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Inventory Management Assistant

Monday, May 4, 2026
Assist in filling medical supply orders from our Logistics Management Center in Coralville. This position is crucial to assure healthcare staff have the proper supplies needed to administer patient care.Up to 20 hours/week during the Semester and 40 hours/week during Summer.Looking for 1st-Shift availability: 4–5-hour shifts between the hours of 6AM-4pm, Weekend availability required.Must have reliable transportation. There are no buses that stop at or near this location.Please provide availability.

Student Clinical Trials Research Assistant - Cancer Center

Friday, May 1, 2026
Clinical Trials Research Student Assistant BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:The Clinical Research Services (CRS) team supports all cancer‑related research conducted at the University of Iowa’s Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (UI HCCC). As a CRS student, you will contribute to the execution of interventional oncology clinical trials that provide additional treatment options for patients at the UI HCCC. Your primary function is to support research activities by assisting with the CRS pre‑screening initiative—which identifies patients who may be eligible for interventional clinical trials—as well as supporting data management and research laboratory operations. In this role, you will work primarily in the Clinical Cancer Center within the Pomerantz Family Pavilion. Responsibilities include data mining and analysis, reviewing key clinical data points within the EPIC electronic health record, entering information into study documents and databases, supporting laboratory kit inventory and expired‑supply management, and scanning and uploading essential study source documents to support study monitoring. Through these activities, you will help ensure accurate execution of protocol‑defined requirements by building a strong foundation of high‑quality data that supports study teams and advances cancer research. Students in this position are expected to operate with increasing independence, using general training and supervision as needed while demonstrating commitment, attention to detail, and initiative in supporting the success of oncology research studies. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in pre-screening patients for clinical trial eligibility by reviewing patient charts in EPIC with a high level of attention to detail.Enter and manage study data using tools such as EPIC, OnCore, Excel, Qualtrics, and other applicationsAssist in entering subject data into study data bases and help resolve data-related queries.Review and assess data for accuracy and validity; identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to supervising staff.Assist in trial closure activities and maintain study documents as requiredSupport laboratory operations, including biospecimen transfers (e.g. tumor tissue, blood, bone marrow, buccal samples), assisting with laboratory supply and kit inventory management, including expired supply checks.Scan and upload essential study source documents to support study monitoring and regulatory compliance.Perform additional tasks, special functions, and/or special projects as assigned. Hours: Monday-Friday, 12-15 hours/weekPay: $13.00/hr DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Proficiency in software applications such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience with medical terminology.Experience with EPIC EXPECTED SKILLS TO GAIN:Proficiency with clinical research applications such OnCore, Triomics PRISM, and Epic.Ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Administrative supervision provided by Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clinical Research Services. 

Facilities Student Assistant

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Looking for a student to work with our facilities team in the Department of Biology.  We oversee 2 buildings, 20 research labs, 15 teaching labs and other spaces.  This position would be responsible for delivering packages to labs, helping with moving small appliances and items between labs, and minor maintenance needs (cleaning up after water spills, etc.).  

Rec Services- IFLY Assistant Coach- CRWC

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
What you will learnYou can expect to learn skills such as leadership, time management, providing appropriate feedback, and working with people from various backgrounds as well as part of a team. Although your job in the Division of Student Life may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here will help you in your chosen career path and give you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume.Basic job functionAssistant Swim Coaches provide instruction and coaching for various training groups within the Iowa Flyers Swim Club, a USA Swimming sanctioned swim club operated by University of Iowa Recreational Services.Responsibilities• Write and administer swim practices for groups within the Iowa Flyers team while following the philosophy and workout structure of the Head Coach.• Communicate practice content, practice outcomes and goals for your group to the head coach on a consistent basis• Take regular attendance and communicate to Head Coach any group changes on a daily basis if appropriate.• Attend coaching staff meetings as requested by Head Coach.• Attend swim meets as needed or requested by Head Coach.• Event preparation and setup including pool configuration, timing system, public address systems, scoreboard and meet management computers.• Any additional duties as assigned by the Head Coach.Qualifications• Prior swimming experience as a competitor or a swim coach or both• Outstanding customer service skills; competent computer and audio-visual skills.• Ability to interact with various groups through different situations.• Display a positive and encouraging attitude at every practice session• Ability to teach swimmers various skills with both patience and enthusiasm• Ability to use independent judgment when needed.• Strong problem-solving skills.• Must be able to accommodate a variable work schedule that may include early mornings, late evening and weekends.Training requirements• CPR/AED/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire.• Must successfully complete a background check.• Completion of University of Iowa Bloodborne Pathogens training• Recreational Services Orientation

Peer Advisor

Monday, April 27, 2026
Position overview:Peer Advisors of the Office of Student Financial Aid provide customer service to fellow students and parents that are inquiring about financial aid. In this role, you will be exposed to a fast-paced environment, working alongside other peer advisors and full-time staff that are eager to assist students/families navigating the financial aid process. Peer advisors are responsible for answering inquires over the phone, in person, and over email. In this role, you will answer the questions and address any concerns from UI students and parents, or you will connect them with a full-time professional staff member. Flexible work hours up to 20 hours per week (during the academic year) and 40 hours per week (during breaks and the summer). Must be available to work at least 10 hours per week. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located at 2400 University Capitol Centre (Old Cap Mall) and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8AM - 4:30PM and Wednesday 10AM - 4:30PM. To be considered, you must be awarded Federal Work-Study through the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Summer availability is required. This position is for undergraduates only - Graduate and Professional students will not be considered.  This position reports to the Assistant Director of Service Operations and Outreach of the Office of Student Financial Aid. What you will get out of this role:Working in the Office of Student Financial Aid will provide you with professional advantages and skills that can be used in future opportunities. The skills and knowledge you develop in this role can be used to enhance your resume and overall student experience. Peer Advisors refine their communication and problem-solving skills, work collaboratively with other staff, and improve their time management. Additionally, you will develop a sense of connectedness to the University of Iowa campus as you learn more about resources on campus and interact with several different campus partners.  Position qualifications: Current Enrollment: Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Iowa. Preference will be given to students with two or more years remaining before conferring their degree.Work-Study Eligible: RequiredSummer and Holiday Break Availability: Preferred, but not required. Preference will be given to students that can work during Summer 2024.Strong Communication Skills: Written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail, grammar, and professionalism.Time Management: Organized, prompt, ability to manage a busy student schedule, and timely for scheduled shifts.Customer Service Experience: Preferred, but not required.

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Student Employment Outcomes

  • Development of a professional mindset—treating your student job as a “real job”
  • Provide and promote workplace behavior best practices
  • Foster and promote student career development through employment tips and further professional developmental opportunities
  • Development and understanding of key competencies, transferable skills, leadership on the job, networking abilities, and fostering a sense of professionalism with your peers and supervisors
  • Development of positive peer-to-peer and supervisor interaction techniques to facilitate personal and professional growth
  • Understand the difference between meeting and exceeding expectations and be able to execute strategies to perform at the next level
  • The chance to network and build relationships with professional mentors on campus
  • Increased enrollment retention and graduation rates for on-campus student workers
  • Students working 1-20 hours per week have a higher average GPA than their non-working peers
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Working as a First Year Student

Common Misconceptions

Perception: Students who work while attending school full-time struggle to keep up with their studies because of time management issues and they have a lower GPA than students who don’t work.

Reality: Working while attending school full-time increases the need for students to manage their time and thus helps students establish a more structured routine.

  • From 2006-2024, University of Iowa freshman students who worked between 1-20 hours per week had GPA 0.13 higher than their non-working counterparts.
  • This same data is validated with national statistics. On average, students who work on campus maintain a higher GPA than those who don’t.

Perception: Having a student job affects the focus of students away from the classroom and can cause early drop-out rates.

Reality: No campus activity has shown as much positive influence on a students’ academic success and retention as campus employment. 

On‑campus employers are aware that the students they hire have a #1 priority of doing well in school; therefore, employers are flexible with students’ schedules. 

  • From 2006-2024, University of Iowa data shows that student employees are retained at a 3.65% higher clip than their non-working peers.

Perception: With less time to focus on academics, student workers struggle to graduate in four years and take much longer to finish their degree requirements.

Reality: Student employees don’t just keep up, but far exceed the University of Iowa graduation rate average at both the 4 and 6-year levels.

  • Since 2006, 4-year graduation rates for students who work on campus are at a 2.75% higher level than the university average.
  • The 6-year graduation rates have an even more significant increase with student employees graduating at a 3.36% higher level.

Perception: It’s just a student job.

Reality: Student jobs develop skills future employers want. The UI STEP (Student to Employed Professional) program prepares students to articulate those skills.

Student Stories

Get a behind-the-scenes look at student life through the eyes of campus employees. These short videos share real stories from students balancing work and school, highlighting the skills they’ve gained, the connections they’ve made, and the impact of their on-campus jobs.

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Resources

The Pomerantz Career Center assists in the professional development of student employees by providing opportunities such as the UI STEP (Student to Employed Professional) professional development workshop and the 2-credit hour professional development academic course, along with assistance with Handshake.

Student Employment for Career Success

All-in-one assistance with career and professional preparation. Topics include: the impact of student employment on future employability, strategies for proactive job or graduate school searching and networking, resume and cover letter writing to stand out to employers, interview preparation and execution, and personal branding. 

Requirements: concurrent student employment, on- or off-campus.

Workforce Development Sessions

We offer free professional development sessions to student employees called UI STEPWorkforce Development Program.

These engaging and interactive trainings equip student staff with essential skills that extend beyond their day-to-day job responsibilities. The program focuses on core areas of workforce development and professionalism, helping student employees grow as confident, capable, and career-ready individuals. Topics include transferable skills, leadership, networking, and strategies for exceeding expectations.

Supervising Today's Students

The Supervising Today's Students Series (STS) focuses on developing skills for individuals who supervise and/or represent undergraduate students, while providing insights on how to best lead and support student employees.

Student Employee & Supervisor of the Year

Each year, the University of Iowa honors outstanding contributions through awards recognizing both student employees and their supervisors. Student employees make a meaningful impact across campus, often going above and beyond in their roles. Just as essential are the supervisors who mentor and guide them—an impact reflected in the many heartfelt nominations submitted by students.

Work-Study Eligibility

Each year, around 1,000 undergraduate students are employed through work-study positions. Work-Study is not a grant or a loan but a need-based, part-time employment program in which the government and the employer share the payroll cost of employing you. Work-Study gives you the upper hand of being chosen by an employer since the government directly reimburses them a percentage of your earnings.

Handshake

Handshake is the University of Iowa's online job board. Students can research employers and apply for on- and off-campus jobs. Employers can post their student employment opportunities.

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