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Student Assistant

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Student AssistantHardin Library for the Health SciencesDepartment: Reference & Circulation/Public Services# of Hours/Week: 10-12Contact: Library Administrative Assistant IV – Mark OnkenStudents will undergo training for this position.Definition of position: Hardin Library is a center for information, may it be a textbook, a course reserve, or questions about the 24-hour study, hours, and more.  Student Assistants are prepared to be friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about library resources.Open/Close the Library Versed in “Alma”/library system to check out and return materials including books and electronic materials.Attend to circulations desk (3rd floor & 1st floor) including answering patron questions, providing guidance, greeting patrons, aware of who is in the library.Shelf materialsWork on projects including excel spreadsheetsRequired Qualifications:Friendly, willingness to learn, enthusiasm for positionAbility to problem solve, find solutions, and guide patronsClear Communication with Supervisor and co-workersExpectations: TimelinessThoroughAttention to detailFocus on tasks as assignedAsk questions (as many as it takes to learn)·        Must be a current student at The University of Iowa·        Must be available to work weekend shifts.·        Must be available to work a minimum of 6 hours per week, and 2 shifts when school is insession·        Must be available to work either during Fall Interim period, Winter Interim period, or Spring Interim period.  DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS·        Good communication skills·        Reliable attendance history·        Previous customer service experience, especially in a library·        Familiarity with Excel and the Microsoft suite of productsBENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE LIBRARY                                                                                      ·        Customer service experience·        Set Schedule for the semester·        Starting pay, $11 per hour, bi-weekly pay checks (opportunities for raises and promotion!)·        Undergraduate and Graduate Library Student Employee Scholarships (after 2 semesters of  employment)WEEKLY WORK GUIDELINES || MINIMUMS, MAXIMUMS & REQUIREMENTS:Maximum 20 hours per week during the academic year,Maximum 40 hours per week during summer and academic breaks,Minimum 6 hours over 2-shifts/2-days per week 

Inventory Management Assistant

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Assist in delivering and stocking medical supplies to patient units throughout the hospital.Looking for 20 hours/week during the semester and up to 40 hours/week during summer and breaks. Must have weekend availability.Please provide availability.

Human Resources Student Position

Monday, January 5, 2026
The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic student to join our Human Resources team! This role will provide exposure to HR functions and processes, including but not limited to student recruitment, HR system transactions, miscellaneous special projects, and administrative support. This role is a great opportunity for students pursuing a Business Administration Degree, with a focus in HR Management and has an interest in Human Resources. Hours will be flexible but must be between 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday - Friday. This position is located in the General Hospital. Position is available to start in March and will need to be able to work on campus in Iowa City and be available to work between 30-40 hours over the summer and must be able to work at least 10 hours per week during the academic semesters. No weekend or evening hours.Training and mentoring will be provided.Eligibility Requirements:Commit approximately up to 40 hours a week between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the duration of the summer.  Successful individual will continue appointment into the academic year.Must be currently registered as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Iowa.Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with staff, faculty, patients, and the public.Must be proficient in computer software applications.Must possess the ability to maintain confidential information.Must be organized with a high attention to detail.Ability to work in fast paced environmentSophomores or Juniors enrolled in the Tippie College of Business or College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa with an interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources, or business/administrative fields are encouraged to apply.Students must be in good academic standing.Desired Qualifications:Related administrative or program experience of three to six months.Ability to work in 3-hour blocks or more during business hours, highly preferred.Knowledge and understanding of the practice of human resources.Some knowledge of university policies, procedures, and regulations.To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume. Questions may be directed to maria-lugo@uiowa.edu 

UHD- Retail Assistant - Pat's Diner

Monday, January 5, 2026
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 productsLOCATIONTippie College of Business – Pat’s DinerTRAINING REQUIREMENTSSafety Training for Dining Students

UHD- Retail Assistant- Food for Thought Cafe

Monday, January 5, 2026
BASIC JOB FUNCTIONPerform various tasks including the preparation and cooking of food, serving a diverse group of customers, and cleaning/sanitation duties to meet required standards.RESPONSIBILITIES Wash and restock dishes and utensils.Clean and sanitize tables and other surfaces.Set up areas for service on or off premises and tear down at end of service.Check in product.Prepare food, including cooking, assembling and cutting, and serve hot and cold food itemsRestock and rotate food items.Cover, label and store food and beverages within established proceduresHandle cash and operate cash register.Respond courteously and promptly to customer concerns and inquiries.Demonstrate civil and respectful interactions with others.Dress in proper work attire per department guidelines.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEnrolled 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 supervision.Good communication skills (written and verbal) and be positive and respectful in working with a diverse population.Must be reliable and dependable.Demonstrated commitment to GREAT customer service.Must be able to work through finals week.Must be able to move up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.Must successfully complete and maintain cash handling and credit card training.Must be able to handle meat products.WORK HOURSThis position is limited to up to 20 hours per week (320 hours per semester). May work up to 40 hours per week during break periods (spring, summer, fall and winter) as assigned.TRAINING REQUIREMENTSSafety Training for Dining Students

Library Support Lead (Digitization)

Monday, January 5, 2026
Reporting to the Media Preservation Librarian, the incumbent supports the Libraries’ digitization unit in creating and preparing digital objects for preservation and inclusion in the Iowa Digital Library and Iowa Research Online. The incumbent will work closely with the Associate Curator, Iowa Women’s Archives, to focus efforts on the collecting area of Women and Sports.Prepares media assets, including audiocassettes, VHS tapes, etc., for digitization by a vendor.Assists with quality reviews of born-digital and digitized audio and video files including their associated transcription or caption files.Assists with the gathering and creation of metadata for digitized audio and video files.Assists with arrangement and description of digital objects in ArchivesSpace database.Assists with selecting materials for inclusion in the Iowa Digital Library.Gathers condition assessment data for library collections.

Inventory Management Assistant

Monday, January 5, 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 5AM-12pm, Weekend availability required.Must have reliable transportation. There are no buses that stop at or near this location.Please provide availability.

UI REACH Academic Associate

Monday, January 5, 2026
UI REACH Academic AssociateThis is an Academic Year Position (Aug - May)5-15 hours per week, with most shifts between 8-5pm Mon-FriDuties-Provide direct support to UI REACH students engaging in academic campus programming-Model and encourage appropriate social behaviors for UI REACH students in academic and community settings including: communication, interpersonal skills, and responsibility-Establish and maintain rapport with UI REACH students-Assist in individual or small group tutoring sessions for UI REACH students-Help students develop self-confidence and positive attitudes toward learning and studying-Support students with organizing homework and study materials-Attend training sessions to increase skills and competencies-Provide feedback and/or data to instructors, advisors, or other UI REACH staff on student progress-Accurately record and submit hours worked-Attend supervisory meetings as needed-Support students in integrated UI coursework by attending class with students-Assist in leading student support lab sessions or study groups-May attend non-UI REACH courses as a peer support for students in inclusive coursework-Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications-Previous experience, training, or coursework related to supporting students in an academic setting-Growth mindset with a student-focused approach-Flexibility in shift coverage and ability to think quickly in dynamic environments-Availability during daytime Mon-Fri-Successful completion of criminal background checkDesired Qualifications-Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities-Experience tutoring or teaching individuals or small groupsPay Scale Starts at $16/hour

Administrative Assistant

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
This position is open to returning students. 10-15 hours a week.Length of appointment: Spring 2026 semester & Academic Year 2026-27, with potential to extend.Deadline for application: 5pm Wednesday, January 14 2026Starting Wage: $12 per hourApplication materials needed: CV and a short writing sample. The writing sample can be a blog post, article, or anything that shows your writing skills. Feel free to send weblinks for this as well! Graphic design and/or data-visualization samples optional.Questions? Contact Matthieu Biger, Department AdministratorSubmit materials to: Matthieu BigerDescription:As an Administrative Assistant for the Department of Computer Science (UIowaCS) office you will work mainly with the Department Administrator and Admin Services Specialist. This job requires you to interact with both the CS Administrative team as well as faculty, students, and alums. As an Administrative Assistant, you will complete daily tasks as well as long- and short-term projects that support the department in a variety of areas listed below. Your supervisor will work with you to determine projects that align to your career and development goals within the scope of the Computer Science administrative work. You will apply and learn a variety of transferable skills such as how to act in a professional setting, how to communicate with you supervisor and diverse individuals, organizational skills, time-management skills, listening skills, and collaboration. Apply to join our team.Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:Works with staff and faculty to promote Computer Science academic programs and activities.Creates engaging written and visual content for all social media platforms.Assists with monitoring the social media channel and activities and alerts appropriate staff to questions through social media venues.Greets office guests.Distributes mail.Updates and maintains web pages as directed.Tracks social media engagement.Collects program photos, including student activities, for posting.Additional Project Examples:Supports development and production of biannual department newsletter. File organization and digitization.Survey administration.Supporting students and faculty with presentation/paper/poster design.Qualifications required: Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.Demonstrated social media skills.Ability to prioritize and multitask.Experience with major social media platforms.FERPA training – prior to or at start of employment.Ability to learn new systems and work with discretion.Experience with Microsoft Office (inc. Word, Excel),Qualifications desired:Experience with graphic design/video production/editing/software (e.g., Adobe Suite, Canva)Ability and interest in using data to update reports and create charts and graphs, as well as:handling/inventorying departmental materials for archival purposes.researching the historical note/short description for the department.Experience with content management systems (e.g., Drupal)

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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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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.

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