Why work at Facilities & Services?
F&S’ diverse workforce and inclusive workplace consists of dedicated, experienced, and skilled professionals who take pride in helping the university achieve excellence through our many services. Fostering collaboration across campus with faculty, students, and staff and maximizing the impact of programs and services is vital in supporting the mission of the university. F&S’ team of talented and dedicated employees plan, build, maintain, and serve the campus while exhibiting our team’s core values of Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Perseverance in all aspects of their work.
Full-Time Positions
Check back regularly for open positions, and apply for them at https://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/.
Assistant Director, Labor & Employee Relations – Apply by October 12
The Assistant Director for a specialized HR unit represents the HR function and directs operational needs as a member of the HR leadership team. This role involves advising campus leaders on HR matters, assisting in strategic development, and supervising a team of HR professionals.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 12, 2025. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver (OliverL@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Associate Director- Human Resources – Apply by October 12
The Associate Director, HR supports the human resource function through contributing to the development of strategic goals, ensuring alignment with human resource policies, actively participating in the recruitment process and talent strategy development, and providing guidance on policies to managers and employees
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 12, 2025. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. When submitting your application, please submit a cover letter, resume and names/contact information for three professional references. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Sustainability Research Analyst – Apply by November 2
The Sustainability Research Analyst is responsible for facilitating research, teaching, and engagement between Facilities & Services (F&S) and academic units at the University of Illinois. This role focuses on research and student inquiries, providing scientific analysis for inclusion in grant applications, participating in educational classes and programs, and engaging with university research partners. Responsibilities include building internal and external partnerships, facilitating collaborative research projects, securing funding, implementing online educational resources, and working directly with students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Sustainability Research Analyst will research and scientifically quantify safe and sustainable solutions to implement through F&S.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 11/2/2025. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Bryan Fijalkovich at fijalkov@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Extra Help Positions
Interior Designer / Interior Architect
The Interior Designer / Interior Architect, Capital Planning, has primary responsibility for project planning at all levels as it relates to interior design. This includes developing the scope for interior projects with campus clients/users. It also includes selection of interior materials and furniture; development, review, and processing of quotes for small project purchases; coordination of installations; and collaborating with F&S Engineering Services on small projects. The position will be responsible for assisting in the evaluation and establishment of campus standards for project definition, planning, and design.
Recommended Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field.
*Two years of progressively responsible administrative experience in interior design, facility planning and management.
Send application materials to Cheryl Bicknell, Assoc. Dir. of Project Planning, bicknell@illinois.edu.
Extra Help Capital Construction Project Manager
The XH Project Manager will be esponsible for the scope, budget, and schedule management, contract administration, design and construction execution on assigned campus projects from conception to completion. Project budgets typically range between $500,000 to $5,000,000 and project scopes identified as medium complexity. Responsible for administration of the established design, construction, and post-construction phase services provided to the campus by the Capital Programs Division. Accountable to ensure completing all projects on time, on budget and to a satisfied customer and to the expected quality parameters.
Recommended Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a closely related field.
*Two (2) years (24 months) of commercial construction management experience.
*Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
Send application materials to Jon Hasselbring, Assoc. Dir. of Project Management, Contact: Jon Hasselbring, hasselbr@illinois.edu.
Benefits at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois is a mission-driven organization that comes with a myriad of benefits and opportunities. To learn more about the campus-wide benefits of employment, click here: University Benefits.
Internship Program
The program is available to students enrolled on the Urbana campus. The Internship Program DIP brings undergraduates and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds to F&S. Spanning across nearly every division of F&S, time is spent helping complete work, but hopefully in a way that helps them.
Diversity Statement
We have a diverse workforce in an inclusive workplace that unleashes the talents of all employees to create value, deliver superior support, and develop innovative solutions for the customers we serve. We will treat our co-workers and customers in a manner that encourages and strengthens an environment of inclusivity.
How to Apply: http://humanresources.illinois.edu/job-seekers/how-to-apply/index.html.
For general information visit: http://jobs.illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (go.illinois.edu/EEO).
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. For more information, call 217-333-2137.