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Work Study Undergraduate - UMR Students Only

CompanyMayo Clinic
LocationRochester
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The work study student will complete delegated work assignments to support the department and gain field experience in a healthcare setting. They are responsible for maintaining communication with their supervisor and adhering to all safety and operational protocols.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
49306
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
10 hours
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About The Company
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career. Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world. We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
About the Role

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.

Qualifications

IMPORTANT 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


Why Mayo Clinic

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.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. 

Equal Opportunity

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.
Key Skills
CommunicationTeamworkAttention to detailComputer literacyKeyboardingInterpersonal skillsSafety compliance
Categories
HealthcareEducationAdministrativeCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Competitive compensationComprehensive benefit plansContinuing educationAdvancement opportunities