Student Admin & Project Support - Part-Time, Chicago

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Student Administrative Project Assistant. This restricted part-time position (FTE <0.5) supports projects to improve medical center performance, including patient experience initiatives. The role offers exposure to operational and clinical issues across departments and requires strong organization and communication skills.

The position emphasizes teamwork, data analysis, and program evaluation, with duties ranging from scheduling and meeting minutes to data collection and reporting. Rush values diversity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently enrolled as a student in Rush University's College of Health Sciences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently.
• Possess strong analytic and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, drafting meeting minutes, monitoring project timelines and work deliverables.
• Conducts library and computer searches on clinical and administrative topics.
• Collects and analyzes data related to clinical outcomes.
• Collects and analyzes data related to program performance.
• Conducts statistical analyses using a variety of software packages.
• Assists with implementation of clinical projects.
• Rotates with health care professionals to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Assists with the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Assists with program evaluation.
• Prepares written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Enrolled in Rush University's College of Health Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Student Administrative Project Assistant. This restricted part-time position (FTE <0.5) supports projects to improve medical center performance, including patient experience initiatives. The role offers exposure to operational and clinical issues across departments and requires strong organization and communication skills.

The position emphasizes teamwork, data analysis, and program evaluation, with duties ranging from scheduling and meeting minutes to data collection and reporting. Rush values diversity and excellence.