Federal Work Study
About The Position
The Student Work Study position provides currently enrolled university students with part-time employment supporting departmental operations while fostering professional growth and skill development. Students may be federally funded through the Federal Work-Study Program or institutionally funded; responsibilities and performance expectations are consistent regardless of funding source. Depending on departmental needs, student employees perform entry-level administrative, operational, customer service, research, or program support duties. Work may include office tasks, event and program support, front-line customer service, data entry, filing, light research assistance, technology support, and other general support functions. The role complements students’ academic experiences by promoting workplace readiness, accountability, communication, and time management. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, protect confidentiality where applicable, follow university policies, and balance work with academic commitments. Positions are part-time, scheduled around academic coursework, and limited to the maximum weekly hours allowed by university and funding guidelines. The listed work shift is Workday Day. The position is temporary and is based at 1015 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled university student.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Meet applicable university and funding guidelines for maximum weekly work hours.
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use are required.
- Patient care providers may need to perform role-specific activities, including kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.
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.
- Depending on departmental needs, assist with office tasks, events and programs, customer service, data entry, filing, light research, technology support, or other general support functions.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality where applicable, comply with university policies, and balance work responsibilities with academic commitments.
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 with 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
