About the role#
The Federal Work Study position provides currently enrolled university students with part-time employment to support daily departmental operations. This role helps you build professional skills like time management and communication while balancing your academic schedule.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the day to day maintenance and operations of your assigned department.
- Handle clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Provide front-line customer service to visitors and staff.
- Perform data entry and light research assistance.
- Offer technology support as needed.
- Support various programs and events.
What you'll need#
- Must be a currently enrolled university student.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Comfort with frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use.
- Commitment to professionalism and university policy compliance.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Schedule: Hours are set around your academic coursework.
About Jefferson
Jefferson operates as a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The system includes 33 hospital campuses and provides healthcare services across the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. It also functions as an educational institution with 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 academic programs. The organization serves 360,000 health plan members and employs more than 65,000 people.
How to get in at Jefferson
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