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Full Consideration Date:

9/17/2026 Under general supervision, provides administrative support for the Director and staff of the Office of University Relations by coordinating departmental administrative operations; maintains purchasing and invoice workflows; maintains supplies/services and merchandise/equipment inventory; manages inventory in departmental storage room; oversees routine copier upkeep and maintenance contract ; directs general phone/email inquiries to the appropriate staff member or department; assists in the communication of periodic reviews and procedural matters to other department as necessary; assists in the onboarding of new employees and manages departmental calendars; processes requests for name badges and display assets; annually updates handbooks, plans and departmental lists; coordinates intake and outflow of all departmental shipping and mail; handles administrative/organizational tasks for select university events as required; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment and includes the use of word processing.

Position Details:

Job Category:

Merit Type of Position:

Regular Service Schedule:

Calendar Year Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Pay Gade:

8

Starting Hourly Rate:

$19.09

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by September 17, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. A resume and cover letter are not required for this position but can be attached when applying. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422. Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/ . If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law. Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Privacy Statement | Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement | Federal EEO Rights | E-Verify | Policies and Procedures | Tobacco Free Campus