About the role#
The Institutional Work Study position offers part-time employment to currently enrolled university students. This role supports departmental operations while helping you build professional skills. You will work on tasks that complement your academic experience, focusing on workplace readiness, communication, and time management.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and operations of your assigned department.
- Handle clerical functions such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Provide front-line customer service to visitors and staff.
- Perform data entry and maintain department files.
- Support various office tasks, events, and programs.
- Offer light research assistance or technology support as needed.
- Complete other reasonable duties as assigned by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- You must be a currently enrolled university student.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Frequent keyboard use, sitting, or standing.
- A commitment to maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time roles, scheduled around your academic coursework.
- Term: Rolling.
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.
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