Human Resources

Verifications of Employment

Information for lenders:
SIUE uses The Work Number for verifications of employment. Verifications are processed through The Work Number website (https://theworknumber.com) or by calling 1 (800) 367-5690. The SIUE employer code is 17915. For a manual verification, please fax the request to 618-650-2696.

You may also submit a request for manual verification via the secure HR Employment Filedrop (https://filedrop.siue.edu/filedrop/hr-employment) by selecting the document type "Request for Employment Verification Packet" and attaching your Employment Verification Form. We are unable to accept requests via email, or to provide information over the phone.

Information for employees:
You can access an instant employment verification using the instructions below through The Work Number. 

The Work Number Instant Verification Instructions

1. Visit The Work Number website (https://theworknumber.com)
2. Click the Login dropdown in the top-right of the page.
3. Select "View My Data" in the dropdown.
4. In the new tab that opens, enter the SIUE employer code (17915) or search for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and click the magnifying glass.
5. Select Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, and click the "Select Employer" button.
6. Log in to The Work Number.
   1. If this is your first time logging in to The Work Number, you will need to register. On the right-hand side of the box, click the link stating "Click here to register" and follow the instructions.
   2. Once complete, return The Work Number website and log in with your new credentials.
7. Once signed in, click the green "Request Instant Online Report" button on the right side of the page.
8. Select the state in which you are employed.
9. Select the reason for your request.
10. Select if you would like to display your full SSN on the report, or if you would like it masked.
11. Click "Get Instant Online Report".

If The Work Number is  unable to provide the necessary verification information, please complete and return the Employment Verification Form  via the HR Employment Filedrop (https://filedrop.siue.edu/filedrop/hr-employment). If The Work Number is unable to provide the necessary verification information and you are unable to submit your request via the secure Filedrop, please fax the completed Employment Verification Form to 618-650-2696, mail them to SIUE Office of Human Resources Box 1040, or drop them off at Rendleman Hall Room 3210.

We are unable to return any completed verifications of employment via unsecured email.