A Career Pathway is a route you can take to grow and advance in your job. At the University of Iowa, there are many different pathways—you can move up within your field, explore new areas, or work toward a leadership role. This section shows you what those pathways look like and helps you discover where you might want to go.

Discover your career goals

Looking ahead 3–5 years, what skills do you want to build and where do you see your career growing? Long-term goal setting helps you shape your career journey by identifying opportunities for development and positioning yourself for future advancement.

How to progress in your career

Learn more about the specific steps you can take to initiate a career progression. Career progression means moving along a career pathway by taking on new or enhanced responsibilities and acquiring new skills.

Understand your job classification and pay level

This glossary defines the various aspects of job classification, pay level, and explains the terms you see in your ePersonnel File.