How We Work
HERC’s mission is accomplished through the following programs:
- Comprehensive regional and national higher education jobs websites
- Member collaboration on facilitating dual career employment and state-of-the art dual career search technology
- Partnerships with associations, societies, and publications that serve women and minorities
- National advertising campaigns to promote the HERC websites
- Conference attendance to reach out to underrepresented jobseekers, with a special emphasis on STEM professionals
- Professional development opportunities for members, including regional member conferences and webinars
- HERC member discounts with key higher education vendors
Who We Are
The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium is a non-profit organization with a central coordinating office and regional offices.
HERC National Office Staff »
The National HERC office is responsible for strategic planning; new HERC development and consultation; website development and oversight; advertising, public relations, and brand development; data collection and reporting; establishing and maintaining partnerships and contracts; coordinating the Central HERC Advisory Board and committees; and other HERC-wide initiatives.
National HERC Governance Board »
The National HERC Governance Board is a decision-making body that oversees fiscal, legal, governance, and sustainability of the organization. The Governance Board consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, five At-Large Members, and the Chairs of the Finance and Personnel Committees.
Governance Board meets the 3rd Thursday of every 3rd month (March, June, Sept. Dec.) via Zoom. Non-Governance Board members shall provide fifteeen (15) business days' notice to HERC Administration of planned attendance. Total participation of Governance Board and non-Governance Board members attendance shall be capped at four (4) per HERC region.
The National Advisory Board Members provide strategic input and advice to the Central HERC team and the National HERC Governance Board. The Advisory Board consists of all regional HERC Directors as well as an additional representative that is selected by each regional HERC.
Advisory Board meets in the Fall and Spring. Meetings are in-person or virtual. The next meeting is virtual on December 3, 2024 via Zoom. Non-Governance Board members shall provide thirty (30) business days' notice to HERC Administration of planned attenance. Total participation of Governance Board and non-Governance Board members attendance shall be capped at four (4) per HERC region.
Member Institutions »
HERC has over 550 member institutions, including colleges, universities, hospitals, research labs, government agencies, and related non- and for-profit organizations.