Finding a job on campus The University of Iowa campus has numerous buildings and locations where students can find a quiet place to study, both indoors and outdoors.
Being employed on campus has financial and academic benefits. University of Iowa student employees statistically have higher GPAs, and are more likely to stay in school and graduate on time, according to University Human Resources. Student jobs provide opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and other students that may be outside their field of study. Students learn how to manage their time by balancing a work life with school, along with several other valuable skills that aid in finding jobs after graduation.
Explore opportunities to work as a Hawkeye on the University of Iowa campus.
Students can work at a variety of locations and programs on campus:
• Student Health • Recreational Services • University Housing & Dining • Cambus • UI Main Library • Iowa Memorial Unions
Students can visit the “Student Life Jobs” page on the UI’s website to find the perfect fit for them.
HOW TO APPLY
Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan Students study on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on May 2.
Whether it is a bright and sunny day, or the outdoors is cold and dreary, there is a place for everyone to study on campus. Main Library
Pentacrest
With more study rooms than the eye can see, the Main Library on campus has everything you need to be successful. This space is a quiet place that helps many students hone their focus, especially when midterm and finals seasons roll around.
Students will commonly see people out on the grass in the middle of campus during the warmer months. Many bring blankets and snacks to enjoy while they study or do homework. Some students even tie hammocks up to the trees.
Adler Journalism Building
Colorful outdoor tables are located between the inner walkways of downtown Iowa City. This area is an easy way to grab a bite to eat while enjoying the nice weather and studying. There are also charging outlets located near these tables.
Handshake is the UI’s primary online recruiting system for jobs and internships. Every student has a Handshake account automatically created for them. Students log in with their HawkID to activate their account. Handshake has several free services such as mock interviews and resume uploads. The UI’s Pomerantz Career Center holds a career fair every semester, directed at students looking for part-time employment. At the fair, employers interview students and sometimes extend job offers. Last year, more than 30 employers attended, along with over 800 students, according to Pomerantz Career Center. For further questions about student employment and career opportunities, students can visit
Pomerantz Center, 213 N Clinton St c310, Iowa City, IA 52245 (319) 335-1023 | careers.uiowa.edu
Downtown Iowa City
This building is located on the east side of campus. It is a wide-open space that is the perfect place to get work done between classes. The tall windows in the rotunda allow lots of light into the study space.
Currier Residence Hall This east-side residence hall is home to a modern and spacious study lounge. It is equipped with booths and tables, multiple individual study rooms, and a computer room. This study lounge is the perfect way to get out of your dorm for a change of study scenery.
Hillcrest Residence Hall For the west side residences, Hillcrest has great lounges to get work done in. With twelve computers available in the ground floor computer lab, this space is open to residences 24/7. However, if you do not live there, access is allowed from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan The Pomerantz Center, which houses—amongst other offices—the University of Iowa’s Admissions Visitor’s Center.
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