Hey guys! I wanted to talk about the many benefits of working on campus with all of you! Here, as a first-year student, I work two jobs on campus. I work as a baker at Burge and as a dining associate at Pat’s Diner. Students can find a range of jobs on campus at the University of Iowa. Working these jobs is a terrific way to network with instructors, staff, and other students and earn a little extra cash. You can also obtain useful work experience. Throughout the semester, these positions are open to all students, regardless of prior experience, and hiring is ongoing.

How to Find On-Campus Jobs

The Student Life Jobs website is a great location to start your search for jobs on campus. All of the on-campus positions in the various departments and units are listed on this website. The jobs can be filtered by department, location, and category. Sports programs, food service, retail, clerical and administrative, and other career categories are some of the most common.

Handshake is an amazing additional resource for locating jobs on campus. Handshake basically links employers and students. It allows you to look for and apply to full-time, internship, and on-campus positions. Additionally, you can set up in-person interviews and access career resources.

If you’re looking for part-time hourly positions paid by employers, you can check out the University Human Resources website. All of the student jobs that are available on campus and in the surrounding Iowa City/Coralville region are listed on this website.

Benefits

On-campus jobs provide academic benefits and networking opportunities. Students who work on campus are more likely to succeed in their academic studies and become better acclimated with faculty, staff, and other students. On-campus jobs also provide convenience since the student can remain right on campus, instead of having to commute to the job. These jobs also offer flexibility in terms of scheduling. Since employers understand that academics come first, they are often willing to work around the student’s class schedule. You can earn money while still being able to attend classes and study for exams. Lastly, there is a sense of community in these jobs. Students who work on campus are part of a larger community of students, faculty, and staff. This can lead to new friendships and a better knowledge of the university.

There are many benefits to working at the University of Iowa. I feel like working here has helped me make new friends and learn valuable skills.