Civil Service Positions at EIU

Applications for all positions are available in person at Eastern Illinois University’s Human Resources Office (Old Main, Room 2020), Charleston IL 61920 or online at To apply, you may submit an application online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php  An application is also available at  http://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/forms/Online_App0110.pdf which must be returned in person or by email to eiu_employment@eiu.edu along with any required documents.  Eligible candidates will be scheduled to take a civil service examination.

Department of Human Resources – Employment
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL   61920
 AA/EEOE

Status (full-time) Civil Service Employment Opportunities 

 

Temporary Extra - Help

 

Additional EIU CLASSIFICATIONS

 

Status (full-time) Civil Service

 

Editorial Writer

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Editorial Writer in Booth Library. Qualified candidates must have: a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience writing for a newspaper, magazine, trade publication, or news organization or writing in a public relations or business communications environment.  Assignments will include a variety of documents, including library reports and exhibit brochures.

Qualified candidates must be an Illinois resident and will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, you may submit an application and transcripts online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php .   Deadline for application is June 8, 2012.

 

Image Processing Technician II

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Image Processing Technician II in the Office of the Registrar and Enrollment Management. Qualified candidates must have: Eighteen (18) months’ work experience involving the receipt, review, and filing of information and/or records which included the use of electronic record keeping or 30 semester hours of college coursework in data processing, computer programming, or records management or 18 months of vocational training in data processing, computer programming, or records management.

The person in this position is responsible for scanning and imaging student academic records. This position also works with Banner student information systems to keep records updated.  Some student records still exist in paper form, so filing is also required periodically.

Qualified candidates must be an Illinois resident and will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, you may submit an application and transcripts online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php .  Deadline for application is June 15, 2012.             

 

   IT Technical Associate - Sys Admin, Enterprise Systems

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Technical Associate – Systems Admin, Enterprise Systems in the Department of Information Technology Services.  Responsibilities include: installing, maintaining, and monitoring enterprise software systems, primarily Linux-based, backup and recovery systems, web-based system software, virtualization software, and providing assistance in the management and maintenance of Storage Area Network configurations.  Qualified candidates must have   any combination totaling two years from the following categories: progressively more responsible work experience in an IT-related profession or college coursework in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a closely-related discipline and two years’ experience installing, maintaining, and monitoring enterprise software systems (Linux and Windows), including support of enterprise backup and recovery systems and virtualization.      

Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related discipline and two years’ experience with Netbackup Enterprise (backup and recovery system), VMWare (virtualization), Linux systems administration, and experience with Fibre-channel storage networks.

Qualified candidates must be an Illinois resident and will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination.  To apply, please submit an application, resume, and transcripts online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php .   Applications should be submitted by May 25, 2012 to ensure consideration.

Information Technology Technical Associate – Windows Systems Administrator

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Technical Associate – Windows Systems Administrator in the Department of Information Technology. Qualified candidates must have: an Associate’s Degree in Network Administration or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or Technology and two years experience with the following: handling a large scale Active Directory 2003 or 2008 environment 2000+ users, and handling group policies in a large Windows 2003 or 2008 environment 2000+ users, and maintaining Microsoft Windows 2003 or 2008 servers, and managing applications and systems that provide service to 2000+ users, and must be able to work outside of normal work hours to address emergencies and perform scheduled off-hour activities.

Qualified candidates must be an Illinois resident and will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, please submit an application, resume, and transcripts online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php .   Deadline for application is May 18, 2012.

 

  Information Technology Technical Associate – Linux Systems Administrator

 Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Technical Associate – Linux Systems Administrator in the Department of Information Technology Services.  Qualified candidates must have:

  •     Associate’s Degree with emphasis in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or technology related field
  •     2 years’ experience maintaining Linux server operating system, to include managing applications and systems running on a Linux platform.

A Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in computer science, information systems, math, engineering or technology related field: and experience working with Apache web server, MySQL database, PHP programming language, Python programming language and VMware virtualization software is preferred but not required.

 Qualified candidates must be able to work outside of normal work hours to address emergencies and perform scheduled off-hour activities.

 Applications should be submitted by May 11, 2012 to ensure consideration.

 

Admissions/Records Specialist I

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Civil Service position of Admissions / Records Specialist I, in the Office of the Registrar. The Admissions / Records Specialist I works under direction of the Registrar. This position provides specialized assistance in student admissions and academic record management. Employees at this level represent the University to new students and offices across campus and must provide a high level of customer service. Qualified candidates must be an Illinois resident; a High School graduate or equivalent; AND have 24 months of responsible records management experience involving public contact OR 60 semester hours of college course work with at least 12 semester hours in Business, Communication, Education or Social Science fields, or a combination of the above experience and course work. Qualified candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination to include keyboarding accurately at a rate of at least 20 net wpm. Starting salary is $12.25/hour. Deadline for application is Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

 Purchasing Officer I

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a Purchasing Officer I in the Office of Procurement, Disbursements, and Contract Services. Qualified candidates must have 60 semester hours of college credit for coursework in any field or 18 months of responsible work experience in fields that provide preparation for purchasing work such as claim resolution, expediting, returned goods, resolving billings, and/or public relations/customer service or any combination of the above.

Preferred requirements include being customer service-oriented, a team player, possessing high ethics, willing and able to learn quickly and adapt to ever-changing rules and regulations, and must be able to work independently in a fast paced work environment.

To apply, you may submit an application online at https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/application/login.php  

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Office Manager

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Civil Service position of Office Manager in the Lumpkin School of Business. The Office Manager works under direction as the personal assistant to one or more principals. An in-depth knowledge of the organization, programs, policies, and procedures of the unit, along with the ability to operate computer systems utilizing various office software packages, is essential to the performance of duties. Employees at this level function with the independence and authority that have a significant impact on the unit. Qualified candidates must be a High School graduate or equivalent; have 24 months of clerical/office support work experience as identified at http://www.sucss.state.il.us/classspecs/detail.asp?ID=2811, and will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination to include keyboarding accurately at a rate of at least 40 net wpm. Starting salary is $14.87/hour. To apply, you may submit a completed application online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php . Deadline for application is Friday, April 13, 2012.

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Temporary Extra-Help 

  Micro-Trainer II

Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois is seeking candidates for a temporary Extra Help Micro-trainer II position in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department. This position is limited to 900-hours and will support the technology-based curriculum and provide computer support and training for faculty, staff and students for the department.

 Duties & Responsibilities

 Support requirements include management and troubleshooting for Learning Management Software (e.g.WebCT, Elluminate, Panopto). Duties include assisting faculty in preparing and capturing electronic lectures and scheduling Panopto recording sessions for the clinic.

 The position is also responsible for providing general end-user computer support to faculty, staff and students within the department. This includes computer setup as well as the installation and configuration of various curriculum and professional tools. Responsibilities also include assisting the department and its faculty, staff and students with special projects involving technology and preparing training modules as needed.

 Requirements:

 Personal Attributes: The successful applicant will exhibit the following characteristics:

 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of the technology used within the department
  • Effective communication and professional interaction with all student and staff levels
  • Ability to identify and resolve technical problems
  • Ability to employ effective troubleshooting strategies
  • Ability to conceptualize, define, design and construct training programs and material

 

Educational: The following is the minimum required educational background for this position:

  •  Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree desired
  • College course work which includes Information Technology, or a closely related discipline
  • Work experience in Information Technology or a related field


To apply, please submit application, letter of interest, resume, and transcripts online at:

https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/application/login.php.    Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Various Trades Positions

Eastern is looking for energetic, friendly, flexible individuals for various trades positions, including Brickmason, Carpenter, Construction Laborer, Electrician, Pipefitter, Plumber, and Painter,

Cook/Kitchen Laborers Positions

Eastern is looking for energetic, friendly, flexible individuals to fill in as extra help cooks and kitchen laborers throughout the school year.  You will work with seasoned personnel, as well as student employees, as you further your expertise in preparing nourishing and attractive meals and facilitate the operation of the dining centers.

Custodial Positions

We maintain a pool of applicants to fill various extra help (temporary) custodial positions throughout the year.  The base pay for this position is $9.00 per hour.

Substitute Shuttle Driver Positions

Eastern is seeking service-oriented, student-centered individuals to serve as substitute drivers for the Panther Shuttle Service.  Drivers are required to operate various vehicles depending on need.  Typical vehicles include 24 passenger buses and 7 to 15 passenger vans.  The shuttle service runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to midnight; Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to midnight.  Applicants must present a valid Illinois Commercial Driver's License with "P" (passenger) endorsement, a current medical examination certificate, and an Illinois Driver's Abstract at the time of application.  Effective oral and written communication skills must be demonstrated.  Applicants who are hired must pass a background investigation and drug test and will be subject to random drug testing throughout employment.  The base pay for these positions is $11.25/hour.  Review of applications begins immediately. 

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