Federal Work Study Student

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day maintenance and responsibilities of the assigned department
• Performs clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing
• Provides front-line customer service, data entry, filing, light research assistance, technology support, or other general support functions as needed by the department
• Supports events and programs
• Performs other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Frequent keyboard use
• May require kneeling, bending, squatting, or performing CPR (role-specific)

Schedule

Part-time, scheduled around academic coursework. Hours are limited to the maximum allowable weekly hours in accordance with university and funding guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service)
• Voluntary benefits, including group insurance rates and discounts
• Access to medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps)

Positions are located at 3242 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.