The University of Iowa makes a substantial investment in traditional benefits such as health and dental insurance, vacation, and retirement plans. Along with these traditional benefits, another advantage of working for the University is access to a wealth of resources, opportunities, and services for your personal and professional enrichment. Most are offered free of charge or at a substantially reduced cost for UI staff.
Below is a list of significant staff resources and services; a full list of resources for staff is available at the UI Human Resources website.
Workplace Support Matrix
The University of Iowa is a large and diverse workplace which offers many opportunities for involvement, accomplishments and challenges. Sometimes, the challenges test our talents and patience, and we look for help. This help, such as guidance, support, written policies, and optional paths for decisions, may seem difficult to find because we are so large. Staff Council has created a tool which we believe streamlines the search for help. It is the Staff Council Workplace Support Matrix for non-organized UI employees. Take a look at this matrix and keep it in mind if you ever need help. Your Staff Council representatives would be happy to answer any questions you may have, or if you have an issue which concerns you, please let them know.
Benefits and Payroll
- Business Office offers complete services
- Employee Self-Service provides online access to benefit and payroll information
- Choice of comprehensive health plans
- Retirement plans with generous University contributions
- Free financial education classes on a variety of topics
Services and Amenities
- Faculty and Staff Disability Services (FSDS) advises individuals
- liveWELL is the University's comprehensive wellness plan
- Family Services helps with child care
- UI Wellness provides health events, programs, and information
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available
- Student Legal Services provides free, in-person notary services to students, faculty and staff. Appointments are required. Call 319 335-3276 or email student-legal@uiowa.edu
Transportation
- Cambus is a free on-campus bus service
- U-Pass for use on Iowa City and Coralville busses
- Vanpools serves more than 750 employees
- Rideshare is a service to help people who want to share their commute or do not have access to transportation
- The Emergency Ride Home Program is available to employees
Programs and Activities
- The Belin-Blank Center in the College of Education
- Wildlife Camps introduce youth to the science, beauty, fun
- Arts Share Programs spark creativity
- Children’s and Adult International Programs
- Sports Camps help your children improve their skills
Personal and Professional Development
- Employee Guide to Performance Evaluations
- Learning & Development provides extensive programming
- The Tuition Assistance Program
- Learning Online with LinkedIn Learning
- Leadership coaching
- UI Career Development Advising is a free and confidential service
Facilities
- UI Hospitals and Clinics offers multidisciplinary teams
- College of Dentistry offers 11 specialty clinics
- Iowa Memorial Union offers campus event services
- Natural History, Art, Medical, Old Capitol, and Historical Museums
- Recreational Services provide three convenient on-campus locations
Discounts
- The Employee Discount Program (UIEDP)
- Recreational Services and Fitness Facilities
- National Car Rental offers a reduced rate program
- Software is discounted for staff members
- Discounted personal cell/wireless voice and data services