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Location/Department: Ledford Hall/Applied Technology

Description/Duties: Beginning student technicians will mostly be assigned basic maintenance jobs (oil changes, inspections, etc) on customer vehicles, eventually they will diagnose and repair customer and/or department owned vehicles.  Cleanup work area, run errands, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must have some working knowledge of auto mechanics and associated tools, be able to lift 25-50 lbs on a regular basis, be willing and able to follow directions, be reliable, and an automotive major.  Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Hours: Varies but need to be able to have at least 2-4 hour blocks of time and be able to work a total of 10-20 hours/week and full time during vacation times

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Emiko Miyagi

Email: technology@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2863

Job Posted: 1/28

 

Location/Department: International Student Services

Description/Duties: We are looking for a talented and reliable event photographer to join our team on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will capture high-quality photographs during events and create engaging social media content based on their work. You’ll be responsible for documenting key moments, ensuring the best shots, and transforming them into visually appealing posts to represent our brand online.
Key Responsibilities:
• Attend and photograph events, ensuring all key moments are captured (e.g., speakers, attendees, special moments).
• Edit and enhance photos to meet company standards.
• Create a variety of social media content from event photos (e.g., Instagram posts, Stories, Facebook posts).
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure photos align with the brand's social media strategy.
• Provide a timely turnaround for both photo delivery and social media content creation.
• Maintain equipment and ensure photos are stored and backed up properly.

Qualifications: 
Requirements:
• Proven experience with photography, videography/reels creating is a plus
• Proficiency with photo editing software
• Knowledge of social media platforms and how to create content that engages audiences.
• Own photography equipment (camera, lenses, lighting, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
•  Flexible availability and the ability to adapt to last-minute event scheduling.
•  Attention to detail and a creative eye for visual storytelling.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with video or multimedia content creation.
• Familiarity with Instagram and Facebook ads for content promotion.

Hours: As Needed

Pay Rate: Per class standing

Person to Contact: Grace du Bois

Email: gracedubois@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2845

Job Posted: 1/28

 

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

1. Administrative:

Attend weekly Transformation Tuesdays (11am-12pm).
Attend OMM Fall Retreat & Orientation, and Winter Retreat.
Meet weekly with the Vespers Coordinator and Assistant Chaplain.
Participate in all Office of Ministry & Missions events as described in the contract.

2. Essential Responsibilities:

Directs and curates Afterglow weekly after Vespers and Intentionally involves different clubs, groups, and demographics on campus.
Oversees set up and tear down of Afterglow programming each week, ensuring the University Church is in pristine condition afterwards.
Actively seeks out new leaders on campus to help with Afterglow.
Meet with them regularly and share encouragement, mentorship, and accountability.
Provide these leaders with resources.

Qualifications: 
- Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
- Proficient at managing time
- Experience with musical and creative ministries (preferred)
- Works well with groups and teams
- Interpersonal and communication skills

Hours: 10 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

Other: To fill out an application, click the following link: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Job Posted: 1/30

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

 1. Administrative:

Attend weekly Transformation Tuesdays (11am-12pm).
Attend OMM Fall Retreat & Orientation and Winter Retreat.
Meet weekly with the Assistant Chaplain.
Participate in all Office of Ministry & Missions events as described in the contract.

2. Essential Responsibilities:

Manage all social media profiles for the Office of Ministry & Missions responsibly (includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube & Snapchat).
Use flawless grammar and appropriate diction in all text that is distributed.
Understand and respect the marketing guidelines of Southern Adventist University.
Design promotional materials for all ministries affiliated with the Office of Ministry & Missions.
Initiate and design creative and interactive ways to engage the student body online.

Qualifications: 
- Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
- Proficient at managing time
- Works well with groups and teams
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Creativity and design skills
- Proficient with the following programs:
- Abode Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- All aforementioned social media platforms

Hours: 8 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

Other: To fill out an application, click the following link: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Job Posted: 1/30

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

 1. Administrative:

Attend weekly team Transformation Tuesdays from 11am-12pm.
Attend Office of Ministry & Missions fall retreat and orientation and winter retreat.
Meet weekly with the Assistant Chaplain.
Participate in all Office of Ministry & Missions events as described in the contract.

2. Essential Responsibilities

Produce promotional materials for all ministries affiliated with the Office of Ministries and Missions.
Produce video content in alignment with the mission of the OMM highlighting student spiritual testimonies and experiences.
Work collaboratively with the Creative Content Manager to deliver content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Produce content in alignment with the mission and marketing guidelines of Southern Adventist University.

Qualifications: 
- Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
- Proficient at managing time
- Works well with groups and teams
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Creativity and design skills
- Proficient with the following programs:
- Abode Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- All aforementioned social media platforms

Hours: 10 hopurs a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

Other: To fill out an application, click the following link: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Job Posted: 1/30

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

1. Administrative

Attend weekly team meetings, Tuesdays at 11 AM (1 hour).
Attend Office of Ministry & Missions fall retreat and orientation, and winter retreat.
Meet weekly with the Assistant Chaplain.
Participate in all Office of Ministry & Missions events as described in the contract.

2. Essential Responsibilities

Actively seeks out new musicians on campus (e.g. holds auditions).
Schedules, trains, and mentors worship leaders and bands for Vespers, Weeks of Prayer, and other specified worship events occurring on campus.
Attends sound checks for Vespers.
Assists the worship leader and/or band in whatever ways necessary (this is not limited to just sound check).
Critically assesses each worship experience and, if necessary, corrects and encourages worship leaders in an effort to maintain musical excellenceStrategically approves and/or curates the song selection for all aforementioned events.
Updates Planning Center and utilizes all relevant functions (matrix, song select linking, etc.).
Utilizes ProPresenter for all programming needs.

Qualifications: 
- Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
- Significant musical knowledge and skills
- Works well with groups and teams
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Healthy capacity for confrontation
- A relevant and meaningful understanding of and passion for collegiate praise and worship culture
- Experienced and equipped to utilize programming tools such as ProPresenter and Planning Center.

Hours: 12 hours a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

Other: To fill out an application, click the following link: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Job Posted: 1/30

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

1. Administrative

Attend weekly team Transformation Tuesdays (11am-12pm).
Attend OMM Fall Retreat & Orientation and Winter Retreat.
Meet weekly with the Assistant Chaplain.
Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract.

2. Essential Responsibilities
Coordinate various elements of Vespers and Vespers related programs:
Directs Pre-Service Meeting held before the program.
Correspond with the Audio/Visual team weekly and assess the A/V efficiency and effectiveness in the program.
Communicate expectations, program rundowns, and contact information with every participant in the program such as Vespers speaker, ethnic clubs, A/V team, musicians, etcetera.
Send out an email each week with these expectations and information, and give an opportunity for participants to ask questions.
Liaise between SAU and the University church to maintain a respectful working relationship with sextons and other faculty of the church.
Maintain Vespers’ high standard of quality:
Brainstorm and implement innovative programming that is compelling and creative, as well as upholding meaningful Vespers traditions.
Actively seeks out new leaders on campus to help with and feature in Vespers.

Qualifications: 
- Personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ
- Proficient at managing time
- Experience with musical and creative ministries (preferred)
- Works well with groups and teams
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Healthy capacity for confrontation

Hours: 12 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

Other: To fill out an application, click the following link: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Job Posted: 1/30

Location/Department: Alumni Relations (Advancement Office)

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.

Hours: 5-12 hours per week, in office, during regular office hours (schedule will be determined based on student's availability)

Pay Rate:  Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Torres

Email: ctorres@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2827

Other: Candidates should submit samples of their previous work to ctorres@southern.edu

Job Posted: 1/30

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center

Description/Duties: General cleaning Stocking Running cleaning machines.

Qualifications: Positive attitude Friendly Excellent work ethic Excellent communication ability Takes initiative Takes direction well Problem solves Can lift 50 or more pounds.

Hours: Flexible Based on your schedule and when the Hulsey Wellness Center is open

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2852

Other: Only a few spots available. Email your resume.

Job Posted: 2/4

Location/Department: The Garden

Description/Duties: Chef’s Assistant: 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.”

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

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

Hours Available: 

Monday/Wednesday 9am-12pm

Tuesday/Thursday 9am-11am

Thursday 2-5pm, 5-7:45pm

Pay Rate: Student Pay Rate 

Person to Contact: Maggie Pickens

Email: mpickens@southern.edu

Office Phone: 706.809.3714

Job Posted: 2/6

Location/Department: Business

Description/Duties: 

o Grading of assignments & exams

o  Inputting grades on eClass

Qualifications: Must have/or is currently taking FNCE 450 – Working Capital Management

We are looking for the applicants who have the following qualities:

o Capable of dealing with a wide variety of people and situations

o  High ethical standards

o  Able to work independently

o  Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality

o  Able to withstand peer influence to uphold SB standards and ethics

o  Professional dress and demeanor

o  Dependable and punctual

o Detailed and conscientious

o Critical thinker

o Initiative and follow-through with little prompting

o Strong customer service skills

Hours: 4- 5 hours per week

Pay Rate: $7.25-$8.25

Person to Contact: Carmelo Reyes

Email: carmeloreyes@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2374

Other: Reader for Working Capital Management Professor (Braam Oberholster) 

Job Posted: 2/6

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: Weekly hours are determined in interviews based on the store's needs and the student's schedule.

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing and work experience.

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2300

Job Posted: 2/11

Location/Department: School of Visual Art and Design

Description/Duties: 

· Maintain, clean, and organize Studio classroom spaces, including sweeping, collecting trash, and tidying up common spaces weekly. 

· Inventory materials and make recommendations for items to reorder (particularly at the end of each semester)

· Research and propose new ideas for maintaining studio spaces.

· Be familiar with Studio space rules and regulations

· Be willing to kindly remind students to respect rules and regulations to maintain the spaces for the benefit of all who use them

· Report major or recurring infractions and/or abuse of spaces or equipment.

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

Hours: TBD

Pay Rate: Depending on class standing

Person to Contact: Richard Elvin

Email: art@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2732

Job Posted: 2/11

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: Dependent on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2132

Other: Please address email to Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt

Job Posted: 2/13

Location/Department: Thatcher Hall

Description/Duties: 
• Required to be on campus for RA/SD Retreat
• On duty in room from 10pm until night check, three nights a week Mon-Thurs.
• Conduct night check at curfew when on duty
• Attend staff meetings
• Present worships as outlined during training
• Prepare RA report weekly
• Maintain hall bulletin boards/name tags as directed
• On duty every other weekend
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 
1.  Be in good standing academically (minimum grade point average of 2.50)
2.  No major conduct issues.
3.  Leadership skills
4.  A desire to serve

Hours: Hours may vary

Pay Rate: $10/hr. Salary based on a 16 hour work week.

Person to Contact: Chamra Anthony

Email: cotto@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2908

Other: Email preffered.

Job Posted: 2/13

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 arms and legs of our department – making beautiful food to be delivered in the serving area.

Our Salad Team has a wide variety of responsibilities.  They include: 

• Prepping cold foods
• Stocking salad bar and grab go coolers
• Prepping and keeping dessert bar full
• Stocking drink coolers

You will be working directly under a salad supervisor who will assign the various needed tasks for the moment.

This can be a very fast-paced position at peak meal times.  Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: Must be able to listen and follow instructions & recipes well.

Patience and attention to detail are important as this job often entails repetitive tasks.

Must follow Food Safety guidelines

Hours: Hiring all shifts between 7am and 7pm.  

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 2/19

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: Expeditor 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: 2/19

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are looking for team members with a great attitude and work ethic to join our Cafeteria Customer Service Team.

This is a super important job as no one can do their work without a clean facility in which to work in.

This position may involve working alone or with a supervisor. 

This is a more moderate-paced position but requires a responsible person who has a keen eye for detail. 

Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: 

• Must be available to work after hours starting at 6:00pm
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be self-motivated and responsible
• Follow sanitation practices of Food Services

Hours: Monday-Friday starting at 6pm  

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: 2/19

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are under new management and we are getting some UPGRADES!  We are striving to operate a top-notch food service facility and are seeking a team with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team.  This is the back-bone of our department since the production team cannot do their work without clean utensils and they need to find items quickly and easily. In other words, “we can’t make it without you.”   

Our Dish Room Experts sort trays from the tray line.  They also rinse and wash pots, pans, and utensils from the production and service areas and put the clean items away.

This can be a very fast-paced position at peak meal times but we still try to have fun while we work. 

Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: 

• Organization skills and eye for neatness – or willing to learn
• Ability to Attention to detail
• stay focused on detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow directions quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly
• Strong commitment to work with good attendance
• Follow sanitation practices of Food Services

Hours: Hiring for all shifts between 6:30 - 11 am, Noon - 2:30 pm, and 5:00 – 7:30 pm.

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: 2/19

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: Influence our social media presence
Help with inventory management
Gather knowledge for overall product pricing 

Qualifications: Marketing major preferred but not required
Has a sense of social media presence
Eager to think outside the box

Hours: Hiring anytime between 8am-3pm 

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing and end of semester bonus

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 2/20

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: 10-15 per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Danah Snedden

Email: danahs@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2783

Job Posted: 2/24

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: 10-15hr

Pay Rate: Based on class stnading and experience 

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: josephhyde@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2687

Job Posted: 2/25