About the role#
The Work Study Student position offers part-time employment for currently enrolled university students. This role supports departmental operations while helping you develop professional skills. You will balance your work responsibilities with your academic commitments, with schedules built around your coursework.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and operations of your assigned department.
- Handle clerical functions including answering phones, filing, scheduling, and organizing.
- Provide front-line customer service and support for office tasks, events, and programs.
- Perform data entry, light research assistance, and technology support.
- Take on other reasonable, related duties as assigned by your supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a university student.
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with university policies.
- Physical ability to lift and carry 25 lbs and perform frequent keyboard use, sitting, or standing.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, temporary.
- Compensation: This is a 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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