The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) advances inclusive excellence in higher education recruitment and retention. Our regional structure strengthens collaboration between neighboring institutions, supporting your local recruitment and retention initiatives. Harnessing the collective power of over 700 institutions, we reduce the cost of national recruitment advertising and outreach. We also offer professional development opportunities and connections via HERConnect, our member portal. 

HERC will help your member institution with:

• Diversity Outreach - Reach talented and diverse candidates on HERCJobs.org, our job board and career resources website, that we promote using OFCCP-compliant outreach methods.
• Inclusion in the Workplace - Network, exchange ideas, and explore innovative practices in inclusive recruitment and retention.

Diversity Outreach

Job Board: Get unlimited job postings,  automatic cross-postings to other job boards, and an enhanced member profile.

Inclusion in the Workplace

Member Portal: Engage with members on HERConnect, an online community for collaboration and information sharing.

Toolkits: Access toolkits with tips, best practices, and guides on topics like virtual recruitment, staff and administrative inclusive hiring, and more!

Professional Development:  Join webinars to get perspectives from leaders in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Member Meetings: Participate in regional gatherings—whether in-person or virtually—to build local connections.