About the role#
The Institutional Work Study position for the Honors Program offers part-time employment to currently enrolled university students. This role supports departmental operations while helping you build professional skills. You will balance your work responsibilities with your academic commitments, with schedules designed around your coursework.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the daily maintenance and operations of the department.
- Handle clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Provide front-line customer service and act as a point of contact.
- Perform data entry and provide light research assistance.
- Offer technology support for office equipment and software.
- Support various events and programs.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
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, and standing.
- A professional approach to maintaining confidentiality and university policies.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- This is an on-site, part-time role.
- The position is paid.
- Hiring occurs on a rolling basis.
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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