Contacts by departments will generally occur within two weeks from the end of the advertising period. No, the University is an equal opportunity employer. This depends on your qualifications and the positions for which you apply. Beginning salaries are listed in the advertising for each position. A current UI merit staff member's salary will be set in accordance with the appropriate merit rule for promotion, lateral, or demotion.
All new hires serve a six month probation period.
Current UI employees will serve a three or six month probation for a promotion or lateral move out of class, or a three month probation for a demotion out of series. This is the work test portion of the selection process and is used to determine whether or not you can do the duties of the position.