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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

Swim Lesson Instructor

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center

Description/Duties: Like working with kids, be able to communicate and interact with kids in the water. be able to learn how to teach kids ages 3-14 swim lessons.

Qualifications: Willingness to learn how to teach kids to swim!

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

Pay Rate: Starts at $10/hr

Person to Contact: Tamara Ritterskamp

Email: tlritterskamp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2857

Job Posted: 11/10

Hulsey

Basketball Referees

Location/Department: Intramurals - Health & Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: Officiate basketball games for the regular Intramural Basketball season starting January 12, 2026.

Qualifications: Good working knowledge of the rules and the game of basketball. Previous experience reffing basketball preferred but not required.

Basketball Ref Clinic - Will be held Monday, December 15 from 6 - 8 pm. Learn the basics of reffing basketball. No experience required.

Hours: Varies - 6 -10 pm Mondays - Thursdays, 5 - 9 pm Sundays
- Not all hours are required to work. You can give your availability of what hours during the listed times you would be available to ref.

Pay Rate: Based on experience and qualifications ($8.00 - $15.00/hr)

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2458

Job Posted: 11/15

Health and Kinesiology

Student Janitor

Location/Department: Gym Masters Gym

Description/Duties: Clean bathrooms, Vacuum, Mop, Clean mirror wall, Dusting, Take out trash, Pressure wash bathroom floors, Clean drinking fountain.

Qualifications: Very Reliable, Attention to detail, Conscientious, Excellent work ethic, Problem solver, Takes initiative, Excellent communication.

Hours: 6-8 hours per week, Flexible: any time during open hours EXCEPT for 2:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 1-3 on Friday The Hulsey Wellness Center (Gym Masters Gym) is open Sunday 12-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 5 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2852

Job Posted: 11/11

Gym Masters

Videographer

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations 

Description/Duties: Assist with filming and editing various video projects.
Editing work may be done remotely, if preferred.
Video projects may include: shooting events and campus life for social media videos and b-roll footage, as well as documentary-style videos for specific initiatives.
You are not required to have your own equipment; this will be provided for you, but you may use your own if you prefer.

Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of DSLR or mirrorless-DSLR cameras and other supplementary equipment for video production.
  • Good listener
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organized
  • Flexible
  • Must have availability to occasionally film outside of regular business hours for evening or weekend campus events
  • Preferred: licensed to fly drones

Hours: Varies (5-10) hours/week

Pay Rate: Based on skill level

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: josephhyde@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2687

Job Posted: 11/11

Marketing and University Relations

Student Assessment Specialist

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 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 January 2026 

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

Other: Submit letter of interest and resume via email

Job Posted: 11/13

Institutional Research and Planning

Automotive student reader

Location/Department: Ledford Hall / Applied Technology 

Description/Duties: 

  • Assist instructor by grading tests, quizzes, and homework assignments using established answer keys and rubrics.
  • Accurately record and organize grades in designated tracking systems.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA and department policies.
  • Communicate with instructor regarding incomplete, missing, or unclear submissions.
  • Attend scheduled check-ins or meetings as needed.
  • Perform general clerical tasks related to grading and assignment documentation.

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to interpret and follow grading criteria consistently.
  • Proficiency with Eclass a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Hours: TBD, can be arranged with supervisor 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Steven Oskins

Email: stevenoskins@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2867

Job Posted: 11/13

Applied Technology

Office Assistant/Grader

Location/Department: School of Social Work 

Description/Duties: Helping set up and take down for department events
Tidying up the office/study spaces (i.e. wiping down tables, taking out trash, etc.)
Helping keep a running inventory of supplies in the offices
Assisting visitors that walk in Scanning/Printing/Copying
Putting together bulletin boards
Filing documents
Drafting emails and answering phones, as needed
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
Must be a current student at Southern 

Hours: Flexible, minimum 6 hours per week 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Katelynn Webster

Email: katelynnwebster@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2775

Other: Please submit a resume 

Job Posted: 11/14

School of Social Work

Station Worker

Location/Department: CK2 Bietz Center

Description/Duties: Run the slushie, sandwich, grill, fryer or cashier station. General cleaning, prepping food, dishes and putting them away etc.

Qualifications: Positive attitude and willingness to work with a team. Enjoys a fast paced work environment. Ability to follow instructions and carry out tasks as needed.

Hours: Various hours according to your schedule.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2398

Other: please send schedule in PDF form to mstarr@southern.edu for more information!

Job Posted: 11/19

CK2

Stocker

Location/Department: CK2 Bietz Center

Description/Duties: Refilling and stocking vending machines and stations. Taking out the trash and boxes. Getting items from the Cafe as needed. Helping to put orders away.

Qualifications: Positive attitude and willing to be part of a team. Able to follow instructions and work by themselves.

Hours: Morning and afternoon hours available as your schedule allows.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2398

Other: For more information send schedule in PDF form to mstarr@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 11/19

CK2

Meat Substitute Stocker

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Stock shelves with dry, refrigerated and frozen product in an accurate and timely manner, specifically within the Meat Subs department.
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.

Qualifications: Must be able to lift and carry at least 50lbs 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.
Previous retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

 

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

 

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $8.25/hr - can be more based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

Village Market

Grocery 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.

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.
Previous retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

 

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

 

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $8.25/hr - can be higher based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

Village Market

Drinks Stocker

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Drinks Stocker

Qualifications: Stock shelves with dry and refrigerated product in an accurate and timely manner, specifically within the drinks sub-department.
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.

Hours: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

 

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

 

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $8.25/hr - can be higher based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

Village Market

Housekeeper

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Perform housekeeping duties throughout the store which include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Sweeping & Mopping Floors
  • Cycle Laundry
  • Cleaning & Sanitizing Various Locations (Restrooms, Front Eatery, Aisle Shelves etc….)
  • Replacing Disposables (Utensils, Toilet Paper etc.…)
  • Vacuuming Offices & Foyer
  • Trash Removal

Qualifications: Must be able to lift and carry up to 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.
Previous housekeeping experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

 

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

 

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $9.25/hr - can be more based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

Village Market

Janitor

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center

Description/Duties: Typical cleaning duties as well as using cleaning equipment. Stocking supplies.

Qualifications: 
Positive personality
Excellent communicator
Attention to detail
Excellent work ethic
Takes initiative
Honest
Dependable
Lift 50 lbs.
Operate cleaning equipment

Hours: Flexible, any time while open. Sunday 12 - 9 p.m.; Monday - Thursday 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 5 a.m.-2 p.m.
Looking for minimum 6-8 hours per week, if possible.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2852

Job Posted: 12/3

Hulsey Wellness Center

Campus Call Center Agent

Location/Department: Advancement

Description/Duties: Serving as a liaison between the university and the parents, students and local community; handling incoming calls, listening effectively and providing solutions in a professional manner to the caller. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, must have previous customer service experience and exhibit a sense of responsibility for their daily in-office tasks and project deadlines.

Responsibilities:
• Answer Incoming calls
• Outbound calling for various campaigns.
• Provide thorough and accurate information external/internal for all calls and emails
• Research, resolve questions, and provide solutions
• Provide excellence in customer service.
• Contribute to updating office documentation and training materials.
• Assist with one-off projects as assigned, such as mass mailing projects.
• Assist with Advancement events as needed.
• Data entry
• Meet campus call center quality/quantity targets.
• Attend weekly team meeting/training sessions
• Demonstrate behavior that always upholds the standards of Southern Adventist University.

Qualifications: 
• Previous customer service experience.
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills; active listening
• Detailed, organized and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and set priorities.

Hours: Hours Of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm; Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience. 

Person to Contact: Janel Anderson

Email: janela@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2555

Job Posted: 12/3

Advancement

Electricians Helper

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Work alongside an Electrical Technician in the electrical field.

Qualifications: Prefer some knowledge of Electric, but not necessary.

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2919

Job Posted: 12/4

Plant Service

General Laborer

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Cleaning and organizing around the shop, including the outside.  Helping other technicians as needed.

Qualifications: Have a good work ethic and be willing to work.

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2919

Job Posted: 12/4

Plant Service

Public Relations Intern

Location/Department: Academic Administration/TRIO Grant

Description/Duties: Southern has been awarded a federal grant that will provide low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities with resources and support needed for them to achieve academic success. The public relations intern will support TRIO grant staff with startup of the program by assisting with marketing and recruitment from January – May 2026.  

 
Responsibilities:

Support the TRIO grant staff in developing and implementing the program’s PR strategy

Create engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok), media releases, and newsletters

Update and maintain the program’s website

Create and brand TRIO program enrollment packets

Create student recruitment flyers and brochures for electronic and campus distribution

Assist the TRIO grant staff with scheduling and organizing recruitment events

Provide input on marketing initiatives and suggest creative ways to improve the program’s presence on campus

Create an annual marketing plan and calendar of events

Update media lists

Qualifications: Junior or Senior public relations, communication, or journalism major

Excellent understanding of various social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram

Proficient in Canva, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; willingness to learn Genially

Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with students

Good research and analytical skills; attention to detail

The ability to prioritize one's workload and meet strict content deadlines

Knowledge of copywriting and editing

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Hours: 5-10 hours per week

Pay Rate: Up to $12/hr

Person to Contact: Kimberly Crider

Email: kcrider@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2126

Other: All interested candidates should send a resume to Kimberly Crider, TRIO Director, at kcrider@southern.edu.  The internship will begin in January 2026.

Job Posted: 12/4

Academic Administration

Winter Break Desk Worker

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: Talge Hall is in need of front desk workers who will be around during Christmas break and would like to work some desk shifts.
There are shifts available between December 15-22, as well as January 4-11.
For desk shifts occurring on December 15-20 & Jan. 11, the pay will be $7.25 - $8.25/hr depending on your class standing.
The shifts occurring on Dec. 21-22, as well as Jan. 4-10, the pay will be $10-12/hr depending on how many times in the past you have worked at the front desk during school breaks.
During the period of Dec. 22-23 and Jan. 5-11, you will be eligible to work a combined 38 hours on campus for the week. Multiple desk shifts can be picked up per day but just not back-to-back shifts.

Qualifications: Willing to go through the front desk training prior to working shifts.

Hours: 4 hour Shifts. Multiple desk shifts can be picked up per day but just not back-to-back shifts. Some late night shifts.

Pay Rate: $7.25+ Based on class standing. *see notes in the description above. 

Person to Contact: Steve Rogers

Email: luciusr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2992

Job Posted: 12/5

Talge

Painter

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Mask off areas, paint and clean up 

Qualifications: Painter experience preferred, but not mandatory.  We can teach.

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5 

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email:  kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 12/5

Plant Service

Student 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: at least 6 hours a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Emily Harding

Email: eharding@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2840

Job Posted: 12/8

Marketing and University Relations

Exterior Building Maintenance

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Roofing, brick, windows, anything to do with exterior of a building.

Also included is some inside work like changing ceiling tiles etc.

Qualifications: Have a good work ethic, we can train

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 12.8

Plant Services

Engineering Lab Assistant

Location/Department: School of Engineering and Physics 

Description/Duties: Assist with engineering laboratory organization, cleaning, and maintenance.
Design, build, and test new laboratory equipment and demonstrations as necessary.
Assist in the preparation of lab class periods as needed.
Be a resource for students in lab, be attentive to students and their questions, help the professor when needed.
Help with grading when needed.

Qualifications: Interest and aptitude for designing and building things.
Ability to work independently.
Must be an engineering student with at least Sophomore class standing.
Must be available during the lab sessions as assigned.
Must have taken the class assigned prior to being hired.

Hours: 3 hours per week minimum.

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing.

Person to Contact: Carin Bartlett

Email: carinbartlett@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2230

Job Posted: 12.8

Engineering and Physics

Vehicle Detailer

Location/Department: Transportation 

Description/Duties: 

Our fleet consist of cars, minivans, moving box trucks, 12-psg vans, buses, and golf carts.

Detailed interior and outer cleaning of our vehicles.

Tracking mileages and fueling our vehicles.

Tracking of all keys.

Ability to park/back up ALL vehicles (except buses).

Maintain wash bay order and cleanliness.

Qualifications: Must have a drivers license.
Must be knowledgeable on how to clean a vehicle thoroughly.
Must feel confident in driving, parking and backing up vehicles.
Must be reliable.
Must have a good work ethic.

Hours: 8 am-12 pm or 1 pm-5 pm

Pay Rate: $10.00

Person to Contact: Christina Hall

Email: christinahall921@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.236.2716

Job Posted: 12/9

Transportation

Campus Card Desk worker

Location/Department: IT

Description/Duties: The Campus Card Desk worker acts as the frontline contact for all IT related issues, which includes answering and directing IT-related calls, as well as printing and encoding campus cards.

Qualifications: The Campus Card Desk worker must possess a desire to help people and the ability to quickly learn computer programs.

Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 8-10 AM

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Michael McClung

Email: mike@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2677

Job Posted: 12/9

IT

PR, Marketing & Design Assistant

Location/Department: PR, Marketing & Design Assistant

Description/Duties: Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meeting Participate in all CS events as described in the contract Manage Social Media (Instagram) Update content on website Design promotional materials for events (Campus screens, handouts, stickers, give-away items, t-shirts, signage, etc.) Work with Marketing to Photograph events Manage campaigns for Giving days Provide general office assistance as needed

Qualifications: Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ Proficient at managing time Works well with groups and teams Interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail Proficient with the following programs:
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Cloud
Canva

Hours: 6 hours a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: To apply, please fill out a job application at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/gxbesN8dyW

Job Posted: 12/11

Christian Service

Alumni Relations Office Assistant

Location/Department: Advancement | Alumni Relations

Description/Duties: The office assistant will help support the efforts and initiatives of Alumni Relations. This includes but is not limited to:
• Accurately enter alumni information into the database
• Assist with various office work, such as filing, scanning, and other clerical work
• Assist with special projects, as needed
• Assist with Homecoming Weekend and other special events, as needed

Qualifications: 
• A passion for Southern
• Ability to connect with alumni of all ages in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner
• Be self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Practice confidentiality at all times

Hours: 8-10 hours per week; flexible during regular office hours

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Torres

Email: ctorres@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2830

Job Posted: 12/11

Advancement

Writing Tutor

Location/Department: Writing Center (McKee Library)

Description/Duties: Help Southern students on all kinds of projects at any stage of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clarifying ideas, organizing a paper, citing sources correctly, and proofreading a paper.

Qualifications: Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Completed and received at least a B+ in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 Strong critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: $10.00-$10.75/hour

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-26-2384

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

Job Posted: 12/11

McKee Library