The University of Iowa Employer Reviews

Jobs were assigned everyday, very well planned, no one wondering what was needed to be done that day.

had very good experience when working at uihc co workers were very helpful learned alot had an excellent learning experience

Not the best place to train. Little support from seniors.
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I currently work as a Facility Supervisor at the newest recreation building on campus, which is also the busiest building on campus. On a typical day at work, I walk around the building to ensure that everything is running smoothly, check that patrons are following our rules and practicing safe techniques, and check-in with facility attendants and membership – more...  services to see that they are getting their jobs done and ask if they need any assistance. I have learned excellent management skills during my role as Facility Supervisor, including enforcing the rules to the patrons which are laid out by Recreational Services and managing five or more other staff members. The professional staff members in this department are very friendly and easy to talk to when I have a question or concern. My immediate superior is always available by cell phone or email, no matter what time it is, which has been extremely helpful when I am not sure of how to handle a situation at the building. The hardest part of the job is trying to accommodate patrons who are not familiar with or do not agree with our rules and policies. It is sometimes a challenge to explain the rules and why they are implemented; but it is rewarding when a patron understands where I am coming from and work with me to create a solution that everyone is content with. The most enjoyable part of working for Recreational Services is creating and maintaining work relationships with fellow supervisors and other staff members that are not only relevant in the work place, but also outside of work. Overall, the past two years that I have spent working for the Recreational Services department has been extremely rewarding and allowed me to apply the management skills I have learned in my business classes. – less

Helping patrons with questions about memberships, lockers, programs, and general questions. Gave many tours of the 70 million dollar facility to potential students, faculty/staff of the University, and potential community members interested in buying a membership. Answered phone calls with wide variety of questions, where I had to use websites or newly – more...  acquired information from monthly meetings in order to answer questions in a timely manner. Acquired many meaningful relationships with members and close friendships with the staff. – less

Wonderful work environment. Always learned something new everyday. Great staff and doctors. State of the art equipment.

Just a normal college job. Supervisor was great and could relate to the student workers.

Not available or broken scientific equipment and no funds to be fixed. Need to travel to other universities to do experiments…..