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Talge Hall Office - Summer

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: Provide a welcoming environment for students and visitors. Office duties include but are not limited to: encoding ID cards,handling incoming mail, issuing bike permits, proof of residency letters, assist 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 system

Hours:  Hiring for Summer 2024 - Hours 9-5pm Monday-Thursday and 9-3pm on Friday, $1.00 extra/hour, up to $500.00 Bonus at the end of summer, up to 38 hours/week and lower dorm rent for summer residents 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Susan Behnke

Email: Susanb@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2990

Job Posted: 2/15/2024

Talge Hall

Studio Assistant

Location/Department: SVAD

Description/Duties: 
• Maintain, clean, and organize Studio classroom spaces, including sweeping, collecting trash, and tidying up common spaces weekly. • Inventory materials and make recommendations for items to reorder (particularly at the end of each semester)• Research and propose new ideas for maintaining studio spaces.• Be familiar with Studio space rules and regulations• Be willing to kindly remind students to respect rules and regulations,  so as to maintain the spaces for the benefit of all who use them• Report major or recurring infractions and/or abuse of spaces or equipment.• Occasionally assist in other areas of the SVAD, including with gallery openings, seasonal events, printing & organizing documents, or assisting instructor in grading/reading, or other projects as needed.• Represent Seventh-Day Adventist institutional values and encourage others to do so as well.

Qualifications: 
• A conscientious character• Detail oriented• Familiarity with studio usage• Reliable and self-motivated.• Self motivated and have excellent problem solving skills• Preference will be given to BFA Fine Art majors

Hours: Evenings, somewhat flexible

Pay Rate: Dependent on class standing

Person to Contact: Richard Elvin and Donald Keefe

Email: donaldkeefe@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2646

Job Posted: 2/15/2024

SVAD

Evening Closer Assistant

Location/Department: The Garden

Description/Duties: Assist with evening cleaning and closing of the kitchen.

Hours: Wednesday 6pm-closing (Approx 7:30pm)

Pay Rate: Student Pay Scale

Person to Contact: Maggie Pickens

Email: mpickens@southern.edu

Office Phone: 1706.809.3714

Job Posted: 2/16/2024

The Garden

Chefs Assistant

Location/Department: The Garden

Description/Duties: Kitchen Assistant Individual to assist the Chef in the back of house. Duties include but are not limited to the following tasks: basic food task preparation, slicing and dicing of vegetables, handling the food line during active service hours cleaning and sanitation of dishes and workstations.

Hours:  
Monday-Friday 11:45am-3pmTuesday 3pm-5pmThursday 3pm-5pm

Pay Rate: Student Pay Scale

Person to Contact: Magdalana Pickens

Email: mpickens@southern.edu

Office Phone: 1706.809.3714

Job Posted: 2/16/2024

The Garden

General Chemistry Grader

Location/Department: Chemistry Department

Description/Duties: 
• Grade homework assignments or other assignments as designated by the direct supervisor• Assist in recording grades for graded assignments as designated by the direct supervisor• Assist in returning graded assignments to students as designated by the direct supervisor

Qualifications: 
• Successful prior completion of CHEM 151• Oral communication skills must be sufficient to clearly communicate with the direct supervisor regarding work-related issues• Hearing abilities must be sufficient to hear supervisors’ instructions, questions, and answers• Visual abilities must be sufficient to read students’ assignments, answer keys, and gradebooks or other documents used to record student grades• Handwriting skills must be sufficient to legibly write corrections and grades on student assignments and to record student grades• Chemistry majors are given preference in hiring

Hours: Flexible as needed by course instructor--expect a typical week to require 2-4 hours of work

Pay Rate: $7.40-$8.25 depending on prior chemistry coursework completed

Person to Contact: Brent Hamstra

Email: bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 2/20/2024

Chemistry Department

Archaeology Museum Assistant

Location/Department: School of Religion

Description/Duties: 
o Keeping the museum’s interactive features in working order.o Writing and managing web content for the museum website via OuCampus software and keeping social media current.o Assisting with the installation and removal of exhibit materials.o Attending museum lectures and helping with various needs (such as picking up convocation cards and making attendance sheets).o Distributing museum materials around campus to highlight upcoming events.o Working on miscellaneous museum-related and/or excavation-related projects for the museum coordinator, museum curator, and docent coordinator.o Maintaining museum facilities through vacuuming, dusting, cleaning displays, emptying trash, and recording daily hygrometer readings, resetting video pillars when needed.o Give tours to guests when available

Qualifications: 
o   Applicants should possess the ability to communicate effectively through writing, comfort with working independently, willingness to tackle new tasks, a spirit of professionalism, and maintenance of a high level of personal integrity.o  Preference given to archaeology majors/minors, museum studies majors, and history majors.

Hours: 10-12 Hrs

Pay Rate: Commensurate with class standing (based on Southern’s student pay scale)

Person to Contact: Angela Edwards

Email: edwardsa@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2027

Other: If interested, please send in a letter indicating the reasons for your interest, your résumé, and work schedule.

Job Posted: 2/22/2024

School of Religion

Student Housekeeper

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties:

* Help to maintain store cleanliness and neatness.

* Sanitizing and cleaning all bathrooms in the store.

* Sweeping and vacuuming the floors.

* Taking out trash and replacing with new bags.

* Refilling sanitizing stations and other dispensers.

* Help with stock and grocery when housekeeping tasks are complete.

Qualifications: 

Some housekeeping and janitorial experience preferred.

Must have strong work ethic and motivation.

Must be punctual and reliable.

Must be able to handle all housekeeping related tasks properly.

Hours: 

MUST be available for evening shifts.

Must be able to work 10-15 hours a week.

Shifts Needed:

Sunday: anytime (9-12am) or (1-5pm)

Monday: 8-12

Tuesday: 5-8pm or 4-8pm

Wednesday: 8-12

Thursday: 5-8pm or 4-8pm

Friday: shifts vary

Not a requirement to work every shift listed but MUST be able to work Tuesday and Thursday shifts. Other shifts are not a requirement.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Emily Turk

Email: emilyturk@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 2/23/24

Village Market

Student Grocery/Bakery Stocker

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: 

* Stock shelves with dry, refrigerated and frozen product in an accurate and timely manner.

* Front and block shelves to help maintain a neat and organized store image.

* Look for and remove expired items.

* Help with inventory tasks.

* Assist customers with a friendly and courteous behavior.

* When assigned, assist with various other retail tasks such as aisle resets, tag replacements, and perform housekeeping duties when needed.

* Assist in picking and completing online orders when asked.

* Date and stock bakery items in the bakery department.

Qualifications: 

* Must be able to lift and carry at least 30lbs or more with relative ease.

* Must be punctual and reliable.

* Must have a friendly and willingness-to-help attitude.

* Must be able to follow directions well and work efficiently alone.

* Must be able to work accurately and in a fast-paced manner.

* Must be available 10-15 hours a week.

* Must be able to work Sundays periodically.

* Must be willing and able to use radios to communicate.

* Previous retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: 10-15 hours per week needed. More is welcome.

Morning Shifts and Evening Shifts needed.

Must work at least 3 days a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Emily Turk

Email: emilyturk@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 2/23/24

Village Market

Intramural Marketing Assistant

Location/Department: Health & Kinesiology

Description/Duties: Take, edit and archive pictures and some video for the Intramural Program. Post and keep updated schedules, results and updates of current activities on Intramural Social Media. Create and post flyers and announcements around campus and on IM Social Media regularly. Work with Student Intramural Coordinator to develop and implement contests and prizes that directly relate to Intramural sports.

Qualifications: Some experience with graphic design preferred but not required. Self-motivated and dependable, able to work individually on your own without direct supervision. Availability during some evenings during Intramural hours to take pictures, video and interview/work with participants and officials. An interest in sports in general is obviously helpful but not required.

Hours: Varies. Can make own hours sometimes but sometimes need to be present during Intramural hours (6-10 pm Sunday-Thursday until March 21 and Monday-Thursday after that date.

Pay Rate: $7.25-$8.25 (based on class standing)

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone:  423.236.2458

Job Posted: 2/26/24

Health & Kinesiology

Food Prep

Location/Department: CK2 Eatery - Bietz Center

Description/Duties: Food Prep, Stocking, Clean-up, Slushies, Dishes, Garbage....

Qualifications: TEAM Player, Punctual, Dependable, Loving, Hard Worker, Respectful, Follow through with Shifts

Hours: Monday/Wednesdays 11:00am-1:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm & 7:00pm-9:45pm

Pay Rate: $9.25

Person to Contact: Kim E Armstrong

Email: kimearmstrong@southern.edu

Other: Please send your Winter 2024 Class schedule in pdf form to Ms. Kim's email

Job Posted: 2/26/24

Bietz Center

Peer Leader

Location/Department: First Year Experience

Description/Duties: Peer leaders work with our incoming new students.  Peer leaders attend a Southern Connections class with their assigned group.  They have one on one contact mentoring new students and helping them acclimate to campus life. Peer leaders also host monthly activities for their assigned students.

Qualifications: Peer Leaders must have a 3.0 GPA and plan on being at Southern for the '24-'25 school year. Peer leaders should have the desire to mentor and use leadership skills to welcome new students to campus.

Hours:  6-12 hours per week, depending on the size of their group

Pay Rate: Based on grade level

Person to Contact: Renita Velez Moore

Email: renitak@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2575

Job Posted: 2/26/24

First Year Experience

Intramural Soccer Referee

Location/Department: Intramurals/School of Health & Kinesiology

Description/Duties: Referee Intramural soccer games. Looking for referees, NOT line judges...

Qualifications: Excellent knowledge of the rules of soccer and how to apply them when officiating in both A League and B League match situations. Experience preferred but not required.

Hours: Variable hours, working anywhere from 2-12 hours per week during Intramural times:Mondays-Thursdays 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Pay Rate: $7.25 - $12.00 / hr depending on experience/qualifications and class standing

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2458

Job Posted: 2/27/24

Health & Kinesiology

Volleyball Referee

Location/Department: Intramurals/Health & Kinesiology

Description/Duties:  Referee Intramural volleyball games. Mostly B League games, but some A League games if the right experience and comfortable doing so.

Qualifications: Excellent knowledge of the rules of volleyball. Some experience preferred but not required.

Hours: Variable hours working anywhere from 2-10 hours per week during Intramural game times:Sunday 5-9:30 pmMonday-Thursday 6-10:30 pm

Pay Rate: $7.25-$10.00/hr depending on experience and class standing

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2458

Job Posted: 2/27/24

Health & Kinesiology

Thatcher Hall Office - Summer

Location/Department: Thatcher Hall Office

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

Qualifications: Professional appearance (uphold the policies of the Student Handbook) and confidentially of the student information; be self-motivated, punctual, good interpersonal skills, knowledgeable in Microsoft office, Abode and EZ Track it for mail. (Knowledge, skills & abilities required for the position)

Hours: Hiring for Summer 2024 - Hours 9-5pm Monday-Thursday and 9-3pm on Friday. Up to 38 hours/week and lower dorm rent for summer residents. Needs to start in early May. 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing, $1.00 extra/hour, up to $500.00 Bonus at the end of summer

Person to Contact: Jody Vandivier

Email: jodyvandivier@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2902

Job Posted: 3/6/2024

Thatcher Hall

Engineering Lab Technician

Location/Department: School of Engineering and Physics

Description/Duties: Support engineering laboratories. Organization, laboratory prep, equipment maintenance, and small project work.

Qualifications: Familiarity with engineering laboratory equipment usage. At least sophomore standing.

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: TBD

Person to Contact: Katelynn Webster

Email: tyson@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2232

Job Posted: 3/6/2024

School of Engineering and Physics

Admissions Office Assistant

Location/Department: Admissions

Description/Duties: Assist Systems and Application Manager in managing the undergraduate admission process. Scan and process documents, enter data, prepare decision letters, and assist with various office projects.

Qualifications: Responsible, Attentive to Detail, Thorough, Technologically Savvy, Typing Skills, Ability to work without supervision, Great people skills in person and on the telephone, Professional Appearance and Behavior, Ability to work summers.

Hours: 8-12 hours a week minimum

Pay Rate: Pay by class standing

Person to Contact: Kayla Diaz

Email: kayladiaz@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2554

Other: Email resume to Kayla Diaz at kayladiaz@southern.edu

Job Posted: 3/6/2024

Admissions

Records Office Assistant - SUMMER ONLY

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 summer 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: This position is for the summer only.  It will require a minimum of 20 hours/per week or up to a max of 38 hours/week.

Pay Rate: Pay is based on class standing/Southern's pay scale

Person to Contact: Tami Wery

Email: wery@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2397 

Job Posted: 3/6/2024

Records and Advisement

Reader/Grader

Location/Department: School of Health and Kinesiology

Description/Duties: This job would involve grading classwork from various ADAC, PEAC and PETH courses.  Organization of course materials and communications with students would also be included.This job would start following Spring Break and would continue in the Fall, '24 semester.

Qualifications: Use of basic programs (Word, Excel, Power Point...), data entry skills and familiarization with eclass are all required skills.  Organization skills are necessary and appreciated.

Hours: Flexible, TBD.

Pay Rate: Determined by academic class level.

Person to Contact: Michael Boyd

Email: mboyd@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2854

Job Posted: 3/6/2024

School of Health and Kinesiology

Summer Graphic Designer

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations 

Description/Duties: 

  • Assist in creating academic, recruitment, and promotional materials that align with branding and identity standards for public audiences of the university
  • Store all work and files on the department server (vs desktop)
  • Effectively meet deadlines
  • Keep work area neat and organized
  • Attend weekly staff meetings, if class schedule allows

Qualifications: 

  • Basic design class completed
  • Portfolio of design work
  • Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Punctual, reliable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail and deadlines

Hours: 20 hours per week minimum up to full time

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and portfolio, starts at $10/hr plus summer incentives

Person to Contact: Emily Harding

Email: eharding@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2840

Job Posted: 3/11/24

Earth Science Reader (Online) (Summer)

Location/Department: School of Engineering and Physics 

Description/Duties: Grade papers for freshmen-level, general education Earth Science online during the summer session, June 10-August 9

Qualifications: Must have taken some science courses. Student must be diligent, self-motivated and capable of working with little supervision, keeping work organized.  Should be reliable and have good written and oral communication skills.  Proficiency with a grade book program or other software preferred.  Student must be available to provide grading assistance following mid-terms and final exams. The ability to keep grades and other student information confidential is imperative. Must be dependable and punctual, detailed and conscientious. Needs to be proficient in using Microsoft Office. 

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

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Ken Caviness

Email: caviness@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2230

Job Posted: 3/12/24

Engineering & Physics