Hiring Approvals

As soon as you or someone in your unit has identified a need to hire, you have determined that there is adequate funding for the position hire, and you have received the appropriate approvals from your unit, college, or Major Administrative Unit (MAU), you may proceed with the formal campus hiring approval process. Please note: there are specific requirements for certain employee groups and positions, please consult campus HR as necessary.

Academic
Tenure System, Specialized Faculty, and Academic Professionals

Civil Service
Hiring Guiding Principles Approval Requirements Matrix   

Retiree
Rehiring a University of Illinois Retiree  

For academic rehire retiree positions, contact Illinois Human Resources at ihr-acad-rr@illinois.edu. For civil service and extra help positions contact Illinois Human Resources at ihr-cs-rr@illinois.edu.

Hiring Employees Outside of Illinois