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Location/Department: The Garden

Description/Duties: Chef’s Assistant: Preparation of ingredients and assembling of menu items as instructed by the Chef. Duties include but not limited to vegetable preparation, salad and wrap assembly, and working closely with the Chef to prepare the “meal of the day.”

Skills needed: efficiency, team mindset, ability to follow and execute verbal instructions. 

Qualifications: Skills needed: efficiency, team mindset, ability to follow and execute verbal instructions.  

Hours Available: 

Monday/Wednesday 9am-12pm

Tuesday/Thursday 9am-11am

Thursday 2-5pm, 5-7:45pm

Pay Rate: Student Pay Rate 

Person to Contact: Maggie Pickens

Email: mpickens@southern.edu

Office Phone: 706.809.3714

Job Posted: 2/6

Location/Department: Business

Description/Duties: 

o Grading of assignments & exams

o  Inputting grades on eClass

Qualifications: Must have/or is currently taking FNCE 450 – Working Capital Management

We are looking for the applicants who have the following qualities:

o Capable of dealing with a wide variety of people and situations

o  High ethical standards

o  Able to work independently

o  Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality

o  Able to withstand peer influence to uphold SB standards and ethics

o  Professional dress and demeanor

o  Dependable and punctual

o Detailed and conscientious

o Critical thinker

o Initiative and follow-through with little prompting

o Strong customer service skills

Hours: 4- 5 hours per week

Pay Rate: $7.25-$8.25

Person to Contact: Carmelo Reyes

Email: carmeloreyes@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2374

Other: Reader for Working Capital Management Professor (Braam Oberholster) 

Job Posted: 2/6

Location/Department: Village Market, Grocery

Description/Duties: 
Includes but is not limited to:
• Stocking shelves with dry, refrigerated, and frozen products in an accurate and timely manner.
• Fronting and blocking shelves to help maintain a neat and organized store image.
• Looking for and removing expired items.
• Helping with inventory tasks.
• Assisting customers with friendly and courteous behavior.
• When assigned, assisting with various other retail tasks such as aisle resets, tag replacements, and performing housekeeping duties when needed.

Qualifications: Must be able to lift and carry at least 30lbs or more with relative ease. Must be punctual and reliable. Must have a friendly and willing-to-help attitude. Must be able to follow directions well and work efficiently alone. Must be able to work accurately and in a fast-paced manner. Previous retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: Weekly hours are determined in interviews based on the store's needs and the student's schedule.

Pay Rate: Depends on class standing and work experience.

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2300

Job Posted: 2/11

Location/Department: Lynnwood Hall 1036/Service Department

Description/Duties: 

Assist in maintaining academic and administrative buildings.
This includes cleaning of all common areas: bathrooms, classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms.

Doing daily checks and removal of trash and recycling.
The student custodian will be expected to assist in the maintenance and general upkeep of the janitor closets 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: Dependent 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: 2/13

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 end of semester bonus

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 2/19

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: 2/19

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: 2/19

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: 2/19

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: Influence our social media presence
Help with inventory management
Gather knowledge for overall product pricing 

Qualifications: Marketing major preferred but not required
Has a sense of social media presence
Eager to think outside the box

Hours: Hiring anytime between 8am-3pm 

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing and end of semester bonus

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 2/20

Location/Department: Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) 

Description/Duties: 

• Research and write mental health–related articles for publication in the school newspaper.
• Record detailed notes at weekly QEP meetings and distribute them via email to all student team members and QEP Director Danah Snedden.
• Collaborate with team members to gather information, ensure accuracy in content, and align with the overall QEP messaging.
• Work with the design team to integrate visuals or infographics where needed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications: 

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with email and digital communication platforms.
• Passion for mental health topics and a commitment to the QEP mission.

Hours: 10-15 per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing 

Person to Contact: Danah Snedden

Email: danahs@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2783

Job Posted: 2/24

Location/Department: Marketing and University Relations 

Description/Duties: 

• Capture campus events, people, places, and special assignments for use in university publications and on social media and websites
• Set up and take headshot images in department photo studio
• Contribute to daily photo gathering for Week in Review postings
• Cover events outside of regular office hours
• Dress appropriately and wear identification while working
• Import, organize, process, tag, and export photos in Lightroom
• Create contact sheets and file all usable photos within Photo Archive system on department server
• Monitor and respond to online photo requests
• Effectively meet deadlines
• Work in tandem with other photographers¬¬ and coordinate efforts
• Keep photo studio and equipment neat and organized
• Attend weekly staff meetings, if class schedule allows

Qualifications: 

• Portfolio of photography work
• Prior experience with digital cameras and lenses (Canon preferred)
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Working knowledge or familiarity with studio lighting
• Punctual, reliable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail and deadlines
• Flexible and available in evenings and on weekends

Hours: 10-15hr

Pay Rate: Based on class stnading and experience 

Person to Contact: Joseph Hyde

Email: josephhyde@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2687

Job Posted: 2/25

Location/Department: The Bietz Center for Student Life 

Description/Duties: Looking to hire 5 student employee positions and 2 student supervisor positions. 

Rotate between the INFO desk, 2nd, and 3rd floors.

Report to the Manager and/or Supervisor on duty Maintain a clean workspace and share custodial responsibilities Follow the daily tasks using the app Wheniwork Comply with Clery Act/CSA guidelines and go through a team training

Student Supervisors should be Junior/Senior/Graduate Status or have worked for at least 1 full semester on the Bietz Center team 

Qualifications: Dependable High level of integrity
Ability to approach peers and uphold campus guidelines and standards
Excellent CustomerService
Kind attitude
Team approach/everyone helps with the custodial responsibilities
Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.  (tables and chairs mostly)

Hours: Minimum would be a 2hr shift and can be up to 20 or 24hrs per week.

There is a weekend rotation team (every 4th weekend). This is expected.

Pay Rate: Based on Southern's class standing rate + up to $2 per hour increase

Person to Contact: Joey Tolbert

Email: jtolbert@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2070

Other: Send a resume and 2 references (previous jobs or volunteer work) to jtolbert@southern.edu

Job Posted: 3/5

Location/Department: WSMC

Description/Duties: Work a regular, live air shift at Southern's classical radio station.  

Qualifications: Respect for classical music is a must.  Love and knowledge of classical music is preferred. 

Fluency in the English language is required.  Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Students who live local to Southern are preferred, but students who live far away will still be considered.

Hours: flexible

Pay Rate: beginning at $7.25

Person to Contact: Robby Raney

Email: raneyr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2426

Job Posted: 3/5

Location/Department: First Year Experience

Description/Duties: The primary concern of the student mentor is the first-year student's adjustment to college life, residentially socially, academically and spiritually during the first year.

Qualifications: We ask that the student mentor have an accumulative 3.0 GPA.  Mentors need to be back on campus by August 13, 2025 for mentor training and be able to work prior to school starting.  Mentors need to have a desire and commitment to working with first year students in helping them to have a successful first year.

Hours: Hours will vary depending on the group of students they are assigned to.  7-10 hours is the average number of hours mentors receive each week.

Pay Rate: Based on grade level and experience.

Person to Contact: Renita Moore

Email: renitak@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2575

Job Posted: 3/10

Location/Department: Student Development/Student Association

Description/Duties: 
Pick up food orders from CK2 during designated delivery windows.
Deliver food to students, staff, and faculty members at various locations across campus.
Ensure food is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide excellent customer service, including greeting recipients politely and handling any special requests or inquiries.
Maintain the cleanliness of the delivery equipment.
Report any delivery issues or concerns to the manager for resolution.

Qualifications: We’re looking for a reliable and friendly food delivery person to join our team for our SA Initiative to bring SAU Eats to our campus! As a food delivery person, you will be responsible for delivering delicious meals from CK2 at first, directly to students and staff across campus. This is a flexible position that allows you to work during specific delivery windows, ensuring meals arrive on time and with great service.

Hours: Flexible hours that fit student schedules

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Alexis Grentz

Email: agrentz@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2484

Job Posted: 3/10

Location/Department: Christian Services, Bietz Center

Description/Duties: 
- Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meeting
 - Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract Essential Responsibilities
 - Social Media content on Instagram
 - Website
 - Update content on website
 - Design promotional materials for events
 - Campus screens, handouts, stickers, give-away items, t-shirts, posters, etc. 
 - Photograph events
 - Take or facilitate photo shoots
 - 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: 8 per week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing (benefits include two retreats with the OMM team)

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: Please submit a job application at the OMM site: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056 

Job Posted: 3/12

Location/Department: Christian Service

Description/Duties: Administrative
 - Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meetings
 - Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract Essential Responsibilities
 - Provide programming support to the Christian Service Director
 - Service Convocation & Emphasis Week
 - MLK Service Day
 - Southern Serves Day
 - Disaster Response logistics support
 - Assist with student-initiated service-learning project communications
 - Interview and assist with project proposal through completion
 - Email students with graduation requirement status
 - General office duties
 - Co-manage the serve@southern.du email, phone calls, copies, financial reports
 - Complete work duties while manning the OMM front desk as needed, answering the phone, serving guests, and fielding community service inquiries

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

Hours: 10-12 hours per week with one hour minimum in the office per weekday

Pay Rate: Based on class standing; benefits include two off-campus retreats with Office of Ministry and Missions (OMM)

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: Please submit a job application at the OMM site: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056 

Job Posted: 3/12

Location/Department: Christian Service - Office of Ministry and Missions

Description/Duties: Administrative
 - Attend weekly Christian Service (CS) team meeting
 - Participate in all OMM events as described in the contract Essential Responsibilities
 - Manage the southern.edu/serve website
 - List service projects & finalize attendance
 - Train project leaders how to take attendance
 - Co-manage the serve@southern.edu email address
 - Assist student organizations with identifying community service projects
 - Assist Director of Christian Service with disaster relief applications and planning service days
 - Promote the Christian Service General Education requirement by presenting at Southern Connections classes
 - Complete work duties while manning the OMM front desk as needed, answering the phone, serving guests, and fielding community service inquiries

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

Hours: 10-12 hours per week with one hour minimum in the office per weekday

Pay Rate: Based on class standing; benefits include two off-campus retreats with Office of Ministry and Missions (OMM)

Person to Contact: Cheryl Craven

Email: cravenc@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423-236-2205

Other: 3/12

Job Posted: Please submit a job application through the OMM site: https://form.jotform.com/240645708337056

Location/Department: Lynnwood Hall 1036/Service Department

Description/Duties: Assist in maintaining academic and administrative buildings.
This includes cleaning of all common areas: bathrooms, classrooms, lobbies, hallways, and conference rooms.
Doing daily checks and removal of trash and recycling.
The student custodian will be expected to assist in the maintenance and general upkeep of the janitor closets 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: Depends on class standing

Person to Contact: Bernetta Shockley/Stephanie Hewitt

Office Phone: 423-236-2132

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

Job Posted: 3/12