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Location/Department: Village Market

Qualifications: 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:Decided at the interview based on the student's schedule and the departments needs.

Student must be able to work between 8hrs a week or 12 hrs a week.

Pay Rate: Between $9.00 and $10.25 depending on class standing and work experience.

Person to Contact: Alexis Hamilton

Email: achamilton@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2300

Other: Please email me if you are interested in filling out an official application.

Job Posted: 10/1

Location/Department: Student Success and Retention Services 

Description/Duties: 

• Manage assigned caseload according to protocol
• Participate in weekly Student Success Team meetings
• Assess the need for services and develop an Individual Action Plan (IAP) with assigned student
• Connect student(s) to appropriate services/resources
• Monitor the student’s progress toward achieving goals identified in the IAP
• Maintain up-to-date documentation/case notes
• Assist with intervention programs for special populations

Qualifications: 

• Upper-class undergrad or graduate student (Social Work, Education, or Psychology emphasis preferred)
• Maintain good academic standing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service minded
• Familiar with campus resources
• Organized, self-starter, critical-thinker
• Work efficiently alone and with a team
• Documentation of case notes
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to connect with students
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality
• Proficient with MS Office with the ability to learn other programs
• 10-20 hours a week during the school year

Hours: Discussed at interview

Pay Rate: Discussed at interview

Person to Contact: Regina Bailey

Email: reginabailey@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2838

Other: please email your resume to reginabailey@southern.edu.

Job Posted: 10/7

Location/Department: Records and Advisement 

Description/Duties: 

- Process daily outgoing transcript requests

- Process and manage Enrollment Verification letters and forms

- Must be able to work independently on tasks (planning, prioritizing, executing in a logical manner)

- Provide excellent customer service phone, email and face-to-face

- Assist departmental staff with projects

- Answer and make phone calls in a professional manner

- Scanning documents into students permanent files/maintaining student record/files

- Assist with front counter coverage, help facilitate with answering questions and assisting with the needs of our customers

- Assistance with special projects throughout the academic year such as graduation and office organization

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

- Prefer previous office experience

- Be proactive, motivated, adaptable and a quick learner

- Have strong organizational, computer and interpersonal skills

- Must excel in written and spoken communication, work independently, follow instructions well, anticipate needs and respond accordingly

- We are looking for energetic and friendly students that are professional and have a team player attitude.  You must be detail-oriented, organized and responsible 

Hours: Arranged - must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week during the school year.  Availability during the summer months is also preferable.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing

Person to Contact: Tami Wery

Email: wery@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2397

Other: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:  wery@southern.edu

Job Posted: 10/7

Location/Department: WSMC

Description/Duties: Host an engaging air shift of Classical music on Classical 90.5, WSMC Qualifications Respect for Classical music is required.  A love and knowledge of Classical music is preferred.  All the employees of WSMC are musicians in their own right.

Qualifications: Availability in the afternoons is preferred.  Students who live near campus all year are preferred. Underclassmen who plan to stay at Southern all four (or more years) are preferred.

Hours: Up to 24 hours per week as schedule allows

Pay Rate: $7.25

Person to Contact: Robby Raney

Email: raneyr@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.779.4346

Job Posted: 10/10

Location/Department: Village Market

Description/Duties: Repack bulk product using scales and stock shelves with 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.

Maintain cleanliness within the Bulk department and clean any product spills.

Follow proper food-handling and food-safety procedures.

Help with inventory tasks.

Assist customers with a friendly and courteous behavior.

Perform housekeeping duties within the department (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing).

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.

Previous retail experience a plus, but not necessary.

Hours: We will work with your class schedule.

Pay Rate: Minimum $9.00/hr - can be more based on class standing and/or experience.

Person to Contact: Osmin Yanes

Email: osminy@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2314

Job Posted: 10/10/24

Location/Department: Cafeteria

Description/Duties: We are under new management and we are striving to operate a top-notch food service facility.  We are looking for 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.   

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: Tuesday and Friday mornings (6am-11am). Plus 1 or 2 afternoons during the week. 

Pay Rate: Competitive rate based on class standing. Plus a end of semester bonus.

Person to Contact: Sheila Bame

Email: sbame@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2767

Job Posted: 10/15

Location/Department: History

Description/Duties: Upload assignments and other class materials to e-class.

Assist the professor and students as needed Be punctual and trustworthy Light cleaning of their own workspace as well as the professor's office Willing and available to work until grades are entered at mid-term an =d finals Help with office work as needed.

Qualifications: Sophomore or Junior preferred (looking for someone able to continue to work for at least a school year Excellent computer skills required (Eclass, MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel Able to manage time without constant supervision Attention detail Good judgement and reasoning skills Excellent work ethic 

Hours: Varies

Pay Rate: Based on Class Standing

Person to Contact: Wanda Barber

Email: wbarber@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2381

Other: The position will begin Winter Term 2025

Job Posted: 10/16

Location/Department: First Year Experience 

Description/Duties: Student Advisors in the FYE Department are responsible for helping new students adjust to campus life. This may look like:

-              Assisting with class registration

-              Connecting students to resources provided on campus

-              Checking up on students who may be struggling to adjust to college life

-              Aiding students in learning how to balance school, work, time with friends, etc.

Student Advisors also assist with departmental programs such as The Main Event, New Student Orientation, and Southern Connections.

Qualifications: Applicants from the Social Work or Counseling masters programs preferred. Students that are junior/senior status that have backgrounds in psychology, social work, or another helping field will also be considered. Good customer service skills required.  Basic computer skills also necessary.

Hours: Flexible hours during a normal work day. Student can usually work up to 20+ hours per week.

Pay Rate: Based on class standing and experience 

Person to Contact: Renita Moore

Email: renitak@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2575

Other: Sudent Advisors are needed to work during the summer. Applicants that are available in the summer will be given preference. 

Job Posted: 10/17

Location/Department: Cafeteria 

Description/Duties: Washing dishes and putting away dry dishes.

Qualifications: Willing to get wet; able to stand for several hours; ability to follow specific instructions 

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am - 3pm

Pay Rate: Up to an additional $2/per hour, store discount and possible end of semester bonus

Person to Contact: Anna Chiarenza

Email: achiarenza@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.236.2310

Job Posted: 10/24

Location/Department: McKee Library

Description/Duties: This ARC-funded project preserves the stories of our own student missionaries, past and present, for future generations.  The research assistant will independently conduct virtual or in-person audio interviews of past student missionaries. In addition, the research assistant will edit the transcripts generated for the interviews and post the audio, transcript, and a short introductory paragraph to our institutional repository, Knowledge Exchange. The research assistant will contact alumni student missionaries to recruit participants.  All procedures will follow the IRB-approved methods that will be provided.  This is currently a one-semester appointment, but it is open to negotiation and project expansion.

Qualifications: *Highly independent and responsible
*Trustworthy to work on projects and conduct interviews independently
*Capable of adhering to research guidelines
*Personable and friendly to make participants comfortable

Skills needed:
text and basic audio editing, proofreading, writing, interviewing, recruiting, basic website managing

Upperclassmen or graduate students with writing, editing, and interviewing experience are preferred.  Other students will be considered depending on relevant job and academic experiences.

Hours: 10hr/week

Pay Rate: Based on class standing unless exceptional skills and experience are present

Person to Contact: Bethany Fajardo Howard

Email: bfhoward@southern.edu

Office Phone: 423.762.4152

Job Posted: 10/29

Location/Department: Service Department/Lynnwood Hall 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

   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: Monday-Thursday between 8a-8p in 3hr blocks. Friday between 8a-12p. Sunday 9a-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: 10/29/24

Location/Department: Village Market Deli

Description/Duties: Make breakfast sandwiches; assist with serving; man fryer (must be 18 years or older); clean-up 

Qualifications: Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be organized; work neatly and efficiently; have good customer service skills and all around positive attitude. Must be 18 or older to work fryer.

Hours: 8 am - 1 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: 11/4/24