About HERC

The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a membership association dedicated to expanding the higher education candidate pool and fostering inclusive workplaces.

HERC advances the recruitment, retention, and career growth of talented faculty and staff, helping to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. We recognize the pressing need for a dynamic higher education workforce that serves students, communities, and society while fulfilling the academic missions of HERC's member institutions. Our membership includes higher education institutions ranging from technical and community colleges to research institutions and teaching hospitals.

Through resources and collaboration, HERC supports member institutions in attracting and retaining top talent. For job seekers, HERC Jobs is a central hub for discovering, applying for, and succeeding in higher education careers.

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What HERC Offers Member Institutions

HERC helps member institutions recruit, develop, and retain exceptional faculty and staff by providing a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the higher education workforce. HERC provides a comprehensive suite of resources, complemented by a network of higher education professionals for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. HERC members gain access to unlimited job postings, workforce research, dual career support, training and tools, and a nationwide network of peer institutions—empowering them to build inclusive workplaces.

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What HERC Offers Job Seekers

HERC Jobs is a pathway to a career in higher education, offering a comprehensive job board and free career resources. The website, administered by HERC, provides job seekers with access to a wide range of job opportunities, daily job alerts, career articles, ebooks, and dual career support. HERC also supports job seekers and higher education professionals by promoting better recruitment practices, fairer selection processes, and more opportunities for advancement in higher education.

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What HERC Offers Corporate & Non-Profit Partners

HERC offers partners the opportunity to present business and personal solutions to higher education professionals. Sponsorship opportunities leverage HERC’s trusted brand to reach campus decision makers and professionals at all career stages.

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Board Meeting Info

Advisory Board meets in the Fall and Spring. Meetings are in-person or virtual. The next meeting will be held virtually on December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Non-Advisory Board members shall provide thirty (30) business days' notice to HERC Administration of planned attendance. Total participation of members and non-members attendance shall be capped at four (4) per HERC region.

The Governance Board meets the 3rd Thursday of every 3rd month (March, June, Sept. Dec.) via Zoom. Non-Governance Board members shall provide fifteen (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.

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Mission

To improve higher education recruitment practices and workplace culture to strengthen our institutions and serve our communities.

Vision

A higher education workplace where all people can thrive.
2025-26 HERC's 2025-26 Roadmap (Executive Summary)

History

HERC was founded in the spring of 2000 by colleges and universities in Northern California that sought ways to collaborate on addressing dual-career and employment outreach challenges at their campuses. HERC was established as a member governed non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

Since then, HERC’s have developed in 15 regions in the United States. A national office was established in 2007. In 2024, HERC reached a significant milestone by becoming a nationwide organization, with members and job opportunities across the country.