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. Duties vary according to departmental needs and may include administrative, operational, customer service, research, or program support. The role is intended to complement students’ academic experience and promote 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 part-time, scheduled around coursework, and limited to the maximum weekly hours permitted by 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 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 and prescription insurance
- 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 and prescription insurance access for 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
