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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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    Maintains all internal IT functions, including development of web-based applications.
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    Responsible for legal and ethical compliance such as identifying and monitoring state and federal statutes, court rulings, and rules and regulations.
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  - 1717 Philo Road, Suite 24
    Urbana, IL 61802
    
    Phone: 217.278.3150
    
    FAX: 217.278.3159
    
    TTY: 866.488.4003
    
    Email: info@sucss.illinois.gov
    
    Twitter: @systemoffice
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  - Merit Board
    
    Date: 10/19/2023
    
    Time: 1:00 PM
    
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    Date: 7/13/2023
    Time: 11:00 AM
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    Date: TBA
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Classification/Testing
- - Classification Plan
  - Class Specifications
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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.

Statute and Rules

The purpose of the University System is to establish a sound program of personnel administration for the Illinois Community College Board, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois, State Universities Civil Service System, State Universities Retirement System, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the Board of Higher Education.

All certificates, appointments and promotions to positions in these agencies and institutions shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness, to be ascertained by examination, except as specified in Section 36e.

Printable version of the complete Statute and Rules

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