Talent Acquisition and Compensation

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Last Updated: May 15, 2025, 09:06 AM

Applications and all qualifying credentials such as official transcripts, certifications, licenses and DD 214 must be submitted for the current vacancies by the deadline listed. 

Current SIUC Employees can now complete a reassignment request and/or request(s) to test for Civil Service Classifications through this special NeoEd portal. 

New positions are posted weekly. It is the policy of SIUC to provide equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation or marital status.

A copy of the Jeanne Clery Annual Report can be found at dps.siu.edu.  For a paper copy, contact the Department of Public Safety, MC 6713.

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Southern Illinois University is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person or group of persons based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or veteran's status is specifically prohibited in the Southern Illinois University community.

Civil Service Examinations

Please read the following before completing application.

An applicant must be a citizen of or resident of the State of Illinois before any examinations can be administered. However, for some classifications requiring technical qualifications, such as a high degree of specialized experience, training or education, if needed the Designated Employer Representative may waive the residency requirement and admit out-of-state residents to the examination process. If you are an out-of-state applicant, please contact our office at (618) 536-3369 for additional information and/or questions.

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Types of Employment

Permanent Employment

Civil Service

There are a number of civil service classifications which are referred to as continuous posts. Vacancies in these classifications are not advertised. Only those candidates already on the employment register may be considered if there is a vacancy. Civil service continuous post classifications are posted all the time. Interested applicants should review the continuous post classifications through the online application system, coming soon with the NeoEd implementation. 

All Civil Service examinations given under the State Universities Civil Service System shall be open to all applicants who are citizens of or residents in the State of Illinois, and who can qualify by experience and training for the position for which application is made.

A complete listing of all Civil Service classification specifications can be found at CS Classifications Specifications.

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Administrative/Professional and Faculty

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Temporary Employment

Extra Help employment is used to fill an infrequent or emergency needs within departments. Extra Help appointments may be utilized for a maximum of 900 hours of actual work in any consecutive 12 calendar months. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis.

The Human Resource Director has the authority to designate certain areas to maintain an appropriate list. In conjunction with appropriate Vice Chancellor, this will be determined. Such as: Housing, Plant & Service Operations, Theater and Touch of Nature but not limited to these areas listed.

Once the Application for Extra Help is received, the human resource representative will forward to appropriate Vice Chancellor or designated area to review. The appropriate representative will conduct a review of the candidate’s qualifications and conduct a verbal interview. If applicant is acceptable, the representative should place on the appropriate extra help list.

Individuals interested in Extra Help employment must complete the application linked below.

Extra Help Application

Current Needs

There is a need for Police Telecommunicator Extra-Help employees at the Department of Public Safety. These are temporary positions limited to 900 hours or less with variable shifts. Interested applicants need to complete an Extra Help application.

*Note: The Police Telecommunicator is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.*

There is a continuing need for Clerical and Accountant Extra-Help employees across campus. These are temporary positions limited to 900 hours or less with variable shifts. Interested applicants need to complete an Extra Help application