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  - 1717 Philo Road, Suite 24
    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: 1/29/2026
    Time: 9:00 AM
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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.

Universities and Agencies
Profile Details

University Details side pic

Northeastern Illinois University

5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago

Merit Board

Mr. J. Todd Phillips

Employee Advisory Committee

Mary Serio

Designated Employer Representative (DER)

Ms. Abby Murray

Links

Official Website
Human Resources Website

Employment Postings

Deputy Director, Procurement

-Manage day-to-day procurement operations, including competitive sourcing, purchase requisitions, supplier onboarding and contract execution. -Supervise and mentor procurement staff, ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices. -Assist in developing, implementing and mainta
Posted On: 11/7/2025
Salary: $75,000 - $81,000

View posting 3994 Deputy Director, Procurement

Admissions & Records Representative

-Review and process admission decisions for all undergraduate admission student types. -Enter proposed admission decision into Slate via the review form, including adding appropriate cohorts and attributes. -Update Slate schools data with GPAs and class ranks, use Slate GPA calculator to calcu
Posted On: 12/1/2025
Salary: $22.63

View posting 4016 Admissions & Records Representative

Program Services Specialist

-Oversee and manage a team of 10-15 STEM tutors ensuring effective and appropriate scheduling, training, communication, and performance management. Will serve as a backup as needed for tutoring in the STEM area. -Design, prepare, and facilitate weekly tutor training sessions. Provide ongoing coac
Posted On: 12/2/2025
Salary: $23.00 - $24.00/hour

View posting 4017 Program Services Specialist

Student Success & Retention Specialist

-Plan, coordinate, and implement onboarding and transition activities for new and returning students, including open houses, preview days, next-steps workshops, high school outreach visits, and New Student Orientation. -Conduct outreach and provide individual support to students, which includes b
Posted On: 12/9/2025
Salary: $23.85 / Hour

View posting 4027 Student Success & Retention Specialist