- Normal, Illinois, Illinois, United States
- Closing at: Sep 7 2026 - 23:55 CDT
Title: Data Automation Engineer
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: Advancement & Foundation Operations
The Data Automation Engineer will facilitate business process workflows and data movement between systems that University Advancement operates for fundraising and alumni engagement. The Engineer builds and manages workflow solutions to create efficiencies in existing business processes. The Engineer is responsible for ensuring seamless interfacing with other University systems as well as third-party vendor technologies. The Engineer identifies and resolves data integrity issues between University Advancement data systems and the original data sources and contributes to data dictionaries and database diagrams for in-house databases. The Engineer is required to meet frequently with data owners, project managers, and business analysts to discuss requirements for implementing data flows and the business processes that will depend upon it. The Engineer works to create efficiencies in existing data collection applications or develop new solutions for front-end data input methods to maximize the value and usage of data assets.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
$72,000 annual
1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field.
2. Work experience which included:
a. Two years (24 months) of professional experience working in information technology.
b. Two years (24 months) of professional experience working with business workflow solutions.
1. Demonstrated knowledge of:
a. Microsoft Sharepoint administration or workflow development
b. Salesforce CRM
c. Enterprise databases and procedural languages
2. The following skills and/or abilities:
a. Strong communication skills
b. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
c. A good grasp of the technical side of business intelligence
Core work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Distinguish colors on a monitor.
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
September 2026
Resume
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Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.
Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
[email protected]
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
