HERC Membership Benefits

Benefits Overview

Membership gives you access to a connected network, trusted resources, and meaningful opportunities that strengthen your reach and impact. From attracting talent to staying informed and supported, membership benefits are designed to help you navigate today’s higher education workforce with confidence. Check out our membership FAQs.

* Note: Values listed are based on the usage of benefits by the range of HERC member campus sizes.

Job Board

Post your jobs, find candidates, and expand your reach.

Unlimited job postings on HERC Jobs (national, regiona, new Inclusive Career Hubs) with no expiration date
Distribution of job postings to multiple job boards
Employer dashboard to access job posting stats, manage listings, etc.
CV/Resume database access
Enhanced Member Profile
Job posting enhancements for more reach available for an extra fee

Value: $15,733 -$28,408*

View Job Board Resources

Job Seeker Outreach and Engagement

Amplify your marketing efforts through HERC’s promotion of careers in higher education and drive traffic to your postings on HERC Jobs.

Paid print and digital advertising campaigns, including LinkedIn Ads
Exhibiting at conferences, job fairs, and other events
Email marketing campaigns to career centers and community-based organizations
Creation of career resources such as articles, ebooks, and videos promoted through email, social media, and advertising

Value: $15,000

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National and Regional Networking

Connect with peers to foster collaboration (e.g., dual career support), knowledge-sharing, and career growth.

Unlimited seats on HERConnect, an exclusive online community portal
Regional and national networks with virtual and in-person meetings/events
Leadership opportunities to shape member resources and HERC as an organization

Value: $3,000-$9,000*

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Tools and Professional Development

Access actionable recruitment and retention tools and resources.

Live webinars with SHRM and HRCI credits; on-demand webinar library
Toolkits with assessments and customizable templates
Resource Collections featuring Professional Development Roadmaps

Value: $9,500 -$28,500*

View Webinars | View Toolkits | View Resource Collections

Industry Insights

Get members-only HERC publications on trends and best practices.

Research reports, including annual higher ed workforce survey findings
Monthly newsletter featuring timely articles and updates

Value: $800

View Research Reports | View Articles

Discounts and Perks

Save on products, services, and resources that support your institution’s recruitment and retention initiatives.

Discounts offered by corporate and non-profit organizations aligned with HERC’s vision and mission
Member discounts for Higher Ed Virtual Career Fairs

Go to Marketplace | View Virtual Career Fairs Info

HERC's Reach and Influence

HERC connects job seekers to meaningful career opportunities in higher education. through its HERC Jobs brand. The scale of engagement, from job searches to a monthly enewsletter, reflects HERC’s strong visibility and influence in the talent market. For employers, this means access to a broad, qualified, and motivated pool of candidates who are specifically interested in higher education careers.

Job Board

115,861,000 job views
11,893,000 job alerts
72,000 job apply clicks

Data for 2025 calendar year

Job Seekers

118,000 job board accounts
83,000 email subscribers
43,000 social media followers

Data collected in March 2026

Demographics

73% hold master's degrees or higher
37% people of color
23% people with disabilities
9% veterans
10% military spouses

Data from 2025 HERC Higher Education Workforce Survey

HERC Membership Benefits

Benefits Overview

Job Board

Value: $15,733 -$28,408*

Job Seeker Outreach and Engagement

Value: $15,000

National and Regional Networking

Value: $3,000-$9,000*

Tools and Professional Development

Value: $9,500 -$28,500*

Industry Insights

Value: $800

Discounts and Perks

HERC's Reach and Influence

Job Board

Job Seekers

Demographics

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