About the role#
The Work Study Student position provides currently enrolled university students with part-time employment to support departmental operations. This role helps you build professional skills while balancing your academic commitments. You will work on-site, with hours scheduled around your coursework.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the day to day maintenance of your assigned department.
- Handle clerical functions such as answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Perform entry-level administrative, operational, or program support duties.
- Provide data entry and light research assistance.
- Support events and programs.
- Provide technology support as needed.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with university policies.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled university student status.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, variable hours.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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