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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:
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Student Photographer

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations

Description/Duties: 

  • Capture campus events, people, places, and special assignments for use in university publications and on social media and websites
  • Set up and take headshot images in department photo studio
  • Contribute to daily photo gathering for Week in Review postings
  • Cover events outside of regular office hours
  • Dress appropriately and wear identification while working
  • Import, organize, process, tag, and export photos in Lightroom
  • Create contact sheets and file all usable photos within Photo Archive system on department server
  • Monitor and respond to online photo requests
  • Effectively meet deadlines
  • Work in tandem with other photographers¬¬ and coordinate efforts
  • Keep photo studio and equipment neat and organized
  • Attend weekly staff meetings, if class schedule allows

Qualifications:

  • Portfolio of photography work
  • Prior experience with digital cameras and lenses (Canon preferred)
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Working knowledge or familiarity with studio lighting
  • Punctual, reliable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail and deadlines
  • Flexible and available in evenings and on weekends

Hours: 15 or more

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: josephhyde@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2687

Job Posted: 6/27

Marketing and University Relations

Social Media Assistant

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations 

Description/Duties: Assist the Digital Engagement Manager in planning and creating content for social media, as well as recording analytics for various university social media platforms.
Tasks may include conducting interviews, writing copy for posts, creating short social media videos, brainstorming content ideas, covering events, and creating reports.

Qualifications: 

  • Familiar with popular social media platforms
  • Basic understanding of Southern’s brand
  • Comfortable in Adobe Photoshop
  • Comfortable with being on camera
  • Confident conducting interviews
  • Ability to write for various social media audiences and platforms
  • Available to attend certain campus events as needed outside of regular office hours
  • Creative, responsive, organized, flexible, and professional
  • Preferred: basic photography and videography skills

Hours: 10-15+ hours/week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: Josephhyde@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2687

Job Posted: 6/27

Marketing and University Relations

Bear Mascot Actor for Student Association

Location/Department: Student Association

Qualifications: 

Responsibilities:

Always display enthusiasm and high energy

Meet and greet students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Preserve the identity of the mascot without deviating from established character (i.e. body language, mannerisms, attitude, etc.)

Take care of the costume when in your possession. Give proper maintenance to the costume after each appearance. 

Understand and perform a series of nonverbal signals to be used with the mascot handler during appearances (i.e. break signals, distress signal, back away signal, etc.) Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements:

The identity of the individual in the mascot must always remain confidential

Flexible work schedule

Ability to work nights/weekends for prearranged weekday events

Height Requirement: ~5’10 - 6’0

Enrolled or employed by SAU

Hours: The Student Association can guarantee up to 35 hours minimum for the academic year. Additional hours can be expected with any pop-up or additional events Student Association plans outside of their 35 required events.

Additional hours can also be expected from other departments via reservation for events and promotions. 

Pay Rate: Up to $15/hr. 

Person to Contact: Alexis Grentz

Email: agrentz@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.365.2484

Job Posted: 7/1

Mascot Handler

Location/Department: Student Association

Description/Duties: Responsibilities:

Assist and accompany the mascot at all times, always within arm’s reach

Answer questions and provide other responses for the mascot as needed (the mascot does not speak at any time)

Manage crowd interaction (i.e. assist students with taking pictures and obtaining autographs, answer questions about the mascot)

Act as mascot actor’s “eyes and ears” regarding event progression, location visits, fan requests, and potential hazards

Carry mascot supplies (i.e. SAU merch, t-shirts)

Take photos for Student Association’s social media

Work with the mascot actor to transport costume to and from appearances 

Be prepared to substitute as the scheduled mascot actor or arrange for a substitute.

Understand and perform non-verbal signals to communicate with the actor during the shift.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

Ability to work nights/weekends for prearranged weekday events

Knowledge of SAU facts

Relate well with others

Punctual and good communicator

Dressed in SAU gear/attire, well groomed 

Hours: The Student Association can guarantee up to 35 hours minimum for the academic year. Additional hours can be expected with any pop-up or additional events Student Association plans outside of their 35 required events.

Additional hours can also be expected from other departments via reservation for events and promotions.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Alexis Grentz

Email: agrentz@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2484

Job Posted: 7/1

Japanese interpreter

Location/Department: School of Nursing

Description/Duties: Attend nursing and other sessions as a Japanese to English and English to Japanese interpreter between August 5 and 19.

Qualifications: Fluency in Japanese and English - written and spoken.

Hours: Variable, mostly between 1 pm and 5:30 pm with a few exceptions where morning is also required

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Holly Gadd

Email: hgadd@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2942

Job Posted: 7/1

Nursing

Stock Person (KayaK)

Location/Department: Hulsey/Kayak

Description/Duties: Collect Product and food from Cafeteria stockrooms and refrigerators/freezers
Cook Boba per directions
Load carts with product/foods
Transfer to golf cart
Drive product/food to Kayak
Stock out product/foods as directed at The Kayak

Qualifications: Must be dependable/reliable Must be able to work independently with the highest integrity
Able and willing to learn both the cafeteria area and Kayak Able to lift up to 30 lbs
Able to drive a golf cart safely 

Hours: Sunday Afternoons Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Morning shifts Shifts are approx. 2 1/2 hours

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Cheryl Maguire

Email: cmaguire@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2592

Other: Please forward PDF copy of F24 Schedule to cmaguire@southern.edu for consideration

Job Posted: 7/3

Kayak, Food Service

Smoothie Techs

Location/Department: Hulsey/Kayak

Description/Duties: 

Follow recipes

Heat food

Wait on Customers

Prepare orders

Stock product

Clean working space

Qualifications: Able and willing to follow recipes
Good Customer Service Skills
Able to work as a valuable part of a team
Must be reliable/dependable
Must have positive attitude
Must work in a food safe manner 

Hours: Various hrs. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 2 1/2 hour shifts between 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Sunday rotations 4 1/2 hr. shifts

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Cheryl Maguire

Email: cmaguire@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2592

Other: Please forward PDF copy of F24 Schedule to cmaguire@southern.edu for consideration

Job Posted: 7/3

Food Prep (Kayak)

Location/Department: Hulsey/Kayak

Description/Duties: 

*Gather ingredients

*Heat Food

*Follow recipes

*Chop/Slice prep produce

*Assemble Sandwiches and Salads

*Package and Fill Coolers for transport to Kayak 

Qualifications: 

Must be reliable/dependable
Able to follow directions/recipes
Able to lift up to 30 lbs
Must have a great attitude
Must work with the highest integrity
Able to work alone in an efficient manner
Must be able to stay on task
Must be willing and able to work in a food safe manner.

Hours: Mornings on Sundays - approx. 4 1/2 to 5 hours Mornings Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays - Approx 2 1/2 hr shifts 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Cheryl Maguire

Email: cmaguire@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236-2592.

Other: Please send PDF copy of your F24 schedule ASAP to cmaguire@southern.edu for consideration. Thank you

Job Posted: 7/3

Kayak, Food Service

Daily Mail Worker

Location/Department: Thatcher Hall

Description/Duties: Daily mail & Package pickup from post office/Quickprint and deliver to Thatcher South, Thatcher Hall & Talge dorms. You will be utilizing Southern Van, so you will need to be approved for driving.

Qualifications: Driver's License required! Will need to be responsible, trustworthy, self motivated and have clean driving record.

Hours: Monday-Friday, can be flexible hours, a total of 20 hours weekly.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Jody Vandivier

Email: jodyvandivier@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2902

Job Posted: 7/3

Thatcher

Thatcher Dorm Chaplain

Location/Department: Office of Ministry & Missions

Description/Duties: 
Administrative

- Attend weekly team Transformation Tuesdays (11am-12pm)

- Attend Office of Ministry and Missions (OMM) Fall Retreat & Orientation, and Winter Retreat

- Meet weekly with the Assistant Chaplain

- Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract

Essential Responsibilities

- Assist deans in planning weekly Residence Hall worships on Tuesday at 8pm in Thatcher Chapel.

- Attend weekly Residence Hall worships; available to deans, resident assistants, and students for spiritual support.

- Lead a LifeGroup for residence hall men/women once per week.

- Plan and implement additional events or ministry initiatives for the spiritual enrichment of students living within Residence Halls, with dean approval.

- Under direction from the deans or chaplains, visit students who may require special care and support such as minors, those with illness, feeling isolated or lonely, needing grief support, etc.

Interpersonal Ministry

- Recruit, develop, and train a team of volunteer dorm chaplains.

- Assign volunteer chaplains to an individual hall and partner with the resident assistant of that hall to provide intentional, organized, and routine spiritual care to residents

Qualifications: 

- Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ

- Interpersonal and communication skills

- Time management and organizational skills

- Initiation, assertiveness, and responsibility

- Teamwork and collaboration

- Mentorship and discipleship

Hours: 8 hours per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Tyler States

Email: tstates@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2437

Other:  Apply at https://www.southern.edu/administration/chaplain/join_our_team.html

Job Posted: 7/3

Office of Ministry and Missions

F24 Student Success Manager (SSM)

Location/Department: McKee Library/Student Success & Retention Services 

Description/Duties: 

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

Qualifications: 

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

Hours: 10-20+ hours, but negotiable

Pay Rate: $10/hr.

Person to Contact: Regina Bailey

Email: reginabailey@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2838

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

Job Posted: 7/3

Student Success & Retention Services

Confidential Assistant

Location/Department: Disability Support Services 

Description/Duties: 

  • Create, sort, organize, and update files.
  • In keeping with FERPA, HIPPA and SAU policy, keep all information confidential, including but not limited to information contained in files or overheard in conversations and phone calls.
  • Help proctor exams.
  • Create Word or Excel documents and charts from data.
  • Greet people, answer phones, schedule appointments, and handle inquiries regarding Southern and DSS
  • Assist current or potential students and/or parents with questions, procedures, and resources
  • Scan former student files to digital copy.
  • Make copies and send faxes as needed and be aware of the inventory in the office and alert DSS when new supplies are necessary.

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in person and in writing, in supportive, non-judgmental manner.
  • Past experience in office setting, preferred but will train.
  • Computer competence, particularly in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Must have a good work ethic, with a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Willingness to learn new skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented and can follow instructions thoroughly.
  • Training in FERPA (DSS will provide training if necessary).
  • Preferably an upperclassman.

Hours: Minimum of 15 hours a week. 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Jahnil Ancheta

Email: jahnilm@southern.edu

Office Phone:  423.236.2574

Job Posted: 7/3

Disability Support Services

Feed My Sheep Pantry Staff (office work)

Location/Department: Feed My Sheep Food Pantry / Social Work

Description/Duties: Can you be relied upon?
Can you maintain a high level of confidentiality?
You would be tasked with welcoming clients and assisting them with their food selections at Feed My Sheep Food Pantry. You would also be in charge of maintaining an accurate in/out inventory.
Additional responsibilities would include restocking shelves, maintaining cleanliness in the pantry, ensuring that food items comply with the guidelines of the Chattanooga Food Bank, and providing assistance at Main Event and other booths on campus throughout the school year.
The ability to lift 35 lbs is required.

Qualifications: Reliable

Confidential

Friendly, but also being able to say "No"

Be able to work with minimal supervision

Hours: Able to work around your class schedule. You set the hours you are available and clients sign-up to come shop during the hours you have set up.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Michelle Clinton

Email: mclinton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2775

Other: Please send a resume to mclinton@southern.edu, or call 423.236.2775.

Job Posted: 7/9/24

Social Work

Student Detailer-Fall 2024

Location/Department: Transportation

Description/Duties: Detailed cleaning of cars, mini-vans, 12 passenger vans and buses Enter mileage/ fuel vehicles Keep track of keys and paperwork Ability to park/back up ALL vehicles (except buses).

Maintain wash bay order and cleanliness

Qualifications: Must be able to work during Transportation 

You must be able to work at least 3-hour blocks of time, at least 2 days a week.

Attention to detail is a must!

Hours: Hours of Operation: 7:30a-12p and 1p-5p. 

Pay Rate: $10 an hour

Person to Contact: Stephanie Busby

Email: sbusby@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2716

Job Posted: 7/9

Transportation

Walmart Trip Driver

Location/Department: Student Development

Description/Duties: Run 2-3 trips to and from Walmart on Fridays.

Qualifications: Must be 21 years old. Will need to become an approved university driver.

Hours: 2-4 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Alexis Grentz

Email: agrentz@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2484

Job Posted: 7/11

Student Development

Customer Service and Print Production Assistant

Location/Department: Quick Print

Description/Duties: Quick Print is Southern’s source for on-campus printing needs.
Catering to both the needs of Southern and the community, applicants must have the ability to work in a retail office environment.
Customer Service duties include answering phones, filing paperwork, sending emails, and greeting clients.
Production duties would include operating industry-standard printing equipment (cutting machines, printers, computer software), as well as creating, preparing, and modifying designs for deliverables from concept to product delivery. 

Qualifications: 

Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office.

Have excellent communication, organizational and decision-making skills.

Be self-motivated, professional, and punctual.

Must have a willingness to learn and adapt.

Must be able to work in a team environment.

Must enjoy casual conversation about ranking movies, cats, and candy.

Hours: Flexible - Quick Print office hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Thursday and 8am-12pm on Fridays. 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Erin Cook

Email: erincook@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2861

Job Posted: 7/12

Quick Print

Forest School Aide

Location/Department: Lester Coon Adventist School 

Description/Duties: We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Forest School Aides to assist our teachers in supervising students during outdoor activities in the forest. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nature, a love for working with children, and a commitment to fostering an engaging and safe learning environment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

-Assist teachers in supervising students during forest school activities.

-Ensure the safety and well-being of students while they explore and play in the forest.

-Support teachers in preparing and organizing outdoor learning materials.

-Guide students in hands-on activities and nature-based learning experiences.

-Promote positive behavior and help manage group dynamics during outdoor sessions.

-Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of outdoor learning spaces.

-Communicate effectively with teachers and students to ensure a cohesive learning experience.

-Provide first aid assistance if needed and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications: -Need to be part of Federal Work Study program -A love for the outdoors and a strong understanding of nature and environmental education.

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

-Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

-Physical ability to participate in outdoor activities and navigate various terrains.

Hours: 2-10 hours per week

Pay Rate: $7.12-$12 based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Janice Diaz Reyes

Email: jreyes@gccsda.com

Office Phone: 423.236.4926

Job Posted: 7/15

Lester Coon

Student Assistant

Location/Department: McKee Library

Description/Duties: The Student Assistant helps with checking out and returning library materials, answering patron questions and directing them to help further when necessary, assisting with using and fixing printers & copiers, re-shelving books, maintaining accurate statistics, and maintaining a clean environment for patrons.

Qualifications: You must be able to communicate in a polite friendly manner and pay close attention to details. You must also be prompt and able to work with others.

Hours: We are currently looking for a Student Assistant that is available early to mid mornings and late evenings.

Pay Rate: $1 more than SAU base pay per class standing

Person to Contact: Leeah Christ

Email: christl@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2010

Job Posted: 7/16

McKee Library

AM Stocker

Location/Department: CK2 Eatery

Description/Duties:  

Stock foods - freezers/coolers/walk-ins/shelves, refill vending machines, sanitize/clean

  • Stock foods - freezers/coolers/walk-ins/shelves
  • Refill vending machines
  • Sanitize/clean
  • Break down cardboard boxes
  • Pick up deliveries (needs to have current drivers license)
  • Take out trash
  • Vacuum

Qualifications: 

  • Dependable
  • Respectful
  • Thorough
  • Takes initiative
  • Hard worker
  • Team Player

Hours: Every other Sunday, 9am - 12pm, Monday - Thursday, 7am-10am and Fridays

Pay Rate: Starting at $9.25/hr. Based on class standing

To apply: Please send your fall 2024 class schedule to Mandy Starr in PDF format, along with your cell number.

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2398

Job Posted: 7/16

CK2, Food Service

AM Food Prep

Location/Department: CK2 Eatery

Description/Duties:  

  • Prepping and preparing food (slushies, grill, fryer, paninis) for grab'n go's/food stations
  • Restocking
  • Cleaning
  • Sanitizing
  • Sweeping/mopping floors 
  • Breaking down cardboard
  • Dish room

Qualifications: 

  • Willingness
  • Team player
  • Punctual
  • Dependable
  • Respectful
  • Loving
  • Patient
  • Must be 18 years old

Hours: Mon-Thur, 7am - 9:30am

Pay Rate: Starting at $9.25/hr. Based on class standing

To apply: Please send your fall 2024 class schedule to Mandy Starr in PDF format, along with your cell number.

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2398

Job Posted: 7/16

CK2, Food Service

PM Food Prep

Location/Department: CK2 Eatery

Description/Duties:  

  • Prepping and preparing food (slushies, grill, fryer, paninis) for grab'n go's/food stations
  • Restocking
  • Cleaning
  • Sanitizing
  • Sweeping/mopping floors 
  • Breaking down cardboard
  • Dish room

Qualifications: 

  • Willingness
  • Team player
  • Punctual
  • Dependable
  • Respectful
  • Loving
  • Patient
  • Must be 18 years old

Hours: Mon-Thur, 1pm - 4pm, 4pm - 7pm, and 7pm - 10pm

Pay Rate: Starting at $9.25/hr. Based on class standing

To apply: Please send your fall 2024 class schedule to Mandy Starr in PDF format, along with your cell number.

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2398

Job Posted: 7/16

CK2, Food Service

Work Station AM/PM

Location/Department: CK2 Eatery

Description/Duties: Preparing and prepping food (slushies, grill, fryer, cashier) 

Qualifications: Team player, Dependable, Must be 18 years old, Punctual, Hard worker Hours 

Hours: Shifts available - Mon-Thur 9am-1pm, 10am-1pm, 11am-2pm, 1-4pm, 7-10pm Sunday 1pm-4pm, 4pm-7pm, 7pm-10pm 

Pay Rate: Starting at $9.25/hr. Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2398

Other: Please send your Fall 2024 schedule to mstarr@southern.edu along with your cellphone number

Job Posted: 7/16

Ck2, Food Service

Office Assistant

Location/Department: School Of Social Work 

Description/Duties: You will mostly be working with professors helping them with their classes; grading, research, etc. 
Occasionally you will be tasked with helping construct the content for the lobby bulletin board, help with social functions, keeping the office tidy, decorate the building for holidays, etc.

Qualifications: Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent communications skills (written, verbal)
Ability to do accurate detailed work
Self-motivated, responsible, trustworthy
Willingness to learn new tasks 

Hours: Seeking an individual who can work on Monday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Any additional morning or early afternoon hours can be determined by the student and manager.

Pay Rate: $7.25 - $8.50( HR labor scale based on class standing)

Person to Contact: Michelle Clinton

Email: mclinton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2775

Other: Please send a resume, references, and job availability to mclinton@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 7/16

Social Work

International Advisor Assistant

Location/Department: International Student Services 

Description/Duties: Assist International Student Services Coordinator with tasks such as:

  • Scanning/copying documents
  • Auditing files
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Sending announcements
  • Answering phone calls/emails
  • Communicating with prospective, current, and past international students
  • Uploading documents of prospective international students into database
  • Help plan events

Qualifications: 

  • A high level of confidentiality
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Prior office experience preferred

Hours: 8-15 hours per week, any time from 8:30a-5:00p. Flexible with class schedules.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Kayla Diaz

Email: kayladiaz@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2845

Job Posted: 7/17

International Student Services

Student Custodian

Location/Department: Lynnwood Hall 1036/Service Department 

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

   o This includes cleaning of all common areas: bathrooms, classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms

  o Doing daily checks and removal of trash and recycling

  o The student custodian will be expected to assist in the maintenance and general upkeep of the janitor closets

  o Keeping it picked up and tidy

  o Reporting when items are low or missing,

  o 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: During the semester we are open:

Sunday 9a-12p

Monday-Thursday 8a-8p

Friday 8a-12p

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 any email inquiry to Bernetta Shockley and/or Stephanie Hewitt

Job Posted: 7/17

Service, Custodian

Stock Room Worker

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: Heavy lifting putting stock away after truck 

Qualifications: Able to lift heavy stock items.

Hours: Tuesday & Friday

Morning

Pay Rate: based on class standing

Person to Contact: Jeri Pewsey

Email:  jdpewsey@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2708

Job Posted: 7/17

Cafeteria, Food Service

Evening Janitorial

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: Sweeping and  mopping floors in all departments and coolers after Cafeteria closes 

Qualifications: no experience necessary

Hours: 7:00 pm - 9:00pm

Pay Rate: based on class standing

Person to Contact: Jeri Pewsey

Email: jdpewsey@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2708

Job Posted: 7/17

Cafeteria, Food Service

Desk Receptionist

Location/Department: Thatcher Hall

Description/Duties: 

  • Provide excellent customer service to residents, visitors, callers, faculty and staff at all times.
  • Greet students and visitors to the University and Residence Hall.
  • Trained as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
  • Sign in/out male visitors, faculty/staff of Thatcher or Thatcher South Residence Halls.
  • Answer the residence hall lines and transfer to the correct person or take messages.
  • Answer questions and direct customers to appropriate resources. Stay with the customer until the question/need is resolved or get back to individual.
  • Check in equipment & packages delivered to dorm and check out equipment and packages to residents • Assist the mail worker with checking in packages upon arrival when needed after mail worker has left for the day.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, Dean on duty and/or office manager 

Qualifications: 

  • Must be currently enrolled as a student at Southern Adventist University and the Greater Collegedale School System (summer only).
  • Some experience preferred but not required.
  • Good English skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Mental – Pressure from multiple calls and visitors Physical – Sitting and writing in an office environment, occasionally handling residents’ packages no more than 50lbs.

Hours: multiple shifts available

Pay Rate: depends on current class standing

Person to Contact: Mary Neri

Email: mneri@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2906

Job Posted: 7/18

Thatcher

Swimming Lesson Instructor

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center 

Description/Duties: Teach swim lessons to kids ages 3-14 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00PM. Lessons begin on Sept. 9 and end on Nov. 20 for the Fall Semester.

Qualifications: You do not need to have any swim coach certifications or experience just a love for kids and water.  We will be orienting and teaching everyone what they need to know before lessons start in September.

Hours: 3:30-5:00PM Monday & Wednesday

Pay Rate: 

Person to Contact: Tamara Ritterskamp

Email: tlritterskamp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2857

Other: Please feel free to email or call with questions!

Job Posted: 7/18

Hulsey

Model

Location/Department: School of 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: 423.236.2732

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

Job Posted: 7/19

Art

Reader

Location/Department: History and Political Studies 

Description/Duties: 

  1. Assess/record student work, including daily assignments, quizzes, essays, etc.
  2. Meet with students when asked
  3. Make copies; run errands; organize folders; do light cleaning (vacuum, wipe counters and boards, take out trash, etc.)
  4. Perform other duties requested by professor (proctor exams, collect work from students, etc.)

Qualifications: 

  1. Must have completed at least two semesters of college with GPA of at least 3.0
  2. Must have good organizational and oral communication skills
  3. Must have ability to work independently
  4. Must be available for the entire semester/year (including finals week)
  5. Preference given to history & political studies majors/minors

Hours: Generally 3-10 hours per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Michael Weismeyer

Email: michaelw@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2418

Job Posted: 7/21

History

Mail Room Worker

Location/Department: Mailing and Printing Services 

Description/Duties: 

This position is in the university's mail room. We sort and deliver incoming mail and packages to all employees and departments on campus, and prepare any outgoing mail for the post office. Once trained, it is possible you may finish your work early sometimes. If you do, you can leave early or we can find additional tasks for you; we do not offer idle pay.

Qualifications: You will have to drive the university's mail van around campus, so you must be 18 or older, have a valid US driver's license, and have a pretty clean driving record. You must be able to manage yourself since much of this position's work will be done independently. Expectations will be clear, training will be provided, and support will be available, but getting the work done will be your responsibility.

Hours: We have morning shifts and afternoon shifts. The morning shifts are Monday through Friday, 8-12. The afternoon shifts are Monday through Thursday, 1-5. You must be able to work for an entire shift to apply. If you have a class during a shift, do not apply for it.

Pay Rate: $10.00/hour plus possible performance bonuses

Person to Contact: Justin Brooks

Email:  jwbrooks@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2335

Other: Applicants must submit their classs schedule when applying.

Job Posted: 7/21

Mailing and Printing

Audio Visual Sound Technician

Location/Department: Audio Visual

Description/Duties: Sound operator for Southern events such as:

- Vespers - Praise Team - Convocation - Evensong - Student Association Parties - Cultural Nights - Latin American Club - Black Christian Union - Asian Night - Musical Concerts - Wind Symphony - Symphony Orchestra - Jazz Ensemble - Student Recitals - iCantori

Set up and management of sound equipment

- Microphones - Speakers - Cable instruments - Soundboard mixing - Digital - Analog

Qualifications: + Sound experience preferred

+ Sound mixing

+ Leadership

+ Tech savviness

+ Experience with digital and analog mixers Stage management Good with

+ troubleshooting / problem solving Verbal communication Detailed

+ Oriented Work evenings and weekends (event program based) Must have

+ the ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.

+ Must be able to keep a good Christian attitude and be okay with stressful situations that come with a live program.

+ No experience necessary, only a willing spirit to learn.

Hours: 1 - 24 hours a week, Night and weekend shifts

Tech will be able to create own schedule
Flexible hours Program based shifts 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Linski Cherisol

Email:  linskic@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2214

Job Posted: 7/21

Audio Visual

Cooks Helper

Location/Department: VM - DELI 

Description/Duties: Assist the cook with prepping, frying, steaming, and oven meals.

Qualifications: Must be punctual, enjoy working with food, and can work alone when needed.

Hours: Availability - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 am -12 pm or 12 -3:30 pm

Shift times can be adjusted somewhat

Pay Rate: Varies according to class  standing etc

Person to Contact: Amelia Laneville

Email: atun@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 7/23

Village Market, DELI, Food Service

Front Desk Student Worker

Location/Department: Quick Print

Description/Duties: Office duties would include answering phone calls, taking messages, emailing, and greeting guests. Student would help with filing paperwork and to keep the office tidy. There would be opportunities, as needed, to learn and work with print production and/or graphic design.

Qualifications: Have excellent phone and email communication skills.

Be self-motivated, professional and punctual.

Have a willingness to learn and adapt to changing situations.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software a plus.

Must be able to work in a team environment and as an independent worker.

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Erin Cook

Email: erincook@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2336

Other: When applying, please include your resume. Thank you!

Job Posted: 7/23

Quick Print

Graphic Design Assistant

Location/Department: Quick Print

Description/Duties: Students would work under the supervision of the senior graphic designer at Quick Print to create visual concepts and deliverables. There will be opportunities to work on print, promotional and digital collateral, including branding and identity design. Students would be learning and assisting in the planning, creation, and development of projects to produce deliverables to both Southern Adventist University and community clients.

Qualifications: Must be familiar with current design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and Microsoft Office.

Understand basic design concepts such as layout, type, color, balance, form, value, shape and line.

Work quickly and finish projects under time constraints and deadlines.

Be self-motivated, professional, and punctual.

Have the willingness to learn, adapt and receive feedback.

Be willing to work in a team environment and as an independent worker.

Must enjoy casual conversation about ranking movies, cats, and candy.

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Erin Cook

Email: erincook@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2336

Other: When applying, please include your resume. Thank you!

Job Posted: 7/23

Quick Print

Shop Janitor

Location/Department: Ledford Hall / Applied Technology 

Description/Duties: Clean shop - taking out garbage/recycle, sweeping, mopping, maintaining clean sink area and replenishing paper towels, etc, do minor maintenance, wash cars, and other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: Must be able to lift/carry 25-50 lbs on a regular basis, be willing and able to follow directions, be reliable, and be mechanically minded (to do maintenance repairs). 

Hours: Varies but need to be able to work each day and work a minimum of 15 hours/week. Preference given to local students who can work during breaks.

Pay Rate: $8/hour

Person to Contact: Emiko Miyagi

Email: technology@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2863

Job Posted: 7/23

Applied Technology

Student Assistant

Location/Department: Center for Teaching Excellence 

Description/Duties: 
- Assist weekly with setup/takedown of table decorations and place settings for a luncheon event in the PBR

- Provide technical support for event speaker(s), eg. setting up projector and sound systems, recording video, etc.

- Update and maintain department website as needed

- Work alongside CTE director and assistant for other general duties as needed

Qualifications: 
-  Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

-  Ability to work well independently and with others

-  Strong computer/technology skills

-  Creativity and attention to detail

Hours: 4-6 hours per week during regular office hours. Must be available every Wednesday 11am-1pm.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing. 

Person to Contact: Robert Overstreet

Email: robertoverstreet@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2085

Job Posted: 7/23

Center for Teaching Excellence

Grocery Stock Worker

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Stock shelves with dry, refrigerated, and frozen products 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 attitude. 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.
Must be able and willing to use radios for communication throughout the store.

Hours: 10-15 hours per week. Split over Sunday through Friday.

*Must be willing to work at least one Sunday per month* 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 7/23

Village Market

Student 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
  • Cycling 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.
Must be able and willing to use radios to communicate throughout the stores.

Hours: 10-15 hours per week split over Sunday through Friday.

*Must be willing to work at least one Sunday per month* 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 7/23

Village Market

Statistics Tutor for SmartStart 

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: Applicants are expected to have completed the course(s) with a grade of a B+ or higher. I look for students who know the material and who can model successful learning strategies.

Hours: flexible

Pay Rate: $10+/hour

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

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

Job Posted: 7/23

Tutoring Center

Life & Teachings Tutor for SmartStart

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: Applicants are expected to have completed the course(s) with a grade of a B+ or higher. I look for students who know the material and who can model successful learning strategies.

Hours: flexible

Pay Rate: $10+/hr

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email:  sfordham@southern.edu

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

Job Posted: 7/23

Tutoring Center

Thatcher Housekeeping

Location/Department: Thatcher South

Description/Duties: Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors.

Cleaning and stock restrooms.

Clean up spills with appropriate equipment.

Notify supervisors or managers of major repairs.

Collect and dispose of trash.

Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Keep cleaning supplies in stock.

Qualifications: able to work a 2-hour shifts, able to work rotated Sundays

Hours: 2 hours daily

Pay Rate: 9.75- 10.75 based on class standing

Person to Contact: Edwin Alvira

Email: alvirae@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2909

Job Posted: 7/23

Thatcher, Housekeeping

Cashier

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: -Efficiently checkout customers with their orders with a friendly, helpful behavior.

-Promptly assist customers with their questions and needs.

-Temporarily be a stand-in for the Customer Service office if assigned.

-Assist the other departments with their tasks during down-times if needed.

-Check for expired product around the registers when asked.

-Keep registers neat and organized throughout the shift.

-Perform light housekeeping duties around the registers, front eatery and foyer when assigned.

Qualifications:  -Must be able to learn computer software relatively quickly

-Must be punctual and reliable.

-Must have a friendly, willingness-to-help attitude.

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

-Must be able to perform basic math equations quickly and accurately.

-Must be able to stand in place for an extended period of time.

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

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

-Previous retail and/or cashiering experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Hours vary as they are based around your class schedule.

Pay Rate: Depends on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Ruth MacLafferty

Email:  ruthmaclafferty@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 7/24

Village Market

Computer Concepts Teaching Assistant

Location/Department: School of Computing

Description/Duties: 

Tasks:

  • Grading assignments
  • Helping students with assignments
  • Completing assignments yourself to establish personal familiarity with them
  • Testing instructional materials as they are developed

Qualifications: 

  • Good and regular academic standing (not on probation or subject to dismissal)
  • Knowledge of the material covered in the class
  • Solid people skills, willingness to help
  • Computing majors preferred. Other majors require previous completion of CPTE-100 at Southern Adventist University
  • Experience assisting in computer labs desired
  • Proficient in MacOS and Windows

Hours: 

  • Work as scheduled – between 10 and 20 hours per week
  • Support office in the computer lab or using Zoom

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Neftali Rodriguez

Email: neftalirodriguez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2998

Job Posted: 7/25

Computing

CPTR-108 #Essence Of Computing Lab TA

Location/Department: School of Computing

Description/Duties: The lab TAs assist students in various sections of CPTR-108L as they work on each lab assignment. They answer questions, provide clarification on various parts of the assignment, point out useful resources, and encourage students as they work. They check and grade the students' work, starting during the lab period, and sometimes extending into a few hours a week outside of the scheduled lab time.

Qualifications: Must have earned an A or B in CPTR-108, or passed the CPTR-108 Waiver Exam with a grade of 80% or higher. Eager to help students understand the underlying concepts instead of focusing on just "getting it done" at the expense of learning.

Hours: Lab sections meet 1-3, 2-4, 3-5, and 4-6 pm Monday afternoons.
Grading may be done outside of those times, before the next lab period.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing & experience

Person to Contact: Prof. Robert Ordóñez

Email: rordonez@southern.edu

Office Phone: +1 423-236-2962

Job Posted: 7/25

Computing

Computing CPTR-215 Lab TA

Location/Department: School of Computing

Description/Duties: The lab TAs assist students in various sections of CPTR-215L as they work on each lab assignment. They answer questions, provide clarification on various parts of the assignment, point out useful resources, ask probing questions to help students figure out solutions, and encourage students as they work. They check and grade the students' work, starting during the lab period, and sometimes extending into a few hours a week outside of the scheduled lab time.

Qualifications: Must have earned an A or B in CPTR-215 (or equivalent). Eager to help students understand key concepts instead of focusing on just "getting it done" at the expense of learning.

Hours: Lab sections meet 2-4:30pm (sometimes 5) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Grading may be done outside of those times, before the next lab period.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing & experience

Person to Contact: Prof. Robert Ordóñez

Email: rordonez@southern.edu

Office Phone: +1 423.236.2962

Job Posted: 7/25

Computing

Landscape Worker

Location/Department: Landscape Services

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

Qualifications: Want to work outside in the great outdoors!

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

Pay Rate: According to class standing, prior landscape experience, and a continuous 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: 7/26

Landscape

General Laborer

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Keeping the shop clean and organized.  Working for different technicians as needed.  

Qualifications: Show up with good attitude, we can help you learn what you need to

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:15- 12 Mon-Thurs 1-5 Prefer full blocks of time.  But we can try and work around your schedule 

Pay Rate: Based on Class standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 7/26

Plant Services

Painter

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Paint houses/apartments and school buildings 

Qualifications: Have a willing attitude to learn.

Painting experience is a huge plue

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:15- 12

Mon-Thurs 1-5

Prefer full blocks of time but we can try and work around your schedule 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 7/26

Plant Services

Construction Laborer

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Work with a skilled Construction Technician 

Qualifications: Willing to learn

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:15- 12 Mon-Thurs 1-5 Prefer full blocks of time.  But we can try and work around your schedule 

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 7/26

Plant Services

Heat and Air Assistant

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Work on heat and air units 

Qualifications: Being willing to learn a trade.

Experience is huge plus

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:15- 12

Mon-Thurs 1-5
Prefer full blocks of time. But we can try and work around your schedule 

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 7/26

Plant Services