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Location/Department: Tutoring Center/McKee Library

Description/Duties: Be willing to tutor college algebra and statistics

Qualifications: Current enrollment as a Southern student in good academic standing Meets the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 Received at least a B+ in courses to tutor Strong critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Hours: Flexible, must be willing to work at least 4 hours per week

Pay Rate: $9.75-$10.75, based on class standing

Person to Contact: Sonja Fordham

Email: sfordham@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2384

Other: Application: https://southern.libwizard.com/f/application_tutoringcenter

Job Posted: 10/15

Location/Department: Lynnwood Hall Office 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 and experience

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2132

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

Job Posted: 10/15

Location/Department: Transportation

Description/Duties: 
Detailed cleaning of cars, minivans, 12 passenger vans, golf carts and buses.
Fuel and mileage documentation
Keep track of keys
Complete cleanup sheets with name and date Ability to park/back up ALL vehicles (except buses) Maintain wash bay order and cleanliness

Qualifications: Some knowledge on cleaning vehicles. Must have a drivers license.

Hours: 8 am-12 (noon) Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Pay Rate: Up to $10

Person to Contact: Christina Hall

Email: christinahall921@gmail.com

Office Phone: 423-236-2716

Job Posted: 10/15

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: Various timeslots throughout the week (we will work with your class schedule).

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

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2301

Job Posted: 10/21

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 2:00p - 6:00p + various other timeslots if you want more hours.

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

Person to Contact: Dan Simmons

Email: sdaniel@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2301

Job Posted: 10/21

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: 
Monday 3-5pm,
Tuesday anytime between 7am-10:30am and 11:00-3:30,
Wednesday 3-5pm,
and Friday anytime between 7am-10:30am

Pay Rate: Based on class standing with an end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 10/28

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: Thursday anytime between 11am-4pm
Friday 4:30 or 5pm-7pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing with an end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 10/28

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: Monday anytime between 8am-12pm
Tuesday 7am-9am or 11:30am-2pm
Wednesday anytime between 9am-12pm
Thursday 7am-9am
Friday 7am-9am

Pay Rate: Based on class standing with an end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 10/28

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: 2:30 or 3pm - 4:30 or 5pm
Thursday 5:45pm-7pm
Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing with an end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2767

Job Posted: 10/28

Location/Department: Thatcher south

Description/Duties: Cleaning and sanitizing kitten, vacuuming, cleaning lobby area, stairs.

Qualifications: Some housekeeping experience can be helpful but we will train you.

Hours: 2 per shift

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Edwin Alvira

Email: alvirae@southern.edu

Office Phone: 407-437-5073

Job Posted: 10/29

Location/Department: Intramurals - Health & Kinesiology 

Description/Duties: Officiate basketball both for 3v3 basketball tournament Sat night Nov 8 and for the regular Intramural Basketball season starting in January, 2026.

Qualifications: Good working knowledge of the rules and the game of basketball.

Previous experience reffing basketball preferred but not required.

Hours: Sat night Nov 8 - 7 pm - Midnight

Varies - 6 - 10 pm Mondays - Thursdays, 5 - 9 pm Sundays

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

Person to Contact: Troy Walker

Email: twalker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2458

Job Posted: 10/31

Location/Department: Chemistry Department

Description/Duties: 
• Grade General Chemistry I laboratory assignments as designated by the direct supervisor
• Assist in recording grades for graded assignments as designated by the direct supervisor
• Assist in returning graded assignments to students as designated by the direct supervisor

Qualifications: 
• Successful prior completion of General Chemistry I (CHEM 151)
• Oral communication skills must be sufficient to clearly communicate with the direct supervisor regarding work-related issues
• Hearing abilities must be sufficient to hear supervisors’ instructions, questions, and answers
• Visual abilities must be sufficient to read students’ assignments, answer keys, and gradebooks or other documents used to record student grades
• Handwriting skills must be sufficient to legibly write corrections and grades on student assignments and to record student grades
• Chemistry majors are given preference in hiring

Hours: Flexible as agreed upon by the direct supervisor

Pay Rate: $7.70-$8.25/hr depending on prior chemistry experience

Person to Contact: Brent Hamstra

Email: bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2203

Other: The successful applicant will work under Dr. Schilling's direct supervision.

Job Posted: 11/4

Location/Department: Mailing and Printing Services 

Description/Duties: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer phones and assist clients with inquiries.
• Greet walk-in clients and provide excellent customer service.
• File paperwork, send emails, and support basic office operations.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth workflow in the print shop.

Qualifications: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Professional, punctual, and self-motivated.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A positive attitude—and a willingness to join in casual conversations about movies, cats, and candy is a plus!

Hours: Monday/Wednesday afternoon

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Erin Cook

Email: erincook@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2861

Job Posted: 11/7

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center

Description/Duties: Like working with kids, be able to communicate and interact with kids in the water. be able to learn how to teach kids ages 3-14 swim lessons.

Qualifications: Willingness to learn how to teach kids to swim!

Hours: 3:30-5:00PM Mondays and Wednesdays

Pay Rate: Starts at $10/hr

Person to Contact: Tamara Ritterskamp

Email: tlritterskamp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2857

Job Posted: 11/10

Location/Department: Engineering

Description/Duties: Create and produce using solidworks and 3d printer

Hours: 5 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Wes Schofield

Email: wschofield@oklahomaacademy.org

Office Phone: 660-351-4570

Job Posted: 11/10

Location/Department: Gym Masters Gym

Description/Duties: Clean bathrooms, Vacuum, Mop, Clean mirror wall, Dusting, Take out trash, Pressure wash bathroom floors, Clean drinking fountain.

Qualifications: Very Reliable, Attention to detail, Conscientious, Excellent work ethic, Problem solver, Takes initiative, Excellent communication.

Hours: 6-8 hours per week, Flexible: any time during open hours EXCEPT for 2:30-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 1-3 on Friday The Hulsey Wellness Center (Gym Masters Gym) is open Sunday 12-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 5 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2852

Job Posted: 11/11