Metro NY & Southern Connecticut HERC

Why HERC? 

Inclusive and equitable hiring and retention practices are crucial to fulfilling the mission of the Office of Institutional Equity. 

About HERC

OIE is the institutional home for the Metro NY & Southern Connecticut HERC (MNYSC HERC), which was established in 2007 with Columbia University as the region’s lead institution in collaboration with NYU and Yale. Together, along with over 30 other regional members, HERC is committed to improving the recruitment, retention, and advancement of talented faculty and staff to create workplaces where all people can thrive. We understand the acute need to build a multi-faceted higher education workforce to serve our students, communities, and society at large in achieving the academic missions of HERC's member institutions.

Available Resources

For members

As a HERC member institution, all faculty and staff can access HERC’s networks, resources, and expertise to support inclusive recruitment and retention efforts. HERC builds collective knowledge by leveraging research and partnerships and produces professional development opportunities, including webinars and toolkits. HERConnect is the members-only online community where members can engage, share information, and access all HERC-produced resources.

For job seekers

HERC Jobs is a pathway to a career in higher education, offering a comprehensive job board and free career resources.  HERC provides job seekers comprehensive and transparent access to job opportunities, daily job alerts, career articles and ebooks, and dual career support. HERC also serves as a voice for job seekers and higher education employees, advocating for improved recruitment, selection, and advancement in higher education.