The CLAS HR team is committed to fostering a collaborative, resourceful, and empathetic environment that empowers individuals and strengthens our collective impact. We strive to set the standard for excellence in human resources by embracing innovation, accountability, and transparency in everything we do.

Guided by our core values, we create sustainable solutions that prioritize the well-being and professional growth of our employees while advancing the college’s mission. Together, we build a supportive, respectful, and forward-thinking workplace where everyone can thrive, ensuring a lasting legacy of success for CLAS.   

News and updates from CLAS Human Resources

Updated SPOT awards policy

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
DEOs, ALT, DGSs, DUSs, faculty, staff, and GESS

Hiring University of Iowa student employees

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
DEOs, ALT, faculty, and staff

New Staff Vacancy Coverage policy

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
DEOs, ALT, and staff

CLAS Employee Updates

Friday, August 14, 2026
We recently welcomed new faces to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Please, feel free to reach out to introduce yourself or congratulate our colleagues.

Apply for the Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship Professional Development Award by August 31

Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Mary Jo Small Staff Fellowship is an award that University of Iowa staff members may use to help defray costs associated with regional, national, or international meetings or workshops, as well as a variety of other non-academic professional development opportunities on and off-campus.

Graduate appointments for FY2027

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
DEOs, ALT, DGSs, and staff

CLAS Staff Council

The purpose of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Staff Council is to provide a venue for staff members to participate in collegiate and university-level shared governance.

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