Work Study Student
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; job responsibilities and performance expectations are consistent regardless of funding source. Depending on departmental needs, employees perform entry-level administrative, operational, customer service, research, or program support duties. Tasks may include office work, event and program support, front-line customer service, data entry, filing, light research, technology support, and other general support functions. The role is intended to complement students’ academic experience by promoting workplace readiness, accountability, communication skills, and time management. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, protect confidentiality where applicable, and comply with university policies while balancing work and academic commitments. Positions are part-time, scheduled around academic coursework, and limited to the maximum allowable weekly hours under university and funding guidelines. The role assists with the day-to-day operations of the assigned department and performs clerical and other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled university student.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Balance work responsibilities with academic commitments.
- Maintain professionalism and comply with university policies.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department.
- Perform clerical functions, including answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Depending on departmental needs, support office tasks, events and programs, customer service, data entry, light research, technology support, and other general functions.
- Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality where applicable, and compliance with university policies.
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
