Office Admin; EH

Extra Help - Office Admin (EH26-073)

Location: East St. Louis, IL

Apply Before: 01170

FLSA: Determined by Position

• This position performs clerical duties for SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start central office and center staff members.
• The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as the point of contact for all purchasing and vendor payments and to assist administration staff and Office Support unit staff on special assignments, tasks, or projects.
• Must be knowledgeable in areas needed, as there will be no time for training.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Level 5:
Office Admin

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

High school diploma or equivalent.

Any one of the following from the categories below:

• Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the fourth level of this series.

Extra Help job listings typically close three days after the opening date, unless specified in the closing date. Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within the university. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked.

Workdays and hours may vary according to departmental requirements. Extra Help employees do not receive SIUE benefits, holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with SIUE, including your position on and Civil Service register.

There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email Career Info.

Opening Date: 02/11/2026

Closing Date: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall, Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

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