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Full Consideration Date: 08/27/2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs clerical functions in a clinical setting; addresses students on the phone and in person; determines the urgency of their needs, alerting appropriate staff as needed; schedules appointments within the electronic health record (EHR) system; and manages incoming documentation to facilitate the Student Health Clinic and Psychiatric & Counseling Services and support the delivery of care provided by staff.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

1. Clerical office experience which is equivalent of three years of full-time employment, of which at least twelve months must be comparable to or above the level of Clerk II, or at least six months previous experience in the Hospital Business Office at the level of Clerk III, or
2. Any combination of clerical office experience and undergraduate college level course work or post high school secretarial/clerical training that is the equivalent of four years of full-time employment and includes at least twelve months of clerical office experience comparable to or above the level of Clerk II; study as a full-time student may be substituted for work experience on a month-for-month basis for a maximum of 30 or 36 required months of experience.

Position Details:

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: 9 months

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Shift: First Shift

Pay Grade: 9

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.98

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by August 27, 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.eduor call 319-273-2422.

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