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Swim Instructor

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
BASIC FUNCTIONCRWC Swim Instructors will provide swimming and water safety instruction to children and adults following the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum and guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIESTeach age and skill appropriate group and private swimming lessons.Evaluate the progress of Learn-To-Swim participants.Arrive to work on time and prepared to teach.Prepare well-designed lesson plans for each class session.Provide reports regarding participant progress to participants, parents, and guardians.Complete and submit American Red Cross course records for classes taught.Maintain notes on participants and ideas for future classes.Participate in regular in-service training sessions and meetings.Maintain current certifications including any additional safety training.Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONSOutstanding customer service skills.Ability to interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations.Mandatory attendance at regularly scheduled in-service training's.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 REQUIREMENTSAmerican Red Cross Water Safety Instructor is required.Must successfully complete a background check.Recreational Services Orientation

Communications Assistant

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The University of Iowa Office of Admissions is looking for a current undergraduate student to help with outreach communications. As a Communications Assistant, you’ll support prospective student recruitment by sending personalized messages that encourage future Hawkeyes to learn more about the University of Iowa.POSITION DETAILSStarting pay: $12.50 per hourHours: 10–15 hours per weekFlexible schedule to fit around classesNo work required during university breaksWHAT YOU’LL DOWrite individualized, handwritten postcards to high school juniors and seniors who may be interested in the University of IowaKeep simple digital records of the postcards you sendShare ideas for new ways we can connect with prospective studentsStay in regular contact with your supervisor about your tasks and progressDrop off completed postcards in person on a weekly basis at a scheduled drop-off timeFollow university guidelines for handling student informationWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORStrong written communication skills, including spelling and grammarExcellent penmanship/handwritingSolid organizational skillsWHAT YOU’LL LEARNProfessional writing: tailor clear, friendly messages for different audiencesAttention to detail: check spelling, grammar, and names to keep messages accurateTime management: plan your week, meet deadlines, and manage 10–15 hours of workOrganization and record-keeping: track what you send and keep simple digital recordsFeedback and growth: use supervisor feedback to improve your writing and workflowCollaboration: share ideas with staff and help shape how Iowa reaches future studentsTRAINING AND SUPPORTYou do not need to know all of this on day one. In this position, you will:Receive training on writing style, postcard content, and record-keepingGet regular check-ins with your supervisor to review your progressReceive feedback on your writing, organization, and communicationHave chances to ask questions and suggest new approachesDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience using database records to find information

Assistant Swim Coach

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WHAT YOU WILL LEARNYou can expect to learn skills such as leadership, time management, providing appropriate feedback, and working with people from diverse 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 FUNCTIONSAssistant 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. RESPONSABILITIES• 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 diverse groups through a variety of 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. WORK HOURS• 6-20 hours per week.• Masters Coach - Mornings• Sophomore Coach - Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings• Must be able to work a minimum of 3 practices per week. Practices typically fall between 4:45pm - 7:30pm. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS• LG/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

Recreational Services Lifeguard

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BASIC JOB FUNCTIONSResponsible for ensuring the safety of all patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies in Recreational Services Pools.RESPONSABILITIES• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.• Enforce policies, rules, and regulations for all Recreational Services pools.• Inspect the facility and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.• Perform maintenance and cleaning duties for general upkeep of the facility.• Perform pool chemical tests and complete chemical logs.• Complete records and reports.• Track and record pool user attendance.• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled in-service training sessions.• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength, and endurance).• Maintain lifeguarding skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis.• Maintain current certifications including any additional safety training.• Assist as needed with setup and teardown of aquatic center events.• Ensure appropriate pool setup for aquatic center programs.• Open and close pool areas during aquatic programs.• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS• Mandatory attendance at regularly scheduled in-service trainings.• Ability to use independent judgment when needed.• Must be a currently enrolled high school or college student. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is required or Professional Rescuer.• Perform pre-employment skills test:• 100 yard swim completed in <1:45 minutes• 1 minute tread with a 10lb diving brick• Retrieval of object from 17 ft depth• Completion of University of Iowa Bloodborne Pathogens training• Recreational Services Orientation• Certifications can be obtained from the Grant Wood Area American Red Cross Chapter, which is based out of Cedar Rapids. Information on all of the upcoming classes that are going on in different facilities in the area. You may also check Recreational Services website (http://recserv.uiowa.edu/programs/aquatics/certification-classes) to see if any classes are added.  

Alumni Outreach Specialist

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Join the Pomerantz Career Center team and make a meaningful impact by connecting with recent University of Iowa graduates! In this role, you will reach out to alumni approximately six months after their graduation to see how they're doing, learn about their current employment, and find out if they've pursued further education.Key Responsibilities:Conduct phone calls with recent graduates to gather updates on their career and educational progress (Note: This is NOT a fundraising position).Input collected data into our database, ensuring accuracy and completeness.Write detailed reports based on the information gathered, contributing valuable insights to the University of Iowa community.Why This Role Matters: The data you collect is crucial for the University of Iowa. It helps students, faculty, administration, and various other groups in numerous ways, from improving career services to shaping educational programs.What We Offer:A laptop to facilitate your calls and data entry.The chance to work behind the scenes in our database, gaining valuable experience in data management and reporting.Important notes on the schedule: This position will begin in late May / early June and go through the end of summer break. Many of you will be doing some traveling during this time and the schedule does have quite a bit of flexibility to it. Hours will vary. This position is also fully remote.  Pay: $12.50 per hour, around 25 hours per week. 

Student Office Assistant

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering (http://www.iihr.uiowa.edu/) at the University of Iowa has an immediate opening for a part-time Student Office Assistant starting February 2026. Current UI students must have good written and verbal communication skills, and have experience related to office coordination. Experience with spreadsheets is also desired. A valid driver’s license and continued compliance with the standards of the University Driving Policy. (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19) is required.This is a highly visible position serving as the first point of contact for IIHR calls and visitors while providing administrative and operational support to IIHR leadership, faculty, staff, and students. Duties include the use of a computer, conventional office equipment, a variety of software programs (Microsoft Office Suite), and the use of a university vehicle, among others.Work Schedule and Pay:15-20 hours per week, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This position is 100% in-person and pays $16-$18 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.To apply:If you meet the job requirements listed below, you can apply by submitting your resume, a cover letter, and the name and contact information for two references to iihr-employment@uiowa.edu. Duties: Answer phones, greet and direct building occupants and visitors.Run errands as needed with use of a university vehicle.Sort and distribute mail, receive packages, organize and maintain office supplies. Help to manage outgoing mail, packages, and freight shipments and deliveries (FedEx, UPS, etc.).Organize and maintain office supplies.Provide support for meetings and events (room set-up, order and pick up food, clean-up, etc.).Prepare desk space for new arrivals/departures/moves. Monitor, organize, and maintain IIHR meeting spaces, break rooms, and other IIHR open and shared spaces.Actively check all building areas to make sure they are free of clutter. Follow up on building and workspace needs and requests such as submitting facilities maintenance requests when necessary.May draft, review and edit IIHR documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms, ensuring content is correct and follows university style guides and brand messaging.Help to organize, schedule, and facilitate in-person and remote meetings.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Must be a current UI student.A valid driver’s license is required and continued compliance with the standards of the University Driving Policy. (University of Iowa Operations Manual Part V, Chapter 19).Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365 support tools including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, presentation software, and calendar management).Must be able to provide regular and consistent in-person attendance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person with faculty, staff, students, and the public.Must be highly organized, able to follow instructions, and work on projects independently through completion.

Transition Associate

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
OverviewThe Transition Associate serves as an assistant for the UI REACH Ready for REACH onboarding program. This position works closely with the Transition and Vocational Support Specialist to support student engagement, organization, and community building in both virtual and in-person learning environments.This is a part-time, hourly position designed to support students during the academic year and summer programming.· Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour· Expected Hours: 10 hours per month· Supervisor: Transition and Vocational Support Specialist· Format: Primarily virtual, with required in-person summer commitmentsPosition Responsibilities· Serve as an assistant for the Ready for REACH onboarding program.· Attend all scheduled virtual Ready for REACH classes.· Manage attendance tracking for virtual classes.· Create and manage Zoom breakout rooms during class sessions.· Provide basic facilitation and student support in breakout rooms as directed.· Support the overall structure and flow of virtual classes.· Communicate regularly with the Transition and Vocational Support Specialist.· Plan and lead monthly virtual social gatherings for students via Zoom.· Model professionalism, engagement, and respectful communication for students.· Assist with the organization and implementation of onboarding activities.· Perform other duties as assigned in support of student transition and engagement.Summer In-Person ResponsibilitiesThe Transition Associate is required to support four in-person summer programs and will continue to work approximately 10 hours per month in person throughout the summer.Required In-Person Programs:· June 15 – June 19: EXPLORE Camp / Ready for REACH (adults and minors)· June 22 – June 26: INSTI Camp / Ready for REACH (minors)· July 13 – July 17: Bridge Camp (adults 18+)During these programs, the Transition Associate may assist with:· Student supervision and engagement· Group facilitation and transitions· Check-in/check-out procedures· Supporting instructional and social activities· Maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environmentRequired Qualifications· Ability to commit to 10 hours per month, including required summer dates.· Ability to attend all required virtual Ready for REACH classes.· Experience or coursework related to education, student support, mentoring, or facilitation.· Strong organizational and communication skills.· Comfort using Zoom and virtual learning tools.· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.· Professional demeanor and positive attitude.· Successful completion of a criminal background check.Preferred Qualifications· College student or recent graduate.· Experience working with students with disabilities.· Interest in transition programming, higher education, or student development.· Experience facilitating small groups or leading student activities.· CPR/AED/First Aid certification (preferred. Will be offered upon hiring.)Training Requirements· Criminal Background Check upon hire· Minors on Campus training (if applicable)· Program-specific onboarding and orientationRate of Pay· $16.00 per hour

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Philibert Lab

Monday, February 9, 2026
The Department of Psychiatry’s Philibert Lab is seeking an Undergraduate Student to provide support for translational epigenetic studies.  This is an ideal job for someone interested in artificial intelligence guided laboratory assessments and treatments. Duties:Duties will include maintaining lab stocks, updating lab notebooks, processing biological samples (blood and saliva), obtaining DNA concentrations and interfacing with clinical staff. Training for all tasks will be provided and opportunities to learn advanced clinical diagnostic techniques such as methylation sensitive digital PCR will also be provided.  Additional duties include assisting with general lab duties (e.g., wash lab dishware, cleaning/organizing lab materials) or data entry.  Participation in peer reviewed publications is available and commonly done. Qualifications:Must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and reliable.Excellent interpersonal skills both oral and written.A strong background in biology and chemistry. Must be comfortable working with blood and saliva. Good computer skills.Ability to work during the summer break is highly desirable.  Work Schedule: 10-20 hours per week during academic year and during summer; work flexible hours between 8AM - 5PM; with occasional Saturdays; minimum 10 hours per week. Job Beginning/Ending Dates: immediately to ongoing Rate of Pay: $15 to negotiable per hour

Undergraduate Data Assistant

Monday, February 9, 2026
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an Undergraduate Student to provide support for the evaluation of grant-funded projects and project implementation tasks conducted by the UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative. The primary responsibility for this position is data entry, with other tasks as assigned. Required qualificationsAbility to follow procedures and protocolsHigh attention to detail and accuracyExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, including ExcelAbility to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.Desirable qualificationsFamiliarity with Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) and SAMHSA’s Performance Accountability and Reporting System. This position will work approximately 6 to 15 hours per week, depending upon need.  Work hours are Monday through Friday, between 8am and 5pm and hours are assigned by supervisor with class schedules taken into consideration.  This is a temporary, short-term, less-than one-year position. 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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