Outplacement
This page lists various resources to assist employees who may be impacted by staff reduction at UNI. The objective of this page is to provide those impacted with tools and information to better understand their benefits, links to important internal and community resources, support related to cover letter and resume creation, tips for interview preparation and job search resources.
UNI Resources
Human Resource Services
For general staff reduction questions:
- For Merit staff - Scott Klahsen
(319) 273-6110, Scott.Klahsen@uni.edu - For P&S staff – Melissa Engdahl
(319) 273-6300, Melissa.Engdahl@uni.edu - For Faculty – Scott Klahsen
(319) 273-6110, Scott.Klahsen@uni.edu
For benefit questions:
- My Benefits: When My Employment Ends
- hrs-benefits@uni.edu
- (319) 273-2423
Resume and Interview Resources
- Resumes
Provided by the Office of Career Services - Cover Letters
Provided by the Office of Career Services - Tips for Writing a Successful CV
Provided by Higher Education Recruitment Consortium - Interviewing
Provided by the Office of Career Services - Networking & LinkedIn
Provided by the Office of Career Services - Performance Appraisals & Job Descriptions
Access your completed UNI performance appraisals through UNI Works under the "Performance" tab on the menu. This information may be useful for updating and improving your resume. To request a copy of your Job Description, please contact hrs-employment@uni.edu
Financial Aid
Considering furthering your education? Loans, grants and scholarships may be available.
- fin-aid@uni.edu
(319) 273-2700
LinkedIn Learning Online Training Library
- Resume writing
Update technology skills/knowledge
External Resources
Iowa Workforce Development Center – Unemployment Benefits
3420 University Avenue – Suite G, Waterloo
(319) 235-2123
My Next Move
Created by the National Center for O*NET Development for the US Department of Labor, My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. It includes tasks, skills and salary information and more for over 900 different careers.
Iowa Workforce Development Center – Career Exploration & Information
3420 University Avenue – Suite G, Waterloo
(319) 235-2123
HealthCare.gov
Visit HealthCare.gov to explore options and determine your eligibility for affordable healthcare coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Iowa Insurance Consumer Advocate
The Iowa Insurance Division provides a variety of resources related to continuation of group health insurance coverage as well as tips for buying individual health insurance.
Cedar Valley Events/Networking Opportunities
Grow Cedar Valley's event page includes a variety of opportunities to network in the local community - from Cedar Valley Young Professionals (CVYP) to leadership development and career fairs, this is a great place to find ways to engage.
Additional Resources When Leaving UNI
Employment Websites
- Grow Cedar Valley
- Waterloo Courier
- Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area Jobs
- Cedar Rapids Area Jobs
- Des Moines Register Classifieds
- Black Hawk County Jobs
- Iowa Workforce Development Job Bank
- State of Iowa Jobs
- HireVeterans - Jobs for America's Best
- Indeed
- Monster
- Career Builder
- Simply Hired
- Jobs in Iowa Posted by ZipRecruiter
- HigherEd Jobs
- Inside Higher Education
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- Chronicle of Higher Education Jobs
- Women in Higher Education
- Dice – Technology and Engineering Jobs
Need someone to talk to?
UNI Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
(800) 327-4692 Available 24 hrs/day; 7 days/week
Iowa Concern Hotline
Financial, legal, family issues.
(800) 447-1985 Available 24 hrs/day; 7 days/week
Pathways Behavioral Services
(319) 235-6571