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Location/Department: CK2 Bietz Center

Description/Duties: Run the slushie, sandwich, grill, fryer or cashier station. General cleaning, prepping food, dishes and putting them away etc.

Qualifications: Positive attitude and willingness to work with a team. Enjoys a fast paced work environment. Ability to follow instructions and carry out tasks as needed.

Hours: Various hours according to your schedule.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2398

Other: please send schedule in PDF form to mstarr@southern.edu for more information!

Job Posted: 11/19

Location/Department: CK2 Bietz Center

Description/Duties: Refilling and stocking vending machines and stations. Taking out the trash and boxes. Getting items from the Cafe as needed. Helping to put orders away.

Qualifications: Positive attitude and willing to be part of a team. Able to follow instructions and work by themselves.

Hours: Morning and afternoon hours available as your schedule allows.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Mandy Starr

Email: mstarr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2398

Other: For more information send schedule in PDF form to mstarr@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 11/19

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Stock shelves with dry, refrigerated and frozen product in an accurate and timely manner, specifically within the Meat Subs department.
Front and block shelves to help maintain a neat and organized store image.
Look for and remove expired items.
Help with inventory tasks.
Assist customers with a friendly and courteous behavior.
When assigned, assist with various other retail tasks such as aisle resets, tag replacements, and perform housekeeping duties when needed.

Qualifications: Must be able to lift and carry at least 50lbs 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 retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $8.25/hr - can be more based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Stock shelves with dry, refrigerated and frozen product in an accurate and timely manner.
Front and block shelves to help maintain a neat and organized store image.
Look for and remove expired items. Help with inventory tasks.
Assist customers with a friendly and courteous behavior.
When assigned, assist with various other retail tasks such as aisle resets, tag replacements, and perform 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 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 retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $8.25/hr - can be higher based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Drinks Stocker

Qualifications: Stock shelves with dry and refrigerated product in an accurate and timely manner, specifically within the drinks sub-department.
Front and block shelves to help maintain a neat and organized store image.
Look for and remove expired items.
Help with inventory tasks.
Assist customers with a friendly and courteous behavior.
When assigned, assist with various other retail tasks such as aisle resets, tag replacements, and perform housekeeping duties when needed.

Hours: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $8.25/hr - can be higher based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

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: Sunday Morning:

9:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 6:00p

Monday - Thursday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon/Evening:

12:00p - 8:00p

Friday Morning:

7:00a - 12:00p

Afternoon:

12:00p - 4:00p

Pay Rate: Minimum $9.25/hr - can be more based on experience and class standing.

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2301

Job Posted: 11/19

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center

Description/Duties: Typical cleaning duties as well as using cleaning equipment. Stocking supplies.

Qualifications: 
Positive personality
Excellent communicator
Attention to detail
Excellent work ethic
Takes initiative
Honest
Dependable
Lift 50 lbs.
Operate cleaning equipment

Hours: Flexible, any time while open. Sunday 12 - 9 p.m.; Monday - Thursday 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 5 a.m.-2 p.m.
Looking for minimum 6-8 hours per week, if possible.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2852

Job Posted: 12/3

Location/Department: Advancement

Description/Duties: Serving as a liaison between the university and the parents, students and local community; handling incoming calls, listening effectively and providing solutions in a professional manner to the caller. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, must have previous customer service experience and exhibit a sense of responsibility for their daily in-office tasks and project deadlines.

Responsibilities:
• Answer Incoming calls
• Outbound calling for various campaigns.
• Provide thorough and accurate information external/internal for all calls and emails
• Research, resolve questions, and provide solutions
• Provide excellence in customer service.
• Contribute to updating office documentation and training materials.
• Assist with one-off projects as assigned, such as mass mailing projects.
• Assist with Advancement events as needed.
• Data entry
• Meet campus call center quality/quantity targets.
• Attend weekly team meeting/training sessions
• Demonstrate behavior that always upholds the standards of Southern Adventist University.

Qualifications: 
• Previous customer service experience.
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills; active listening
• Detailed, organized and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and set priorities.

Hours: Hours Of Operation: Monday-Thursday 9:30am to 9:00pm; Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience. 

Person to Contact: Janel Anderson

Email: janela@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2555

Job Posted: 12/3

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Work alongside an Electrical Technician in the electrical field.

Qualifications: Prefer some knowledge of Electric, but not necessary.

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2919

Job Posted: 12/4

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Cleaning and organizing around the shop, including the outside.  Helping other technicians as needed.

Qualifications: Have a good work ethic and be willing to work.

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2919

Job Posted: 12/4

Location/Department: Academic Administration/TRIO Grant

Description/Duties: Southern has been awarded a federal grant that will provide low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities with resources and support needed for them to achieve academic success. The public relations intern will support TRIO grant staff with startup of the program by assisting with marketing and recruitment from January – May 2026.  

 
Responsibilities:

Support the TRIO grant staff in developing and implementing the program’s PR strategy

Create engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok), media releases, and newsletters

Update and maintain the program’s website

Create and brand TRIO program enrollment packets

Create student recruitment flyers and brochures for electronic and campus distribution

Assist the TRIO grant staff with scheduling and organizing recruitment events

Provide input on marketing initiatives and suggest creative ways to improve the program’s presence on campus

Create an annual marketing plan and calendar of events

Update media lists

Qualifications: Junior or Senior public relations, communication, or journalism major

Excellent understanding of various social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram

Proficient in Canva, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; willingness to learn Genially

Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with students

Good research and analytical skills; attention to detail

The ability to prioritize one's workload and meet strict content deadlines

Knowledge of copywriting and editing

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Hours: 5-10 hours per week

Pay Rate: Up to $12/hr

Person to Contact: Kimberly Crider

Email: kcrider@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2126

Other: All interested candidates should send a resume to Kimberly Crider, TRIO Director, at kcrider@southern.edu.  The internship will begin in January 2026.

Job Posted: 12/4

Location/Department: Talge Hall

Description/Duties: Talge Hall is in need of front desk workers who will be around during Christmas break and would like to work some desk shifts.
There are shifts available between December 15-22, as well as January 4-11.
For desk shifts occurring on December 15-20 & Jan. 11, the pay will be $7.25 - $8.25/hr depending on your class standing.
The shifts occurring on Dec. 21-22, as well as Jan. 4-10, the pay will be $10-12/hr depending on how many times in the past you have worked at the front desk during school breaks.
During the period of Dec. 22-23 and Jan. 5-11, you will be eligible to work a combined 38 hours on campus for the week. Multiple desk shifts can be picked up per day but just not back-to-back shifts.

Qualifications: Willing to go through the front desk training prior to working shifts.

Hours: 4 hour Shifts. Multiple desk shifts can be picked up per day but just not back-to-back shifts. Some late night shifts.

Pay Rate: $7.25+ Based on class standing. *see notes in the description above. 

Person to Contact: Steve Rogers

Email: luciusr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2992

Job Posted: 12/5

Location/Department: Plant Service

Description/Duties: Mask off areas, paint and clean up 

Qualifications: Painter experience preferred, but not mandatory.  We can teach.

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5 

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email:  kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 12/5

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations 

Description/Duties: 

• Assist in creating academic, recruitment, and promotional materials that align with branding and identity standards for public audiences of the university
• Store all work and files on the department server (vs desktop)
• Effectively meet deadlines
• Keep work area neat and organized
• Attend weekly staff meetings, if class schedule allows

Qualifications: 

• Basic design class completed
• Portfolio of design work
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Punctual, reliable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail and deadlines

Hours: at least 6 hours a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Emily Harding

Email: eharding@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2840

Job Posted: 12/8

Location/Department: Plant Services

Description/Duties: Roofing, brick, windows, anything to do with exterior of a building.

Also included is some inside work like changing ceiling tiles etc.

Qualifications: Have a good work ethic, we can train

Hours: We are open Monday -Friday 7:15-12 and Monday-Thursday 1-5

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Kim Sturm

Email: kasturm@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2291

Job Posted: 12.8

Location/Department: School of Engineering and Physics 

Description/Duties: Assist with engineering laboratory organization, cleaning, and maintenance.
Design, build, and test new laboratory equipment and demonstrations as necessary.
Assist in the preparation of lab class periods as needed.
Be a resource for students in lab, be attentive to students and their questions, help the professor when needed.
Help with grading when needed.

Qualifications: Interest and aptitude for designing and building things.
Ability to work independently.
Must be an engineering student with at least Sophomore class standing.
Must be available during the lab sessions as assigned.
Must have taken the class assigned prior to being hired.

Hours: 3 hours per week minimum.

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing.

Person to Contact: Carin Bartlett

Email: carinbartlett@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2230

Job Posted: 12.8

Location/Department: Transportation 

Description/Duties: 

Our fleet consist of cars, minivans, moving box trucks, 12-psg vans, buses, and golf carts.

Detailed interior and outer cleaning of our vehicles.

Tracking mileages and fueling our vehicles.

Tracking of all keys.

Ability to park/back up ALL vehicles (except buses).

Maintain wash bay order and cleanliness.

Qualifications: Must have a drivers license.
Must be knowledgeable on how to clean a vehicle thoroughly.
Must feel confident in driving, parking and backing up vehicles.
Must be reliable.
Must have a good work ethic.

Hours: 8 am-12 pm or 1 pm-5 pm

Pay Rate: $10.00

Person to Contact: Christina Hall

Email: christinahall921@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423.236.2716

Job Posted: 12/9

Location/Department: PR, Marketing & Design Assistant

Description/Duties: Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meeting Participate in all CS events as described in the contract Manage Social Media (Instagram) Update content on website Design promotional materials for events (Campus screens, handouts, stickers, give-away items, t-shirts, signage, etc.) Work with Marketing to Photograph events Manage campaigns for Giving days Provide general office assistance as needed

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

Hours: 6 hours a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: To apply, please fill out a job application at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/gxbesN8dyW

Job Posted: 12/11

Location/Department: Writing Center (McKee Library)

Description/Duties: Help Southern students on all kinds of projects at any stage of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clarifying ideas, organizing a paper, citing sources correctly, and proofreading a paper.

Qualifications: Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Completed and received at least a B+ in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 Strong critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: $10.00-$10.75/hour

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-26-2384

Other: Complete application: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application_writing_center

Job Posted: 12/11

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center

Description/Duties: Performing metabolic, VO2, and body composition testing for students and community members.  Interpreting data and test results.  Monitoring and maintaining equipment including cleaning and basic maintenance as needed.

Qualifications: Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Health Science Majors preferred due to the nature of the position.  Organization skills are required.  Communication and interpersonal skills are highly recommended.

Hours: Early. 6-10 AM due to fasting requirements for metabolic testing.  Starting W26.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and dependent on certifications and courses completed related to Exercise Science.

Person to Contact: Michael Boyd

Email: mboyd@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2854

Job Posted: 12/15

Location/Department: OMM / Student Missions

Description/Duties: This is a special student role to assist in the OMM Student Mission office working with the SM Director and team during the winter and summer of 2026.

Assist the Student Missions Director in the successful launch of SM's for end of summer 2026.

Qualifications: Has been a missionary or student missionary.

Must enjoy working in an orderly systematic way toward goals and their completion.  Must be able to communicate well on the phone and in email correspondence.   Must be adept at computers and have ability to use or learn to use new applications including: Excel, Outlook, airline ticketing website similar to Expedia, note taking software: Craft.do; Contact software: Coda.io; and use of the Southern web portal – for SM applications and a special SM  crowdfunding website.  Needs a spiritual mindset willing to pray as they work and pray with students missionaries through problems that arise.

Tasks include a range of duties:

   a) Communication with prospective SM's.

   b) Upload approved SM info into the donor / crowdfunding web portal.

   c) Insure all launching SM's have completed all the necessary steps to insure their launch and keep Excel spreadsheets up to date with current status.

   d) Communicate with field locations and leaders to make sure of visa or other location specific needs.

   e) Collate and coordinate donor records with crowdfunding portal.

   f) Communicate with SM's regarding ticket timing, and locations.

   g) Work with travel agency to buy tickets for students.

   h) Prepare stipends distribution to student at their locations.

   i) Help SM's with unique needs and insure that they are ready for launch.

   j) Work with late applicants to insure successful launch.

   k) Meet with the SM director for review of progress and new assignments.

   l) Purchasing insurance.

   m) Keeping track of finances - funds spent and fundraising goal progress.

   n) Help students create budgets.

   o) Communicating with students in the field to make sure their needs are met.

Hours: Can begin as early as Jan 8.  May 10 to 30 can be a break.  Must begin by June 1.

   20 hours per week maximum during the school term.   38 hours per week during the summer.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing, includes summer bonus

Person to Contact: Byard Parks

Email: byardparks@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423-236-2442

Job Posted: 12/15

Location/Department: Biology/Allied Health Dept

Description/Duties: Grade assignments and tests honestly, fairly and efficiently.  Represent SAU dress code at all times. Dependable.

Qualifications: Need to have taken Biological Analysis and received a final grade of an A or B.

Hours: Will vary based on professor's instructions and need.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Aaron Corbit

Email: acorbit@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2925

Job Posted: 12/15

Location/Department: Biology/Allied Health Dept

Description/Duties: 
• Help prepare laboratory equipment
• Actively search for student questions during lab time
• Alert lab professor of problems that occur
• Administer lab quizzes without bias
• Grade labs, quizzes, and tests honestly, fairly & efficiently
• Help with lab exam setup, proctoring, and grading
• Leave lab clean, orderly, and ready for the next lab
• Attend weekly pre-lab meetings with supervisor outside of lab time
• Follow and enforce safety precautions
• Thoroughly clean the lab at the end of the semester
• Help proctor lecture quizzes and exams as needed
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications: 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Accurate technical understanding of the lab materials and content
• Represent SAU dress code at all times
• Punctual and dependable
• Ability to handle emergencies that may arise
• Need to have taken Biological Analysis and received a final grade of an A or B

Hours: 12:00-3:30 on Mondays; other times as needed by professor

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Aaron Corbit

Email: acorbit@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2925

Job Posted: 12/15

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.  These individuals will assist our catering manager with various tasks related to our catering department. 
Our Catering Assistant has many responsibilities. 
They include:
• Organizing and restocking supplies
• Filing paperwork
• Helping with table clothes and centerpieces for catered events
• Cleaning and organizing the Presidential Banquet Room

This can be a very fast-paced position at times but is generally more moderately paced.  
We will train for any responsibility required.

Qualifications: 
• Follows directions well
• Takes initiative and self-directed
• Good organization skills
• Responsible with high integrity
• Attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics
• Must be a sophomore student or higher in class standing

Hours: Hiring morning shifts 8am-12 and some afternoons

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12/16

Location/Department: Cafeteria

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  7am-11am

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12/16

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 an end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12/16

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 an end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12/16

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 an end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12/16

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 an end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12-16

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 an end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767 

Job Posted: 12-16

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 6:30pm
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be self-motivated and responsible
• Follow sanitation practices of Food Services

Hours: Monday-Friday starting between 2pm-4pm or starting 6pm-7:30pm

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12/16

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 an end of semester bonus!

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 12/16

Location/Department:  Health & Kinesiology / Iles Gym 

Description/Duties: Check people into gym. Help set up and take down equipment. Close down and general pick-up of gym at end of shift.

Qualifications: Good with people. Willing and able to communicate with others in a tactful and respectful manner.

Hours: Thursdays 3:30 - 7:00 pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2458

Job Posted: 12/19

Description/Duties: Check out/in sports equipment. Sometimes help put up/take down nets, etc.
Keep current inventory of all equipment.

Qualifications: Well organized. Good with communicating with people. Dependable.

Hours: Available Shifts:

Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 PM.

Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2458

Job Posted: 12/19

Description/Duties: The Student Worker will support the day-to-day operations of the Feed My Sheep Food Pantry, assist with pantry services, and perform related administrative and operational tasks.
This role provides meaningful support during the holiday break and ensures continuity of pantry functions and School of Social Work support transitioning into the Winter Semester.

Qualifications: Graduate Student / Social Work or related Field

Hours: TBD 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Katelynn Webster

Email: msw@southern.edu / katelynnwebster@southern.edu / racovita@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2775

Job Posted: 12/19

Location/Department: IT Department

Description/Duties: Provide front-line support for hardware, software, and basic network issues Respond to helpdesk tickets, walk-up requests, phone calls, and emails in a timely and professional manner
Troubleshoot common issues on Windows and macOS devices (logins, printing, connectivity, software errors)
Assist with account access issues, password resets, and multi-factor authentication setup 

Qualifications: Critical thinking skills Customer service skills Troubleshooting skills 

Hours: TBD

Pay Rate: Dependent on class standing and previous experience

Person to Contact: Brandon Familia

Email: brandonrf@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2667

Other: If you are interested, send me an email of your class schedule and the reason why you want to work with us.

Job Posted: 12/19

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.

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

Pay Rate: According to class standing and equipment experience with a bonus possible at the end of each semester for individual work performance. 
A continuous service rate increase is given after two semesters & beyond.

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.

Job Posted: 12/19

Location/Department: DSS/FYE/SSRS/THRIVE

Description/Duties: This internship is a collaborative hiring effort among Disability Support Services (DSS), First-Year Experience (FYE), Student Success & Retention Services (SSRS), and the THRIVE Initiative.
Specific duties may vary depending on the department of placement. Interns will work collaboratively to help students overcome challenges, connect with resources, and progress toward their academic and personal goals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned student caseload in accordance with established protocols
• Assess student needs and collaboratively develop individualized success plans
• Connect students to appropriate campus services and resources
• Monitor and support student progress toward identified goals
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation and case notes
• Participate in weekly Student Success Team meetings

Qualifications: 

• Maintain good academic standing
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service–oriented with a student-centered mindset
• Familiarity with campus resources (or willingness to learn)
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to think critically
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse students
• Commitment to integrity and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn additional software as needed

Hours: 10-20

Pay Rate: $10-$12/hour

Person to Contact: Regina Bailey

Email: reginabailey@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2838

Other: To apply, send your resume to reginabailey@southern.edu

Job Posted: 12/22