University Housing - Human Resources: Student Employment Information

Employment Opportunities

University Housing offers a wide range of jobs for both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, we occasionally have full-time salaried and hourly positions available. Working for University Housing offers many opportunities including working with a fun, hard-working staff. To find out more about the positions we offer, please see the links below.

University Housing Organization Chart

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Student Positions

The Student Application for Employment (~450Kb)
may be completed and submitted online. This online application works best using Internet Explorer.

Residence Life Positions

Desk Clerk

Approximately 100 positions. Duties include answering questions, addressing concerns, distributing mail, and providing support for students residing in residence halls. Perform miscellaneous office and desk duties as required. Clerks in Hillcrest, Currier and Mayflower will also staff the Fitness Center Desks.

Work up to 20 hours during the academic year and up to 40 hours during summer and winter breaks. Shifts range around the clock with one early a.m. and one overnight shift required once a week. Beginning wage is $7.25 per hour.

For more information, inquire at any 24-hour hall desk or contact the Hall Coordinator or Assistant Hall Coordinator for the building you are interested in working at:

Burge: (319) 335-1004
Currier: (319) 335-2976
Hillcrest: (319) 335-9168
Mayflower: (319) 335-2967
Parklawn: (319) 353-2858
Quadrangle: (319) 335-9364
Rienow: (319) 335-9732
Slater: (319) 335-9576

Apply online: complete and submit the electronic Student Application for Employment . This online application works best using Internet Explorer.

Student Tutors

Tutor individuals or small groups (3-5) of students, assisting them in mastering course content and in becoming more independent, confident and self-directed learners. Tutors will work in either the East (Burge, Currier, Daum, Stanley and Mayflower) or West (Hillcrest, Quad, Rienow and Slater) Neighborhood. Scheduling is determined each semester for 2 hours per night (Sunday - Thursday) for a total of 2 - 10 hours per week. Tutors are needed for a wide variety of subjects; the majority of requests are consistently for rhetoric, mathematics, chemistry and biological sciences.

Must be enrolled as a student at The University of Iowa with a cumulative UI GPA of 3.0, and a grade of A- or higher in courses tutored. Tutors must have excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills, experience working with a diverse population, and be proficient in using computers. Must also successfully complete a criminal background check and maintain a minimum semester GPA of 3.0.

Hourly salary is $9.00. Hours are limited to 10 hours per week (160 hours per semester).

Student Tutors - Full Job Description

To apply, complete, print, and sign the Student Tutor Application and submit with the completed Faculty Reference Form(s) to:

Office of Residence Life
260 Stanley

Application deadline is August 31, 2009

Applications submitted without completed Faculty Reference Form(s) will not be considered.

For more information or questions regarding the Student Tutor positions, please contact Michelle Cohenour, Student Learning Coordinator - University Housing, Office of Residence Life at (319) 335-3700 or michelle-cohenour@uiowa.edu

Technology Positions

User/Desktop Computer Support - POSITION CLOSED

Assist staff in University Housing by providing troubleshooting, problem solving, and general support for departmental computers, printers and peripheral devices; install, configure, and place equipment; and perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system and the Microsoft Office 2007 suite including Outlook 2007 is required. Must have a valid driver's license and meet and maintain the requirements of The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program. At least one-year work experience in hardware and software troubleshooting is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of application software such as Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat is strongly desired. Working knowledge of computer programming and a modern programming language such as java would be useful. Must be a reliable self-starter who can work with novice to advanced computer users. May perform individual or small group computer training. Must be able to move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Hourly salary is $10.70. This position is limited to 20 hours per week (320 hours per semester) and 40 hours per week during Thanksgiving, winter, spring, and summer academic breaks. Hours will generally be scheduled Monday-Friday, between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

User/Desktop Computer Support - Full Job Description

Applications for Employment must be completed and submitted online at University Housing's web site.

This online application works best using Internet Explorer.

Student Application for Employment

The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2009. You must include a summary of your qualifications and relevant work experience on the third page of the employment application.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to make application for employment, contact University Housing Human Resources at 335-3000.

A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate of choice.

The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage minorities and women to apply.

Web Site Support - POSITION CLOSED

Maintain University Housing's web site according to established standards and procedures. Assist staff in University Housing by providing and documenting departmental web page design, development and support. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be a reliable self-starter who can work with novice to advanced computer users. Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is required. One-year work experience in web site support is strongly desired. Practical experience with a modern programming language such as java or asp.net and web development applications such as Macromedia Dreamweaver is desired. At least one-year work experience in hardware and software troubleshooting is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of application software such as Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office 2007 including Microsoft Outlook is strongly desired. May perform individual or small group computer training. Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to meet and maintain the requirements of The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program. Must be able to move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Web Site Support - Full Job Description

Applications for Employment must be completed and submitted online at University Housing's web site.

This online application works best using Internet Explorer.

Student Application for Employment

The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2009. You must include a summary of your qualifications and relevant work experience on the third page of the employment application.

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to make application for employment, contact University Housing Human Resources at 335-3000.

A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate of choice.

The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage minorities and women to apply.

Residential Dining Positions

Student Residential Dining Worker

Approximately 200 positions. Variety of positions including dining room attendants, checkers, student coordinators, food prep assistants, receiving attendants, kitchen/automated ware washing assistants, and food service line attendants. Uniform T-shirt required and provided with a $5.00 refundable deposit per shirt. Work up to 20 hours during the academic year. 2-3 hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. Limited hours during summer break. Beginning wage is $7.70 per hour. For more information contact the Burge Market Place at (319) 335-2973 or Hillcrest Market Place at (319) 335-9369.

Apply online throughout the year: complete and submit the electronic Student Application for Employment . This online application works best using Internet Explorer.

Facilities & Operations Positions

Maintenance Helper

Approximately 6 positions available during the academic year and 12 positions during the summer. Duties include assisting the Facilities Mechanic III with repairs and preventative maintenance. Clean and service smoke detectors; change air filters; replace window air conditioner units; clean cooling coils and equipment; repair window screens; unplug sinks, stools, and urinals; assist with fire panel checks; paint; and other mechanical work as assigned. Uniform shirts provided; jeans and sturdy shoes preferred. Work up to 20 hours during the academic year and up to 40 hours during summer and winter breaks. Hour of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Beginning rate is $7.70 per hour during the academic year and higher during the summer. These positions require a criminal background check on the candidates of choice and must be successfully completed before employment begins. Contact Facilities & Operations at (319)335-9970, NB034 Currier Hall.

Apply online: complete and submit the electronic Student Application for Employment . This online application works best using Internet Explorer.

Custodians - Summer Only

Approximately 30 positions to work 40 hours per week during the summer only. Duties include cleaning student rooms and public areas, unload trucks, move furniture, and perform other miscellaneous custodial work in the residence halls. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday and occasional weekends. Pay rate is $10.69 per hour for summer 2008. These positions require a criminal background check on the candidates of choice and must be successfully completed before employment begins. Contact Facilities & Operations at (319) 335-9970, NB034 Currier Hall.

Apply online early in the spring semester: complete and submit the electronic Student Application for Employment . This online application works best using Internet Explorer.

Resident Assistant (Student) Positions - CLOSED

University Housing is looking for resident assistant candidates. Applications were accepted through December 31, 2008. Candidates will be contacted by the Office of Residence Life throughout this process.
Candidates may download RA Interview Tips
Candidates may download RA Job Description
Candidates may download CA Job Description
Candidates may download REACH RA Job Description

Successful resident assistant candidates must:
Have 30 semester hours completed by the beginning of Fall Semester, 2009
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.00 scale)
Submit a completed Resident Assistant Application and 2 reference forms by 5:00 PM, December 31, 2008

Approximately 118 positions are available during the academic year with a limited number during summer for students with sophomore or above status. RAs live on and manage floors of 40 to 75 students. They are responsible for serving as role models for residence hall students; confronting inappropriate behavior and developing a community on the floor. RAs provide assistance to students through peer counseling and resources skills, planning and implementing social and educational programs, and being on-call to respond to emergencies on a 24-hours-a-day basis. Applications are generally due by the end of December for the next academic year although exceptions are occasionally made for departmental purposes. Contact the Office of Residence Life at (319)335-3700 for more information.

Graduate Assistantships - CLOSED

There are three types of Graduate Assistantship positions. Interested candidates must have acceptance in a Master's Program. Priority is given to Student Development Program (SDP) Masters' students; however this does not exclude consideration of students outside of this program of study. SDP recruitment for the six Graduate Assistantship positions usually begins in early March. Live-in Assistant Hall Coordinator positions are generally recruited at the Oshkosh Placement Exchange. Other positions are typically interviewed during on campus recruitment dates set by the academic department. Additional information will be available here beginning early spring 2007 for the 2007-08 school year.

Full Time Positions

Professional Positions

Applications Development and Support II or III - POSITION CLOSED

University Housing is seeking an Application Developer to join an expanding IT team. This position will be part of a team responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, documentation, training, and ongoing support of web-based departmental software applications, including replacements to existing applications, as well as new applications which integrate multiple electronic information sources. These applications may include custom designed and developed web-based applications, object oriented applications (i.e., JAVA, .Net) or installed commercial applications. A qualified candidate will have an appropriate Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Reasonable (3-5 yrs) to extensive (5-7 yrs) experience and expertise in applications development or related field is required.

To learn more about the Applications Development and Support II or III positions, including the specific job responsibilities, qualifications, please refer the job description links below. More information about The University of Iowa and how to apply may be found at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Refer to requisition #55365. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Developer Job Description, Level II (~35Kb)

Application Developer Job Description, Level III (~43Kb)

Area Coordinator - POSITION CLOSED

The University of Iowa is seeking a self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership for an Area Coordinator position. The qualified individual will be responsible for creating dynamic living-learning communities by overseeing the operations of a University residence hall neighborhood. Responsible for the supervision of professional full-time hall coordinator(s), graduate assistant - assistant hall coordinators; full-time clerical staff, and student staff; individual and community development, adjudicating policy violations; assisting with facilities management of the neighborhood (buildings and grounds); chairing a residence life committee (such as RA recruitment, selection and training); and coordinating administrative services/operations.

Master's degree in related field preferred. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years residence hall work experience or an equivalent combination of related education and supervisory experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and reasonable experience in using computers, including Word, Excel, and email are required. Ideal candidate will have reasonable (1-3 years) experience in personnel supervision; 2-3 years post Master's degree work experience in a residence hall environment; excellent organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population; creative and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership experience; reasonable experience in handling multiple assignments, conflicting demands or priorities; and some experience working with a collective bargaining agreement.

This is a required professional live on position and a furnished two-bedroom apartment and a meal plan are provided. The position offers a salary of $37,624.00 for a 12-month appointment and excellent University benefits.

This position would begin July, 2008. More information about The University of Iowa and how to apply may be found at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Refer to requisition #56760.

The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Area Coordinator - Full Job Description

Merit (Hourly) Positions

Please refer to The University of Iowa Human Resources Website for merit & professional positions posted by University Housing and other University departments.

The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We Encourage Minorities and Women to Apply.