Work at Gies
Work feels different here. You’ll notice it the moment you arrive.
You’re working with the best in business.
We recruit top talent into clearly defined and specialized roles, meaning you’ll be able to focus on the job you were hired to do, and you can trust your teammates to do theirs.
You’re finishing the projects you start.
We follow through on ambitious goals because we tackle every initiative with thoughtful strategy, intentional collaboration, and resource allocation.
You’re collaborating, not competing.
We make room for every employee to grow, creating an environment that incentivizes people to work together.
A place you can pursue your purpose
When we hire you, we don’t just hope to be a stepping stone toward your next job. At Gies Business, you can find personal fulfillment and build a long-term career.
A place where you can thrive
Driven by our Purpose, Commitments, and Beliefs, we’ve built a culture centered around uplifting others. At Gies Business:
Your work is recognized and appreciated. We acknowledge the hard work of our employees with celebrations and awards throughout the entire year.
Your well-being comes first. Along with wellness resources and the possibilities for hybrid work schedules, we offer an annual Reset Week, a period that gives employees a chance to rest, recover, or make time for deep-focus work.
Your future matters. Our benefits package allows you to find the healthcare coverage you need, return to school at a fraction of the cost, and set yourself up to live comfortably in retirement.
Employee appreciation and awards
- Dean’s Impact Award: This recognition is a unique opportunity to be celebrated for making a difference in the lives of others.
- Staff celebrations: Unwind with your colleagues at signature college festivals and gatherings, including staff appreciation events.
- College merch: We provide opportunities for employees to receive Gies Business branded merchandise throughout the year.
Employee health and well-being
- Beautiful campus: Unique architecture, gorgeous landscaping, and ample bike and foot paths provide an inspiring, restorative environment to take breaks, grab lunch, or sneak in some exercise throughout the workday.
- Flexible workplace: As duties permit, you may be able to adopt a hybrid work schedule.
- Wellness services: Gain access to counseling & support services, crisis support, emergency funding, and a host of well-being services through the university.
- Staying active: Campus Recreation provides employees with affordable memberships to elite fitness facilities. The Campus Bike Center is the one-stop shop for cyclists, providing cost-saving options for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining your gear.
- Reset Week: Gies schedules dedicated blackout dates where meetings and new project kickoffs are discouraged, to allow our employees time to focus on important tasks or take meaningful breaks.
Employee benefits and perks
- Extensive lineup of insurance options: Our health, dental, and vision insurance options provide some of the best coverage in the area, and we also offer optional life, disability, and pet insurance.
- Leave benefits: Our leave policies are generous – and incentivize employees to use their accrued vacation balances, so you can prioritize time for yourself when you need to.
- Highly desired retirement plans: Secure a stable future with a retirement pension, as well as add-on deferred compensation plans.
- Tuition waivers: All Gies Business employees are eligible for a 50% tuition discount for our online graduate programs, subject to eligibility requirements, including full-time employment and completion of one year of service with the College. Review the Gies Business Discounted Tuition Policy for full eligibility requirements and details. Employees may also be eligible for tuition waivers for other Illinois programs. Children of university employees may qualify for a 50% tuition discount
- Transit and community perks: Ride the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) buses for free by presenting your university ID, and enjoy access to one of the most extensive library systems in the country.
- Discounts: Save money on groceries, technology, auto repairs, and more with i-Card perks.
A place where you belong
The best thing about Gies Business is our tight-knit community where all are seen, heard, and valued. We don’t just hope for meaningful connections to happen, we actively enable them by creating programs, spaces, and experiences that bring people together.
Welcoming community
- Thoughtful onboarding processes catch you up to speed quickly and help you become acquainted with key staff.
- Employee-led affinity groups provide safe spaces to bond with your colleagues and gain new perspectives.
- Our lineup of college-wide celebrations gives you time to unwind and catch up with your colleagues.
First-rate facilities
- Connectivity: Our four ADA-compliant buildings are adjacent to one another, making it easy to meet and collaborate with others on projects.
- Beauty: Our dedicated facilities staff keep spaces well-maintained and beautiful, ensuring a pleasurable working environment.
- Flexible: Technology-enabled classrooms, offices, recording studios, and meeting space allow for flexible and remote work arrangements.
- Community-oriented: The in-house café provides a convenient place to grab coffee and lunch with peers.
- Convenient: Multiple bus stops and bikeshares located just outside our buildings offer alternative transit options for your commute. And we have a dedicated shower and changing area for those who cycle to work.
- Sustainability: Our college is home to two LEED platinum buildings, and through the purchase of renewable solar energy certificates, is also the first college at Illinois to achieve net-zero status.
Professional development
You don’t have to break the bank to advance your career. We provide at-work opportunities to hone and develop your skill set.
- AI training and resources developed by experts
- Free and low-cost options to earn professional credentials
- Workshops, trainings, and speaker series
- Supervisor development programs
Employee growth
We’re committed to providing long-term career advancement for all our employees.
- Roles created with promotional paths in mind
- Professional development budgets available by department
- Staff promotion policy established to guide practices
- Bi-annual promotion and equity reviews
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A place you’re proud to call your own
Working at Gies Business means being part of an organization that creates life-changing opportunities for learners around the world, disseminates knowledge that influences global decision-making, provides stability for employees through revenue-generating programs, and helps shape the future alongside industry leaders.
About the University of Illinois
At Illinois, big dreamers can find the space, expertise, and resources they need to challenge themselves and emerge triumphant.
About Champaign-Urbana
Great food, affordable living, and a rich cultural landscape. This micro-urban community is a great place to launch your career or raise a family.
The business school where you can be yourself
Education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is professionalism. Embracing difference is what fuels our creativity. Wherever you’re coming from, your experience and expertise can make an impact at Gies Business.