The University of Iowa is committed to personal career development. The Career Development web page has been created to ensure you are aware of the many resources that may assist you in your own professional growth. Whatever your position at the University, I hope you will take advantage of the opportunities of greatest interest to you. Our collective success as a leading institution in higher education in large measure is a function of the vitality of the individuals who work here. I hope through this resource, you find ways to support, challenge, and invigorate your personal career goals.
Susan C. Buckley
Associate Vice President for Finance and Operations
and Director of Human Resources
Career Path Possibilities and Assistance
Career Development
Applying for Positions
Job Classifications
Reclassification Assistance
Job Family Progression
Remarkable Career Paths (pdf files)
- Custodian I to Human Resources Generalist
- Unit Clerk to Secretary III
- Clerk II to Applications Development and Support III
- Secretary II to Assistant Vice President
- Legal Assistant to Vice President, Legal Affairs
- Staff Nurse to Nurse Manager
- Research Assistant I to Associate Research Scientist
- Program Associate II to Senior Director of Development
Job Seeking Tools
- Hot Resume Tips
- Resume/C.V. Do's and Don'ts
- All about Cover Letters
- Salary Negotiation Tips
- Interviewing Tips
- Basic Interviewing Skills: An Online Video
- Powerful Phone Interviews
- Skill Building for Special Qualifications
- Pathways to Promotion
- The Wall Street Journal Career Site
UI Health Care
Educational Opportunities
- Anesthesia - UI College of Nursing: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program
- Emergency Medical Learning Resources
- Food and Nutrition Dietetic Internship Program
- Nursing Education
- Pathology Education
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiology Education
Health and Disability Services
The University of Iowa welcomes employees with health conditions and disabilities to utilize Career Development Services.
Please email uiemployee-careeradvising@uiowa.edu if accommodations are necessary to participate and utilize program services.