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Full Consideration Date
7/30/2026
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs clerical work for the Online Education and Individual Studies (OEIS) unit and Self-Paced Online Courses (SPOC); serves as the HRS liaison for the College of Graduate, Research and Online Education (GROE); processes HRS forms and Period Activity Pay (PAP) for GROE; creates and maintains the temporary faculty sheet for Online Education and Individual Studies (OEIS); completes adjunct appointment forms to generate offer letters; serves as an enrollment contact for Self-Paced Online Courses (SPOC); monitors enrollments and completions for SPOC; responds to SPOC questions regarding rules, regulations and procedures; processes SPOC enrollments and exams; gathers data on student withdrawals; oversees the approvals for external proctors; prepares and complies data to help inform operational decisions and procedures; provides direct support for the Associate Director; collects, verifies, and analyzes data for specialized reports; supports the Associate Director with financial transactions and account reconciliation; supports the overall efforts of the Online Education and Individual Studies unit; maintains scholarship information and submits financial aid rosters; schedules distance education courses via the SIS; creates routine and non-routine correspondence; assists with specialized projects; and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Eligibility Requirement
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; strong attention to detail; ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks; strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective teamwork and customer service skills; ability to keep accurate records; excellent computer skills; and knowledge of business and financial processes preferred.
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: 11
Starting Hourly Rate: $21.77
Application Instructions
All application materials received by July 30, 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.
The University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis 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.
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Full Consideration Date
7/30/2026
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs clerical work for the Online Education and Individual Studies (OEIS) unit and Self-Paced Online Courses (SPOC); serves as the HRS liaison for the College of Graduate, Research and Online Education (GROE); processes HRS forms and Period Activity Pay (PAP) for GROE; creates and maintains the temporary faculty sheet for Online Education and Individual Studies (OEIS); completes adjunct appointment forms to generate offer letters; serves as an enrollment contact for Self-Paced Online Courses (SPOC); monitors enrollments and completions for SPOC; responds to SPOC questions regarding rules, regulations and procedures; processes SPOC enrollments and exams; gathers data on student withdrawals; oversees the approvals for external proctors; prepares and complies data to help inform operational decisions and procedures; provides direct support for the Associate Director; collects, verifies, and analyzes data for specialized reports; supports the Associate Director with financial transactions and account reconciliation; supports the overall efforts of the Online Education and Individual Studies unit; maintains scholarship information and submits financial aid rosters; schedules distance education courses via the SIS; creates routine and non-routine correspondence; assists with specialized projects; and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Eligibility Requirement
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; strong attention to detail; ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks; strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective teamwork and customer service skills; ability to keep accurate records; excellent computer skills; and knowledge of business and financial processes preferred.
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: 11
Starting Hourly Rate: $21.77
Application Instructions
All application materials received by July 30, 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.
The University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis 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.
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