State Universities Civil Service System

The State Universities Civil Service System was created in January, 1952.

All Civil Service exams, except for the Police Officer/Telecommunicator series, are being converted to Credential Assessments by December 1^st, 2022.

Pre-employment screening Policies and Procedures and onboarding forms

• UIS Security Sensitive and or Critical Positions
• UI Background Check Policy
• UIS Background Check Procedures, June 2025 (pdf)

The University of Illinois Springfield offers employment opportunities in Academic Professional, Civil Service, Extra Help, Faculty, and Student Employment.

UIS HR suggests that applicants visit our Career Seekers page for more information on the hiring process and benefits information.

The University of Illinois has transitioned to a new applicant tracking system called Cornerstone, which provides a more streamlined, user-friendly interface for completing applications.

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) considers remote work to be a viable alternative work arrangement for Academic Professional and Civil Service employees in cases where individual, job, and supervisor characteristics are suited to such an arrangement. Remote work allows an employee to work at home, or other approved remote location, for a part of their regular workweek. In rare occasions, full remote work may be considered appropriate. Remote work is a voluntary work alternative that may be appropriate for some employees and some jobs.

The University of Illinois Springfield encourages every employee to intentionally engage in professional learning and career development opportunities. Training opportunities are available from a number of departments on campus, through the University system, from third-party partners, and from external providers. These opportunities encompass a variety of media, including instructor-led courses, workshops, conferences, webinars, videos, and articles.