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Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

UAB is a proud member of the Southeastern Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)¹. The organization strives to strengthen the pipeline of faculty, staff and executives in higher education. HERC offers job seekers free access to open positions at institutions across the country, sharing over 40,000 job opportunities and other resources and networks to boost recruitment and retention practices.

In addition to free access to open positions, HERC offers job seekers career advice through webinars, relocation resources and career news.

For additional information and questions about HERC, visit the HERC Southeastern Website.

Member Resources

HERC Member Resources
The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) offers a range of resources to advance recruitment and retention in higher education. These resources, networking opportunities, and outreach programs guide the hiring practices and promote the retention of a diverse and qualified workforce.
- HERC Toolkits to enhance recruitment and selection policies, procedures, and practices.
- Articles and Stories for recruitment, selection, and retention tips, best practices, and guides.
- Access and register for upcoming events and professional development webinars.
- Network, engage, and share with over 4,000 colleagues across the nation.
- Find resources specific to your role: Human Resource Professionals; Deans, Provosts, and Department Chairs; Compliance Professionals; Recruiters/Talent Acquisition Professionals; and Work-Life/Dual Career Professionals
How to Activate Your UAB Sponsored Membership
1. Go to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium website.
2. Select the HERCONNECT and choose "Register Here".
3. Follow instructions to complete the registration form using your UAB email address (your blazerid @ UAB.edu).
4. Once you have submitted your registration information, your HERConnect account will be approved within one business day.

¹ UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.