Federal Work Study
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 federally funded through the Federal Work-Study Program or institutionally funded; responsibilities and performance expectations are consistent regardless of funding source. Employees perform entry-level administrative, operational, customer service, research, or program support duties based on departmental needs. The role complements students’ academic experience by promoting workplace readiness, accountability, communication skills, and time management. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, protect confidentiality where applicable, comply with university policies, and balance work responsibilities with academic commitments. Positions are scheduled around coursework and limited to the maximum weekly hours allowed 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.
- Balance work responsibilities with academic commitments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.
- Perform clerical functions such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Depending on departmental needs, assist with office tasks, events and programs, front-line customer service, data entry, light research, technology support, or other general support functions.
- 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
- 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
