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    Responsible for the general internal office human resource function for the University System employees.
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    Develops, revises, and performs routine administration of the classification and corresponding examination system.
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    Performs regular compliance audits at each University and Agency in the University System.
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    Urbana, IL 61802
    
    Phone: 217.278.3150
    
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    Email: info@sucss.illinois.gov
    
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    Date: 3/10/2026
    
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    Date: 2/11/2026
    Time: 12:00 PM
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  - Annual Report
    This Report provides an overview of our business operations, an analysis and update of our many programs/initiatives, and a brief description of our agency action plan.
  - Audit Reports
    Each university and agency covered by the State Universities Civil Service System is audited for compliance purposes once every two years.
  - Quarterly Employee Data
    The Quarterly Employee Data reports are a compilation of data submitted by the Agencies and Universities regarding Civil Service, PAA, and student employments.
  - Salary Range Report
    Approved salary rates and ranges for each authorized classification in use by Employers, compiled into a monthly report.
Rules/Procedures
- - Rules and Procedures
  - Procedure Manuals
    Procedures that manage all aspects of the classification plan, including the maintenance of written specifications and examination materials for each class title in the classification plan.
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    Commonly used words or phrases within the Civil Service System.
  - Revision Letters
    Cover letters highlighting revisions made to the Procedure Manuals.
  - Statute and Rules
    The purpose of the University System is to establish a sound program of personnel administration.

Welcome

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.

Upcoming Events

FEB

11

EAC Executive Committee Meeting

12:00 PM

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.

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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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Library Specialist

REFERENCE SERVICES: -Assists library patrons by providing query response and finding activities, including interpreting queries; directing or performing the full range of bibliographic searching ...

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Faculty Employment Consultant

Provides guidance and assistance in areas of employment, faculty recruiting, and facilitation of other changes in status for non-tenure track and tenure-track/tenured faculty positions. This positio...

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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.