Employment
The University of Iowa aims to provide work opportunities for students looking to help offset the cost of education while gaining valuable work experience that is imperative in today’s competitive job market.
Benefits of student employment:
- Development of transferable skills, such as time management and organizational skills; understanding of personal skills, talents, and interests leading to the right career path for you
- Development of a mature professional mindset
- The understanding of what employers look for to stand out in a professional environment
- The chance to network and build relationships with professional mentors on campus
- Understanding the resources available to you as a student to assist in your academic and professional success
Academic benefits of student employment:
- 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
For more information, regarding student employment on the University of Iowa campus, check out the Student Employment website.
Student Testimonial
How to Get Involved
The Pomerantz Career Center has positions posted online all year long on Handshake. These postings include part-time and Work-Study jobs, as well as community jobs.
The Division of Student Life is the largest student employer on campus and employs around 2000 students each academic year. Positions within the division can be found on the Student Life Jobs website.