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Josh Frahm

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Senior Associate Director, Student Employment Programs

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Athletics Marketing Student Assistant

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Iowa Athletics Sports Marketing Intern is an in-office and event-based position that provides support to the Athletics Marketing unit. Marketing student assistants are trained to plan for and execute all Athletics home competitions. Marketing Interns show leadership, professionalism, enthusiasm, critical thinking skills and exceptional customer service while representing the University of Iowa and Iowa Athletics. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinate pre-planning activities, including script writing, organizing music for events, setting up in-game activations and fan giveaways.Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external units before, during, and after events as needed.Set up and execute giveaways and activations for events, either with coworkers or individually.Coordinate with coworkers to execute event-based and in-office tasks.Assist in the planning and management of Iowa, Big Ten, and NCAA Championship events.Act as a liaison between Athletics, University service units and organizations and community businesses to conduct operations. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General supervision is received from the Assistant Directors of Marketing and the Director of Marketing. Daily supervision is received from the Marketing Coordinators. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision is exercised over event personnel and volunteers. QUALIFICATIONS:Reasonable experience in handling multiple assignments, conflicting demands or priorities in a fast-paced environment.Ability to think critically and quickly, while course correcting as needed.Reliable, dependable, punctual, and professional.Strong communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal) with a focus on customer service.Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to accept direction and constructive criticism.Ability to work effectively in a team.Ability to work effectively independently with little to limited instruction.Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to do variety of tasks.Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign)Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift/carry up to 20 lbs. DEVELOPMENT: Sports Marketing student assistants receive regular check-ins with supervisors. Acquired skills will prepare Sports Marketing Interns for future job opportunities.  HOURLY RATE: $10 per hour. Opportunities for increase based on performance and longevity after first year. WORK HOURS: Student employees work a maximum of 20 hours per week including office hours and event hours. Events occur on nights and weekends, and occasionally during normal business hours. Events and office hours may also take place over school breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break). Individual class schedules will be taken into consideration. Intern working schedule is subject to change based on events and individuals needs per week.

Delivery Driver

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The University Surplus is seeking student employees for pick up and delivery. Duties will include: Pick up and delivery of furniture/equipment, along with other duties as assigned.Free, on-site parking.We currently have multiple positions available in University Surplus. Must be available Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 3:30pm; (prefer 4-hour blocks of time). Hours will be flexible to up to 20 hour per week (more in during breaks and summer).Must be University of Iowa student. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driving standards. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. (TO APPLY: Please email the completed attached form to Brian Mead at brian-mead@uiowa.edu). Please note we are located south of the main campus across the highway from Colonial Bowling Lanes, and south of the Iowa City airport. Transportation will be required to get to the Mossman Business Services Building.

Library Support Assistant Bookstacks

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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 

2024 Fall Internship: Museum Education & Access

Monday, April 15, 2024
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.

Student Employee of the Year

Student employees play an incredible role in all aspects of the University of Iowa. Each year, supervisors recognize students who go above and beyond to make a difference in their units and throughout the university.

Through this annual award, the Pomerantz Career Center, in partnership with NSEA (National Student Employment Association), recognize the best student employees from campuses across the country. 

Nomination & Selection Process

Student supervisors are provided a standard nomination form asking to recognize their students for performance in these key nomination criteria:
  1. Career & Self-Development
  2. Communication
  3. Critical Thinking
  4. Equity & Inclusion
  5. Leadership
  6. Professionalism
  7. Teamwork
  8. Technology

Nominations received are put into three employment categories and a winner is selected from each category, followed by an overall campus winner. The three employment categories are:

  1. Administrative Support
  2. Student/Campus Services
  3. Science, Health, and Engineering

 

Awards & Recognition

Each nominated student receives a University of Iowa pen/pencil zip bag to show our appreciation for their efforts.

 

The winners are grouped in the following categories:

University of Iowa Campus Winner: Top campus winner

Category Winners: Administrative, Campus Services, Science |Health |Engineering

Certificate of Distinction:

All winners are awarded with the Student Employee of the Year electronic charger and a framed certificate signed by the President.

Supervisor of the Year

Student supervisors play an incredibly important role, not only for the University, but for the students that they lead. The level of importance that supervisors play in the overall education experience of their students has been highlighted in the incredible number of nominations written by students over the 8 years of the award.

Through this annual award, the Office of Student Employment and the University recognize the terrific leadership and workplace environment that student supervisors have created within their department.

Historical Winners

 

Nomination & Selection Process

Student employees are emailed a flyer asking to recognize their supervisors for performance in these key nomination criteria:

  1. Provides excellent training, coaching, and professional development opportunities to student employees
  2. Helps the student connect learning in the classroom to experiences on the job
  3. Assists the student in connecting job skill development to future professional employment
  4. Showcases how much they care about the student as a person

 

Awards & Recognition

Each nominated supervisor receives a Student Supervisor of the Year mug to show our appreciation for their efforts.

The winners are grouped in the following categories:

University of Iowa Campus Winner: Top campus winner

Certificate of Distinction: Overall top 7

All winners are awarded with the Supervisor of the Year mug, a framed certificate signed by the President, and are invited to attend a reception along with our Student Employee of the Year winners at the President’s house.

 

Historical Winners