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UHD - Retail Associate - Mayflower C-Store

Friday, January 17, 2025
BASIC FUNCTIONPerform various tasks including the preparation and cooking of food, serving a diverse group of customers, and cleaning/sanitation duties to meet required standards.RESPONSIBILITIESWash and restock dishes and utensilsClean and sanitize tables and other surfacesSet up areas for service on or off premises and tear down at end of serviceCheck in productPrepare food, including cooking, assembling and cutting, and serve hot and cold food itemsRestock and rotate food itemsCover, label and store food and beverages within established proceduresHandle cash and operate cash registerRespond courteously and promptly to customer concerns and inquiriesDemonstrate civil and respectful interactions with othersDress in proper work attire per department guidelinesOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSEnrolled as student at the University of Iowa (during academic year)Must be a motivated self-starter and able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervisionGood communication skills (written and verbal) and be positive and respectful in working with a diverse populationMust be reliable and dependableDemonstrated commitment to GREAT customer serviceMust be able to work through finals weekMust be able to move up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of timeMust successfully complete and maintain cash handling and credit card trainingMust be able to handle meat productsLOCATIONMayflower Residence Hall – Mayflower MarketTRAINING REQUIREMENTSCash HandlingSafety Training for Dining Students

Sumer Residential Mentor

Friday, January 17, 2025
The University of Iowa TRIO Upward Bound Program  Resident Mentor and Head Resident Mentor The Upward Bound Program (UB) is a federal TRIO program that helps high school students from low-income families and/or students who will potentially be first-generation college students, prepare for post-secondary education. We empower students to advocate for their education and achieve their post-secondary goals. Upward Bound is looking to fill 6 Resident Mentor (RM) positions and one Head Resident Mentor (HRM) position for the 2025 Summer Semester. In this position, you would oversee the day-to-day activities and well-being of a group of 25 Upward Bound high school students.  Basic Functions:  Summer Residential Staff are an important piece to the success of our summer program. Holding themselves accountable and leading our group of summer program participants throughout day-to-day and evening activities for 6 weeks (about 1 and a half months), independently and responsibly. Summer Residential staff takes initiative the Upward Bound program’s objectives and goals, supports students as they experience on-campus life, and handles challenging and multiple tasks with patience and teamwork, utilizing the entire Residential team and the UB staff as support. RMs will be responsible for a group of 4-6 students throughout the summer. Students in the program will engage in in-person, on-campus classes Monday through Thursday followed by a day of in-person activities on Fridays to provide students the opportunity to engage with one another and the program staff.  The HRM will also work closely with the Resident Supervisor, Joseph Villalobos, to provide information on student experience, disciplinary concerns, event planning, and additional information pertinent to the summer program's success.  Hours/Work Schedule: As a Resident Mentor/Head Resident Mentor for the Summer 2025 Program you will be living on campus from June 9- July 19. Tasks include, weekday mornings accompanying students to meals, classes, and evenings will be spent facilitating study hall sessions, SILT activities, and room check at curfew. Supervising students will be weekly from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon.  On weekends students go home from Friday (time TBD) and return to campus on Sunday afternoon. Post-Summer Program completion, Resident Mentors/Head Resident Mentor are required to join us on our Summer Trip from July 21st-July 25th, to Wisconsin.Pay and What Is Included: Resident Mentor: $3,000  Head Resident Mentor: $3,200-$3,520, dependent upon related/prior experience.  Stipends will be separated into two payment dates on July 1, and August 1. Full room and board are included from June 9- July 19.   Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license and upon being hired must be able to complete the UI Fleet services driving certification, a Criminal Background Check, Minors on Campus Training, First Aid Training, CPR Certification, and Harassment Prevention training.  Responsibilities:  Developing and maintaining appropriate mentor connections with Upward Bound participants as individuals and group members. This includes:Getting to know participants through formal and informal interactionsIdentifying, immediately reporting, and monitoring participants with health (physical, socio-emotional, mental, etc.) concernsObserving the behavior and group dynamics of participantsDemonstrating respect for participants bringing academic or personal concerns or issues to your attentionReporting and solving conflicts with the assistance of the Upward Bound Staff and/or The TRIO Director.Maintaining an atmosphere conducive to positive personal development, self-discipline, study, and sleep. This includes:Serving as a positive role model to students by words, actions, and follow-throughsOperating honestly and with the utmost integrity at all timesAssisting in the development of each participant’s maturityEncouraging full participation in educational, social, cultural, and recreational activitiesConducting evening checks for all participants to ensure they are practicing healthy sleep habits & hygieneParticipating in at least one (1) On-Call weekend throughout the Summer Program for participants opting to stay on campus (justification required from the participants)Assuring all students, staff, and peers are respected and treated consistently with university policies, minors on campus policies, and upward bound policies.Supporting, informing participants, and enforcing policies and regulations that encourage responsible student behavior, conduct, and autonomy,Monitoring participants’ behavior and immediately reporting all infractions of Upward Bound and University rules and regulations to assigned Upward Staff or The TRIO DirectorPracticing confidentiality in matters related to participants and staff without withholding information about students from the pro-staffLead/Assist in planning and implementing special interest and other additional activities (Ex: Closing Ceremony, Kick-Off Weekend)Supporting, monitoring, and engaging with students during dedicated academic times/activitiesMonitoring student behavior on field tripsModeling appropriate space etiquette, regardless of modality (virtual, hybrid, in-person, etc.)Assisting with planning and implementing age-appropriate special interest, lifetime sports, and weekend activitiesFacilitating, monitoring, and assisting students during study hall/study table timesFulfilling administrative responsibilities including:Maintaining collaborative interaction among staff and participants characterized by respect, authenticity, transparency, and serviceAttending and participating in staff meetings with Upward Bound staffPreparing and submitting, in a timely manner, reports documenting incidents with participants, event reports, and maintenance/custodial requests to the assigned Upward Bound SpecialistSubmitting any documentation or information to the Head Resident Mentor and Resident Supervisor as needed.Maintaining a positive attitude toward all job dutiesProviding transportation to and from Upward Bound events and students’ home communities, as needed.Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Resident Mentor Required for RM:  Current & continuing college student or recently graduated college student (undergraduate and graduate levels).Ability to handle multiple assignments, challenging demands, and priorities, working around the clock to support the Summer Program objectives and schedulesAbility to engage in daily physical activity (walking around campus most of the day and/or on day trips, etc.)Must be able to work at a fast pace in a team environmentValid driver’s license and meet the University Fleet Safety Program requirements (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19).Desirable for RM:  Completion of college or higher or current graduate student.Experience working with students from low-income backgrounds, multiethnic backgrounds, and/or who are potential first-generation college graduates.Experience working with high school students.Background teaching/tutoring STEM materials or willingness toCPR CertificationLifeguard/Aquatics Safety Training Head Resident Mentor  Required for HRM: Graduate Student or undergraduate student with a combination of education and experience required.Ability to effectively manage groups of high school and college-aged students.Ability to handle multiple assignments, conflicting demands, and priorities.Valid driver’s license and meet the University Fleet Safety Program requirements (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19). Desirable for HRM: Completion of an associate degree or higher.Prior leadership experience.Experience working with high school students.Experience working with students from low-income backgrounds, multiethnic backgrounds, and/or who are potential first-generation college graduates. Interested candidates are requested to complete and submit this application along with a copy of their resume and academic transcript: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3kLRXqndprMUuKW   Questions can be directed to joseph-villalobos@uiowa.edu    The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

Student Administrative Assistant - Department of Psychiatry - Finance and Research Office

Friday, January 17, 2025
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an Undergraduate Student to assist their Finance and Accounting Office. This position will assist through a variety of office and administrative tasks which ultimately enhances the abilities and efficiencies of our faculty, physicians, and staff with their research and patient needs. This is an excellent opportunity to expand computer proficiency, hone technical skills, and enhance multi-tasking skills by working with an experienced administrative and financial team. The successful student assistant must demonstrate professionalism and the desire to be a team player through helping other department staff whenever possible. TIME COMMITMENT: 10-20 hours per week. M-F, 8-5 hours only. Class schedules are taken into consideration. Those with larger blocks of time (3-4 hours) of availability are preferred.  Potential for working up to 40 hours/week during summer break. START DATE: ASAP Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare monthly financial summaries for grantsMatching balances to University systems to ensure accuracyGathering additional detail on expense itemsCreate invoices from payment reportReview patient billing reportsCreate reports for tracking departmental productivityAssist with budgeting of grant submissionsAssist with effort reporting schedules for the fiscal yearUpdate monthly departmental reportsPrioritize workload to accomplish monthly assigned tasksAnswer phone and transfer calls to the appropriate office(s)Greet and provide assistance to visitorsAssist with large mailingsFormatting documentsDictationUpdating Biosketches and CV’sAssist with grant submissionsAssist with travel reimbursementsOther administrative clerical and computerized tasks as needed Required Qualifications Knowledge of accounting conceptsProficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelDemonstrated attention to details, organization, and accuracyExcellent verbal and written skillsMust be dependable and demonstrate a desire to work and learn on the jobDisplay a pleasant public demeanor and ability to get along well with othersBackground experience in accounting and a Major in accounting or related fields are desired.  Rate of Pay: $10.00/hour

Social Work Specialist I

Thursday, January 16, 2025
The University of Iowa Healthcare Care Coordination Pediatrics team is seeking a Social Work Specialist to provide direct social work services including assessment, treatment, interventions, and recommendations to facilitate movement through the continuum of care to Children's and Women's Services patients and their families. Duties to include:Demonstrates initiative in problem solving and program development and/or identifies, conducts and documents research and special projects.Serves as an agent of planned change.Provides leadership in interdisciplinary problem solving.Represents the interests of the University, hospital and/or Divisional leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within departmental goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.Identifies opportunities for practice research and special projects.Provides information presented by leadership to Social Work Team.Participates in divisional and hospital committees and task forces.Builds relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to improve patient experience and access to resources.Participates in professional and community groups and agency boards and welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplacServes as subject matter expert for case consultation and case finding for Social Work Team.Assist in development of approaches to treatment and care which are appropriate for patient and their families.Demonstrates knowledge of practice areas.Demonstrates conceptual and technical knowledge.Demonstrates ability to apply theoretical knowledge.Completes further education related to job/assignment.Acts as a resource for navigating financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the federal and state health programs and the disability process.Work with team members towards Division and/or hospital objectives.Demonstrates ability to develop the social work role.Promotes teamwork and serves as team builder.Functions pro-actively and effectively collaborates with other disciplines.Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community while performing one’s duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers.Contributes to social work practice.Serves as resource for others for complex patient situations including identifying resources.Serves as a practicum instructor for social work students or acts as a job shadow guide for short term placements.Serves as a mentor for new staff, teaching core and advanced competencies and/or evaluating new staff.Provides education on social work skills, including diagnostic and treatment, and provides information on specialized areas of practice.Serves as a first-line resource for day to day clinical and operational questions and/or consultation for work team members.Provide leadership and positive guidance in working with other disciplines to decrease LOS and assure positive throughput, and patient satisfaction.Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and link the inpatient/outpatient workflow and serves as a role model for positive acceptance of changes.Support team members, while managing the work systems and processes in clinics to insure that the needs of patients are met and fosters a respectful team working environment.Serve as an immediate resource to prioritize and adapt during emergencies.Works with division and hospital leadership, physicians, clinic/unit nurse managers and staff to educate, promote, utilize, and optimize social workers at the highest level of practice, in a team model of care.Participates in clinically relevant activities and attends meetings and other conferences to enhance clinical and professional expertise.Promotes program development of social work education and assists with growth of staff in areas of leadership, clinical excellence, patient centered care, education, research, and organizational involvement to meet the identified goals and needs of the employee and organization.Assist in program development and staff education to improve patient care and answer questions regarding protocols and policies. University of Iowa Healthcare —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®Percent of Time: 60%Schedule: Weekend Option 7:00am - 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-planBenefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click hereEducation Requirements·         Master’s degree with a major concentration in social work Experience Requirements·         3-5 years of specialized social work experience ·         A license to practice social work in Iowa, LISW strongly preferred ·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desired Qualifications·         Additional graduate education and/or continuing education related to advanced social work practice and skills ·         Certification by the Academy of Certified Social Workers, ACM (Accredited Case Manager), CCM (Certified Case Manager), or other specialized certification for social workers related to the role ·         Demonstrated leadership skills including  critical thinking, independent decision-making, time management program development activities and contribution to practice are highly desirable ·         Ability to coordinate complex planning efforts involving multiple disciplines, departments and community resources·         Experience working with all ages of patients and their families, providing counseling, crisis intervention as well as experience with palliative care, hospice and end of life.·         Solid understanding of community resources available for a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions including knowledge and experience with levels of care, federal and state regulations and financial resources for post-acute hospitalization is highly desirable ·         Prior experience in pediatric social work

Social Worker III

Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Iowa Healthcare University campus, Care Coordination Division, Pediatrics is seeking a Social Worker III to provide direct social work services including assessment, treatment, interventions and recommendations to facilitate movement through the continuum of care to adult patients in our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) clinic and their families in both inpatient and outpatient setting. Position Responsibilities:Develops and implements plan of care, responsive to patient/family concerns, health care status, available resources, age specific problems, and clinical impressions.Identifies patients requiring social work intervention through use of case finding.Performs social work assessments with patient and/or family involvement.Develops clinical impressions and rates severity of problems for planned interventions.Provides range of social work services responsive to identified problems (e.g., help with psychosocial functioning, help with adaptation to illness, facilitating services, protective services, post hospital planning, etc.).Provides information, consultation and professional support to interdisciplinary team members.Provides information to team members regarding psychosocial issues and their impact.Informs team members of social work treatment goals and patient status and progress and collaborates with team regarding service provision.Acts as resource for team (e.g., participates in patient care rounds, team conferences, etc.)Advocates for the social work role with health care team members.Uses body of social work knowledge & understanding of human behavior to remedy team-related issues and help team members evaluate and enhance team functioning.Develops and facilitates groups for patients and/or significant others as appropriate.Identifies goals and structure for group work services.Provides therapy, educational, and/or support group services reflecting diagnosis  and age related issues.Evaluates effectiveness of group and revises as necessary.Contributes to strengthening the social work profession.Participates in departmental and unit-based activities.Arrange for community services before discharge to meet patients’ post-discharge needs with recognition and documentation of patient choice of service providers. Ensure coordination of the communication process with patient/family concerning the discharge plan and may include coordination of family meetings.Collaborate with the patient’s provider and other healthcare team members in managing the patient’s length of stay and determining the appropriate level of care for transition planningUniversity of Iowa Healthcare —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®Percent of Time: 50%Schedule: Shifts ranging Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, occasional evenings, weekend and holiday rotation.Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-planBenefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click hereRequired Qualifications for SW IIIMaster’s degree with a major concentration in social work6 months-1 year of clinical social work experienceA license to practice social work in IowaExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDesirable Qualifications for SW IIISome familiarity with social work undergraduate educationSocial work experience in a health care setting with the appropriate patient population and their families.Experience with identifying and navigating financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the federal and state health programs, and the disability process.Experience working with community resources, home healthcare, nursing facilities and other options available for patients in outpatient settingsExperience in a fast paced, high volume work environmentCare coordination experience or case management skills in a health care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team including experience utilizing an electronic medical record to assist with management of non-adherence, post-care follow-up and referrals to appropriate resources.

Social Worker III

Thursday, January 16, 2025
The University of Iowa Health Care, Care Coordination Pediatrics team is seeking a Social Worker to provide direct social work services including assessment, treatment, interventions, and recommendations to facilitate movement through the continuum of care to NICU patients and their families. Develops and implements plan of care, responsive to patient/family concerns, health care status, available resources, age specific problems, and clinical impressions.Identifies patients requiring social work intervention through use of case finding.Performs social work assessments with patient and/or family involvement.Develops clinical impressions and rates severity of problems for planned interventions.Provides range of social work services responsive to identified problems (e.g., help with psychosocial functioning, help with adaptation to illness, facilitating services, protective services, post hospital planning, etc.).Provides information, consultation and professional support to interdisciplinary team members.Provides information to team members regarding psychosocial issues and their impact.Informs team members of social work treatment goals and patient status and progress and collaborates with team regarding service provision.Acts as resource for team (e.g., participates in patient care rounds, team conferences, etc.)Advocates for the social work role with health care team members.Uses body of social work knowledge & understanding of human behavior to remedy team-related issues and help team members evaluate and enhance team functioning.Develops and facilitates groups for patients and/or significant others as appropriate.Identifies goals and structure for group work services.Provides therapy, educational, and/or support group services reflecting diagnosis  and age related issues.Evaluates effectiveness of group and revises as necessary.Contributes to strengthening the social work profession.Participates in departmental and unit-based activities.Arrange for community services before discharge to meet patients’ post-discharge needs with recognition and documentation of patient choice of service providers. Ensure coordination of the communication process with patient/family concerning the discharge plan and may include coordination of family meetings.Collaborate with the patient’s provider and other healthcare team members in managing the patient’s length of stay and determining the appropriate level of care for transition planningUniversity of Iowa Healthcare —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®Percent of Time: 50%Schedule: Shifts ranging Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, occasional evenings, weekend and holiday rotation.Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-planBenefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click hereRequired Qualifications for SW IIIMaster’s degree with a major concentration in social work6 months-1 year of clinical social work experienceA license to practice social work in IowaExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDesirable Qualifications for SW IIISome familiarity with social work undergraduate educationSocial work experience in a health care setting with the appropriate patient population and their families.Experience with identifying and navigating financial resources, including insurance coverage options, changes related to the federal and state health programs, and the disability process.Experience working with community resources, home healthcare, nursing facilities and other options available for patients in outpatient settingsExperience in a fast paced, high volume work environmentCare coordination experience or case management skills in a health care setting as part of an interdisciplinary team including experience utilizing an electronic medical record to assist with management of non-adherence, post-care follow-up and referrals to appropriate resources.NICU social work experience 

Student Researcher - Zhang Lab

Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Department of Neurology at the University of Iowa is seeking a highly motivated Student Research Assistant to work in the Center for Neurodegeneration. This position will work in the laboratory of Qiang (Johnson) Zhang, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology. This position involves extensive collaboration with the laboratories of Dr. Nandakumar Narayanan, MD, PhD, and Dr. Michael Welsh, MD.  Duties to include: Performing animal behavioral studies, including stereotactic surgeries, optogenetics, fiber-photometry and neuronal ensemble recording, as well as immunohistochemistry.Maintaining lab protocols and compliance requirementsActively participating in weekly laboratory meetingsConducting literature researchMaintaining the validity and integrity of research dataPreparing high quality graphs and figures for presentations and publications. As skills develop, the Undergraduate Research Assistant will be involved in data analysis. Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours/week during academic semesters. Up to 40 hours/week during breaks (i.e., Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). Schedule is flexible and to be determined with supervisor upon hire. Pay: Based on relevant experience. Typically, between $11.00 - $12.50/hour. Required QualificationsMust be currently registered as an undergraduate student at the University of Iowa. Major in health science preferred. Strong basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Access PowerPoint, Word). Regular and reliable attendance Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to communicate (written and spoken) effectively.Excellent organizational skills Experience with data entry and database management. Desired QualificationsFamiliarity with and/or recent course work in neuroscience Knowledge of basic experimental design in animal models and psychology/neuroscience Prior experience as a research assistant in a Psychology or Neuroscience lab Familiarity with basic lab techniques (i.e. pipetting)Familiarity with MatLab and/or R coding. Experience with statistical analysis, especially statistical computing. Experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine learning.  This position is well suited for candidates considering medical school. As a federally funded physician-scientist previously supported by NIH training grants, Dr. Zhang is highly committed to the career development of his trainees. The Zhang lab has an excellent track record of Undergraduate Research Assistants going to medical school. Past Alumni from this position have moved on to prestigious medical schools including Duke University and University of Iowa. Dr. Zhang is a neurologist and neuroscientist who specializes in treating and diagnosing patients with movement disorders, including those with Lewy Body dementia/Parkinson's disease dementia. Dr. Zhang was trained with Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley Prusiner. Dr. Zhang’s main goal is to understand the cholinergic circuit mechanisms underlying the cognitive deficits in Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body dementia/Parkinson's disease dementia. Dr. Zhang is also studying the role of glucose metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease and exploring the possibility of treating Alzheimer’s disease by enhancing glycolysis.

UHD - Retail Assistant - Power Cafe

Thursday, January 16, 2025
BASIC FUNCTIONPerform various tasks including the preparation and cooking of food, serving a diverse group of customers, and cleaning/sanitation duties to meet required standards.RESPONSIBILITIESWash and restock dishes and utensilsClean and sanitize tables and other surfacesSet up areas for service on or off premises and tear down at end of serviceCheck in productPrepare food, including cooking, assembling and cutting, and serve hot and cold food itemsRestock and rotate food itemsCover, label and store food and beverages within established proceduresHandle cash and operate cash registerRespond courteously and promptly to customer concerns and inquiriesDemonstrate civil and respectful interactions with othersDress in proper work attire per department guidelinesOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSEnrolled as student at the University of Iowa (during academic year)Must be a motivated self-starter and able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervisionGood communication skills (written and verbal) and be positive and respectful in working with a diverse populationMust be reliable and dependableDemonstrated commitment to GREAT customer serviceMust be able to work through finals weekMust be able to move up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of timeMust successfully complete and maintain cash handling and credit card trainingMust be able to handle meat productsLOCATIONCampus Recreation and Wellness Center – Power CaféWORK HOURSUp to 20 hours per week during the academic year.TRAINING REQUIREMENTSCash HandlingSafety Training for Dining Students

Rec Services - Swim Lesson Instructor Aide - Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

Thursday, January 16, 2025
BASIC FUNCTIONCRWC Swim Instructor Aides will assist Swim Instructors to provide swimming and water safety instruction assistance to children and adults following the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum and guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIESAssist Swim Instructors in age and skill appropriate group lessons.Assist Swim Instructor in the evaluation and progress of Learn-To-Swim participants.Arrive to work on time and prepared to assist Swim Instructors with classes.Assist in the preparation in well-designed lesson plans for each class session.Provide feedback to Swim Instructor in regards to participant progress to participants, parents, and guardians.Maintain notes on participants and ideas for future classes.Participate in regular in-service training sessions and meetings.Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONSOutstanding customer service skills.Previous experience teaching swim lessons and/or a significant competitive swimming background.Ability to interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations.Mandatory attendance at regularly scheduled in-service trainings.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 evenings, and weekends.Must be a currently enrolled high school or college student.LOCATIONCampus Recreation & Wellness Center (CRWC)TRAINING REQUIREMENTSMust successfully complete a background check.Recreational Services Orientation

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The Pomerantz Career Center aims to provide work opportunities for students looking to help offset the cost of education while gaining valuable work experience that is imperative in today’s competitive job market. Our goal is to help students find employment that adds value to each student’s personal and professional development. 

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Working as a First Year Student

Future Benefits of Student Employment

  • Development of transferrable skills, such as time management and organizational skills; understanding of personal skills, talents and interests leading to the right career path for you
  • Development of a mature professional mindset
  • The understanding of what employers look for to stand out in a professional environment
  • The chance to network and build relationships with professional mentors on campus
  • Understanding the resources available to you as a student to assist in your academic and professional success
     

Academic Benefits of Student Employment

  • 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

 

Student Stories

Students talk about the skills and confidence they have gained from their student employment experiences. 

 

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—Perception vs Reality

 

The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center assists students in finding a job, articulate what they have learned on that job, and educate them on how future employers view that experience.

 

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

 

Common Misconceptions Regarding Student Employment

 

Perception
Reality
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.

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 2008-2022, University of Iowa freshman students who worked between 1-20 hours per week had GPA 0.12 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.
Having a student job affects the focus of students away from the classroom and can cause early drop-out rates.

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 2008‑2022, University of Iowa data shows that student employees are retained at a 4.30% higher clip than their non-working peers.
With less time to focus on academics, student workers struggle to graduate in four years and take much longer to finish their degree requirements.

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 2008, 4-year graduation rates for students who work on campus are at a 2.66% higher level than the university average.
  •  The 6-year graduation rates have an even more significant increase with student employees graduating at a 3.74% higher level.
It’s just a student job…….Student jobs develop skills future employers want. The UI STEP (Student to Employed Professional) program prepares students to articulate those skills.

 

 

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