The hiring manager is responsible for making the hiring selection, consistent with guidelines provided by the respective Dean, Vice President, Senior Vice President, President or his or her designee. New Employee Onboarding is the final phase of the automated candidate experience for Faculty, Professional and Scientific (P&S), and Merit positions at Iowa State University.

Recruitment & Selection Toolbox

Selection & Offer of Employment

The hiring manager shall conduct and document reference checks on, at a minimum, the finalist selected for hire, including current employees being considered. Final offers shall not be made without first completing a meaningful check of the finalist’s references and completion of the background check.

Onboarding for Success

Once the hiring department confirms the hire in PeopleAdmin7, a new employee will be able to begin their ISU adventure through this self-service portal. Administered through AccessPlus, a new employee will be introduced to a menu of action items to facilitate a smooth and successful onboarding experience.

Relocation Resources

Beneath the small town charm of Ames, Iowa, beats the heart of a much larger city. A city that has become a player in developing the world's bio-economic future. A city with top-quality education, from kindergarten to grad school. A city that regularly draws well-known bands, as well as emerging super stars, international symphonies and Broadway musicals. A city with hundreds of acres of parks, 35 miles of bike trails, and cultural festivals and celebrations. A city that's been ranked the second-most liveable small city in the nation.

• Information on the City of Ames

  • Ames Chamber of Commerce
    • Relocation Guide 
  • Ames City
  • Ames City Government
  • Ames Community School District 
  • Ames Economic Development
  • Ames Parks and Recreation
  • Ames Planning and Housing Department
  • Ames Police Department
  • Ames Public Library
  • Ames Public Works Department
  • Ames, Living in
  • Gilbert Community School District
  • Main Street Cultural District, Ames 
  • Nevada Community School District 
  • North Grand Mall, Ames  
  • Public Radio

• Local Newspapers

  • Ames Tribune
  • Des Moines Register
  • Iowa State Daily

• Realtors

  • Century 21
  • Friedrich Iowa Realty
  • Hunziker
  • Re/Max Real Estate Center

• Rental Companies

  • First Property Management
  • Haverkamp Properties
  • Total Property of Ames
  • Apartment List
• Childcare Resources
• Central Midwest HERC
• ISU Temporary Housing
• School District Information