Welcome to the University of Iowa

The university is an exciting place to work and to grow as a person and as a professional. As a community we constitute a large and complex enterprise with a great tradition of excellence and caring. This reputation has been earned by the work and caring of people who have preceded you as employees of the university. They too were once new to the university environment. Through their dedication to students and their commitment to excellence, they have created this exceptional institution so highly respected for the quality of its educational offerings, its clinical services, and its research opportunities.

You are welcomed into this tradition of leadership in education, research, and service. Our hope for you is that you flourish in this exciting and challenging environment and that you too soon contribute in tangible and meaningful ways to the ongoing reputation of the University of Iowa as a terrific place to learn and work.

This handbook is intended to provide an overview of important information to new employees. Another resource to learn about your employment is onboarding which is our process to facilitate your transition working at the University of Iowa.