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Full Consideration Date:
5/27/2026
Job Description:
Under general supervision, manages complex payroll and leave processes for all employee categories by maintaining and auditing accrual balances, monitoring time and attendance accuracy, and processing payroll-related adjustments in compliance with university policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state regulations; reconciles payroll and leave data; coordinates third-party deductions; supports system testing and upgrades for time and absence modules; prepares required payroll reports for internal and external agencies; and serves as a primary payroll resource for employees and departments by resolving timekeeping and accrual inquiries, ensuring accurate electronic payment elections, supporting payroll document management, and providing responsive customer service across Student, Merit, Professional & Scientific, and Faculty payroll functions.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Five years of clerical office experience, including three years of experience with bookkeeping procedures, or any combination of directly related post high school education in an accredited school and directly related clerical experience which totals five years.
Position Details:
Job Category: Merit
Type of Position: Regular
Service Schedule: Calendar Year
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Pay Grade: 13
Starting Hourly Rate: $23.32
Application Instructions:
All application materials received by May 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.edu or call 319-273-2422.
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.
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Why UNI?
A great place to work.
The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs.
One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and possesses a distinctive mission of being the comprehensive state university for Iowa. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UNI in the top two among Midwest public universities.
The university’s attractive size, nearly 10,500 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus.
Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education create a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life.
Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine and performing arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports. Fans can see all UNI teams in action in the McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, West Gym and other campus complexes.
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UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. Downtown Cedar Falls was named one of the “30 Most Charming College Town Main Streets of 2019” by Best Value Schools. The metro community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information about our community, visit the Cedar Falls/Waterloo Community webpage.
Employee Benefits
The University of Northern Iowa believes that our employees are our most valuable resource. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the demands of each individual's life at work as well as at home. Employees are encouraged to participate in any or all of our benefit programs.
The University provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits package enables us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley—and within the state.