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Student Clerical Assistant

Friday, May 1, 2026
This job includes filing, typing, cleaning, and other clerical job duties.  We will hire work-study and non-work study, either can apply. Required Qualifications:Familiarity with Microsoft OfficeDesired Qualifications:Accounting experience is desirableTotal Hours: 12-20 hours per weekSchedule: Work hours between 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

Marketing Student Assistant

Friday, May 1, 2026
Marketing Student Assistant – Web & Digital ContentThe Department of Health Management & Policy (HMP) is seeking a marketing student to support our digital presence across multiple academic programs (MHA, EMHA, MS, MPH in Policy, and PhD).Responsibilities include:Updating and improving website content for clarity, accessibility, and organizationSupporting management of departmental social media accountsAssisting with development of clear, engaging, and audience-focused marketing materialsIdentifying opportunities to improve how information is presented onlineQualifications:Current student in marketing, communications, or a related fieldStrong written communication skills and attention to detailExperience with web content management and social mediaAbility to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on tasksThis role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing and content strategy within an academic setting.This is a part-time summer position with the potential to continue into the school year.  Please contact diane-schaeffer@uiowa.edu with any questions.

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. 

UI REACH Student Office Assistant

Friday, May 1, 2026
Job descriptionThe UI REACH program is looking to hire a Student Office Assistant to support daily functions of the UI REACH office.UI REACH is a comprehensive transition program for college-age students with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities. It offers college experience in a caring and structured environment, integrated into the University of Iowa. For more information, visit our website: https://education.uiowa.edu/reachResponsibilitiesRespond and provide a positive and professional service approach while working with a diverse population of students, families, internal and external UI REACH team members, and program/community partners.Serve as a resource, communicating to inquiries via email and on occasion phone and face-to-face contact.Respond to office emails daily using stationery email messages.Assist staff in updates to social media.Collect, compile, and enter data into a database – requires attention to detail for accuracy.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 software including Word, and Excel, (working knowledge of social media, Database, PowerPoint, and Publisher is desired).Assist with office routine and seasonal projects.Assist in on-the-job training of other student employees as needed.Scheduled shifts between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm, M- F, flexible by day and student schedule.Work during the summer and UI Breaks in Fall and Spring semesters.Assist during UI REACH convocation, summer orientation and fall family weekend as needed.Required QualificationsAbility to commit to 15 hours per week.Experience working with individuals with disabilitiesStrong organizational and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.Professional demeanor and positive attitude.Successful completion of a criminal background check.Preferred QualificationsInterest in transition programming, higher education, or student development.Experience working with individuals with disabilitiesTraining RequirementsCriminal Background Check upon hireProgram-specific onboarding and orientationRate of Pay$17.00 per hour

Data Analyst - Department of Anesthesia

Friday, May 1, 2026
Extract data from various healthcare data warehouses, such as the hospital’s electronic health record, for analysis and reporting. Devise methods and procedures for collecting and processing data utilizing knowledge of available sources and techniques. Assist with organizing and analyzing patient appointment data to improve scheduling efficiency and reduce conflicts. Manage and maintain a database of patient and service requests, including data entry, updates, and basic quality checks to ensure accuracy. Support scheduling operations by maintaining scheduling databases, tracking changes, and using data to identify patterns or scheduling issues. Create and manage a database to track room closures, including maintaining records of closure dates, locations, and reasons, with the potential to analyze trends and impacts on scheduling.Structure and perform analysis that addresses business issues. Building data models for organizing data for different teams across Anesthesia. 

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.).  

Student Circulation Assistant

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Student Assistants in the Law Library are responsible for supporting the daily functions and basic services at the Law Library’s Circulation Desk. This includes welcoming patrons to the library, answering basic questions, and helping direct patrons to appropriate resources. The Student Assistant also completes routine collection-related tasks that are repetitive in nature and do not require specialized knowledge prior to hire.  Sample tasks include, but are not limited to: Greeting and orienting users as they enter the Law Library.  Checking materials out to patrons and processing items returned to the library, including routing books to other departments and libraries.   Retrieving physical materials from or sorting items onto a hold shelf or library shelf.  Assisting patrons with publicly accessible computers, printers, print release station, scanner, and self-checkout machines.  Helping patrons locate materials by call number and provide directional assistance.   Answering routine inquiries and referring patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.  Assisting with opening/closing procedures in the Law Library.   Working on other collection-related tasks such as stamping, tattle-taping, photocopying, etc. as assigned.    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Autonomy and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.  Great communication skills and/or the desire to build them. The ability to thrive in a team environment.  Attention to detail Ability to accomplish tasks in a self-directed manner, and a willingness to ask questions when instructions are unclear.    

Student Laboratory Technician

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Department of Pathology is currently accepting applications for a part-time Student Laboratory Technician in Anatomic Pathology. This position will, under direct supervision, perform various laboratory and clerical tasks as required in the Cytology, Histology and Surgical Pathology laboratories and within Pathology Records. Duties may involve the use of computers, laboratory equipment, and/or a variety of clerical and support tasks as needed within the area.  Schedule: Exact schedule is flexible based on class schedule and student availability. Maximum 20 hours per week during the academic semester, 40 hours per week during breaks.Flexible Shifts Available:8:00am – 6:00pm Monday-Friday *Applicants looking to work up to 20 hours/week through semester and 40 hours/week through the academic breaks (i.e., Summer, Winter) preferred. Pay: $13.00/hour This position is located within the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. Health screening compliances and patient medical health record trainings will be required at the time of hire. Hands on training provided. Qualifications:Any combination of laboratory or clerical experience and/or post high school education equaling one year of full-time employmentAbility to follow oral and written instructions, including laboratory proceduresAttention to detail and the ability to multitask  Tasks will include (but are not limited to):Filing slides and tissue cassettes in various storage locations throughout the hospitalTriaging receipt and return of outside referral materialsCleaning and performing routine maintenance on slide stainer and various other lab instruments including digital imagersAssembling slides and relevant paperwork and delivering them to Pathologists’ mailboxesReplenishing supplies and reagents with the labs as well as in the FNA ClinicTransporting specimens for storage and/or additional testingWorking closely with and assisting lab personnel, faculty, and residents/externs/fellows as requestedPerforming special tasks as needed

Finance Student Assistant

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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.START DATE: ASAPEssential Duties and Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly financial summaries for grants- Matching balances to university systems to ensure accuracy- Gathering additional detail on expense items• Create invoices from payment report• Review patient billing reports• Create reports for tracking departmental productivity• Assist with budgeting of grant submissions• Assist with effort reporting schedules for the fiscal year• Update monthly departmental reports• Prioritize workload to accomplish monthly assigned tasks• Answer phone and transfer calls to the appropriate office(s)• Greet and provide assistance to visitors• Assist with large mailings• Formatting documents• Dictation• Updating biosketches and CV’s• Assist with grant submissions• Assist with travel reimbursements• Other administrative clerical and computerized tasks as neededRequired Qualifications:Knowledge of accounting concepts.Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.Demonstrated attention to details, organization, and accuracy.Excellent verbal and written skills.Must be dependable and demonstrate a desire to work and learn on the job.Display a pleasant public demeanor and ability to get along well with others.Background experience in accounting and a Major in accounting or related fields are desired. Rate of Pay: $11.00/hour

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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 2010-2023, 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 2010‑2023, University of Iowa data shows that student employees are retained at a 4.46% 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 2010, 4-year graduation rates for students who work on campus are at a 2.93% higher level than the university average.
  • The 6-year graduation rates have an even more significant increase with student employees graduating at a 3.76% 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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