OFCCP Compliance
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), a branch of the U.S. Department of Labor, requires that institutions contracted with the federal government actively reach out to diverse applicants. OFCCP mandates that federal contractors must consider hiring qualified applicants regardless of “race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin” (§ 60-1.4). As universities often administer government research grants, OFCCP regulations cover many higher education institutions.
Should your institution be audited by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, HERC can help you demonstrate good faith affirmative action efforts. HERC supports OFCCP compliance by:
- Reaching out to diverse job seekers through conferences and advertising. We represent our membership at in-person and virtual academic conferences across the country. HERC staff frequently attends the national gatherings of diverse professionals—promoting your institution and open positions. We also routinely advertise in leading edge publications that serve diverse professionals in higher education. Review the Job Seeker Outreach Activity here.
- Hosting a job board utilized by diverse job seekers. Of our registered job seekers, 35% are people of color or multiracial; 69% are women, gender diverse, and non-binary people; 1% are transgender; 9% are professionals with disabilities, 6% are veterans, and 13% are part of a dual career couple. (Source: 2020 HERC Jobseeker Survey).
- Deepening partnerships which represent diverse constituencies. Our partners share our vision for a more inclusive and equitable academia. We exchange in-kind services with a wide range of professional associations and nonprofit organizations. Please see the Marketplace Directory for a full list of HERC partners.
- Providing free distribution/cross-posting to reach even broader audiences. Review the Job distribution page.