Work study student employees are representative of Mayo Clinic, working cooperatively with all Mayo Clinic staff, external clients, students, and advisors. Is responsible to and receives direction from assigned department supervisor. Work study employment provides students that have interest in a healthcare career and view Mayo Clinic as an employer of choice an opportunity to explore our culture, gain field experience and pursue their career goals.
The work study employee is responsible for completing delegated work assignments to reinforce the learning experience and to provide benefit to the work unit. Opportunities for mentorship and career development may be made available to work study employees.
The work study employee will be responsible for indicating changes in financial aid award to their assigned supervisor, as well as the work study office. The work study employee schedule will be arranged collaboratively between the work study employee and assigned department supervisor and in compliance with the financial aid award amount and minimum hours per week requirements.
*This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship and we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT Stem.
QualificationsIMPORTANT NOTE: Before you can be formally considered, verify your work study award with the UMR Employment Office and include your Community Service Program Work Study Referral form with this application.
This opportunity is open to applicants who meet all the following:
Currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota - Rochester (UMR)
Graduated from high school or obtained a GED
Granted and accepted a financial work study award of $2,700 for an academic year
*If you are selected for this position, you will be required to work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week.
Additional Qualifications
Ability to be attentive to details and to adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals, reagents and infectious agents
Computer or keyboarding experience
Good human relations skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota Rochester
- High school diploma or GED
- Accepted financial work-study award of $2,700 for the academic year
- Community Service Program Work Study Referral form
- Ability to work a minimum of 8–10 hours per week
- Attention to detail and ability to follow strict safety requirements when handling chemicals, reagents, and infectious agents
- Computer or keyboarding experience
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Mayo Clinic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mayo Clinic and has not been reviewed or approved by Mayo Clinic.
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Retirement Support — A no-cost pension plus an employer-matched 403(b)/401(k) is positioned as a standout differentiator, offering strong long-term financial security. Feedback suggests this retirement combination elevates overall total rewards even when base pay is moderate.
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Healthcare Strength — Expanded medical networks, enhanced fertility coverage, and employer absorption of a plan year’s premium increases point to robust healthcare offerings. Feedback suggests annual updates maintain breadth and competitiveness of coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance, dependent scholarships, child and elder-care resources, and EAP services provide meaningful family-oriented support. Feedback suggests these programs add tangible value beyond salary alone.
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What We Do
Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,800 physicians and scientists and 50,900 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic also serves over 70 communities through Mayo Clinic Health System with locations in MN, IA, and WI. Collectively, these locations care for more than 1 million people each year.
