Federal Work Study Student
About The Position
The Student Work Study position provides currently enrolled university students with part-time employment opportunities that support departmental operations while fostering professional growth and skill development. Students may be funded through the Federal Work-Study Program or institutionally, with consistent responsibilities and performance expectations regardless of funding source. Duties may include entry-level administrative, operational, customer service, research, or program support based on departmental needs. The position is designed to complement students’ academic experience by developing workplace readiness, accountability, communication, and time-management skills. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, protect confidentiality where applicable, and comply with university policies while balancing work and academics. Positions are part-time, scheduled around academic coursework, and limited to the maximum allowable weekly hours under university and funding guidelines.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled university student.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality where applicable, and compliance with university policies while balancing work and academic commitments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.
- Perform clerical functions, including answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
