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Full Consideration Date:

09/18/2026

Summary of Duties:

Position is 75% time (30 hours per week). Under general supervision, supports the employment team by purchasing and placing external job advertisements, submits background check orders and monitors results, reviews candidate application materials, assists with various other search related activities and special projects; assists new hires with I-9 and onboarding completion; creates, reviews, updates, and approves various business process transactions and provides guidance to departments as needed; monitors various business process and onboarding reports; serves as the first point of contact for Merit and unclassified temporary hiring and the summer camp hiring process; schedules office staff meetings and composes meeting minutes; assists in monitoring and recommending changes to office website, employment policies, job aids, etc.; assists in providing support for office walk-in and overflow phone calls; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Any combination of progressively responsible related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to four years of full-time employment. Experience with human resources employment related functions and customer service preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category:

Merit Type of Position:

Regular Service Schedule:

Calendar Year Work Schedule:

30 hours per week. Exact schedule falling within office hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm will be discussed.

Pay Gade:

11

Starting Hourly Rate:

$21.77

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by September 18, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. The following materials are required and must be attached when applying: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter You will have the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422 and press option 2 for applicant support. 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