The Upstate New York HERC (UNY HERC), established in 2006, is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges and universities as well as research, medical, and cultural institutions. Member representatives include faculty, staff, human resources professionals, institutional leaders, and faculty relations experts. The UNY HERC includes members from the Upstate New York Region Capital Saratoga, Central Leatherstocking, Finger Lakes, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Niagara Frontier, the Adirondacks, and Thousand Islands. The University at Buffalo serves at the lead institution.
Dual Career Network & Resources
The Upstate New York Dual Career Sub-Regional Resources provides general information for assisting dual career couples. The information includes relocation and community information, childcare resources, recreation opportunities and much more. You can use this information to find resources you need, or you can download these resources and provide them directly to the dual career partner/spouse. Click here to access the resources.
The Upstate New York HERC Dual Career Network is made up of colleagues from member institutions who are willing to exchange CV/resumes of partners and spouses in order to help them identify available positions and assist them during the search process. UNY members may connect directly with colleagues from other member institutions by using the directory button below "view member institutions" and find contacts within each institution or you can join our national dual career community by clicking here.
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Contact Upstate New York HERC
Mary Jo Serafini
Regional Director
Membership Information
To learn more about HERC membership, click here.
Regional Governance
Upstate New York HERC is a self-governing consortium, with each member institution able to play a role in making decisions and shaping its future.
- Chair: Jamie Lynn Bluhm, Director of Workforce Planning and Recruitment, The University at Buffalo
- Michelle Hammond, Director of HR Operations, Ithaca College
- Amy Plotner, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, SUNY Oswego