Are you looking for ways to improve your workplace? Do you have concerns about an issue on campus? Do you know someone who wants to make a difference? Are you a person who likes to promote positive change? Consider nominating yourself or one of your colleagues for UI Staff Council.
Being a staff councilor is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the university, participate in some high-level discussions and presentations, and to be a voice for your colleagues.
Nominations open at 8 a.m. March 1 and run through 5 p.m. March 31. The Staff Council Nomination Form will be accessible March 1. The election will be held in April.
Some expectations for staff councilors:
- Advocate on behalf of your constituents
- Solicit information and opinions from your constituents and share those with the council
- Inform your constituents of the activities of the council
- Regularly attend meetings and participate in discussions
- Actively participate in at least one council committee assignment
- Discuss Staff Council expectations with your supervisor to make sure you can regularly participate
For more in-depth information, please visit the Staff Council website and review the bylaws.
Positions are available for the following non-bargaining job function vacancies starting in June:
- Academic Support (PC), one open
- Merit Supervisory Exempt/Confidential (MSEC), one open
- Research/Scientific Services (PR and PH), three open
- Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management (PA and PN), two open
For more information, visit the Staff Council Election Committee page or contact elections co-chairs Lisa Harless (lisa-harless@uiowa.edu) or Jessica Richardson (jessica-richardson@uiowa.edu).