/3

Online Campus

Adventure Program Staff

Location/Department: Outdoor Education Center, School of Health and Kinesiology

Description/Duties:

  • Lead and assist with outdoor adventure activities.
  • Work with students, team sports, and adults.
  • Assist with ropes/challenge courses, climbing, and other activities.
  • Set up and maintain equipment.
  • Follow safety procedures and provide a positive experience for participants

Qualifications:

  • Camp, outdoor recreation, or youth-program experience preferred.
  • Ropes/challenge course or rock-climbing experience is a plus.
  • Dependable, responsible, and safety conscious.
  • Comfortable working outdoors and being physically active.
  • Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Hours: Can vary

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Autumn White

Email: adventureprogramming@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2416

Job Posted: 9/3

Adventure Program

Student Custodian

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

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:

  • Sunday 9a-12p
  • Monday - Thursday 8a-8p (3 hour blocks)
  • Friday 8a-12p

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley and/or Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2132

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

Job Posted: 9/10

Service

Tutor needed for Spanish or ACT test prep

Location/Department: Tutoring Center (McKee Library)

Description/Duties: At the Tutoring Center, peer tutors provide an encouraging learning environment to assist students in developing the knowledge base and skills necessary to become confident, independent, and active learners.

Qualifications: Current enrollment as a Southern student in good academic standing Completed at least one semester of college courses Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Received at least a B+ in courses to tutor (or is a fluent Spanish speaker) Strong critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Hours Flexible

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: $9.75-$10.75

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: 9/10

Library

Student Dispatch Officer

Location/Department: Campus Safety

Description/Duties: The student dispatch officer mans the dispatch desk, answers and maintains a log of all incoming and outgoing radio traffic among officers, handles walk-in traffic with various needs, answer the phones in a timely, professional manner, monitors several emergency and alarm systems, and any other tasks as assigned by the Dispatch Supervisor.

  • Learns the policies and procedures of Southern Adventist University and abides by them.
  • Documents and communicates emergencies including fire alarms, panic alarms,  hazardous weather, and medical emergencies to appropriate responding officers.
  • Notates incoming and outgoing phone calls and pertinent radio traffic using the Omnigo dispatch log system.
  • Learns the Vehicle and Traffic Regulations. Assists in parking management including distributing parking permits, enforcing the vehicle code, and processing parking citations.
  • Process items for Lost & Found.
  • Performs all other reasonably business-related functions as assigned by the Dispatch Supervisor of Campus Safety.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a student at Southern Adventist University.
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Maintain GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work without supervision.
  • Must have good cause and effect reasoning and decision-making skills.
  • Must be responsible, dependable, and a team player.
  • Must be willing to work every other weekend and some vacations.
  • Must present a professional demeanor, display a spirit of helpfulness, work well with others, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Must be able to write and speak English fluently.

Hours:

1st Shift: 8am - 4pm
2nd Shift: 4pm - 12am
3rd Shift: 12am - 8am

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Corbett Cole

Email: cccole@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2100

Job Posted: 9/14

Campus Safety

Student Graphic Designer

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations

Description/Duties:

TURN YOUR CREATIVITY INTO IMPACT.
Are you a designer who loves creating things that make people stop, look, and get involved? The Marketing and University Relations team is looking for a creative, motivated Student Graphic Designer to help tell the story of Southern through design and marketing.
This is more than a job behind a computer. You'll have opportunities to design, collaborate, and see your work come to life across campus and beyond. Your creativity will help recruit students, support fundraising, and share how God is working through Christian education.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
CREATE AND DESIGN
  • Create flyers, posters, banners, signage, postcards, giveaways, and more!
  • Develop recruitment, fundraising, and promotional materials
  • Create materials that follow Southern’s Visual Brand Guide
  • Prepare files for print and digital production
COLLABORATE AND GROW
  • Work with the MUR team to develop creative ideas
  • Attend weekly MUR team meetings as required
  • Gain professional experience while building a portfolio of real-world design work

Qualifications: WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Creative, motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
  • Reliable and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
  • Completion of at least one basic graphic design course
  • Portfolio of design work and resume of past work experience

Hours: The office is open 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. M-T and 8:30-12 F. We are able to work with you around class schedules.

Pay Rate: Variable based on class standing

Person to Contact: Emily Harding

Email: eharding@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2840

Job Posted: 9/22

Graphic Designer

Mascot Handler

Location/Department: Student Association

Description/Duties: Serve as an essential partner to the mascot actor by ensuring safety, managing crowd flow, and handling logistics throughout every performance. Monitor actor comfort continuously, coordinate event schedules, and document appearances with photos and videos for social media and program archives.

Qualifications: Outgoing, approachable, and able to communicate clearly and effectively with the mascot actor, event staff, and the public. Must represent the university in a positive, professional manner as a visible brand extension. Comfortable interacting with diverse groups, maintaining neat personal presentation, and exercising maturity and composure.

Hours: Event-based - Flexible weekdays and weekends. (Guaranteed up to 35 hours minimum for the academic year.)

Pay Rate: 10.00/hr

Email: mascot@southern.edu

Other: Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sCTQw9dtLi

Job Posted: 9/24

Student Association

Mascot Actor

Location/Department: Student Association

Description/Duties: Bring campus spirit to life by acting as the official mascot, engaging dynamically with students, faculty, and guests at various campus events. Coordinate closely with the mascot handler before and after each appearance for safety, logistics, and support.

Qualifications: Height requirement of 5’10” - 6’0” to fit the suit. Able to stand, walk, and perform moderately active movements in a warm costume environment for up to 2 hours. Highly punctual, dependable, and willing to learn character mannerisms. Prior acting, theater, or costumed performance experience is a plus.

Hours: Event-based - Flexible weekdays and weekends.

Pay Rate: 15.00/hr

Person to Contact: Alexis Grentz

Email: mascot@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2600

Other: Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sCTQw9dtLi

Job Posted: 9/24

Student Association

Student Housing Housekeeping

Location/Department: Non-Traditional Student Housing

Description/Duties: Light cleaning in apartment buildings that includes, but is not limited to: 
Trash removal from laundry rooms
Sweeping/mopping laundry rooms and stairwells Light touch-up cleaning prior to the arrival of new residents Check empty apartments for concerns that arise and to prevent water buildup from non-usage Notify housing dean of maintenance concerns that are observed

Qualifications: Minimum 18 years old (21 preferred) Valid driver's license Detail oriented Work efficiently alone Good attention to detail Able to lift up to 20 lbs - Vacuum or mop bucket Hours Minimum 4 hours weekly

Hours: Times are flexible

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Irene Royo

Email: living@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2566

Job Posted: 9/24

Student Housing