Overview
Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago's south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students. GovState provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students with undergraduate tuition that is the most affordable in the state.
The campus, conveniently located in University Park, Illinois, is characterized by the quiet of its scenic 760-acre campus amidst vigorous suburban and business growth, towns of character and interest, along with Metra access to the vibrancy of the Chicago Loop, just
35 miles away. The campus and surrounding community enjoy the excellent cultural offerings
of Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts, as well as its acclaimed Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.
Governors State University is a great place to work. We are a four-year university, and we need talented people like you to help us provide the best education.
At GovState you will find a community of people who look just like you – or nothing at all like you. And that diversity is one of our strengths. Everybody is welcome here.
To join our family – approximately 1,000 employees – look at the jobs currently available, then simply apply online for employment opportunities at GovState.
The Human Resources Department supports the university community in providing administrative, consultative and support services. Specific areas of responsibility include strategy and policy development, human resources information system, classification and compensation, employment services, salary and wage administration, staff development and training, benefits enrollment and administration, workers compensation, collective bargaining and employee relations.
Our services are designed to foster effective and efficient use of campus human resources and to promote and support an environment where dignity, ethical conduct and diversity are valued, employee contributions are recognized and career development is encouraged.
We provide these services to the university community and to the general public.
Contact Information
Human Resources Department
Room C1360
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
Phone: 708.534.4100
Fax: 708.534.1642
HR@govst.edu
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
GovState Compliance Hotline
To report any concerns of fraud, abuse, or other unethical behavior, contact the Office of Compliance and Ethics using the GovState Compliance Hotline. You can either call 1-855-252-7606 or click the link below to reach the dedicated hotline services webpage:
https://www.complianceresource.com/hotline/
Benefits Summary
A variety of benefits are available to employees of Governors State University.
Human Resources Staff Contacts
The Human Resources Staff is here to help you. The Human Resources Department supports the university community in providing administrative, consultative and support services.
Employment at GovState
To join our family – approximately 1,000 employees – look at the jobs currently available, then simply apply online for employment opportunities at GovState.