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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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Art Annex Studio Crew

Location/Department: School of Visual Art & Design 

Description/Duties: The Art Annex Studio Crew helps provide film and graphic design students with the equipment they need to complete their assignments, build their portfolios, and graduate with industry-ready skills.

As a Studio Crew member, you’ll learn to use a variety of production equipment while helping fellow students do the same. You’ll also join the School of Visual Art & Design’s tight-knit student community.

Here’s what you’ll do:

* Facilitate equipment check-outs and returns for students.

* Organize and maintain equipment inventory.

* Clean & organize studio areas.

* Provide support to students working in studio spaces.

* Instruct students in the proper use of equipment.

* Ensure students abide by SVAD's policies and best practices while using equipment.

* Perform basic equipment maintenance when possible (not a required skill).

* Fulfill other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Characteristics of a Studio Crew member:

* Persistent: You are proactive, self-motivated, and focused while on the clock.

* Curious: You love learning how to use new equipment and are constantly seeking better ways to do your work.

* Organized: You take pride in creating and maintaining efficient systems of organization.

* Communicative: You err on the side of over-communication with team members and supervisors, and you are eager to collaborate and ask for help.

Additional qualifications:

* Basic familiarity with production equipment (camera, lighting, audio, etc.) and willingness to acquire on-the-job knowledge.

* Ability to safely lift items weighing over 50 lbs.

* Basic computer skills.

Hours: This role typically requires 8-12 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours as needed or requested.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Michael Moyer

Email: mmoyer@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2094

Job Posted: 7/22

School of Visual Art & Design

Teaching assistant

Location/Department: School of Computing

Description/Duties: Teaching assistants help students develop and debug their programming assignments, check off the assignments, and assist in proctoring online tests during the lab period. This position requires no time outside of the scheduled lab period. The programming language used is Python.

Qualifications: Completion of CPTR 124 Fundamentals of Programming with a grade of B+ or higher.

Hours: Duration: August 27-December 10, 2025.

Times: Every Wednesday, 2:00-4:30pm, except during Thanksgiving break.

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing and experience

Person to Contact: Richard Halterman

Email: halterman@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2871

Job Posted: 7/23

Computing

French Tutor

Location/Department: Modern Languages

Description/Duties: Tutor students studying French at the elementary, intermediate levels.
Grade students’ work.
Organize and lead out in French conversation groups.
Monitor lab.
Other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications: Must be proficient in French, all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and pass proficiency test.
Will be expected to interview with French professor.

Hours: 4-9 hrs./wk. 4a:00-7:30 P.M. M-TH, according to lab and grading schedule.

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience

Person to Contact: Dr. Pierre Nzokizwa

Email: pierren@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/2

Modern Languages

Office Assistant (Afternoons)

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Perform multiple office duties assisting the Office Manager and Records & Procurement Manager.

  • General office duties - answer phone, greet/assist visitors, assist employees/student workers, copying, faxing, processing and filing
  • Enter work orders in Taskmaster program
  • Assist in processing invoices and credit card purchases
  • Monitor key closet
  • Data entry in various programs
  • Process new student workers and maintain student lists and files
  • Light office custodial
  • Assist with procurement department projects as needed
  • Other office duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • Excellent work ethic, self-motivated, detail oriented
  • Must be dependable, able to follow directions, work independently, and have a good attitude.
  • Basic computer competency, particularly in Word and Excel. Data entry experience preferable.
  • Basic telephone and general office skills. 
  • Good interpersonal and communications skills. 
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: Up to 16 hours per week

                Available Shifts:

Monday  1-5p       (2hr, 3hr, & 4hr shifts available)

Tuesday    1-5p       (2hr, 3hr, & 4hr shifts available)

Wednesday  1-5p       (2hr, 3hr, & 4hr shifts available)

Thursday  1-5p       (2hr, 3hr, & 4hr shifts available)

Full afternoons preferred. The ideal candidate would be able to work 1-5pm Monday through Thursday. 

Possible summer work up to 38 hours/wk.

Pay Rate: Up to $10/hr.

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Other: Please stop by Plant Services (on Park Lane) to fill out an application (or request one to be emailed).  Include class schedule. Resume recommended but optional.

Job Posted: 7/23

Plant Services

Records Office Assistant

Location/Department: Records and Advisement 

Description/Duties: Perform multiple tasks in a busy office setting

- Process outgoing transcript request

- Help process forms and letters as directed

- 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

- Assistance with special projects throughout 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: Must be able to commit to 10 hours/week 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Tami Wery

Email: wery@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2397

Other: Please email a cover letter and resume to Tami Wery - wery@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/24

Records

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 in the summer and two hours per shift during fall and spring is required.

Pay Rate: According to class standing and equipment experience. 
Summer hours include $1.00 more per hour with a possible bonus at the end of summer.

Person to Contact: Dee Dee Boyce

Email: dboyce@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2747

Other: Please come to the Landscape Office and fill out an application.  We will be in the gym on Sunday, July 27, for the Main Event.

Job Posted: 7/24

Landscape

Teacher Assistant

Location/Department: School of Computing

Description/Duties: 

****Key Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. Grading assignments promptly and accurately
  2. Providing academic assistance to students with course assignments
  3. Completing assignments independently to gain familiarity with course content
  4. Testing and offering feedback on instructional materials in development
  5. Proctoring tests and quizzes to ensure fairness and academic integrity
  6. Administering extra credit evaluations when assigned
  7. Reviewing recorded videos to check for academic misconduct
  8. Collaborating with other student workers to support instructional goals
  9. Facilitating test study sessions to help students prepare for exams

****Working Conditions

  • Flexible scheduling: Set your own hours, working between 6 and 20 hours per week
  • Work location: Provide support in the general computer lab or at the Lab Operator Desk
  • Use of university-provided equipment only; personal devices not permitted for job functions
  • Shift flexibility: Schedule changes are allowed with appropriate notice
  • Opportunities for extra hours during summer sessions and academic breaks

****Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  2. High level of academic integrity and attention to detail
  3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  4. Familiarity with the course material or a willingness to learn quickly

Qualifications: 

****Eligibility & Preferred Qualifications Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  1. Maintain good academic standing – Must not be on academic probation or subject to dismissal.
  2. Demonstrated understanding of course material relevant to the class or subject area.
  3. Strong interpersonal skills – Willingness to assist others, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with faculty, student workers, and leadership.
  4. Preferred majors: Computing or related fields.
  5. Students in other majors must have previously completed CPTE-100 at Southern Adventist University.
  6. Prior experience in a computer lab environment is desirable but not required.
  7. Adaptability – Ability to accept changes to tasks, procedures, or deadlines with minimal notice.
  8. Problem-solving mindset – Proactive in identifying and resolving issues independently or with minimal supervision.
  9. Technical proficiency – Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems is preferred. - (Training will be provided as needed.)

Hours: TBD

Pay Rate: TBD

Person to Contact: Neftali Rodriguez

Email: neftalirodriguez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2998

Job Posted: 7/24

Computing

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. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-7:30pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Maggie Pickens 

Email: mpickens@southern.edu

Office Phone: 706.809.3714

Job Posted: 7/25

The Garden, Food Service

Dining Room Cleaner

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are looking for a team with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Dining Room Cleaning Team to help keep the Dining Area sparkling clean and welcoming for our guests.

The responsibilities include:

  • Vacuuming the floor
  • Straightening all chairs
  • Washing & drying tables
  • General cleaning of designated areas

This is a slightly more relaxed pace than most of our other positions.  Previous experience is a benefit, but not necessary since we are glad to train. 

Qualifications: 

  • Have a good attitude and willingness to learn
  • Self-motivated and ability to stick to the task until completion
  • Ability to seek ways to do the job better and faster
  • Have an eye for detail
  • Have a team spirit but be able to work alone
  • Must follow sanitation guidelines for Food Service

Hours: Hiring all shifts between 10:00am and 6:30pm 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Cashier

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are striving to operate a top-notch food service facility and are looking for cashiers with outgoing personality, great attitude and excellent work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team.  This position the face of our department – the part the guests see most readily – so we are seeking team members with a ready smile and kind word in addition to stellar integrity. 

Our Cashier Team has many responsibilities. They include:

  • Top-notch customer service at all times
  • A ready smile and kind word to greet each guest
  • Professional attire expected – uniform shirts at ALL shifts
  • Correctly charge guests for food and collect payment
  • Count cash as needed & settle cash drawer
  • Stock snack shelves & drink coolers
  • Stock utensils, napkins, and other items in Dining Area & keep those areas neat
  • Keep a tidy work area
  • Daily and as-needed cleaning of the register area, etc.

This can be a very fast-paced position at peak meal times. 

This is a position of greater responsibility and trust so we will be checking references a little more stringently for this position. 

Qualifications: 

  • Customer Service experience required
  • Friendly with good people skills
  • Professional demeanor & attire (uniform shirt & business casual)
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Computer knowledge
  • Math skills
  • Responsible with high integrity
  • Attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics

Hours: Hiring all shifts between 7:00am – 6:30pm 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Cooks Department Helper

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 6:00 am and 7:00 pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Social Media and Sound Coordinator

Location/Department: Hulsey Fitness Center/ Gym-Masters Gym 

Description/Duties: Looking for a person will assist the Head Coach with social media postings, as well as videotaping for those postings. 
They will also help/learn how to cut music for routines as well as practices.

Qualifications: be somewhat savvy with social media. Facebook and Instagram.  Need to understand how to cut music or at least learn how to use our music cutting program

Hours: monday thru thursday from 6-8   
hours can be somewhat flexible

Pay Rate: To be determined based on grade and experience level

Person to Contact: Craig Johnson

Email: craigjohnson@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2673

Job Posted: 7/30

Hulsey

Expeditor

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 7:00am and 6:30pm 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Dish Room Department

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We 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: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Salad Department Helper

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 6:30am and 7pm.  

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Food Stocker

Location/Department: Cafeteria, Food Service

Description/Duties: We are looking for a 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.  Also on Thursday afternoons.  

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: Hiring shifts on Tuesday and Friday mornings  6am-11am 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Vending

Location/Department: Cafeteria, Food Service

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

Our Vending Team work hard to fill the vending machines around the campus after gathering the snacks and drinks from the Cafeteria stock room.  They are delivered by driving the golf cart between the Cafeteria and the designated buildings to be restocked.  Our Vending Team needs help Sunday through Friday afternoon.

It is hard but rewarding work since many people benefit from this service and the machines are emptied often. This position is a position where you will often work independently so strong work ethic and integrity are a must.

This is a moderate to fast-paced position because of the wide popularity of the vending services.  Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: 

  • Must be sophomore or above
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record
  • Must be self-motivated and responsible
  • High integrity and dependable
  • Ability to work hard and lift up to 50 lbs.

Hours: Hiring all shifts between 8am – 4pm pm  Sunday - Friday. 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Artist's Model

Location/Department: SVAD

Description/Duties: 

  • Each session is 2.5 hours long.
  • Must be strong and flexible, able to bend, twist, and hold standing, reclining, or other poses with minimal movement.
  • Model must be comfortable modeling in swim wear or spandex for the purpose of anatomical study as expressed through drawing, painting, and sculpting.

Qualifications: 

  • Must commit to a schedule, show up on time, demonstrate professionalism, and be able to accept direction.
  • Prolonged poses will continue through several sessions. Model will be given periodic breaks during session to stretch and be hydrated to prevent cramping.

Hours: M/W 3:30 to 5:50

Fri & Sun as needed, TBD

Pay Rate: Depending on class standing

Person to Contact: Donald Keefe

Email: donaldkeefe@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2646

Other: Email is preferred

Job Posted: 7/30

Visual Art and Design

Bakery Helper

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 and tasty treats to be delivered in the serving area.

Our Prep Team has a variety of responsibilities that include:

  • Prep baked goods
  • Dip donuts, frost cakes, slice bread and cakes, etc.
  • Take prepped desserts to salad department
  • Follow instructions of head baker

Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of proper machine usage and safety techniques are crucial in this position. We will train you in all of this.
  • Must follow Food Safety guidelines

Hours: Hiring shifts Monday-Friday 5:30 am–1:30pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing plus up to $2 more plus a possible end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 7/30

Cafeteria, Food Service

Campus Call Center Representative

Location/Department: Wright Hall / Advancement 

Description/Duties: We’re looking for a dedicated and personable team member to serve as a first point of contact between Southern Adventist University and its students, parents, alumni, and community members. This role combines excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills to ensure every caller and inquiry receives timely, accurate, and compassionate support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond promptly and professionally to incoming calls and inquiries.
  • Conduct outbound calls as part of various university campaigns and initiatives.
  • Provide clear, accurate, and complete information in all phone and email communications.
  • Research and resolve questions or issues, ensuring follow-up and satisfaction.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service aligned with university values.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating office documentation, FAQs, and training guides.
  • Support one-time office projects such as large-scale mailings or communication pushes.
  • Provide logistical assistance for Advancement and university events as needed.
  • Perform accurate data entry and record maintenance.
  • Consistently meet or exceed call center performance benchmarks.
  • Participate actively in weekly team meetings and training sessions.
  • Uphold and represent the mission and values of Southern Adventist University in all interactions.

Qualifications: 

  • Previous experience in customer service or call center environment preferred.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, with active listening and a warm phone presence.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
  • Comfortable managing multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and meeting deadlines.
  • Proficient in basic computer applications and data entry.
  • A positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to Christian service.

Hours: Office Hours:

  • Monday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

     * Specific shift times will be discussed during the interview process.

Pay Rate: varies dependent upon experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Janel Anderson

Email: janela@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/31

Call Center

Housekeeper

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: 

  • Perform housekeeping duties throughout the store which include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Sweeping & Mopping Floors
  • 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: Must work a minimum of 8hrs per week.

Hours are decided on during an applicants interview and are based on the student's schedule as well as the store's needs.

Pay Rate: Pay determined by class standing as well as previous work experience. Will be between $9.00- $13.00 per hour.

Person to Contact: Joey Osborne 

Email: josborne@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/31

Village Market

Grocery Stock Worker

Location/Department: Village Market

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: Must work a minimum of 8hrs per week Schedules are decided upon during an applicants interview and are based upon the students schedule and the store's needs.

Pay Rate: is based on the applicants class standing and work experience. Will be between $8.00 and $12.00.

Person to Contact: Joey Osborne 

Email: josborne@southern.edu

Job Posted: 7/31

Village Market

Janitor (Hulsey - Gym Masters)

Location/Department: Gym Masters

Description/Duties: Clean and maintain cleanliness of the Gym Masters gym. Clean & stock bathrooms, vacuum, sweep, mop, clean wall mirror, take out trash & any other tasks assigned.

Qualifications: 

  • Positive and motivated attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to take direction well
  • Eye for detail
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Takes initiative
  • Friendly and able to interact with students and patrons
  • Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds
  • Good organization skills
  • Excellent time-management skills; Reliable

Hours: Looking for 8-12 hours per week. Anytime/any days between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday 

Pay Rate: Minimum starting pay: Freshman $8.75; Sophomore $9.25; Juniors $9.75; Senior $10

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2852

Job Posted: 7/31

Hulsey Wellness Center

Janitor Work (Thatcher South)

Location/Department: Thacher south office 1816 

Description/Duties: Perform housekeeping duties throughout the building- kitchenettes, bathrooms, sweeping & mopping floors, vacuum hallways. Assist with any other task requested by supervisor and staff.

Qualifications: Proficiency in various cleaning methods, knowledge of cleaning products and solutions, and the ability to clean and disinfect different surfaces are crucial. The ability to manage time efficiently and work independently or as part of a team is highly valued. Maintaining a safe and orderly environment is important.

Hours: Flexible hours

Pay Rate: depend on class standing- plus 2.00 more

Person to Contact: Edwin Alvira

Email: alvirae@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2909

Job Posted: 7/31

Thatcher

Price Control student assistant

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 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
  • Strongly prefer to be at least a Junior enrolled at SAU and, at minimum, be in good standing. Would consider

         lower class standing depending on experience.

Hours: 9-12 hours weekly

Pay Rate: 8.25-9.75 Depending on class standing

Person to Contact: Margarita Sanchez

Email: margaritas@southern.edu 

Office Phone: 423.236.2300

Other: Pick up application at Village Market Customer Service.  Write Price Control above Village Market Logo on application.

Job Posted: 8/5

Village Market

Deli Helper

Location/Department: The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties: The Deli has multiple positions available for hire: Front-End, Kitchen, Grab-N-Go, Sandwich and Sunday Brunch.  Each of these areas includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of food and clean-up.

Qualifications: Able to stand for long hours.
Able to follow directions.
Ability to use knives and other machinery.
Great customer service skills.
Positive and cheerful attitude.
Able to work with speed and precision in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safe food handling guidelines.
Required to wear appropriate attire such as hairnets, beardnets (if needed), aprons and gloves.
A T.E.A.M. player. (Together Everyone Achieves More)
Be teachable and flexible.
Willing to work in different areas when needed.

Hours: Hours vary according to your schedule and the Deli's needs. 

Pay Rate: Eligible for up to an additional $1 of the usual pay rate according to class standing. Also eligible for semester end bonus.

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 8/5

Deli, Food Service, Village Market

English Reader

Location/Department: English Department

Description/Duties: 

- Assisting with filing, photocopying, and scanning documents

- Grade and record assignments and exams

-  Assist the professor and students as needed

- Assisting faculty with event preparation and departmental projects

- Running campus errands (as approved)

Qualifications: 

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to follow instructions and work independently

- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

- Dependability and professionalism in the workplace

- Interest in literature, writing, or English studies preferred

Hours: 8 to 10 hours

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 Fall Term 2025

Job Posted: 8/7

English

Scriptwriter - Giving Day Video

Location/Department: School of Visual Art & Design (SVAD) 

Description/Duties: Every year, the SVAD production company creates a promotional video for Southern's annual Giving Day. A concept for the upcoming video has already been approved, and we're looking for a talented scriptwriter to turn it into a 1-2 page audio-visual (A/V) script.

Duties:

- Draft, revise, and deliver a two column A/V script for the aforementioned Giving Day video.

- Attend feedback meetings and incorporate notes from the creative leadership team: a representative from Southern's Advancement office, the SVAD Production Manager, and a student director/producer.

Why Apply:

- Gain paid scriptwriting experience.

- Learn how to work with a client in a creative agency-style environment.

- Position yourself for possible future scriptwriting opportunities with SVAD Productions.

*Please note that this is a short-term position that will conclude by mid-September.

Qualifications: What We're Looking For:

- Strong sense of story structure.

- Able to write funny (witty, clever, wholesome) narration & action.

- Comfortable thinking visually; scriptwriting experience strongly preferred.

- Able to start work immediately.

Hours: This role commences immediately upon hiring, and the final script will be due no later than mid-September.

- The total writing time commitment for this project will depend upon the writing speed of the scriptwriter.

- Expect to spend about 6-10 hours--broken up over several weeks--in visioning and feedback meetings.

Pay Rate: $10/hour

Person to Contact: Michael Moyer

Email: mmoyer@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2094

Other: To apply, please email your resumé and a few scriptwriting/screenwriting samples to mmoyer@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 8/7

Visual Art & Design, SVAD

Elementary Intramural Coach/Referee

Location/Department: Collegedale Academy 

Description/Duties: Help teach/coach elementary students about how to play soccer and basketball as well as ref games. Biggest focus needs to be on teaching the kids how to play each sport.

Qualifications: Need to know rules and fundamentals of soccer and basketball. Be able to teach students in a personable and outgoing way (not just standing and watching kids play).

Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 3:00-4:15

Pay Rate: $10/hr. 

Person to Contact: Amanda Mertz

Email: amertz@collegedaleacademy.com

Office Phone: 909.809.4227

Other: Need 2 coaches. Job starts August 19, 2025.

Job Posted: 8/25

TV studio Lab Assistant

Location/Department: Journalism & Communication 

Description/Duties: Assist SJC students who are checking in/out AV production gear. Maintain SJC inventory of production equipment. 
Responsible for equipment maintenance and cleaning inside the control room, studio and edit bays. Assist and orient students in the operation of studio lighting and audio recording for productions.  Occasional repair and troubleshoot gear and systems.
Tutor students in post-production editing in either Final Cut or Premiere Pro. Editing SJC projects.

Qualifications: Video production experience in live multi-camera studio and on-location field production.

Experience with traditional camcorder operation and dSLR/mirrorless video field acquisition. Troubleshooting skill in resolving technical issues and minor repairs in broadcast gear.
Mastery of Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere Pro editing software.

Hours: Sunday thru Thursday night shifts available. 5-8pm or 6-9pm 

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience and class standing

Person to Contact: Stephen Ruf

Email:  sruf@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2761

Job Posted: 8/11

Journalism & Communication

Reader

Location/Department: School of Health and Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: Complete reader duties for Heather Neal's classes. Things such as grading, responding to student's questions, making copies and documents, etc.

Qualifications: Good work ethic.
Critical that they work when they say they will.
Need to have some available at the end of the semester till grades are due.
Also, prefer some time before the semester starts too.

Hours: 5-10 hours a week, flexible work time, but firm when time is set.

Pay Rate: According to the pay scale for their year status at Southern.

Person to Contact: Heather Neal

Email:  hneal@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2851

Job Posted: 8/11

Health and Kinesiology

Gym-Kids and Mini-Masters coaches

Location/Department: Gym-Masters Gym inside Hulsey Wellness Center 

Description/Duties: Teach elementary students that basics of gymnastics and acrobatics such as headstands, handstands, front rolls, back rolls, cartwheels, roundoffs etc...

Qualifications: have some background related to teaching kids, being on a gymnastics team at some point in your life, or just the willingness to be taught how to become a coach. 

Hours: Monday and wednesday- 3:15-5:30

Tuesday and Thursday- 3:45-5:30

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Craig Johnson

Email: craigjohnson@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2673

Job Posted: 8/11

Hulsey Wellness Center

Photo lab assistant

Location/Department: Journalism & Communication 

Description/Duties: Provide one-on-one instruction to photography students in developing 35mm B/W film and darkroom printing techniques. Clean and maintain developing and printing rooms. Check and maintain supply/inventory of photo chemicals and darkroom supplies. Instruct students in basic Photoshop and Lightroom editing and digital printing techniques.

Qualifications: Darkroom experience in Black & White film processing and printing.

Photoshop and Lightroom editing skills; Digital printing skills using inkjet printers.

Be prepared to share a Photo portfolio demonstrating photographic composition and technical skills.

Hours: Multiple shifts Sunday-Wednesday night 5-730pm or 7:30-10pm. Daytime shifts available Thursday and Friday noon-2pm

Pay Rate: commensurate with experience and class standing

Person to Contact: Stephen Ruf

Email: sruf@southern.edu

Office Phone:  423.236.2761

Job Posted: 8/11

Journalism & Communication

Social Media Assistant

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 and implement 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: 4-8 hours per week; regular office hours 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Torres

Email: ctorres@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2827

Job Posted: 8/11

Advancement

Student LifeGroup Facilitator

Location/Department: Lynn Wood Hall / HSI 

Description/Duties: Position Summary:

The LifeGroup Facilitator supports male student engagement and well-being at Southern Adventist University by leading a small group that fosters belonging, community, and peer support. This student worker position centers on building meaningful relationships, facilitating discussions relevant to the male student experience, and connecting group members to resources.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate weekly LifeGroup sessions for identifying students.
  • Create a welcoming and respectful space for discussion, mentorship, and connection.
  • Encourage reflection on topics including belonging, mental wellness, academic success, and life challenges.
  • Collaborate with campus departments and student leaders to identify relevant topics and speakers.
  • Refer students to appropriate campus resources when needed
  • Maintain communication with the supervisor and submit brief attendance logs or reflection notes
  • Attend weekly check-ins with assigned LifeGroup Coach.

Qualifications: 

  • Upperclass undergraduate or graduate student preferred
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5 or higher (2.75 or higher preferred)
  • Interest in mentorship, leadership, and supporting student success
  • Ability to facilitate meaningful conversations with sensitivity and respect
  • Good academic standing and strong interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, organized, and committed to confidentiality and professionalism
  • Familiarity with campus culture and resources at Southern Adventist University

Hours: 3-4 hours a week

Pay Rate: TBD

Person to Contact: Maryoum Sandoval

Email: maryoumsandoval@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2127

Other: Funded by the Developing Hispanic Serving Institution Grant

Job Posted: 8/11

DHSI

Student Custodian

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
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 8a-8p (3hr blocks) and Friday 8a-12p 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt 

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Other: Please address email to Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt

Job Posted: 8/13

Service

Construction Worker

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Help the construction crew tear down and rebuild.  Working with a technician that can train 

Qualifications: Must be willing to learn and work.

Construction management is a plus.

Hours: Mon-fri  7:15-12

Mon-Thurs 1-5

work 2 shifts minimum

Pay Rate: based on skill and class standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Other: email with class schedule attached is ideal

Job Posted: 8/14

Plant Service

General Laborer

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Keeping the shop organized as well as the lot and warehouse. Help other technicians as needed.  Empty trash, clean, work with other students 

Qualifications: must be willing to work with a good attitude

Hours: Mon-fri  7:15-12

Mon-Thurs 1-5

work 2 shifts minimum

Pay Rate: based on class standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Other: email with class schedule attached is ideal

Job Posted: 8/14

Plant Service

HVAC (Heat and Air)

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: learn to clean and light maintenance of small units.  Possibly changing some filters.

Qualifications: Good attitude and willingness to learn 

Hours: Mon-fri  7:15-12 Mon-Thurs 1-5 work 2 shifts minimum 

Pay Rate: based on class standing and/or experience

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Other: email with class schedule attached is ideal

Job Posted: 8/14

Plant Service

Electricians helper

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Learning light electrical, pulling wire, changing receptacles, ceiling fans, lights.

Changing out appliances in apartments etc.

Qualifications: good attitude and willingness to learn.

must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Hours: Mon-fri  7:15-12

Mon-Thurs 1-5

work 2 shifts minimum

Pay Rate: based on class standing and/or experience

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Other: email with class schedule attached is ideal

Job Posted: 8/14

Plant Service

Reader for Adjunct Professor

Location/Department: School of Religion

Description/Duties: 

  • Grade and record assignments and exams in eClass.
  • Upload assignments and other class materials to eClass.
  • Assist the professor and students as needed.
  • Be punctual and trustworthy.
  • Light cleaning of their own work space as well as the professor’s office.
  • Willing and available to work until grades are entered at mid-term and finals.
  • Willing to abide by Southern’s Dress Code.
  • Keep regularly posted office hours.

Qualifications: Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours per semester.

  • Honest and hardworking
  • Preferably willing to work for the School of Religion for three years.
  • Excellent computer skills required (eClass, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Able to manage time without constant supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Good judgment and reasoning skills
  • Organizational abilities (time and workspace)
  • Display good people skills
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Pleasant personality
  • GPA 3.5 and above
  • Prefer someone who has passed Freshman Comp I with a grade of B or better OR has a high English ACT score.

Hours: Arranged with professor

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Janita Herod

Email: jrherod@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2976

Other: Please include class schedule

Job Posted: 8/14

Religion

Front Desk Worker

Location/Department: Student Development

Description/Duties: 

  • Supporting the Student Development team in general office tasks.
  • Being the first interaction with people in the office and answering questions
  • Answering phones
  • Taking messages
  • Completing projects as assigned

Qualifications: 

  • Punctual
  • Proficient in Office Suite
  • Efficient and detail oriented
  • Excellent communication skills (phone, writing and in person)
  • Positive attitude
  • Prior office experience preferred
  • Professional dress
  • Confidentiality

Hours: Friday - 10am to 12pm / back up for remainder of team when available 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Teri Reutebucch

Email: studentdevelpment@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2814

Job Posted: 8/14

Student Development

Convocation Worker

Location/Department: Student Development

Description/Duties: 

  • Handing out/collecting attendance cards
  • Assist with students questions
  • Assist with getting students settled before the program
  • Some weekly and weekend nights

Qualifications: 

  • Promptness
  • Professionalism
  • Friendly
  • Assertive
  • Team player
  • Confidentiality

Hours: Thursday, 10:30am - 12pm (must be there at 10:30am) Occasional night or weekend 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Teri Reutebucch

Email: studentdevelpment@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2814

Job Posted: 8/14

Student Development

Student Announcer

Location/Department: WSMC

Description/Duties: 

  • If assigned a program to host, plan and host high quality classical music programing that fits with best practices and training
  • Deal professionally with clients (in person, on air, and over the phone)
  • Finish all production assignments promptly and accurately
  • Prompt on-air and pre-produced presence is expected
  • Read underwriting credits and other information as directed
  • Assist with member drives, events, and station marketing as necessary
  • Attend all staff meetings
  • Work collaboratively with other WSMC staff to assist with station goals
  • Assist managers in planning and hosting special live events
  • Other tasks as assigned by the student or general manager

Qualifications: 

  • BEFORE APPLYING, candidates must pass a voice audition (to be scheduled by contacting the station)
  • Must have a passion for classical music, even if candidate doesn’t know many composers
  • Must read and speak English clearly and articulately
  • Must have excellent time management skills
  • Must be comfortable speaking with other, one-on-one, in small groups, and up front.
  • Must be a Southern student in good standing
  • Must be able to communicate effectively through written and spoken word

Hours: Variable, up to 24 hours/week during the school year and 38 hours/week during breaks and the summer.

Pay Rate: Beginning at $7.25

Person to Contact: Robby Raney

Email: raneyr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2426

Job Posted: 8/18

WSMC

Photographer

Location/Department: School of Journalism & Communication 

Description/Duties: Take photos and edit them to be used on different platforms as needed for the SJC

Qualifications: Photography and editing skills. Good time management.

Hours: 4-8 hours a week. Hours will vary.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Karina Savelio

Email: ksavelio@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2330

Other: If you have not taken photos before at the SJC, be prepared to show samples of your work.

Job Posted: 8/18

Journalism and Communication

HSI Administrative Support Student Worker

Location/Department:  Lynn Wood Hall / HSI

Description/Duties: 

  • Assist in creating and distributing encouragement materials for targeted students and tracking their distribution.
  • Assist the Student Success Committee in developing and implementing pilot projects/initiatives to address systemic barriers on campus.
  • Assist the Retention & Resilience Coordinator in developing on campus internship opportunities.
  • Create flyers, guides, and communications to promote scholarships and internships across campus.
  • Support the HSI student support navigators as needed with case documentation, event preparation, and communication efforts.
  • Contribute to research efforts on topics related to belonging, leadership, teamwork, and organizational change.
  • Assist the HSI team with completing administrative tasks, such as data entry, scheduling, and preparing materials for meetings and workshops.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with University and HSI grant guidelines.
  • Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment the university strives to promote within the workplace.

Qualifications: 

  • Currently enrolled at Southern and a senior in good academic standing.
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Possess strong critical thinking skills
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Strong research and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software as needed.
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
  • Commitment to serving diverse student populations.
  • Availability for 10–13 hours per week.

Hours: 10-13

Pay Rate: TBD

Person to Contact: Maryoum Sandoval

Email: maryoumsandoval@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2127

Other: Funded by the Developing Hispanic Serving Institution Grant

Job Posted:

DHSI

Office Assistant / Student Worker

Location/Department: Journalism and Communication 

Description/Duties: The School of Journalism and Communication (SJC) is seeking a reliable and organized student worker to assist with a variety of administrative and creative tasks. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an academic and media-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records

- Organize files, documents, and materials for easy access

- Assist with light office cleaning and organization

- Create flyers, graphics, and promotional materials for SJC events

- File and maintain office documents

- Provide occasional support with grading and classroom tasks

- Other administrative tasks as assigned 

Qualifications: Strong organizational and time management skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Canva

- Attention to detail and reliability

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Creativity and willingness to help with event promotions 

Hours: Monday and Wednesday afternoons only, possibly Fridays.  Up to 10 hours per week 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Karina Savelio

Email: ksavelio@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2330

Other: Please email Karina Savelio (ksavelio@southern.edu) to schedule an interview. 

Job Posted: 8/19

Journalism and Communication

Social Media Assistant

Location/Department: School of Journalism 

Description/Duties: Join the SJC social media team! The School of Journalism and Communication (SJC) is seeking a creative and organized student to help manage our social media presence. This role provides hands-on experience in digital media, content creation, and campus engagement, while collaborating closely with the SJC team.

** Collaborate with the SJC social media team to manage and create content for our accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok)

** Write posts tailored to different platforms and audiences

** Assist with photography and videography for social media

** Attend select campus events to capture content and conduct interviews

** Contribute ideas for campaigns and promotional materials

Qualifications: 

** Familiarity with popular social media platforms

** Comfortable being on camera and conducting interviews

** Strong writing and communication skills

** Creative, organized, flexible, and professional

** Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other design tools preferred

** Basic photography and videography skills a plus

** Ability to attend occasional campus events outside regular office hours

Hours: 4-6 hours per week 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Karina Savelio

Email:  ksavelio@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2330

Other: Email Karina Savelio (ksavelio@southern.edu) to schedule an interview.

Job Posted: 8/19

School of Journalism

YEP Support Navigator Internship

Location/Department: Lynn Wood Hall / HSI 

Description/Duties: The YEP Support Navigator Intern will:

  • Complete initial assessments on newly referred students.
  • Facilitate individual meetings with students, helping them navigate resources for academic and personal challenges.
  • Assist in assessing crisis situations and identifying resources that may be helpful in problem resolution and developing plans for the resolution of the crisis.
  • Develop support plans with students, with goals that may include accessing basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation as well as note and test taking, time management, organization skills, motivation, and make referrals as needed.
  • Collaborate with Student Success & Retention Services, Student Support Services, Disability Support Services (DSS), Life Calling & Career Services, Counseling Center, Health Center, Office of Ministry and Missions, Food Pantry, and other entities on or off campus to coordinate needed support for students.
  • Provide written documentation of all student interactions in TracCloud within 24 – 48 hours of occurrences.
  • Conduct individual assessment and develop Individual Action Plans (IPAs).
  • Prepare weekly written progress reports for the Retention & Resilience Coordinator to use in Student Success and Retention Services meetings.

Meet weekly with the Retention & Resilience Coordinator to discuss students’ progress, outcomes, and corresponding tasks.

  • Attend training for professional development as needed.

• Share an office with other Support Navigators and student workers to meet with students in Lynn Wood Hall, 3rd floor 

Qualifications: Current Southern student at the senior class level.

  • Majoring in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related major.
  • Ability to complete 10-16 hours of internship hours per week.

• 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
• Good academic standing and strong interpersonal 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 

Hours: 10-16 

Pay Rate: TBD

Person to Contact: Maryoum Sandoval

Email: maryoumsandoval@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2127

Other: Funded by the Developing Hispanic Serving Institution Grant

Job Posted: 8/19

DHSI

Student Custodian for Collegedale Academy

Location/Department: Collegedale Academy 

Description/Duties: The student custodian will be expected to assist in the general upkeep and cleaning of all common areas including: classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms.

Daily checks and removal of trash and recycling.

Janitor closets are to be kept tidy.

Qualifications: Able to work independently and be self-motivated
Able to work with cleaning 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 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, and on Friday 1:30 - 3:00.

Pay Rate: $10.75

Person to Contact: Jennifer Haldeman

Email: jehaldeman@collegedaleacademy.com

Office Phone: 423.396.2124

Job Posted: 8/19

Collegedale Academy 

Morning Meds Song Leader

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Vocalist/Song Leader to help lead out in Morning Meditations this semester.

Responsibilities:

Lead worship every other day and alternate Fridays Arrive by 7:20 a.m. (10 minutes before worship begins) Lead out in two songs each assigned day
Be comfortable singing, speaking in front of a crowd, and leading in song

Qualifications: Must be a morning person with an upbeat, encouraging spirit
Passionate about singing and worship
Comfortable engaging an audience and setting a worshipful atmosphere

Schedule & Pay:

Worship begins at 7:30 a.m.

Paid one hour per service at the rate of your class standing If you love singing, enjoy mornings, and want to be part of shaping a meaningful start to each day, reach out to Dean Rogers (901-246-3381 or luciusr@southern.edu

Hours: Hours 2-3 hours/week 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Steve Rogers

Email: luciusr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2992

Job Posted: 8/20

Talge

Reader for Management Professor Dr. Sunia Fukofuka

Location/Department: Business

Description/Duties: 

o             Grading assignments & exams

o             Inputting grades on eClass

Qualifications: Must be a senior and have taken MGNT 350 – Business Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • Must have passed the class with a B+ or higher. Preferably an A
  • We are looking for the applicant who has 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: Vary

Pay Rate: 7.25-8.25 

Person to Contact: Carmelo Reyes

Email: carmeloreyes@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2374

Job Posted: 8/20

Business

Chemistry Tutor

Location/Department: Chemistry Department 

Description/Duties: 

  • Assist students in gaining the understanding of chemical concepts and problem-solving processes needed to master chemistry
  • Provide students with support in completing homework and laboratory assignments and in reviewing material in preparation for quizzes and tests
  • Give advice to chemistry students regarding study techniques, time management strategies, and other tools for success in learning and applying chemical knowledge

Qualifications: 

  • Successful completion of the General Chemistry sequence (CHEM 151 & 152) is required; successful completion of the Organic Chemistry sequence (CHEM 311 & 312) is highly desirable
  • Oral communication skills must be sufficient to clearly explain concepts and answer questions
  • Hearing abilities must be sufficient to hear students’ questions and answers
  • Visual abilities must be sufficient to determine that students are solving problems correctly and safely
  • Chemistry majors are given preference in hiring

Hours: 6-7:30 pm one or more of Sunday through Thursday evenings per week 

Pay Rate: $9.15-$9.75/hr depending on prior chemistry experience

Person to Contact: Brent Hamstra

Email: bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 8/20

Chemistry

 Laboratory Assistant--Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 119)

Location/Department: Chemistry

Description/Duties: 

  • Help students learn to perform experimental procedures properly, make observations accurately, perform calculations correctly, and interpret data reasonably
  • Monitor student activities and behavior to ensure that all laboratory work is done within laboratory safety guidelines and that chemical waste is properly collected
  • Assist course instructors in ensuring that students meet or exceed standards for academic integrity in laboratory work and in collecting and using data
  • Collect and prepare needed equipment, reagents, and solutions in advance of the week’s laboratory period
  • Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization, including collecting and preparing chemicals and equipment for storage at the end of the lab period
  • Grade laboratory assignments
  • Other related duties as assigned by the laboratory instructor

Qualifications: 

  • Successful prior completion of CHEM 119 or the laboratory portion of CHEM 151 or a more advanced course
  • A current working understanding of relevant laboratory safety standards and procedures
  • Oral communication skills must be sufficient to clearly explain procedures and answer questions
  • Hearing abilities must be sufficient to hear supervisors’ instructions and students’ questions and answers
  • Visual abilities must be sufficient to determine that students are performing procedures correctly and safely, and to read labels, textbooks, handouts, and student answers
  • Chemistry majors are given preference in hiring

Hours: Laboratory meets Thursday 4-6:30 pm, work at other times for lab prep, cleanup, and grading will be needed as agreed upon by the instructor and student employee 

Pay Rate: $9.15-$9.75/hr based on prior chemistry experience

Person to Contact: Brent J Hamstra

Email: bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 8/20

Chemistry

HSI Support Navigator

Location/Department: Lynn Wood Hall / HSI 

Description/Duties: Complete initial assessments on newly referred students.

  • Facilitate individual meetings with students, helping them navigate resources for academic and personal challenges.
  • Assist in assessing crisis situations and identifying resources that may be helpful in problem resolution and developing plans for the resolution of the crisis.
  • Develop support plans with students, with goals that may include accessing basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation as well as note and test taking, time management, organization skills, motivation, and make referrals as needed.
  • Collaborate with Student Success & Retention Services, Student Support Services, Disability Support Services (DSS), Life Calling & Career Services, Counseling Center, Health Center, Office of Ministry and Missions, Food Pantry, and other entities on or off campus to coordinate needed support for students.
  • Provide written documentation of all student interactions in TracCloud within 24 – 48 hours of occurrences.
  • Prepare weekly written progress reports for the Retention & Resilience Coordinator to use in Student Success and Retention Services meetings.
  • Meet weekly with the Retention & Resilience Coordinator to discuss students’ progress, outcomes, and corresponding tasks.
  • Attend trainings for professional development as needed.

• Share an office with other Support Navigators to meet with students in Lynn Wood Hall, 3rd floor 

Qualifications: Current Southern senior or graduate student • Majoring in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Education or related majors.

  • Ability to work 10-16 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 • Good academic standing and strong interpersonal 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 Southern Preferred skills:
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish

• Knowledge of or experience completing client assessments 

Hours: 10-16 

Pay Rate: TBD

Person to Contact: Maryoum Sandoval

Email: maryoumsandoval@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2127

Other: Funded by the Developing Hispanic Serving Institution Grant

Job Posted: 8/20

DHSI

Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

Location/Department: Visual Art and Design 

Description/Duties: 

  • Work closely with supervisor to assist students on projects and exercises during class time.
  • Provide tutoring assistance to lower division graphic design students outside of regularly scheduled class time.
  • Be professional, reliable, and a person of integrity.
  • Represent Southern in demeanor and dress code.
  • Be willing to perform multiple types of duties, as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications: 

  • Must have in depth working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Figma required. Able to write with proper spelling and grammar.

Hours: TBD

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Richard Elvin

Email: jalacom@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2732

Job Posted: 8/20

Visual Art and Design

Campus Card Desk Worker

Location/Department: Information Technology 

Description/Duties: The Campus Card Desk Worker answers IT related support calls and prints ID cards.

Qualifications: A customer service centered attitude is important, as is the ability to learn computer software.

Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 8-10, Tuesday from 8-1:30 and Thursday from 8-12.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Michael McClung

Email: mike@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2677

Job Posted: 8/22

Information Technology

Mailroom Worker

Location/Department: Mailing & Printing Services 

Description/Duties: Picking up mail from the post office and sorting it.
Driving the mail van around campus to visit all the departments to drop off incoming mail and pickup outgoing mail.
Processing mail and delivering it to the post office.
Nothing too difficult, very routine. There's plenty to learn, but it's in a phased approach.

Qualifications: New hires cannot have classes in the middle of a shift; if you have a morning class, then do not apply for a morning shift.

Must be 18 or older and have a valid US driver's license. The job requires driving the mail van around campus.

You must include a screenshot or PDF of your class schedule when applying.

Hours: Morning shifts are from 8 am - 12 pm. Afternoon shifts are from 1 pm - 5 pm.
We are looking to fill the following shifts for the Fall semester: Monday AM, Monday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Friday AM.

Pay Rate: $10.00

Person to Contact: Justin Brooks

Email: jwbrooks@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2335

Job Posted: 8/22

Mailing & Printing Services

Student Intramural Assistant

Location/Department: Intramurals - Health & Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: 

- Officiate all Intramural games (still eligible to participate as well)

- Set-up and take-down/cleanup before and after Intramurals each night

- Assist the Director of Intramurals as needed

- Problem-solve as needed with scheduling of games/officials

- Assist with training of other officials 

Qualifications: 

- Ability to referee/umpire some or all IM sports (softball, flag football, floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, soccer)

- Ability to learn quickly if not currently proficient in officiating all sports

- Knowledge of rules and regulations of each IM sport

- Willingness to learn and lead others through the learning process of becoming a qualified sports official

- Good conflict resolution skills

- Dependability in time management

- High level of integrity

- Able to work evening hours 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm Monday - Thursday and some Sundays

- Able to work Saturday night Intramural tournaments 2 Saturday nights each semester

- Health & Physical Education majors/Kinesiology Majors preferred but not required.

Hours: 5:30 - 10:30 pm Monday-Thursday and some Sundays 

Pay Rate: Based on experience ($8.00 - $15.00/hr)

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2458

Job Posted: 8/22

Health & Kinesiology 

Marketing/Social Media Coordinator - Intramurals

Location/Department: Intramurals - Health & Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: - Run Intramural social media accounts

- Create and develop content for social media accounts

- Main photographer of Intramural Sports

- Communicate with student athletes on upcoming events, contests, and opportunities

- Create and facilitate contests each season

- Create and facilitate ongoing marketing campaigns for Intramurals 

Qualifications: - Open availability Mon. -Thur. from 6:00pm – 10:00pm (be available at least most of these hours)

- Sophomore or higher

- Marketing, communications, graphic design, public relations majors preferred

- Knowledge of Adobe Suites and/or Canva preferred, photography, and social media 

Hours: 4-8 hours per week 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2458

Job Posted: 8/22

Health & Kinesiology 

Reader - Intramurals - Health & Kinesiology

Location/Department: Health & Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: Assisting with filing, photocopying, and scanning documents

- Grade and record assignments and exams

-  Assist the professor/IM Director as needed.

- Running campus errands (as approved)

Qualifications: - Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to follow instructions and work independently

- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

- Dependability and professionalism in the workplace

- Interest in Athletics, Physical Education and/or Kinesiology preferred but not required.

Hours: 4-8 hours per week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2458

Job Posted: 8/22

Health & Kinesiology