Federal Work Study

About the role

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. Student employees may be federally funded through the Federal Work-Study Program or institutionally funded; however, job responsibilities and performance expectations remain consistent regardless of funding source.

This role is designed to complement the student's academic experience by promoting workplace readiness, accountability, communication skills, and time management. Student employees are expected to maintain professionalism, confidentiality (where applicable), and compliance with university policies while balancing work responsibilities with their academic commitments. Positions are part-time, scheduled around academic coursework, and limited to the maximum allowable weekly hours in accordance with university and funding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day to day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department
• Responsible for clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, organizing, etc.
• Perform a variety of entry-level administrative, operational, customer service, research, or program support duties, depending on departmental needs
• Support events and programs
• Provide front-line customer service
• Data entry and filing
• Light research assistance
• Technology support or other general support functions
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Currently enrolled university student

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting/standing
• Frequent keyboard use
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR

Schedule

Workday Day shift

Pay

Not specified in posting

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.