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    Date: 12/9/2025
    
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    Date: 10/22/2025
    Time: 9:00 AM
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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.
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    The purpose of the University System is to establish a sound program of personnel administration.

Universities and Agencies
Profile Details

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Eastern Illinois University

2010 Old Main
Charleston

Merit Board

Ms. Barb Baurer

Employee Advisory Committee

Brad Green

Designated Employer Representative (DER)

Ms. Fantasy Sharrett

Links

Official Website
Human Resources Website

Employment Postings

Child Care Resource Specialist

Position Summary: Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for Part-Time, Child Care Resource Specialist, for Child Care Resource and Referral. This position will be responsible for providing technical support in a childcare resource service. Such services assist individuals in the communi
Posted On: 9/24/2025
Salary: $18.24/hr.

View posting 3937 Child Care Resource Specialist

Food Service Cook (Culinary Worker III)

Position Summary: Panther Dining is a division within Student Affairs that operates two residential dining centers, a food court, Panther Catering, a C-Store (Thomas Marketplace) and a coffee shop (Java B&B). We serve the EIU campus community and its guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovat
Posted On: 9/29/2025
Salary: $20.97/hr. plus $1.05 shift differential added when working 2nd shift. Pay increase after probation.

View posting 3940 Food Service Cook (Culinary Worker III)

Food Court/Snack Bar Attendant

Position Summary: The University Food Court is part of Panther Dining which is a division within Student Affairs that operates two residential dining centers, a food court, Panther Catering, a C-Store (Thomas Marketplace) and a coffee shop (Java B&B). We serve the EIU campus community and its guests
Posted On: 9/30/2025
Salary: $16.60/hr. In addition to this wage, there is a $1.25 shift differential added to the above wage.

View posting 3943 Food Court/Snack Bar Attendant

Food Service Area Supervisor / Panther Dining

Position Summary: Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for Full-time Food Service Area Supervisor within Panther Dining. Panther Dining is a division within Student Affairs that operates two residential dining centers, a food court, Panther Catering, a C-Store (Thomas Marketplace) and a
Posted On: 9/30/2025
Salary: The starting pay wage is $20.50-$21.50 an hour.

View posting 3941 Food Service Area Supervisor / Panther Dining