Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jeffersonrsquo;s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold amp; Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jeffersonmaintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Internship ndash; entry level

The ACUHO-i Summer Intern at Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Universityrsquo;s East Falls Campus will work collaboratively with the leadership team within the Office of Residential Life in the areas of operations, occupancy, and assignments, as well as training, programming, and assessment.

Thomas Jefferson Universityrsquo;s East Falls campus is a small, private institution with a strong representation of healthcare and professional majors among 3,200 students, 1,200 of whom live on campus during the fall and spring semesters. The tree-lined East Falls Campus is located on the edge of Philadelphiarsquo;s Fairmount Park in the beautiful residential area of East Falls, 15 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, a city that offers world-class museums and historical attractions and many feature weekly social activities and films. The University is accessible by public transportation.

In addition to work within Residential Life, our intern will also have the opportunity learn from a variety of staff from the Division of Student Life, including Student Engagement, Career Services, Counseling Services, International Student Services, Disability Services, Health Services, and the Office of the Dean of Students.

To best tailor the internship experience, our intern will work with their supervisor to identify specific responsibilities based on their own areas of interests and desires to learn new skills. The intern will also develop a comprehensive development plan that meets their specific professional needs in conjunction with the Residential Life Leadership Team.

Tasks include:

Operations, Occupancy and Assignments:

• Assist in the on-going development of the Residential Life webpage, social media, and StarRez PortalX.
• Manage keys and occupancy for summer orientation and conference services.
• Assist in the preparation of hall opening, including responding to student and parent questions and concerns.
• Assist with various orientation responsibilities (check-in/check-out, presentations, etc.).

Training, Programming and Assessment:

• Support the planning and development of Resident Assistant staff training.
• Review and revise the Community Engagement Model in conjunction with the professional staff, a comprehensive outcomes-based community development model utilized by the undergraduate staff.
• Review of existing assessment tools and data and work in conjunction with staff in the development of new assessment.
• Assist with various orientation responsibilities (check-in/check-out, presentations, etc.).

Expectations:

• Maintain open and consistent communication with the Residential Life Leadership Team.
• Maintain a typical work schedule (32 hours a week).
• Serve on summer on-call rotation.
• Complete projects within established deadlines.
• Interact with co-workers, students, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson values.

Internship Dates:

This internship begins on May 20, 2024 and ends on August 2, 2024. Dates are flexible.