Top Reasons to Work at SIUE
Prominent Employer
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
Proximity to St. Louis
SIUE is located in Edwardsville, Illinois, a vibrant, student-friendly community. Campus is located just 25 miles from St. Louis with its nationally known Fortune 500 companies, professional sports venues, cultural offerings and transportation. Proximity to the St. Louis area enhances SIUE's energy and vitality. Located in the second most populated area of the state, the SIUE campus is easily accessed from several major interstates.
Great Town to Raise a Family
Edwardsville and neighboring Glen Carbon offer excellent transportation, museums, libraries, festivals, child care, government services, and quality health care and housing options, making them prime areas for families. Further benefits include a strong public school system, a spectrum of private schools and ample higher education opportunities.
Edwardsville and Glen Carbon are thriving centers of population growth and economic development. Bolstered by the presence of SIUE, these two communities provide residents and visitors alike with a variety of recreational, dining and shopping options, as well as an abundance of bike trails, parks and healthy living opportunities.
Academic Distinction
SIUE is nationally recognized for excellence and garners accolades for being among the best midwest universities, master’s universities, and research institutions. Along with a focus on quality education and academic excellence, SIUE’s points of pride include its commitment to diversity, community service, sustainability, campus growth and economic impact.
Excellent Employee Benefits & Tuition Exemption
Through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits including healthcare, financial savings, paid and unpaid leaves and retirement as part of a total compensation package to eligible employees. Supplemental benefits offered at SIUE include tuition waivers, paid holidays, 403b retirement savings plans and insurance coverage for specific illnesses, life, disability and injury. With the approval of the employee's supervisor, permanent, full-time and part-time employees who meet the academic requirements of the University may be eligible for a tuition waiver. For more information regarding eligibility as well as the benefits of the tuition waiver program and please contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-650-2190.
Healthy Enrollment
SIUE is the fastest growing public institution in Illinois over the past 20 years. Both the size and quality of the freshman class have grown, as has the University’s geographic reach.
NCAA Division I Athletics
SIUE is fully certified at the Division I level by the NCAA and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, and the Mid-American Conference as affiliate members in the sports of men's soccer and wrestling. The SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics program seeks to provide students with opportunities to enhance their education, to represent the University, and to participate in competitive sports while developing skills and understanding. Student athletes consistently earn high GPAs and graduate success rates.
Beautiful, Park Like Campus as a Working Environment
SIUE is situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River's rich bottomland. The SIUE campus features lakes, trails and beautiful landscaping. The Gardens at SIUE comprises existing woodlands, a pond, grasslands and an arboretum on a lush and rolling 35-acre site.
Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Visit them online at: Dual Career Support
