Library Support Assistant Positions – Main Library  Student assistants at the UI Libraries are vital for providing services and welcoming spaces to our campus community. Our student employees work in a variety of positions in several different Main Library units: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan, Bookstacks, Conservation & Collections Care, or Special Collections & Archives. Student Assistants will typically be scheduled to work 8-19 hours a week on a set semester schedule. Hours can be scheduled between classes during the week in convenient increments. Some units offer the possibility of more advanced student positions that could offer you the benefits of higher pay, increased responsibility, and management experience.  Sample tasks include but are not limited to:Provide friendly, competent assistance at a service desk (Check out/in materials, retrieve items from closed stacks)Answer informational questions about the library and its resourcesShelve and shift library materialRetrieve and process materials for delivery and reserve servicesPerform basic preservation treatments on circulating collectionCatalog database maintenance; metadata maintenance in InfoHawk+ and IROProcess vendor cataloged booksScan/photocopy patron requests; process manuscript collectionsPage items for on‐site patron use as well as interlibrary loan requestsWork with online collection finding aids. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Customer service and communication skills – dependability - desire to learn new technologies and skills  Benefits of Working at the LibraryCustomer service, and professional work experience (Resume building!)Set schedule for the semesterBi-weekly pay checks Starting pay, $10 per hour, (opportunities for raises!)Library Student Employee Undergraduate Scholarship opportunities! Include a resume and schedule availability (or course schedule) when applying. If you have work-study,

Temporary – Tutor  Requisition: 53268           Job Category: Merit Temporary                 Type of Position: TemporaryAdvertising Started on: Monday, April 15th, 2024Full Consideration Date: Friday, June 28th, 2024Hiring Department: Educational Talent Search, Cedar RapidsDepartment: Educational Talent Search, Cedar RapidsSalary: $13.00/hr Pay Grade: TEMP UNC.1Percent of Time/Week: 20 Service Schedule: Other Position Description:Provides tutoring services (virtual or in-person) to middle and high school students who attend six schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District in the subject areas of Math, Science, English/Language Arts, Foreign Language and other areas based on student's needs. Work schedule 10-20 hours per week.Required Qualifications:Ability to tutor students effectively at the middle school and high school level, virtually or in person, in at least one of these subject areas: math, science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, or foreign language; ability to provide tutoring services after school and evenings Monday - Thursday (depending on tutees' needs, weekend hours may be a consideration); excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; leadership skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills and be self-motivated; ability to fully participate in all program activities; and availability to provide tutoring services after school and evenings, virtually or in person; and ability to relate to young learners required.Preferred Qualifications:           Experience working with youth of first-generation and low-income backgrounds and skill levels; college sophomore with a minimum GPA of 2.50 in an acceptable subject area; and graduate student, working professional, or retired educator preferred.UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.Criminal Background Check Required 

(MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SUMMER PART TIME/FULL-TIME)General duties: As a member of our behind-the-scenes operations team, the responsibilities will include administrative support services, data entry, receipt of documents, processing mail, examine and evaluate data according to established guidelines. Assist with miscellaneous projects as assigned. Hours per week: 10-20 (40 hours available during breaks)Shifts: Flexible hours (Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) Preferred shift schedule in 2-hour blocks.Requirements:Have excellent organizational and time management skills, high degree of attention to detail; the ability to multi-task between numerous deadlines; ability to work independently as well as part of a team Position begins immediately and can be ongoing until graduation. (part-time/full-time summer positions available) 

Museum Education & Access InternshipThe Pentacrest Museums' Education & Engagement department is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated student passionate about supporting diverse audiences, particularly neuro-diverse learners. This role will focus on enhancing access and accessibility for visitors engaging with the museum's exhibits, programs, and events. Key Projects:Museum Social Narrative DevelopmentAssist in completing a user-friendly educational guides tailored for neuro-diverse audiences for the Museum of Natural History and the Old Capitol MuseumResearch existing resources from other museums and institutions to enhance museum visit experiences for neurodiverse individuals.Collaborate closely with relevant museum departments and campus partners to review, test, and approve written and visual content.TREKSack Program Assistance (in collaboration with Education Assistant)Support the preparation of TREK Sack backpack in-gallery museum activity kits for the pilot testing period with audiences.Work closely with the Museum Education team to conduct user evaluation and testing capturing user data for the TREKSack program observing and interviewing audiences use of backpacks.Support the development and ideation of additional TREKSack backpack themes for exploring subjects in Natural History for children and their guardians ages 3-11.Inventory and determine replacement needs for backpack materials and activities. 75 hours of work per semester hour of credit: 1 s.h. = 5 hours/week, 2 s.h.=10 hours/week,  3 s.h.=15 hours/weekNote:For-credit internship opportunities are available for 1, 2, or 3 s.h.The University of Iowa Museum Studies Certificate Program requires 3 s.h. of CCP:1201 Internship OR 2 s.h. of CCP:1201 + 1 s.h. or MUSM:30910-credit internships or non-credit volunteer work also available.

Impact & Responsibilities: Provide general counseling to students and families regarding the financial aid process and FAFSA completion, overview of financial aid offers, and general guidance on paying for college. Participates in financial aid outreach functions related to summer orientation, visit days, Welcome Week, etc. Assists with the general customer relations needs of the office, including phone and email response when necessary.Requirements: Bachelor's degree; evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking experience.Spring 2024 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.Student experience will be considered.Preferred: Bilingual speaking skills. UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at uni.edu/jobs/why. Application materials received by Thursday, April 18th will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.