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Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are under new management and we are striving to operate a top-notch food service facility.  We are looking for warehouse team with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Support Team.  This is the backbone of our department since the production team cannot do their work without supplies and they need to find items quickly and easily.

Every Tuesday and Friday morning our stocker puts away food and supplies that are delivered to Cafeteria from truck deliveries and placing them neatly in the stock room, refrigerator, or freezer.   

This position also involves straightening and keeping the stock rotated, organized, and the areas neat and clean. 

This is a moderate-paced position working alone or with a supervisor.  Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: 

• Professional work-ethic
• Proficient in organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-directed and motivated
• Ability to do heavy lifting
• Able to do extended work in cold temperatures (freezer – a great place to work on a hot day!)

Hours: Tuesday and Friday mornings (6am-11am). Plus 1 or 2 afternoons during the week. 

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing. Plus a end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 10/15

Location/Department: History

Description/Duties: Upload assignments and other class materials to e-class.

Assist the professor and students as needed Be punctual and trustworthy Light cleaning of their own workspace as well as the professor's office Willing and available to work until grades are entered at mid-term an =d finals Help with office work as needed.

Qualifications: Sophomore or Junior preferred (looking for someone able to continue to work for at least a school year Excellent computer skills required (Eclass, MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel Able to manage time without constant supervision Attention detail Good judgement and reasoning skills Excellent work ethic 

Hours: Varies

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Wanda Barber

Email: wbarber@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2381

Other: The position will begin Winter Term 2025

Job Posted: 10/16

Location/Department: First Year Experience 

Description/Duties: Student Advisors in the FYE Department are responsible for helping new students adjust to campus life. This may look like:

-              Assisting with class registration

-              Connecting students to resources provided on campus

-              Checking up on students who may be struggling to adjust to college life

-              Aiding students in learning how to balance school, work, time with friends, etc.

Student Advisors also assist with departmental programs such as The Main Event, New Student Orientation, and Southern Connections.

Qualifications: Applicants from the Social Work or Counseling masters programs preferred. Students that are junior/senior status that have backgrounds in psychology, social work, or another helping field will also be considered. Good customer service skills required.  Basic computer skills also necessary.

Hours: Flexible hours during a normal work day. Student can usually work up to 20+ hours per week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience 

Person to Contact: Renita Moore

Email: renitak@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2575

Other: Sudent Advisors are needed to work during the summer. Applicants that are available in the summer will be given preference. 

Job Posted: 10/17

Location/Department: Cafeteria 

Description/Duties: Washing dishes and putting away dry dishes.

Qualifications: Willing to get wet; able to stand for several hours; ability to follow specific instructions 

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am - 3pm

Pay Rate: Up to an additional $2/per hour, store discount and possible end of semester bonus

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 10/24

Location/Department: McKee Library

Description/Duties: This ARC-funded project preserves the stories of our own student missionaries, past and present, for future generations.  The research assistant will independently conduct virtual or in-person audio interviews of past student missionaries. In addition, the research assistant will edit the transcripts generated for the interviews and post the audio, transcript, and a short introductory paragraph to our institutional repository, Knowledge Exchange. The research assistant will contact alumni student missionaries to recruit participants.  All procedures will follow the IRB-approved methods that will be provided.  This is currently a one-semester appointment, but it is open to negotiation and project expansion.

Qualifications: *Highly independent and responsible
*Trustworthy to work on projects and conduct interviews independently
*Capable of adhering to research guidelines
*Personable and friendly to make participants comfortable

Skills needed:
text and basic audio editing, proofreading, writing, interviewing, recruiting, basic website managing

Upperclassmen or graduate students with writing, editing, and interviewing experience are preferred.  Other students will be considered depending on relevant job and academic experiences.

Hours: 10hr/week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing unless exceptional skills and experience are present

Person to Contact: Bethany Fajardo Howard

Email: bfhoward@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.762.4152

Job Posted: 10/29

Location/Department: Service Department/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: Monday-Thursday between 8a-8p in 3hr blocks. Friday between 8a-12p. Sunday 9a-12p.

Pay Rate: Based 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: 10/29/24

Location/Department: Village Market Deli

Description/Duties: Make breakfast sandwiches; assist with serving; man fryer (must be 18 years or older); clean-up 

Qualifications: Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be organized; work neatly and efficiently; have good customer service skills and all around positive attitude. Must be 18 or older to work fryer.

Hours: 8 am - 1 pm

Pay Rate: Up to $2 more above class standing with a possible end of semester bonus

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 11/4/24

Location/Department: DHSI

Qualifications: 
• Current graduate student (Counseling or MSW students)
• Ability to work 10-20 hours per week as a Support Navigator
• Patient demeanor with the ability to relate to, empathize with, and show compassion for a variety of personalities and cultures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent observational and listening skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Individual initiative
• Reliable and dependable
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a dynamic team of professionals
•  Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

 Preferred skills:
Ability to communicate in Spanish
Knowledge of or experience completing client assessments

Hours: 10 - 20 hours per week, some flexibility in work schedule, but should be available Monday - Friday

Pay Rate: $12/hr

Person to Contact: Maryoum Sandoval

Email: dhsi@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2127

Other: Interested students may apply by emailing their resume to dhsi@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 11/5

Location/Department: Tutoring Center in McKee Library 

Description/Duties: Peer tutors provide an encouraging learning environment to assist students in developing the knowledge base and skills necessary to become confident, independent, and active learners.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled as a Southern student in good academic standing Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Received at least a B+ in course to tutor Strong Interpersonal and communication skills Responsible

Hours: flexible

Pay Rate: $8.75-$9.75

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2384

Other: If interested, complete application: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application_tutoringcenter

Job Posted: 11/8

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 hrs

Pay Rate: Based on Class standing and Skill

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: josephhyde@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2687

Job Posted: 11/12

 

Location/Department: Academic Administration

Description/Duties:

• Process transcripts into application system• Paper & electronic filing• Scanning and shredding documents• Communicate with faculty on behalf of Academic Administration• Enter data into spreadsheet or database(s)• Assist with answering multiple phone lines• Assist with recruitment of prospective graduate students• Participate and assist with departmental events, including graduation and graduate studies planned activities• Help with special projects as needed• Ability to work in the summer preferred

Qualifications: 

• Must have excellent communication, writing, and organization skills. 

• Have a knowledge of Word and Excel.

• Ability to quickly learn various software.

• Must be able to type efficiently and pay attention to details.

• Must practice confidentiality of information at all times.

Hours: Up to 15 hours, flexible scheduling within standard office hours:  9am to 5pm M-Th; 9am to 12pm Friday

Pay Rate: $7.25 - $8.25

Person to Contact: Jordan Sayavongsa

Email: jordansayavongsa@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2694

Job Posted: 11/12

 

Location/Department: Bietz Center /DSS

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.
• 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: Minimum of 10 hours per week

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing and experience.

Person to Contact: Jahnil Ancheta

Email: jahnilm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236-25.4

Other Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of disability laws.
• Trustworthiness.
•Strong work ethic without need for continuous supervision;

Other Desirable Skills: Working knowledge of HIPPA.
• Experience in health/psychology fields.

Job Posted: 11/13

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and 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: up to 8 hours

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2438

Job Posted: 11/13