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Location/Department: The Bietz Center for Student Life 

Description/Duties: Looking to hire 5 student employee positions and 2 student supervisor positions. 

Rotate between the INFO desk, 2nd, and 3rd floors.

Report to the Manager and/or Supervisor on duty Maintain a clean workspace and share custodial responsibilities Follow the daily tasks using the app Wheniwork Comply with Clery Act/CSA guidelines and go through a team training

Student Supervisors should be Junior/Senior/Graduate Status or have worked for at least 1 full semester on the Bietz Center team 

Qualifications: Dependable High level of integrity
Ability to approach peers and uphold campus guidelines and standards
Excellent CustomerService
Kind attitude
Team approach/everyone helps with the custodial responsibilities
Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.  (tables and chairs mostly)

Hours: Minimum would be a 2hr shift and can be up to 20 or 24hrs per week.

There is a weekend rotation team (every 4th weekend). This is expected.

Pay Rate: Based on Southern's class standing rate + up to $2 per hour increase

Person to Contact: Joey Tolbert

Email: jtolbert@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2070

Other: Send a resume and 2 references (previous jobs or volunteer work) to jtolbert@southern.edu

Job Posted: 3/5

Location/Department: WSMC

Description/Duties: Work a regular, live air shift at Southern's classical radio station.  

Qualifications: Respect for classical music is a must.  Love and knowledge of classical music is preferred. 

Fluency in the English language is required.  Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Students who live local to Southern are preferred, but students who live far away will still be considered.

Hours: flexible

Pay Rate: beginning at $7.25

Person to Contact: Robby Raney

Email: raneyr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2426

Job Posted: 3/5

Location/Department: First Year Experience

Description/Duties: The primary concern of the student mentor is the first-year student's adjustment to college life, residentially socially, academically and spiritually during the first year.

Qualifications: We ask that the student mentor have an accumulative 3.0 GPA.  Mentors need to be back on campus by August 13, 2025 for mentor training and be able to work prior to school starting.  Mentors need to have a desire and commitment to working with first year students in helping them to have a successful first year.

Hours: Hours will vary depending on the group of students they are assigned to.  7-10 hours is the average number of hours mentors receive each week.

Pay Rate: Based on grade level and experience.

Person to Contact: Renita Moore

Email: renitak@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2575

Job Posted: 3/10

Location/Department: Student Development/Student Association

Description/Duties: 
Pick up food orders from CK2 during designated delivery windows.
Deliver food to students, staff, and faculty members at various locations across campus.
Ensure food is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide excellent customer service, including greeting recipients politely and handling any special requests or inquiries.
Maintain the cleanliness of the delivery equipment.
Report any delivery issues or concerns to the manager for resolution.

Qualifications: We’re looking for a reliable and friendly food delivery person to join our team for our SA Initiative to bring SAU Eats to our campus! As a food delivery person, you will be responsible for delivering delicious meals from CK2 at first, directly to students and staff across campus. This is a flexible position that allows you to work during specific delivery windows, ensuring meals arrive on time and with great service.

Hours: Flexible hours that fit student schedules

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Alexis Grentz

Email: agrentz@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2484

Job Posted: 3/10

Location/Department: Christian Services, Bietz Center

Description/Duties: 
- Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meeting
 - Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract Essential Responsibilities
 - Social Media content on Instagram
 - Website
 - Update content on website
 - Design promotional materials for events
 - Campus screens, handouts, stickers, give-away items, t-shirts, posters, etc. 
 - Photograph events
 - Take or facilitate photo shoots
 - 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: 8 per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing (benefits include two retreats with the OMM team)

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: Please submit a job application at the OMM site: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056 

Job Posted: 3/12

Location/Department: Christian Service

Description/Duties: Administrative
 - Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meetings
 - Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract Essential Responsibilities
 - Provide programming support to the Christian Service Director
 - Service Convocation & Emphasis Week
 - MLK Service Day
 - Southern Serves Day
 - Disaster Response logistics support
 - Assist with student-initiated service-learning project communications
 - Interview and assist with project proposal through completion
 - Email students with graduation requirement status
 - General office duties
 - Co-manage the serve@southern.du email, phone calls, copies, financial reports
 - Complete work duties while manning the OMM front desk as needed, answering the phone, serving guests, and fielding community service inquiries

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

Hours: 10-12 hours per week with one hour minimum in the office per weekday

Pay Rate: Based on class standing; benefits include two off-campus retreats with Office of Ministry and Missions (OMM)

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: Please submit a job application at the OMM site: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056 

Job Posted: 3/12

Location/Department: Christian Service - Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: Administrative
 - Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meeting
 - Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract Essential Responsibilities
 - Manage the southern.edu/serve website
 - List service projects & finalize attendance
 - Train project leaders how to take attendance
 - Co-manage the serve@southern.edu email address
 - Assist student organizations with identifying community service projects
 - Assist Director of Christian Service with disaster relief applications and planning service days
 - Promote the Christian Service General Education requirement by presenting at Southern Connections classes
 - Complete work duties while manning the OMM front desk as needed, answering the phone, serving guests, and fielding community service inquiries

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

Hours: 10-12 hours per week with one hour minimum in the office per weekday

Pay Rate: Based on class standing; benefits include two off-campus retreats with Office of Ministry and Missions (OMM)

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: 3/12

Job Posted: Please submit a job application through the OMM site: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Location/Department: Lynnwood Hall 1036/Service Department

Description/Duties: Assist in maintaining academic and administrative buildings.
This includes cleaning of all common areas: bathrooms, classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms.
Doing daily checks and removal of trash and recycling.
The student custodian will be expected to assist in the maintenance and general upkeep of the janitor closets including:
Keeping it picked up and tidy
Reporting when items are low or missing, Reporting when equipment needs serviced.

Qualifications: Able to work independently and be self-motivated Able to work with chemicals and equipment Able to effectively communicate with Supervisors Able to lift up to 20lbs (mostly dumping mop buckets) Flexible and able to adapt quickly Willing to maintain safety standards and abide by all protocols

Hours: Sunday 9a-12p. Monday-Thursday between 8a-8p in 3+hr blocks. Friday between 8a-12p

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Office Phone: 423-236-2132

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

Job Posted: 3/12

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Working with a Painting Technician painting apartments and academic buildings 

Qualifications: Have a good attitude and willingness to learn. We can teach you how to paint.

Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:15-12, 1-5, Friday 7:15-12 

Pay Rate: To be determined

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 3/20

Location/Department:  Plant Service

Description/Duties: Keeping Shop, warehouse and yard clean and organized.  Helping in various tasks as needed.

Qualifications: Willingness to work with a good attitude 

Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:15-12, 1-5, Friday 7:15-12 

Pay Rate: To be determined

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 3/20

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Changing filters, working on small units and cleaning them.  
Assisting Technicians with bigger units

Qualifications: Willingness to work. Can lift up to 50lbs at times 

Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:15-12, 1-5, Friday 7:15-12 

Pay Rate: To be determined

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 3/20

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: Cleaning various areas of Talge Hall

Qualifications: Prompt, hard worker, great communication skills, strong work ethic, efficient, thorough

Hours: Hours are flexible - up to 38 hrs/week

Pay Rate: depends on class standing, several summer incentives are available

Person to Contact: Jenny Spicer

Email: jspicer@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2297

Job Posted: 3/25

Location/Department: Center for Learning Innovation and Research

Description/Duties: Assist students and faculty with research related issues including reviewing IRB applications, reviewing research design methodologies, assisting with instrument creation, data collection, data analysis, transcription of qualitative data.

Qualifications: 
1. Must have taken, or are currently enrolled in, Research Design and Statistics I (PSYC 297) or equivalent courses and earned at least a B.
2. Must be proficient in SPSS and APA style (7th edition).
3. Must possess excellent people skills; be able to work independently and as a team member.

Hours: Must commit to work 8-10 hours/week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Matthew Tolbert

Email: mtolbert@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2517

Other: Email resume and class schedule to Dr. Matthew Tolbert. Please state how you meet required qualifications.

Job Posted: 3/25

Location/Department: Guest Lodging

Description/Duties: The desk worker comes into the office, answers the phone, returns messages, makes reservations at the hotel, helps guests, takes on-call time where they help guests after hours (this is a shared responsibility and will not be daily), cleans hotel rooms, and keeps the office organized.

Qualifications: You can start now but MUST be able to stay to work for the summer as that is the primary time I need someone.  No experience is necessary; we are willing to train a candidate if they are eager to learn.

Hours: Flexible, but the office is open from 9-5 Monday-Friday so the bulk of the work will be during those times.

Pay Rate: Student rate plus summer bonus

Person to Contact: Sandy James

Email: sjames@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2491

Job Posted: 3/25

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
-Process outgoing transcript requests
-Assistance with special projects throughout the summer and academic year such as graduation and office organization
-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 
-Prefer previous office experience
-Be proactive, motivated, adaptable and a quick learner
-Have strong organizational, computer and interpersonal skills
-Must excel in written and spoken communication, work independently, follow instructions well, anticipate needs and respond accordingly.
-We are looking for energetic and friendly students that are professional and have a team player attitude. 
-You must be detail-oriented, organized and responsible

Hours: Summer - minimum of 25 hours/week - must be able to work in the summer School year - minimum of 10 hours/week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Tami Wery

Email: wery@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2397

Job Posted: 3/25

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: 
We are striving to operate a top-notch food service facility and are seeking team members with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team.  This position is part of the arms and legs of our department – making beautiful food to be delivered in the serving area.
Our Cook Team has a wide variety of responsibilities. 
They include:
Prep & cook hot foods - recipes and instruction will be provided
Cutting, breading, scooping dishes, etc.
Cook and warm food using steamer, kettles, grill, and deep fryer
May include keeping decks full and clean during meal times and putting food away afterwards.
You will be working directly under a cook supervisor who will assign the various needed tasks for the moment.
This can be a very fast-paced position, especially at peak meal times.  Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We will train you!

Qualifications: Must be able to listen and follow instructions & recipes promptly and well
Patience and attention to detail are important as this job often entails repetitive tasks.
Must follow Food Safety guidelines

Hours: Hiring for all shifts between 5:30 am and 5:00 pm 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus an end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 3/26

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: 
We strive to operate a top-notch food service facility.  We are looking for someone with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team.  This position is part of the face of our department – the part the guests see.
Our Expeditor(some places call them “runners”) will stock steam tables with hot food from the production area, keep the serving area neat, clean and stocked with supplies.
This is a fun position for “being in the thick of things!” - meeting and greeting our guests while keeping food stocked This can be a very fast-paced position at peak meal times.  Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We will train you!

Qualifications: 
Good customer service skills are a must – courteous & smiling face
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment during peak meal times
Attention to safety is a must
Attention to details & cleanliness
Must follow Food Safety guidelines

Hours: Hiring all shifts between 6:30am and 6:30pm.

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 3/26

Location/Department: Talge / Thatcher halls for summer

Description/Duties: Doing work orders and getting rooms ready for the school year.

Qualifications: Uses of hand tools helpful, not required.

Hours: 8am -12 noon x1pm-5pm MTWTH, 8am-12noon Friday

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Girard / Dusty miller

Email: gcmiller@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2999

Other: Stop by office managers in talge.

Job Posted: 3/26

Location/Department:  Advancement

Description/Duties: The Campus Call Center Agent will serve as a liaison between Southern Adventist University and its various stakeholders, including students, parents, and the local community, and support the Advancement, Admissions, and Student Success departments.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal. This individual must be proactive, detail-oriented, and responsible for managing daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Manage both inbound and outbound calls.
• Addressing inquiries and providing clear effective solutions.
• Assist with updating office documentation and training materials.
• Provide support for special events as needed by the Advancement team.
• Perform data entry tasks.
• Meet call center quality and quantity targets for each call campaign.
• Assist student managers with daily tasks.
• Exhibit behavior that upholds the standards of Southern Adventist University.
• Perform other duties as assigned by staff, e.g., special projects.

Qualifications: 

• Previous customer service experience is a plus.
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills, with active listening capabilities.
• Flexible and collaborative, able to work well with others.
• Computer proficiency. Familiarity with CRM systems and the ability to navigate multiple software applications.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, and set priorities.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Prior office experience is preferred.

Hours:  SUMMER:  Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 12 PM (up to 38 hours per week)

Pay Rate: Pay rate will vary based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Janel Anderson

Email: janela@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2555

Job Posted: 3/27

Location/Department: Village Market, Housekeeping 

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: During the remainder of the semester, applicant must have evening availability on Tuesday and Wednesday (for example: 6pm-8pm) and availability after 1:00p Friday.
Specific hours will be decided in the interview after discussion.

Pay Rate: Pay depends on applicants class standing. Pay may be anywhere between $9.00 and $10.75

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 3/27

Location/Department: Lynn Wood Hall 3034 / 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.  Schedule is flexible.

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:  Send resume to chansen@southern.edu

Job Posted: 4/1

Location/Department: Campus Safety

Description/Duties: The student dispatch officer is in charge of the dispatch desk, maintains a log of officer movement, handles walk-in traffic with various needs, answers the phones in a timely, professional manner, monitors several emergency and alarm systems, and any other tasks as assigned by Dispatch Supervisor.

Qualifications: 
Be 18 years of age or older. 
Maintain GPA of 2.5 or higher. 
Must be a self-starter and able to work without supervision.  Must have good cause and effect reasoning and decision-making skills. 
Must be responsible, dependable, and a team player. 
Must be willing to work every other weekend and ½ of the student breaks/holidays during the school year. 
Must present a professional demeanor, display a spirit of helpfulness, work well with others, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. 
Must be able to write and speak English fluently.

Hours: Up to 38 hours per week during Summer and Breaks Up to 24 hours per week during the School Year.

Pay Rate: Class standing plus $1

Person to Contact: Corbett Cole

Email: cccole@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2100

Job Posted: 4/1

Location/Department: First Year Experience

Description/Duties: The role of the FYE Supervisor Assistant is to help and aid the FYE Student Supervisor.
Tasks will include independently running a weekly meeting, assisting with supervision of mentors, meeting regularly with Student Supervisor, and ensuring completion of mentor tasks. This role will be a year long commitment for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications: 
- Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Previous leadership experience (preferred).
- Highly self motivated to accomplish tasks by the specified deadlines.
- Strong commitment to aid both Student Supervisor and assigned mentors.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage in meetings and communicate with mentors and Supervisor.
- Comfortable and prepared to present the provided PowerPoint in weekly meetings.

Hours: Hours are flexible and vary weekly depending on assigned tasks. If motivated, assistant can have more tasks assigned to get increased hours. Some weeks can be 5 hours and others can go up to 10 hours. Assistants in the past have simultaneously held the mentor position and the assistant position.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Renita Moore

Email: jennakalenapeters@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2575

Job Posted: 4/1