Looking for a job and want to give back to the College of Engineering community? Check out the opportunities posted below to work in the College of Engineering as an undergraduate student! 

Student ambassador
Peer advisor
HCC writing tutor
Engineering tutor
FTC assistant
Teaching assistant

 

Student Ambassador

Engineering Student Ambassadors welcome and interact with prospective students and their families as representatives of the College of Engineering by participating as a student panelist and tour guide during small daily visits and large recruitment events. Ambassadors work on additional projects to support the Engineering Admissions office and connect with prospective students. 

Refer to the Student Ambassador Job Description for a list of characteristic duties and responsibilities in addition to a complete list of desired job qualifications. 

Applications for the 2025-2026 have closed. 

Questions? Contact Ryan Puhrmann, 2045 SC.

 

Engineering Peer Advisor

Peer Advisors provide personalized support and guidance to undergraduate students as they pursue academic, career, and personal success. Peer advisors will meet with students, provide support for the career fair and other eSST events, and work as part of an administrative special team to support various functions on the eSST.

Refer to the Engineering Peer Advisor Job Description for a list of characteristic duties and responsibilities in addition to a complete list of desired job qualifications. 

Applications for the 2025-2026 AY have closed.

Questions? Contact Kalindi Garvin, 3612 SC.

 

Engineering Tutor

Engineering Tutors work with individuals or small groups of students in mastering course content. Tutors empower fellow Iowa Engineers to become independent, confident, and self-directed learners. Tutors typically work one to three shifts per week (3 hours/shift), are paid for training and professional development, and can receive a tutoring certificate that is recognized on campus after two semesters of employment. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to become a Teaching Assistant or educator in the future. 

Refer to the Engineering Tutor Job Description for a list of characteristic duties and responsibilities in addition to a complete list of desired job qualifications. 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Submit your application here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3LfI3O5yyjQFUai. You will be asked to upload a resume to your application.

Questions? Contact Josh Atcher, 3612 SC.

 

Hanson Center for Communication Writing Tutor

Are you an engineering undergraduate who has completed your first year and has experience in writing, preparing data and giving presentations? Are you interested in a paid position to use and grow those skills while assisting fellow students? The Hanson Center for Communication (HCC)’s undergraduate tutor position may be a good fit for you! 

As an HCC tutor, your duties will consist of working with other undergraduate engineering students to provide feedback on drafts of lab reports, writing assignments, and presentations. To ensure you are supported in your role, Hanson Center holds weekly one-hour meeting/training sessions for all our tutors. 

Applicants must be undergraduate engineering students who have completed their first year. Tutors will be compensated $12 per hour, for a regular 4-8 hours a week (you will arrange your schedule with HCC) throughout the academic year. Tutoring sessions will be conducted in in-person meetings with students in the Engineering Library’s HCC room (2228 SC), with the option of some remote tutoring. 

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are closed.

Questions? Contact Engineering-HCC@uiowa.edu, 3612 SC. 

 

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Assistant - Applications Open

Are you a FIRST alum who would like to be involved now as FTC Assistant? 

Refer to the FTC Assistant job description for a list of characteristic duties and responsibilities in addition to a complete list of desired job qualifications.

Email Rebecca Whitaker (rebecca-whitaker@uiowa.edu) to apply.

 

Teaching Assistant for ENGR and Department-Specific Coursework

Opportunities, job descriptions, requirements, and applications will vary by department, course, and the professor supervising the position.

Check with Departmental Offices for more information:

 

Co-ops/Internships/Post-Graduation and Other Outside Opportunities

See the Engineering Career Services website and Handshake for other employment opportunities. 

Questions? Contact Kalindi Garvin, 3612 SC.