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 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 according to departmental needs. Duties 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 is designed to complement students’ academic experience by promoting 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 with academic commitments. Positions are part-time and scheduled around academic coursework, with weekly hours limited according to university and funding guidelines.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled university student.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
- Frequent sitting or standing and frequent keyboard use.
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.
- Provide other reasonable, related support duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- 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 and prescription insurance access for colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
