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Welcome to the State Universities Civil Service System

We are hiring!

The State Universities Civil Service System has an opening for a full-time HR generalist to work as a Classification Specialist.

The position will be part of the Classification, Examination and Compensation team. his position will research and analyze job descriptions and qualifications, develop tests, assign job titles, duties, and responsibilities in an existing employment plan for the state public university system.

For more details, go to our jobs posting page.


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Upcoming Events


MAR
10

Merit Board Meeting

The Merit Board is the governing body of the University System. It is composed of 11 members representing the public universities of the State of Illinois.

1:00 PM


APR
03

CLOSED - Spring Holiday

The University System office will be closed for spring holiday.


APR
23

Employee Advisory Committee Meeting

Quarterly meeting to advise the Merit Board on all matters pertaining to the University System. The Committee meets at least quarterly at campuses throughout the state.

12:30 PM


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Recent Job Postings

Classification Specialist

The State Universities Civil Service System (Civil Service) has an opening for a full-time entry-level generalist to work as a Classification Specialist. The position will be part of the Classificat...

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Coordinator of Community Standards and Student Advocacy

Governors State University is seeking to hire a Coordinator of Community Standards and Student Advocacy for the Student Affairs department to support institutional efforts and promote a campus clima...

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Grounds Worker

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for full-time, Civil Service position of Grounds Worker in the Department of Facilities Planning, and Management/Grounds. This position will perform...

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The University System office permits Universities and Agencies to post current job openings on our website. To view the postings above, and any other postings, go to the Jobs page.

Class Updates

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University System Updates

FEB
03
December Quarterly Report of Employees Served
The December Quarterly Employee Served report has been compiled and is now available. Click here for the December 2025 report or to view historical reports.
JAN
15
January Salary Range Report
The Monthly Range Report has been posted. Click here for the January 2026 report or to search past reports.
DEC
15
December Salary Range Report
The Monthly Range Report has been posted. Click here for the December 2025 report or to search past reports.
NOV
17
November Salary Range Report
The Monthly Range Report has been posted. Click here for the November 2025 report or to search past reports.
NOV
04
September Quarterly Report of Employees Served
The September Quarterly Employee Served report has been compiled and is now available. Click here for the September 2025 report or to view historical reports.
OCT
30
FY25 Annual Report
The 74th Annual Report of the University System Office has been published. Click here for the FY25 report or to see past reports.
OCT
15
October Salary Range Report
The Monthly Range Report has been posted. Click here for the October 2025 report or to search past reports.
SEP
15
September Range Report
The Monthly Range Report for September has been posted. Click here for the September 2025 report or to search past reports.
AUG
26
Merit Board Minutes
The Minutes from the 227th (April 22, 2025) Merit Board Meeting have been posted. Click here for the Minutes, as well as other Merit Board documents.
AUG
15
August Salary Range Report
The Monthly Range Report for August has been posted. Click here for the August 2025 report or to search past reports.
AUG
08
June Quarterly Report of Employees Served
The June Quarterly Employee Served report has been compiled and is now available. Click here for the June 2025 report or to view historical reports.