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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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Maintenance crew

Location/Department: Service Department

Description/Duties: Janitorial duties, some flooring maintenance and Miscellaneous work in Service Department warehouse. Prefer someone with a drivers license but that is optional.

Hours: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday thru Thursday 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Richard Long Jr

Email: rlong@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2133

Job Posted: 1/6

Service

Teacher Assistant

Location/Department: Hickman Science Center / School of Computing 

Description/Duties: 

  1. Grading assignments
  2. Helping students with assignments
  3. Completing assignments yourself to establish personal familiarity with them
  4. Testing instructional materials as they are developed
  5. Proctoring Tests
  6. Administering Extra Credit Evaluations 
  7. Review recorded videos for cheating 
  8. Collaborate with other student workers 
  9. Facilitate is Test Study Sessions

***Working Conditions:

  1. Make your own schedule – between 6 and 20 hours per week
  2. Support office in the computer lab or remotely using Microsoft Teams
  3. Only be able to work with equipment provided for you.

Qualifications: 

  1. Good and regular academic standing (not on probation or subject to dismissal) 
  2. Knowledge of the material covered in the class
  3. Solid people skills, willingness to help without being asked, and clearly communicate needs and expectations to leadership and fellow TAs.
  4. Computing majors preferred. Other majors require previous completion of CPTE-100 at Southern Adventist University 5. Experience assisting in computer labs desired.
  5. Able to accept changes to tasks and completion requirements at any moment.
  6. Able to be proactive and find solutions to problems that may arise.
  7. Have experience with working with Windows, Mac, and Linux Operating Systems ( Training is available )
  8. Exceptional attention to detail in grading and in proctoring assessments.

Hours: 6 to 20 hours a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Neftali Rodriguez

Email: neftalirodriguez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2998

Job Posted: 1/7

Computing

LifeGroup Coach

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions 

Description/Duties: 

A. Leadership Development

  1. Meet weekly with LifeGroup
  2. Attend weekly LifeGroup for Coaches.
  3. Attend OMM Fall Orientation & Retreat and Winter Retreat.
  4. Attend weekly team Transformation Tuesdays (11am-12pm)
  5. Read and implement practices from the resource book provided to
  6. Meet weekly with another LifeGroup Coach for peer support.
B. Event Execution
  1. Assist in planning and executing our LifeGroup booth at Ministry Expo, LifeGroup Orientation & GroupLink each semester.
  2. Assist in hosting LifeGroup promotion booths once a month.

C. Essential Responsibilities
  1. Serve four volunteer LifeGroup leaders as a mentor.
  • Model spiritual fitness and facilitate meaningful worship experiences during weekly mentee meetings.
  • Guide mentees through the process of launching, sustaining, and cultivating a spiritually transformative experience within their LifeGroup.
  • Envision with mentees to help them develop new skills for spiritual leadership.
  • Equip mentees with resources to lead well and celebrate their efforts with affirmation and gifts.
  1. Attend a minimum of one mentee LifeGroup meeting weekly.
  2. Assist LifeGroup leaders (and their members) in their personal spiritual development by inviting them to take whatever “next step” God may be extending to them as a result of their leadership throughout the semester.
D. Additional Duties
  1. Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract.
  2. Serve on the Vespers Experience Team as scheduled.

Qualifications: 

  • Personal, intimate relationship with God
  • Mentorship (formal or informal)
  • Prior experience as a small group leader (preferred)
  • Interpersonal & communication skills 
  • Time management skills
  • Initiation, assertiveness, & responsibility
  • Spiritual maturity

Hours: 8 hours/week minimum; 12 hours maximum 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Anna Bennett

Email: annabennett@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2441

Other: Submit an application: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Job Posted: 1/7

Office of Ministry and Missions

Custodian

Location/Department: Service Department 

Description/Duties: Responsible for cleaning assigned buildings on campus and other various as needed tasks. Daily use of cleaning chemicals, vacuuming, dusting. 

Qualifications: Dependable, attention to detail, able to work independently. 

Hours: M-Th 8-12/1-5, F- 8-12

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Stephanie Willison

Email: stephaniewillison@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2717

Job Posted: 1/7

Service

Gymnastics Coaching Assistant

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center 

Description/Duties: Assistant instructor of gymnastics for ages 6-13. You will be assisting 5-10 student coaches.

Qualifications: Some type of background doing gymnastics, or being on a gymnastics team.  Or the ability to be a quick learner from the other student coaches.

Hours: Monday and wednesday from 3:30-5:30, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:30. If there is a class schedule conflict we can work with you on your hours.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Craig Johnson

Email: craigjohnson@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2673

Job Posted: 1/8

Wellness Center

Student Writer

Location/Department: Wright Hall/Marketing and University Relations

Description/Duties: 

  • Interview campus constituents and draft assigned news and feature articles and press/event releases for editorial review
  • Conduct additional research, as needed
  • Align writing with criteria, including key messages and style guidelines, as designated by the university for public audiences
  • Effectively meet deadlines
  • Store all work and files on the department server (vs desktop)
  • Keep work area neat and organized
  • Attend weekly staff meetings, if class schedule allows

Qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated expertise in grammar and writing skills
  • Classes or experience in creative writing for media and publications
  • Strong people skills and experience conducting interviews
  • Able handle constructive criticism and notes from editors
  • Portfolio of articles and stories written to date
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated
  • Attentive to detail and deadlines
  • Communication or English majors preferred

Hours: 8-12 hours worked each week during regular office hours 

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Tina Smith

Email: tina@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2686

Job Posted: 1/8

Marketing and University Relations

Research Assistant for Adventist Beliefs

Location/Department: Religion

Description/Duties: Do research on Adventist beliefs identifying both historical material and non-Adventist social media influencers who speak about Adventist doctrines. The position will involve doing research, writing up summaries, and sharing the research with the Pennsylvania Conference who will be producing a YouTube series entitled "Busting Bible Myths."

Qualifications: Good research and writing skills Juniors or Seniors preferred

Hours: 10-15 per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Alan Parker

Email: parker@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2683

Job Posted: 1/8

Religion

Housekeeping

Location/Department: Thacher south 1816 housekeping 

Description/Duties: Work independently with min supervision Follow management assignments policies, and procedures. dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms 

Qualifications: Able to work 2 hours shift 

Hours: 2hr per day 

Pay Rate: $9.75- $10.75 

Person to Contact: Edwin Alvira

Email: alvirae@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2909

Job Posted: 1/8

Thatcher South

Receptionist

Location/Department: Business

Description/Duties: 

  • Receiving/screening calls and taking messages.
  • Welcoming visitors and prospective students.
  • Returning outgoing calls to accepted students.
  • Updating physical/digital job board.
  • Providing general office support (distributing mail, inventory and restock of office supplies, making copies, scanning/faxing documents, light cleaning and organization).
  • Additionally, assistance with special projects/events are needed to an ongoing basis, which may include: Event support, assisting with databases and spreadsheet maintenance, and department mailings.
  • This list is not exhaustive.

Qualifications: 

  • Preference given to Business majors.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suit.
  • Knowledge of Adobe a plus.
  • Familiar with use of Social Media.
  • Strong Communicator - spoken and written.
  • We are looking for applicants who have the following qualities:
  • Capable of dealing with a wide variety of people and situations.
  • High Ethical Standard.
  • Discretion and Confidentiality.
  • Able to withstand peer influence to uphold SB standards.
  • Professional dress and demeanor.
  • Dependable and punctual.
  • Detailed and conscientious.
  • Initiative and follow-through with little prompting.
  • Technical Savvy.
  • Strong Customer Service skills.

Hours: Hours needing to be covered are - Monday to Friday from 8am-12pm

Pay Rate: Based on class standing of $7.25-8.25 

Person to Contact: Carmelo Reyes

Email: carmeloreyes@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2374

Job Posted: 1/9

Business

Dishwasher

Location/Department: The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties: Washing dishes; putting away dry dishes; laundering aprons and towels; folding and putting away of clean laundry.

Qualifications: Willing to get wet. (We have waterproof aprons to minimize wetness.) Able to stand for several hours. Able to follow specific directions.

Hours: Monday - Wednesday - Friday 1 pm until 3:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (may apply to work a portion of these hours if unable to work entire 6 hours).

Pay Rate: Up to an additional $2 per hour above class standing with a possible end of semester bonus

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email:  achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 1/14

Deli, Village Market, Food Service

Sandwich Helper

Location/Department: The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties:Assist with making sandwiches, preparing school lunches, packaging and labeling desserts, pizzas and hot dogs.

Qualifications: Able to stand for long hours. Able to follow directions. Able to work with speed and precision while maintaining safe food handling guidelines (e.g., wearing proper attire such as aprons, hairnets, beardnets (if needed), washing hands, wearing gloves,  etc.) 

Hours: Needed any or all of the following days and any portion of these hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7 am - 12 Noon

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

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 1/14

Deli, Village Market, Food Service

Grab-N-Go Helper

Location/Department: The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties: Assist Grab-N-Go Supervisor with preparation of sandwich spreads and various salads. Packaging and labeling of prepared salads and spreads. Clean up of area which may include washing dishes, sweeping and mopping.

Qualifications: Able to stand for long hours. Able to follow directions. Able to work efficiently with precision and stay focused on task. Able to use knives for cutting or chopping. Must be 18 years old to operate machinery.

Hours: Tuesday and Friday 7 am - 3 pm; Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm; Thursday 7 am - 11 am; 1 pm - 3 pm (may apply for any portion of these days and times) 

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

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 1/14

Deli, Village Market, Food Service

Grab-N-Go Helper

Location/Department: The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties: Assist Grab-N-Go Supervisor with preparation of sandwich spreads and various salads. Packaging and labeling of prepared salads and spreads. Clean up of area which may include washing dishes, sweeping and mopping.

Qualifications: Able to stand for long hours. Able to follow directions. Able to work efficiently with precision and stay focused on task. Able to use knives for cutting or chopping. Must be 18 years old to operate machinery. 

Hours: Tuesday and Friday 7 am - 3 pm; Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm; Thursday 7 am - 11 am; 1 pm - 3 pm (may apply for any portion of these days and times)

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

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 1/14

Deli, Village Market, Food Service

Engage Worship Student Director

Location/Department:  Wright Hall / Enrollment Management (Admissions) 

Description/Duties: Act as a main point of contact for scheduling and organizing events for Engage Worship.

Perform daily office-based tasks, primarily on the computer.

Work closely with the Ministry Coordinator to plan and lead the Engage Worship team, consisting of four bands.

Manage updates to social media platforms and the website, as required.

Accompany the team on trips, as needed.

Qualifications: Strong communication skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions.

Advanced computer proficiency.

Highly organized: capable of managing contacts, calendars, and event details effectively.

Ministry-focused: demonstrates a servant-hearted attitude when collaborating with contacts and planning events.

Leadership abilities: skilled at recruiting and motivating a team of talented SAU students to work toward a shared goal.

Flexible availability: willing to participate in occasional weekend trips and dedicate time to office responsibilities.

Hours: Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week -  Work scheduled in blocks of at least 2 hours Available hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Pay Rate: Based on class standing +$1 more an hour for being a director

Person to Contact: Leticia Chaparro

Email: lchaparro@southern.edu

Office Phone: 912.312.5054

Other: To apply fill out this form:  https://form.jotform.com/231554213374148

Job Posted: 1/14

Admissions

Front End Helper - Lunch

Location/Department: The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties: Preparation of hot deck for lunch. Serve lunch. Help package Lunches-to-Go and School Lunches. Preparation of following day's breakfast items. Clean up which includes washing dishes, wiping down workstations and sweeping.

Qualifications: Able to stand for long hours. Able to follow directions. Great customer skills. Positive and Cheerful Attitude. Able to work with speed and precision in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safe food handling guidelines (e.g., wearing appropriate attire such as hairnets, beardnets (if needed), aprons, washing hands, wearing gloves, etc.) 

Hours: Tuesday 9 am - 11:30 am; Wednesday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; Thursday 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm to 2:30 pm; Friday 12 pm to 2:30 pm. May apply for any portion of these days and times.

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

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 1/14

Deli, Village Market, Food Service

Front End Helper - Breakfast

Location/Department: The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties: Assist Front End Supervisor with preparation of breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and other hot breakfast items. Serve breakfast. Clean up which includes washing dishes and wiping down work stations.

Qualifications: Able to stand for long periods of time. Great customer service skills. Cheerful attitude. Ability to work with speed and precision in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: Monday through Friday 7 am to 10 am.

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

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone:  423.236.2310

Job Posted: 1/14

Deli, Village Market

Landscape Worker

Location/Department: Landcape 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: Out 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 continous service rate increase is given after two semesters and 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: 1/14

Landscape

Ceramics Lab Assistant

Location/Department: SVAD - School of Art and Design

Description/Duties: 

  • The ceramics department is looking for a self-motivated and responsible student to provide lab assistance to the professor.
  • Must be capable of clay mixing, glaze mixing, assist with bisque and glaze firing assist students during class, keep the ceramics lab organized and clean, keep an inventory of materials, assist with other short-term projects, and serve as lab monitor.
  • Any other duties as requested

Qualifications: 

  • Must be able to work with little supervision.
  • Be detail oriented.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Ceramics experience preferred
  • Art student preference

Hours: TBD

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Marc Boyson

Email: marcb@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2732

Job Posted: 1/14

SVAD

Kitchen Helper

Location/Department:  The Village Market Deli 

Description/Duties: Assist Chef with preparation of lunch items in a fast-paced environment and friendly environment.

Qualifications: Able to stand for long hours. Able to follow directions. Able to work with speed and precision. Able to use knives and machinery. Must be 18 years or older.

Hours: Monday 8 am - 12 Noon; Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 11 am and 1 pm to 3:30 pm;

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

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 1/14

Village Market, Deli, Food Service

Dish room worker

Location/Department:  Cafeteria

Description/Duties: 

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

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

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

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

Qualifications:

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

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

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 1/15

Cafeteria, Food Service

Janitor

Location/Department: Cafeteria

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

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

This position may involve working alone or with a supervisor. 

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

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

Qualifications: 

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

Hours: Monday-Friday starting at 6pm 

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 1/15

Cafeteria, Food Service

Housekeeper

Location/Department: Village Market, Housekeeping 

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 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 housekeeping experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Weekly hours are discussed and determined during interviews.
Minumum Weekly Hours: 8 hrs
Maximum Weekly Hours: 24 hrs

Pay Rate: Depending upon class standing and experience level, anywhere between $8.00 per hour and $10.50 per hour

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2300

Job Posted: 1/15

Village Market, Housekeeping

Student Custodian

Location/Department: Service Department/Lynnwood 1036 

Description/Duties: Assist in maintaining academic and administrative buildings.

This includes cleaning of all common areas: bathrooms, classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms.

Doing daily checks and removal of trash and recycling.

The student custodian will be expected to assist in the maintenance and general upkeep of the janitor closets including:

Keeping it picked up and tidy

Reporting when items are low or missing, Reporting when equipment needs serviced

Qualifications: Able to work independently and be self-motivated Able to work with chemicals and equipment Able to effectively communicate with Supervisors Able to lift up to 20lbs (mostly dumping mop buckets) Flexible and able to adapt quickly Willing to maintain safety standards and abide by all protocols 

Hours: Sunday 9a-12p. Monday-Thursday between 8a-8p in 3+hr blocks. Friday between 8a-12p.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Email: servicedept@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2132

Other: Please address email to Bernetta Shockley and Stephanie Hewitt

Job Posted: 1/15

Service

Grader

Location/Department: Chemistry Department 

Description/Duties: 

  • Grade General Chemistry II laboratory assignments
  • Assist in recording grades for General Chemistry II laboratory assignments
  • Assist in returning graded General Chemistry II laboratory assignments to students

Qualifications: 

  • Successful prior completion of CHEM 152
  • 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: Scheduling is flexible. This position can generally be expected to require 4-6 hours/week if the work is done consistently and well.

Pay Rate: $7.70/hr to $8.25/hr depending on prior chemistry coursework and experience

Person to Contact: Brent J Hamstra

Email: bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 1/15

Chemistry

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: 
Expeditor qualifications:
Good customer service skills are a must – courteous & smiling face

Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment during peak meal times

Attention to safety is a must

Attention to details & cleanliness

Must follow Food Safety guidelines

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

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 1/16

Cafeteria, Food Service

Salad worker

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We strive to operate a top-notch food service facility.  We are looking for someone with a great attitude and work ethic to join our AWESOME Cafeteria Customer Service Team.  This position is part of the arms and legs of our department – making beautiful food to be delivered in the serving area.
Our Salad Team has a wide variety of responsibilities.  They include: 
•       Prepping cold foods
•       Stocking salad bar and grab go coolers
•       Prepping and keeping dessert bar full
•       Stocking drink coolers

You will be working directly under a salad supervisor who will assign the various needed tasks for the moment.
This can be a very fast-paced position at peak meal times.  Previous experience is a benefit but not required.  We are glad to train a willing learner.

Qualifications: 

  • Must be able to listen and follow instructions & recipes well.
  • Patience and attention to detail are important as this job often entails repetitive tasks.
  • Must follow Food Safety guidelines

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

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

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 1/16

Cafeteria, Food Service

Student-Mechanic Helper

Location/Department: Transportation

Description/Duties: Assist Mechanics in light service work on equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications: Experience with vehicles is preferred.

Hours: Flexible 

Pay Rate: $10 an hour

Person to Contact: Stephanie Busby

Email: sbusby@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2716

Other: Please submit your resume and a pdf version of your class schedule via email.

Job Posted: 1/17

Transportation

General Chemistry II Laboratory Assistant

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
  • Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization, including properly placing chemicals and equipment for subsequent lab periods or collecting and preparing them for storage at the end of the week’s activities
  • Grade laboratory assignments if necessary, under the direction of the laboratory instructor
  • Other related duties as assigned by the laboratory instructor

Qualifications: 

  • Successful prior completion of the laboratory course in which the student is working as an assistant
  • 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: 12:15-3:15 pm Thursday

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

Person to Contact: Brent Hamstra

Email:  bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 1/17

Chemistry

Chemistry Tutor

Location/Department: Chemistry

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: TBD

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Brent Hamstra

Email: bhamstra@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2203

Job Posted: 1/17

Chemistry

Housing Office Assistant

Location/Department: Housing Office

Description/Duties: Work with incoming non-traditional students on housing options
Assist non-traditional students with move in and move out process
Coordinate the readiness of apartments for incoming residents
Monitor and respond as needed to voicemails and emails regarding housing
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Self-starter
Detail oriented
Available during blocks of time during business hours
Able to work within various computer software programs to ensure accuracy in billing
Able to communicate effectively in English through verbal and written communications 

Hours: Up to 24 school weeks and up to 38 non-school weeks.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Irene Royo

Email:  iroyo@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2566

Job Posted: 1/23

Housing Office

Student Technician

Location/Department: Ledford Hall/Applied Technology

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

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

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

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Emiko Miyagi

Email: technology@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2863

Job Posted: 1/28

Applied Technology

Student Worker

Location/Department: Graduate and Professional Studies/ Wright Hall

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

Qualifications: 
• Must have excellent communication, writing, and organization skills. 
• Have a knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn various software.
• Must be able to type efficiently and pay attention to details.
• Must practice confidentiality of information at all times. 

Hours: 15 hours per week

Pay Rate: $7.25 - $8.25

Person to Contact: Jordan Sayavongsa

Email: jordansayavongsa@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2694

Job Posted: 1/28

Graduate and Professional Studies

Photographer

Location/Department: International Student Services

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

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

Hours: As Needed

Pay Rate: Per class standing

Person to Contact: Grace du Bois

Email: gracedubois@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2845

Job Posted: 1/28

International Student Services

AfterGlow Coordinator

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

1. Administrative:

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

2. Essential Responsibilities:

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

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

Hours: 10 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

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

Job Posted: 1/30

Office of Ministry and Missions

Creative Content Producer

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

 1. Administrative:

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

2. Essential Responsibilities:

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

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

Hours: 8 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

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

Job Posted: 1/30

Office of Ministry and Missions

Digital Content Creator

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

 1. Administrative:

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

2. Essential Responsibilities

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

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

Hours: 10 hopurs a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

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

Job Posted: 1/30

Office of Ministry and Missions

Music Chaplain

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

1. Administrative

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

2. Essential Responsibilities

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

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

Hours: 12 hours a week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

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

Job Posted: 1/30

Office of Ministry and Missions

Vespers Coordinator

Location/Department: Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: 

1. Administrative

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

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

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

Hours: 12 hours a week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing.

Person to Contact: Manuel Gomez

Email: magomez@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2438

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

Job Posted: 1/30

Office of Ministry and Missions

Social Media Assistant

Location/Department: Alumni Relations (Advancement Office)

Description/Duties: 
The Social Media Assistant will work closely with the Alumni Relations team to create and implement a strategic plan for the Alumni Association’s social media accounts and to manage these accounts. In this role, the selected candidate will help create content and implement campaigns to increase followers and engagement across various social media platforms.
Responsibilities:
• Pitch ideas for engaging content, carry out interviews with alumni, and write stories/copy for posts.
• Create a weekly communication schedule for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.
• Contribute picture and video content.
• Manage the Alumni Association Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts in close partnership with the Alumni Relations team.
• Update and accurately enter alumni information into the database.
• Assist with special projects, events, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications: 
• A passion for Southern, proven copywriting skills, ability to set clear goals and be self-motivated, basic phone photography and video skills, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

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

Pay Rate:  Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Cheryl Torres

Email: ctorres@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2827

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

Job Posted: 1/30

Advancement

Janitor

Location/Department: Hulsey Wellness Center

Description/Duties: General cleaning Stocking Running cleaning machines.

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

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

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Leah Parris

Email: leahp@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2852

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

Job Posted: 2/4

Hulsey Wellness Center