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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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Auto Shop Janitor

Location/Department: Ledford Hall / Applied Technology

Description/Duties: Clean shop, 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).  Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Hours: Varies but need to be able to work each day and work a minimum of 10 hours/week.  Preference will be given to someone who will be here over the summer.

Pay Rate: $8/hour

Person to Contact: Emiko Miyagi

Email: technology@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2863

Job Posted: 4/22

Applied Technology

Summer Stock Worker

Location/Department: Village Market / Grocery

Description/Duties: Includes but is not limited to:
•       Stocking shelves with dry, refrigerated, and frozen products in an accurate and timely manner.
•       Fronting and blocking shelves to help maintain a neat and organized store image.
•       Looking for and removing expired items.
•       Helping with inventory tasks.
•       Assisting customers with friendly and courteous behavior.
•       When assigned, assisting with various other retail tasks such as aisle resets, tag replacements, and performing 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 willing-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: Hours discussed and determined within interviews. Employees can work up to 36 hours per week.

Pay Rate: Pay rate is based on class standing and previous work experience.

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2301

Job Posted: 4/22

Village Market

Adventure Camp Facilitator

Location/Department: Adventure Program Dept.

Description/Duties: Those employed in this position will be responsible for assisting with the day to day running of Adventure Program’s summer day camp programs, WELLkids and RAD Camp. Duties include but are not limited to… Childcare for ages 8 - 16 Supervise drop off and pick up of campers Facilitate games and activities for campers as provided by the director Facilitating Challenge course activities Raft and Canoe Guiding Lifeguarding Rock Climb belaying/instruction Cave guide (both on and off campus) Facility Maintenance and repair Gear organization, repair, and care Customer service interactions Camper parent interaction Provide high quality customer service at all times Any other tasks director deems necessary for position.

Qualifications: 

Essential skills and requirements for the job are… Age 18 or older
- Attend pre camp training week
- Obtain site specific challenge course training (signed off by ACCT Course Manager)
- Be certified in a minimum of 2 and willing to work towards obtaining more (certified in more than 2 preferred).
     - Have obtained or be working towards ACCT lvl 1 Facilitator
           - “Working towards” being defined as having been instructed on procedure and logging experience hours
               under supervision of qualified facilitator (level 2 or higher)
     - Lifeguarding certification
     - Cave Guide (site specific)
     - Belay Trained (signed off by Single Pitch Instructor or ACCT Manager)
     - Rock Climbing rigging and instruction by Single Pitch Instructor
     - Swift Water Rescue Course: lvl 4
- Attend training and show proficiency in Raft and Canoe guiding
- Keep meticulous log of all work or trips staffed as well as training attended/acquired

Hours: Maximum Summer Student Worker Hours

Pay Rate: $9 per hour

Person to Contact: Tyler Hedges

Email: thedges@southern.edu

Office Phone: 443-903-9496

Job Posted: 4/22

Adventure Program

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: 10-15

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience 

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: Josephhyde@southern.edu 

Job Posted: 4/24

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

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: josephhyde@southern.edu

Other: Joseph Hyde Email resumé and portfolio or any samples of previous relevant work (social media campaigns, writing, photography, and/or videography) to Josephhyde@southern.edu

Job Posted: 4/24

Marketing and University Relations

Photo Manager

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations 

Description/Duties: The Digital Asset Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization, management, and distribution of images. This role ensures that all digital assets are easily accessible, properly categorized, and securely stored, enabling efficient use by internal teams and external partners. The Digital Asset Manager plays a critical role in maintaining brand consistency, optimizing workflows, and supporting the marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Digital Asset Management system.
  • Ensure that the system is up-to-date, user-friendly.
  • Catalog and organize digital assets, ensuring they are properly tagged.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure all assets are accurately categorized, up to date,
  • Archive outdated or unused assets according to company policies.

Qualifications: 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools, including cloud storage platforms and other digital asset management tools.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve

Hours: 8-10

Pay Rate: Class Standing

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: Josephhyde@southern.edu

Other: Must be able to work at least one hour every week day. 

Job Posted: 4/24

Marketing and University Relations

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!  A knowledge of landscape work is a plus, but not a requirement.  A good driving record is required for those who drive.

Hours: Our shifts are Monday-Thursday, 8-12 and 1-5, and Friday, 8-12.  A minimum of four hours per shift is required during summer hours.

Pay Rate: According to class standing and equipment experience.  It includes a $1.00 more per hour for the summer with a bonus possible at the end of the summer.  This job pays a higher wage and will be discussed during the interview.

Person to Contact: Dee Dee Boyce

Email: dboyce@southern.edu

Other: Please come to the Landscape Office on Park Lane and fill out an application.

Job Posted: 4/24

Landscape Services

Summer AND Fall Student Custodian

Location/Department: Service Department located in Lynnwood Hall 1036 

Description/Duties: 

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

Qualifications: 

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

Hours: Summer hours are Monday -Thursday 8a-12p and/or 1p-5p and Friday 8a-12p Fall hours are Sunday 9a-12p, Monday-Thursday 8a-8p (3hr blocks) and Friday 8a-12p 

Pay Rate: Depends on Class Standing

Person to Contact: servicedept@southern.edu

Email: Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt 

Other: Please address email to Bernetta and Stephanie 

Job Posted: 4/24

Service

Confidential Assistant

Location/Department: Disability Support Services in the Bietz Center 

Description/Duties: 

  • Create, sort, organize, and update files.
  • In keeping with FERPA, HIPPA and Southern Adventist University 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.
  • Assist the DSC in her/his daily responsibilities and special events.
  • 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.
  • Give presentations regarding departmental services as needed.

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 (DSC will provide training if necessary).

Hours: Looking for Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings 8 am -12 pm 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience 

Person to Contact: Jahnil Ancheta

Email: jahnilm@southern.edu

Job Posted: 4/25

Student Assistant

Location/Department: McKee Library

Description/Duties: The Library Student Assistant provides essential customer service to library patrons, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, while supporting daily library operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, responsible, and friendly college student who enjoys working in an academic environment.  It is expected that any applicants will be willing to go above and beyond to ensure the daily functioning of the library runs smoothly, all patrons are helped to the best of their ability, and a quiet studying environment is maintained, which may mean addressing peers.  Potential for promotion.

Qualifications: 
Customer service
Computer competency
Organization and attention to detail
Ability to see a job through to the end
Strong communication and interpersonal skills Able to handle confronting peers.

Hours: The library's operating hours are: Sunday/noon-11pm, Monday-Thursday/7:30am-11pm, and Friday/7:15am-2pm.  Employee shifts must be 2 hours or longer in length.  All times of day are needed.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing, Potential for raises based on performance and length of tenure.

Person to Contact: Leeah Christ

Email: christl@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2010

Other: Application Link: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application

Job Posted: 4/30

McKee Library

Summer Front Desk Worker - Quick Print

Location/Department: Mailing and Purchasing Services

Description/Duties: Quick Print is Southern’s dedicated resource for on-campus printing services, supporting the university community and local clients. We are seeking a friendly, organized, and motivated student to join our customer service team. If you enjoy working in a retail office environment and helping people, this is the job for you!

Qualifications: 
Answer phones and assist clients with inquiries.

Greet walk-in clients and provide excellent customer service.

File paperwork, send emails, and support basic office operations.

Assist with day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth workflow in the print shop.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Professional, punctual, and self-motivated.

Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new processes.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

A positive attitude and a willingness to join in casual conversations about movies, cats, and candy is a plus!

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: 423.236.2336

Job Posted: 4/30

Quick Print

Research Assistant for Historical Sources Project

Location/Department: Hackman Hall/Religion 

Description/Duties: The student researcher will examine historical sources such as classical, early church fathers, reformation, and early mainline and evangelical writings to find where they agree with Adventist biblical interpretation.
Once a writing section has been identified, the source material will be photographed and/or purchased. The researcher will write a concise summary of the material, which can then be consolidated into a book that will be published and can be used by Adventist pastors and lay people in evangelism.

Qualifications: Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student Good research and writing skills 

Hours: 10-25 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Alan Parker

Email: parker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2683

Job Posted: 4/30

Religion

Bilingual Audiovisual (Video Editor & Film)

Location/Department: Hackman Hall School of Religion / ERC Missions 

Description/Duties: We believe that once a follower of Christ sees that God can use them to share His word, they will be a missionary for life. We organized short mission trips during fall and winter, and summer.

ERC Missions Studio Helps record and edit training videos, promos, interviews, etc.

- Be able to work scheduled hours during the week.

- Able to work at evening and weekends when needed it.

- Work hours could fluctuate based on projects.

- Care for equipment and take inventory.

Qualifications: 

Basic knowledge of filming (lighting, framing, sound)

- Knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects)

- Knowledge of video stream (Zoom & Ecamm Live)

- Film major + but not required.

- Knowledge on Photoshop & Canva

Hours: 7+ a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing with, a continuous service rate increased after two semesters. Possible bonus at the end of the semester based on individual performance. All our ERC team members have access to an incentive for an ERC-sponsored mission trip. $8.50

Person to Contact: Alex Castillejos

Email: alexcastillejos@southern.edu

Job Posted: 5/5

ERC, Religion

Vitamins Stocker

Location/Department: Village Market/Vitamins 

Description/Duties: -Repack bulk herbs using scales and stock shelves with Vitamin department products in a correct and timely manner.

-Accurately front and block shelves to help maintain a neat and organized store image.

-Look for and remove expired items. Help with inventory tasks as assigned.

-Assist customers with a friendly and courteous behavior and direct them to the Vitamins manager when needed.

-Perform housekeeping duties within the department (sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing) when assigned.

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, willingness-to-help attitude.

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

-Must be able to maintain a high level of work accuracy and in a fast-paced manner.

-A desire to pursue and/or learn about natural wellness products is strongly preferred.

-Previous retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Hours will be set based on availability and department needs.

Pay Rate: Minimum $8.25/hr

Person to Contact: Lisa Reynolds

Email: vmvitamins@southern.edu

Job Posted: 5/5

Village Market

Smart Start FYE Student Mentor

Location/Department: First Year Experience 

Description/Duties: July 14 through August 22 we are needing a few current students that are willing to help new students get acclimated to campus life. Activities will include campus tours, study sessions, social activities etc.

Qualifications: Smart Start mentors need to be students that have already been on campus and have learned how to be a successful and engaged student in campus life.

Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, hours will vary due to various activities on campus. training, attending Jump Start/Smart Start classes will be a part of the hours as well.

Pay Rate: Based on grade level and experience.

Person to Contact: Renita Moore

Email:  renitak@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2575

Job Posted: 5/5

First Year Experience, Counseling and Testing

FYE Student Case Worker/Manager

Location/Department: First Year Experience 

Description/Duties: These are the duties during the school year:

  • Manage assigned case load
  • Participate in weekly Student Support Team meetings
  • Assess need for services and develop Individual Service Plan (ISP) with the student
  • Connect student(s) to appropriate services/resources
  • Monitor the student’s progress toward achieving goals identified in the ISP
  • Maintain up to date documentation/case notes
  • Assist with intervention programs for special populations

Summer duties include all of the above when needed, but also student advising with new incoming students building their schedules.

Qualifications: 

  • 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
  • Documentation of case notes
  • Professional and leadership qualities
  • Ability to connect with students
  • Maintain integrity and confidentiality
  • Proficient with MS Office with ability to learn other programs

Hours: Part-time to full-time hours available in the summer, up to 24 hours available during the school year 

Pay Rate: Based on grade level and experience.

Person to Contact: Renita Moore

Email: renitak@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2575

Job Posted: 5/5

First Year Experience, Counseling and Testing

Network Technician

Location/Department: IT

Description/Duties: Work with the Infrastructure team on projects related to switches, servers, wiring, telephone, software, and other networking activities to improve Southern’s infrastructure.

Qualifications: Knowledge of computers and how they connect to networks. Programming and scripting are a plus. Willing to learn and do other tasks assigned.

Hours: Hours: available from 8-5. Must be able to work at least 10 to 15  hours a week in 3-hour blocks.

Pay Rate: $10.00 an hour. Potential for higher pay rate based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Derek Sherbondy

Email: dereks@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2711

Job Posted: 5/6

IT

Price Control Worker

Location/Department: Village Market 

Description/Duties: 

  • Update product prices in computer and replace old shelf tags with new ones when available
  • Audit prices using scanner on the aisles
  • Take note and inform the Price Control Manager which products need tag/sign replacements
  • Assistance with various other tasks as needed

Qualifications: 

  • Must be at least a Junior enrolled at Southern Adventist University and, at minimum, be in good standing
  • Must have strong accuracy and attention to detail skills
  • Must have good computer skills and operating system comprehension, specifically with Windows PCs
  • Must be able to work effectively & efficiently on their own
  • Previous job experience strongly preferred

Hours: Up to 12 hours per week

Pay Rate: minimum $9.5/hr. 

Person to Contact: Margarita Sanchez

Email: margaritas@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 5/7

Village Market

Campus Card Desk Worker

Location/Department: IT

Description/Duties: Create and encode ID cards, answer and direct IT support calls.

Qualifications: Must have good people skills and the ability to learn new applications and methods.

Hours: M-TH 8-5 (lunch from 12-1)

F  8-12

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Michael McClung

Email: mike@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2677

Job Posted: 5/7

IT

HVAC (Heat and Air Conditioning)

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Clean and fix small units, change air filters 

Qualifications: We can train 

Hours: 7:15-12 Monday-Friday

Pay Rate: $10.00

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 5/9

Plant Service

Painter

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Prep and paint apartments and academic buildings 

Qualifications: Training provided.

Hours: 7:15-12 Monday-Friday

1-5 Monday-Thursday

Pay Rate: $10.00

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 5/9

Plant Service

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: 8-10

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: Josephhyde@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2687

Job Posted: 5/9

Marketing and University Relations

QEP Content and Communications Coordinator

Location/Department: Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) 

Description/Duties: 

  • Research and write mental health–related articles for publication in the school newspaper.
  • Record detailed notes at weekly QEP meetings and distribute them via email to all student team members and QEP Director Danah Snedden.
  • Collaborate with team members to gather information, ensure accuracy in content, and align with the overall QEP messaging.
  • Work with the design team to integrate visuals or infographics where needed.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications: 

  • Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
  • Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with email and digital communication platforms.
  • Passion for mental health topics and a commitment to the QEP mission.

Hours: Flexible 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Danah Snedden

Email: danahs@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2783

Job Posted: 5/9

Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

General Laborer

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Keeping warehouse and surrounding areas organized and clean.  Helping technicians as needed.

Qualifications: be able to work well with other students and have a good attitude 

Hours: 

7:15-12 Monday-Friday

1-5 Monday-Thursday

Pay Rate: $10.00

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 5/9

Plant Service

Campus Call Center Agent

Location/Department: Wright Hall / Advancement 

Description/Duties: The Campus Call Center Agent serves as a key liaison between the university and its students, parents, and community.
This position supports multiple departments through phone campaigns and administrative tasks while offering opportunities to enhance communication and office skills. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and customer service-focused, with a desire to grow in a professional office environment.

Duties:

  • Inbound Calls: Assist callers by researching each caller’s unique inquiry and providing clear effective solutions.
  • Outbound Calls: Participate in assigned calling campaigns.
  • Perform data entry tasks.
  • Provide support for special events as needed by the Advancement team.
  • Meet call center quality and quantity targets.
  • Assist student managers with daily tasks.

Qualifications: 

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Strong phone and verbal communication skills, with active listening capabilities.
  • Flexible and collaborative, able to work well with others.
  • Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, and set priorities.
  • High level of confidentiality.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Being bilingual is a plus.

Hours: Summer Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00AM to 12PM
A minimum of 15 hours per week is required (optional - up to 38 hours per week).

Pay Rate: Starting at $8.50/hr (Pay rates vary based on class standing and experience)

Person to Contact: Janel Anderson

Email: janela@southern.edu

Office Phone: 432.236.2555

Job Posted: 5/13

Call Center, Advancement

Social Media Coordinator

Location/Department: Advancement - Alumni Relations 

Description/Duties: The Social Media Assistant will work closely with the Alumni Relations team to create and implement a strategic plan for the Alumni Association’s social media accounts and to manage these accounts. In this role, the selected candidate will help create content and implement campaigns to increase followers and engagement across various social media platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Pitch ideas for engaging content, carry out interviews with alumni, and write stories/copy for posts.
  • Create a weekly communication schedule for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.
  • Contribute picture and video content.
  • Manage the Alumni Association Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts in close partnership with the Alumni Relations team.
  • Update and accurately enter alumni information into the database.
  • Assist with special projects, events, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications: 

  • A passion for Southern, proven copywriting skills, ability to set clear goals and be self-motivated, basic phone photography and video skills, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • Candidates should submit samples of their previous work to ctorres@southern.edu

Hours: 4-6 hours a week during regular business hours 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Torres

Email: ctorres@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2830

Other:  We're hiring this position for the 25-26 school year. 

Job Posted: 5/13

Alumni Relations

Report Designer/Student Developer

Location/Department: Information Technology 

Description/Duties: 

  • Develop ad hoc and end-user reports for various departments on campus
  • Participate in building and maintaining custom software solution for the university
  • Perform quality assurance testing for various application enhancements/new systems
  • Be prepared to accept other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • Friendly and patient attitude when working with non-technical users
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and detail-oriented
  • Familiar with various browsers—IE, Firefox, and Safari both in Windows and Mac environments
  • Preferable knowledge of Transact-SQL, Report Builder, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Preferable knowledge of OnBase Studio, Unity Form, and Workflow
  • Preferable knowledge of programming languages and web/mobile development tools and platforms
  • Punctual and regular in meeting work schedule
  • Ability to work in a team environment

Hours: Varies, based on department needs and student availability 

Pay Rate: Dependent upon Class Standing

Person to Contact: Herdy Moniyung

Email: hemoniyu@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2735

Job Posted: 5/13

Chefs Assistant (Beginning August 2025)

Location/Department: The Garden

Description/Duties: Preparation of ingredients and assembling of menu items as instructed by the Chef. Duties include but not limited to vegetable preparation, salad and wrap assembly, and working closely with the Chef to prepare the “meal of the day.”

Qualifications: Skills needed: efficiency, team mindset, ability to follow and execute verbal instructions. 

Past work experience in a kitchen preferred but will also train as needed.

Please send resume to mpickens@southern.edu

Hours: As Available during SMART START session Work Positions Available 8am-8pm Monday-Thursday (During Regular in School session) 8am-2pm Friday (During Regular in School Session)

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Maggie Pickens

Email: mpickens@southern.edu

Office Phone: 706.809.3714

Job Posted: 5/16

The Garden

The Garden-Bakers Position (Beginning August 2025)

Location/Department: The Garden

Description/Duties: Should be able to work independently to follow recipes such as muffins, brownies, vegan cheesecakes, sheet cakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies etc. Experience in baking is required, and a demonstration of skills may be requested. Example: picture portfolio and baking an item to share with the Chefs. 

Qualifications: Past experience in baking vegan goods, efficiency, team mindset, ability to follow and execute verbal and written instructions. 

Hours: As available for SMART START session 7am-9:30am Monday-Friday (Regular School Session) 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Maggie Pickens

Email: mpickens@southern.edu

Office Phone: 706.809.3714

Job Posted: 5/16

The Garden

Thatcher Office Summer Student Worker

Location/Department: Thatcher Hall Office 

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

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

Hours: Depends on availability 

Pay Rate: Depends on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Jody Vandivier

Email: jodyvandivier@southern.edu

Other: Hiring for Summer 2025 - Hours 9-5pm Monday-Thursday and 8-12pm on Friday, $1.00 extra/hour, up to $500.00 Bonus at the end of summer based on total hours, up to 38 hours/week and lower dorm rent for summer residents. 

Job Posted: 5/20

Thatcher

Student Custodian

Location/Department: Service Department located in Lynnwood Hall 1036

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

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

Hours: Summer hours are Monday -Thursday 8a-12p and/or 1p-5p and Friday 8a-12p
Fall hours are Sunday 9a-12p, Monday-Thursday 8a-8p (3hr blocks) and Friday 8a-12p

Pay Rate: Depends on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

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

Job Posted: 5/21

Service

Ceramics Lab Assistant

Location/Department: School of Visual Art and Design

Description/Duties: 

  • The ceramics department is looking for a self-motivated and responsible student to provide lab assistance to the professor.
  • Must be capable of clay mixing, glaze mixing, assist with bisque and glaze firing assist students during class, keep the ceramics lab organized and clean, keep an inventory of materials, assist with other short-term projects, and serve as lab monitor.
  • Any other duties as requested

Qualifications: 

  • Must be able to work with little supervision.
  • Be detail oriented.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Ceramics experience preferred
  • Art student preference

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Donald Keefe

Email: arttech@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2732

Job Posted: 5/21

School of Visual Art and Design

Housekeeper

Location/Department: Housekeeping / 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: Hours are discussed in interviews and based on the store's current needs. 

Pay Rate: Pay is based upon class standing

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 5/21

Housekeeping, Village Market

Station worker

Location/Department: CK2

Description/Duties: Prep veggies, manage stations such as sandwich, grill or cashier.
Make grab n gos as needed

Qualifications: Be a team player and enjoy people in a fast pace environment 

Hours: hours vary according to your schedule..need to work 6 hours a week.

Pay Rate: $9.25/hr freshman starting out and up per class standing

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.2362398

Other: Please email your fall 2025 schedule to mstarr@southern.edu for more information!

Job Posted: 5/21

CK2

Stocker

Location/Department: CK2

Description/Duties: Stocking the shelves, vending machines and stations. 

Qualifications: A willingness to work with others! 

Hours: Mornings or Afternoons 2-3 hours a couple days a week Also needs to be available to work 2 shifts a month on weekends. Sunday morning or afternoon

Pay Rate: $9.25/hr freshman starting out and up per class standing

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.2362398

Other: Please email your fall 2025 schedule to mstarr@southern.edu for more information!

Job Posted: 5/21

CK2