Preview Campus Jobs
See the list below for a preview of current campus jobs. Ready to apply for an on campus job? Make sure to log in to the job board, Handshake, to apply.
Employer: UNI UNItix
Expires: 10/05/2025
The performing arts ticket office is in search of fun loving students with a passion for customer service. Show the community just how great it is to attend UNI events! The performing arts ticket office sells tickets for all ARTS events on campus, including Gallagher Bluedorn, School of Music, Theatre UNI, wcfsymphony (and more!) Interact with customers in person and on the phone, utilize ticketing software and provide exceptional customer service. We accept departmental and work study applicants. We are currently looking for students with availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings and/or afternoons. Start in September or October for training. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Work Study preferred. You must fill out the online application to be considered.Job Functions:Works under the supervision of the Director of Ticketing.Projects professional appearance and manner.Provides information to patrons regarding performances and ticket policies.Provides customer service in all aspects of the Ticket Office.Receives event information to be better able to answer patron questions.Understands seating charts, various venue ticket prices, etc.Verifies all cash change funds and tickets at the start and end of a shift.Balances own ticket sales with cash taken in when sales close.Deliver exemplary customer service with friendly & warm interaction to maintain customer loyalty.Hours:Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pmTicket Offices are located in the Gallagher Bluedorn and Strayer-Wood Theatre.Evening and weekend hours required.Qualifications:Prefer applicants with customer service and cash handling experience. Outgoing and positive personality, willingness to learn and ability to retain large amounts of information ideal. All majors can excel within this organization. Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior applicants preferred.*Must be able to complete the UNI Cash Handling and Deposit Training module and the UNI Credit Card Compliance module.Apply Here: https://unitix.uni.edu/unitix-ticket-office-employee-application-perfor… performing arts ticket office at 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 protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Employer: UNI Rod Library
Expires: 10/06/2025
Now hiring for Fall 2025Rod Library is hiring a Library Assistant in Special Collections and University Archives (SC&UA). Library assistants provide support to patrons seeking to use Special Collections & University Archives materials. They also assist SC&UA staff with various tasks related to collections maintenance. Daily tasks include greeting patrons who come into the area, providing research support to visitors, reshelving materials, basic processing and preservation of archival materials, and indexing newspapers and other university publications. Students in this position will have the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas to support their future career path:Communication: Students will increase verbal and written communication skills by assisting patrons in the reading room and with digitization requests.Critical thinking: Students will develop skills in critical thinking through navigating archival collections to assist SC&UA staff and patrons with operational and research questions.Teamwork: Students will collaborate with fellow students and SC&UA staff to enhance unit operations and patron experience.Number of Openings: 1Hourly Wage Rate: $11.00Hours Per Week: 10Schedule: Working hours must fall between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Preferred start date: 09/24/2025Required qualifications:NonePreferred qualifications:Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills.Detail oriented.The Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Library encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected 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. Apply Now!
Employer: UNI Community Engagement
Expires: 03/11/2026
UNI’s Center for Civic Education (CCE) enhances civic education among university students, pre-K-12 students and teachers, and the broader public by developing and implementing effective civic learning strategies and encouraging respectful dialogue across differences, and offering educational resources on free speech and civic knowledge. It promotes the values of free speech, civic leadership, public service and citizenship. The CCE’s Fall 2025 priorities include introducing the CCE to a range of stakeholders (including students) through participating in campus and community events; coordinating civic events such as Constitution Day, guest speakers, and civic salons; crafting the CCE brand; and, developing a multi-year strategic plan. Internship Expectations The individual hired for the Fall 2025 internship will be responsible for: Developing civic education materials (e.g., games, tabling materials, feedback forms, etc.) appropriate for a range of events and audiencesRepresenting the CCE at campus and community eventsCreating a profile of the UNI student experience to be used as part of the strategic planning process Contributing 120 hours of work over the course of the semester through a combination of in-person and online tasks Depending on the interests and abilities of the individual hired for this position, additional responsibilities may include designing CCE materials (e.g. rack cards, stickers), drafting literature reviews, and planning collaborations with campus and/or community organizations. Required Qualifications Strong Written and Verbal Communication: As a new center, the CCE is building its reputation on campus and in the community. Applicants should be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally on the Center’s behalf whether replying to an email or tabling at an event. Flexibility: Meaningful civic education responds to events and opportunities as they arise. Applicants should be able to respond appropriately to changing priorities in Center needs or programming and, with support, prioritize tasks according to urgency and importance. Commitment to Nonpartisanship: The CCE’s priorities include creating opportunities where individuals can engage a wide range of viewpoints. While applicants will, of course, have their own political viewpoints, when planning programming and representing the Center the focus must be on drawing out a multiplicity of perspectives while not endorsing any particular position.
Employer: UNI Division of Student Life
Expires: 01/01/2026
Seeking individual(s) with patience and stellar customer service to welcome students, check-in testers, answer phones, video monitor testing rooms, and complete administrative tasks.General responsibilities include:Greet and assist visitors in a timely, friendly, positive, and professional mannerAnswer and direct phone calls to appropriate individuals or officesMonitor and utilize Accommodate software management system to review and schedule appointments, check testers in, and gain general informationVideo monitor testing rooms to ensure test security as assignedComplete projects and tasks of professional staff as assignedMaintain confidentiality at all timesWork in a team environment with professional staff and graduate staff with various roles and responsibilities to create a supportive environment to all who enter and interact with the office.Support professional and graduate staff in maintaining an organized, clean work environment.Specific information related to expectations for customer service, attitude, communication, and teamwork is provided during training and the onboarding process.Please check that you are work-study eligible prior to applying for this position.
Employer: UNI Facilities Management
Expires: 09/30/2025
PAINTER ASSISTANT This job is up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during extended breaks (such as summer and winter break). Shifts: Monday – Friday, with 3-8 hour shifts available between 7:30am and 4pm. We are seeking students who will be able to work consecutive semesters in the department. Job Duties:- Perform demolition- Move materials and equipment- Set up and cleaning of painting projects- Surface preparation and area protection for painting projects- Paint application- Other miscellaneous duties as needed You may be contacted for an interview following the review of your application. Please complete the application that's available at the following address:https://fm.uni.edu/student-employment Facilities Management 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 protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Employer: UNI Upward Bound
Expires: 09/30/2025
Office Assistant needed for the Upward Bound TRIO program located at the UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE), 800 Sycamore St., Waterloo. Job duties include but are not limited to: reminder phone calls to program scholars and parents, filing, compiling reports, organizing workspaces, planning events, data entry, attending staff meetings, and other office duties as requested. Graphic design and social media management experience a plus. Must be able to provide own transportation to the UNI-CUE building from the main campus.
Employer: UNI Athletics
Expires: 03/30/2026
We are looking for motivated individuals who would like to work at sporting events and many other special events, such as concerts and trade shows at the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center. We are looking to grow our UNI Athletics Security, Set-up/teardown, and parking teams. We allow for flexible scheduling and the ability to work desired hours. Our event security team is our core for all UNI Athletics events and allows for the proper execution of all of our events. The security team will be responsible for ensuring all patrons entering the facility are compliant with our set guidelines and regulations that are needed to attend our events. Set-up/tear-down crews are essential for an event to occur. They are responsible for helping with the setup and conversion for all events held in the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center. Our Parking crews' responsibilities are to ensure all patrons are in their correct lots and have paid for their correct parking lot.
Employer: UNI Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies
Expires: 02/14/2026
UNI professor in the Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences department is looking for a student who has work study to help with a research related to interpersonal forgiveness and forgiveness education. Student employee will work five to eight hours a week and help with data entry and collection, basic data tabulation, and other miscellaneous tasks related to research projects on forgiveness and forgiveness education.
Employer: UNI Theatre
Expires: 02/09/2026
Will assist in the construction of scenery or costumes for theatrical productions. Basic requirements include the ability to use power tools, painting, sewing skills (both hand and machine) and the ability to lift 30 pounds. Work study eligible students only. The Scenic Studio is currently not hiring.
Employer: UNI School of Music
Expires: 01/24/2026
Assist in the set up and strike of classes, ensembles, rehearsals and performances in the school of Music at the University of Northern Iowa. Job is nights and weekends.Must have flexible schedule. Start times are always definitive but end times are depending on the concert, event or show end. Must be a self starter and reliable.Able to lift 20 lbs. Ability to take instruction and learn on the job.Involves moving music chairs and stands around into different configurations. Also moving of musical instruments.Stagehands assist with the run of the concert and striking the set up after concert is over and setting for classes the next dayPay starts at $11 pr. hr.
Employer: UNI Dining
Expires: 01/01/2026
Come join our UNI Catering team!We offer flexible hours, making a schedule that works best for you. Learn what it is like to work in a fast paced industry that provides employees with an opportunity to learn new skills and work in a team oriented environment.No previous truck driving experience is necessary.Requirements:Valid driver's license and good driving record
Employer: UNI Dining
Expires: 01/01/2026
Come join our UNI Catering team!If you are looking for on-campus employment we provide a great place to learn skills for your future, while also making connections while at UNI.We offer a variety of positions whether working hands-on in the kitchen, or working as a banquet server at campus events.Schedules are flexible to work around classes. We have shifts that fit all times of the day. We look forward to meeting you!
Employer: UNI Art Department
Expires: 05/16/2026
Model (nude) for art classes.Hours vary depending on art classes using models. If interested in position, stop in the Art Office, 104 Kamerick Art Bldg, and fill out a schedule of availability and get employment paperwork requirements.
Employer: UNI Student Involvement & Event Services (Maucker Union)
Expires: 10/24/2025
The office assistant is responsible for attending the Event Services Reservation Desk where he/she will greet and assist the public, answer telephone, receive and distribute mail, assist in processing reservation requests, and assist with projects as needed for Office of Event Services staff members. The position requires a person to have a mature attitude regarding the job, as well as being able to work in a situation that requires flexibility. Confidentiality is required.START DATE: 08/25/25HOURS: Varied - Monday - Friday between 8 am and 5 pm.Multiple students will be hired to fill these time slots.Complete an application at: https://union.uni.edu/student-employment
Employer: UNI Dining
Expires: 11/22/2025
We are seeking a reliable and motivated individuals to join our campus dining team at the Rialto Dining Center as a Dining Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of duties including food preparation, serving, and cleaning.Responsibilities:Prepare and serve food items according to established proceduresEnsure food is prepared and served in a timely and safe mannerMaintain a clean and organized work areaFollow all health and safety guidelinesProvide excellent customer service to all guestsQualifications:Previous experience in food service preferred but not requiredAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work well in a team environmentWillingness to learn and follow established proceduresWe offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for food service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Rotating weekends required
Employer: UNI Art Department
Expires: 05/14/2026
Gallery Guards are responsible for the following: maintaining the security of the exhibition spaces; answering visitor questions in person and on the phone; notating the attendance of individuals and groups; working in harmony with the rest of the Gallery staff; and occasionally assisting with other duties such as guarding at special events and routine cleaning of the space. Must have approved WORK STUDY funding.The applicant must have enrolled in classes at UNI and have approved WORK Study funding.About the UNI Gallery of ArtThe UNI Gallery of Art is the exhibition and performance art venue of the UNI Department of Art. A yearly roster of diverse programing supports departmental curriculum as well as the University’s goal to create and maintain an inclusive educational environment that prepares students to thrive in a diverse, global environment. With a season of nine major exhibitions and supplementary public events like lectures, tutorials, and performances, the Gallery features some of the most outstanding Modern and contemporary artwork, innovative artists and designers, and exciting researchers and educators.
Employer: UNI Art Department
Expires: 05/14/2026
Model (nude) for art classes.Hours vary depending on art classes using models. If interested in position, stop in the Art Office, 104 Kamerick Art Bldg, and fill out a schedule of availability and get employment paperwork requirements.
Employer: UNI Art Department
Expires: 05/15/2026
Model (nude) for art classes.Hours vary depending on art classes using models. If interested in position, stop in the Art Office, 104 Kamerick Art Bldg, and fill out a schedule of availability and get employment paperwork requirements.
Employer: UNI Division of Student Life
Expires: 11/06/2025
Job Description: Social Media and Communications CoordinatorPosition Overview: The Social Media and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for executing a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance the Division of Student Life's online presence. This role involves creating engaging content, collaborating with campus partners, and ensuring all communications align with the University's brand and values.Key Responsibilities:Create and Share Social Media Content: Design and produce engaging content, including graphics, videos, and written posts, using tools like Canva and other software while staying current with popular trends and integrate them into the social media strategy without oversaturating content.Develop and Manage Social Media Content Calendar: Plan and schedule social media posts to ensure consistent and timely content delivery. Understand dimensions and marketing strategies for all different types of social media as well as internal digital signage.Align Content with Other Channels: Coordinate with existing channels such as the Panther Experience Newsletter to ensure cohesive messaging while also staying consistent with the Student Life brand.Ensure Content Accessibility: Make sure all social media content is accessible to all users, following best practices and guidelines.Engage with Campus Partners and Student Organizations: Actively interact with various campus groups on social media to foster community and collaboration. Keep up to date with current and upcoming events to create relevant and timely content.Assist in Event Promotion: Help organize and promote events like the Student Life Leadership Awards to enhance the Division's visibility.Team Organization and Management: Lead a team to plan and create content, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.Front Desk and Testing Support: Provide coverage for front desk duties and testing as needed, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to policies.Skills and Qualifications desired:Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Canva).Comfortable interacting with various groups and getting out of your comfort zone.Strong organizational and project management skills.Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights.Knowledge of current social media trends and best practices.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to policies.Please check that you are work-study eligible prior to applying for this position.
Employer: UNI Dining
Expires: 05/03/2026
Available shifts:Late Night Bakery: Sundays 9:30p-1:15a or 10p-1:45a; Fridays/Saturdays 9p-1a or 10p-2aBakery: Mondays & Fridays 7:30-9:30a, Wednesdays & Fridays 9-11aCommissary: Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-8:15p; Fridays 8:30-11a or 11a-1:30p or 11:45a-2p; Sundays 2:30-8pStoreroom: Wednesdays & Fridays 7-9:30aDishroom: Sundays 9a-1pat least one weekend shift is required (alternating weeks)