Department Updates
Biennial Job Description Collection
HR is piloting a new schedule for our biennial job description collection based on organization code. Please see our Classification & Compensation page to see the 2025-2026 job description collection schedule and submit job description updates in JDXpert within your department’s designated quarter. If an employee has had an updated job description approved within the last year, a new submission is not required. Any questions can be directed to your division liaison as listed below.
Madison Vangunten
- Advancement Division
- Chancellor's Division
- Finance & Administration Division
- College of Public Affairs & Education
Mackenzie Westlake
- Student Affairs Division
- College of Business & Management
- Academic Affairs Auxiliaries & Administration Offices
Jé Greer
- College of Health, Science & Technology
- College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Ben Reinhart
- Center for State Policy & Leadership
Alexa Brant
- Enrollment & Retention Management Division
Training Opportunities
Employee Development Series: April Session
We are excited to announce the next session of the Employee Development Series will be Hiring Student Employees on April 30, 2025, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. This event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Representation from offices across campus will cover important topics related to CareerConnect, Undergraduate and Graduate Hourly positions, Leadership Lived Experience, and Graduate Assistants.
Please register to attend the Employee Development Series April Session and join us!
Upcoming Events
2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony
The Annual Retirement & Recognition Ceremony will be held on April 17, 2025, and registration for the event is still open. We will be celebrating our retirees for their service to UIS, and we will also be celebrating our colleagues for their milestone achievements of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service. This event will take place in the Student Union Ballroom from 9:00-10:30am, and breakfast will be served. Please join us for the celebration!
If you plan to attend, please register to RSVP to the Retirement & Recognition Ceremony as soon as possible.
Take Your Child to Work Day
As a reminder, Take Your Child to Work Day will be held on April 24, 2025. We have a fun-filled day planned that includes a dorm tour, a slime activity, and a tour of the E-Sports Arena. We welcome up to 20 kids, aged 10-15 years old (7-9 years old with a parent present), to come and join us for the afternoon.
To participate, register your child(ren) today!
2025 End of Academic Year Party
We are excited to announce the theme for the 2025 End of Academic Year Party will be Travel the World! Please join us as we celebrate the end of another academic year at UIS with music, food, and fun with our campus community. This year’s event will be held on the Student Union Patio on May 12, 2025, from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Don’t miss out and RSVP today to attend the End of Academic Year Party !
Save the Date!
- 04/02/2025: New Hire Orientation (contact mwest22@uis.edu for more information)
- 04/16/2025: New Hire Orientation
- 04/17/2025: 2025 Retirement & Recognition Ceremony
- 04/24/2025: Take Your Child to Work Day
- 04/30/2025: Employee Development Series - Hiring Student Employees
- 05/12/2025: 2025 End of Academic Year Party
- 05/26/2025: HOLIDAY - Memorial Day
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