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  - Administrative
    
    Responsible for the general internal office human resource function for the University System employees.
  - Classification, Examination and Compensation
    Develops, revises, and performs routine administration of the classification and corresponding examination system.
  - Compliance Services
    Performs regular compliance audits at each University and Agency in the University System.
  - Information Technology
    Maintains all internal IT functions, including development of web-based applications.
  - Legal Services
    Responsible for legal and ethical compliance such as identifying and monitoring state and federal statutes, court rulings, and rules and regulations.
  - Complete Staff Listing
  - Other Info
  - Frequently Used Forms
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  - Contact Us
  - 1717 Philo Road, Suite 24
    Urbana, IL 61802
    
    Phone: 217.278.3150
    
    FAX: 217.278.3159
    
    TTY: 866.488.4003
    
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Boards/Committees
- - Merit Board
  - Merit Board
    
    Date: 8/11/2026
    
    Time: 1:00 PM
    
    Documents:
  - Documents
  - Minimum Benefit Requirements
  - Bylaws
  - General Information
  - Powers and Duties
  - Employee Advisory Committee
  - Employee Advisory Committee
    Date: 4/21/2026
    Time: 12:30 PM
  - Documents
  - Membership Manual
  - Bylaws
Classification/Testing
- - Classification Plan
  - Class Specifications
  - Class Specifications Search
  - Class Status Notices
  - Custom Classes
  - Reports
  - Index of Classes
  - Occupational Area List
  - Promotional Line List
  - Universities and Agencies
  - Designated Employer Representative Group
  - Employment Opportunities
  - Universities, Agencies and Campuses
  - Test Preparation
  - Why take a test?
  - What is a civil service exam?
  - What is a class specification?
  - How do I apply?
  - The Day Before the Exam
  - The Day of the Exam
  - General Test Taking Guidelines
  - Interview Tips
  - Sample Interview Questions
  - Police Series
Reports
- - Reports
  - 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.
  - Definitions
    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.

Our Staff

Name	Title	Phone Number	Department
Borman, Liz	Human Resource Assistant Manager	(217) 278-3156	Classification
Curry, Bob	Information Technology Manager/Administrative Coordinator	(217) 278-3157	IT
Kamau, Lisa	Human Resource Representative	(217) 305-6605	Classification
Kimbrough, Sharnelle	Human Resource Representative	(217) 560-6201	Classification
Kurtz, Colton	Human Resource Officer	(217) 560-6205	Compliance
Miles, Jenn	Administrative Assistant and Secretary for the Merit Board	(217) 305-6607	Administrative
Miller, Maggie	Legal Counsel	(217) 305-6606	Legal
Norton, Stacey	Administrative Aide	(217) 278-3154	Classification
Parker, Janea	Human Resource Officer	(217) 278-3153	Classification
Rademacher, Teresa	Administrative Assistant II	(217) 278-3152	Administrative
Ramirez, Shannon	Information Technology Assistant Manager	(217) 278-3158	IT
Rowe, Noel	Human Resource Manager	(217) 560-6202	Classification
Schiesser, Gail	Executive Director	(217) 278-3151
Wawrzynek, Brett	Human Resource Assistant Manager	(217) 305-6604	Compliance
Wood, Brandon	Human Resource Representative	(217) 278-3155	Compliance