Secretary II - Upward Bound

If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type “Find Jobs” in the search bar to view and apply for open positions. Full Consideration Date: 09/20/2026 Job Description: Under general supervision, serves as secretary for the Upward Bound Program; assists with supervising student workers and summer seasonal staff; coordinates procedures with other clerical personnel; maintains budgetary and purchasing records; coordinates meetings, makes travel arrangements and prepares standardized forms; reviews work policies, procedures, and routines, making recommendations for revisions; composes and types correspondence; maintains departmental files and the Blumen data base; and performs other related duties as requested. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment and includes the use of word processing. 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: 8 Starting Hourly Rate: $19.09 Location: UNI-CUE; 800 Sycamore Street, Waterloo IA Application Instructions: All application materials received by September 20, 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. UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by…