“From my experience in college, I had to find resources on my own. There is help, but some students don’t know where to start or who to talk to. That’s what sparked me to begin advocating for myself. When I saw other staff members with similar backgrounds like mine trying to help students, that got me interested in exploring careers in higher education.” – Natali Smith, Admissions Counselor, Wright State University.
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“The nature of my job allows me to work with so many different partners across campus, that we get to learn about current research and campus-wide priorities. I love being a part of something that impacts people now and for lifetimes beyond me.” – Tiana Carter, Project Manager, Michigan State University.
Are You a Professional Woman Looking for New Career Opportunities? Higher Ed Has a Place for You!
As a professional woman, your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives make you an invaluable asset to higher education. Colleges, universities, affiliated hospitals, and research institutions are always seeking talented women like you to drive innovation, foster student success, and shape the future of education.
Not interested in teaching? That’s more than okay. Higher education institutions function like mini-cities, offering diverse career paths beyond the classroom. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, there’s a role for everyone — from entry-level to senior leadership positions.
Higher ed offers you the chance to bring your expertise to areas like administration, IT, finance, healthcare, or student services. Your leadership and skills are vital in creating inclusive, dynamic environments where everyone can grow, thrive, and succeed.
Use these tools and resources to find your ideal job in higher education:
Career Advice
Explore HERC Jobs’ career resources to get help with career planning, networking, leadership, and access to other relevant articles for professional women. HERC Jobs also offers free ebooks, such as How to Apply for Higher Education Careers – Revised Edition, which includes tips on translating your soft skills and other proficiencies into a career-change resume.
Job Board
Browse job postings or use our search tool to find faculty, staff, and executive positions, including IT, engineering, logistics, mechanical, administrative, and healthcare jobs. Sign up for a free account to apply for jobs and access other tools and resources.
Job Seeker Profile
Our job posters (i.e., colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions) can search for candidates using our resume/CV database. To be included in our resume/CV database, you need to create a job seeker profile where you can indicate your interests.
Custom Job Alerts
Once you start a free account, you can create a job alert and get an email notification whenever new jobs fitting your criteria are published on HERC Jobs. You can set up multiple job alerts and change or delete them easily.
Dual Career Resources
Use our dual career search to find jobs that meet both your and your partner’s job search criteria. Check out a list of institutions with dual career campus programs.
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“How to Apply for Higher Education Careers – Revised Edition” includes tips on translating your soft skills and other proficiencies into a career-change resume.
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Why We’re Here
HERC Jobs is your pathway to a career in higher education, offering a comprehensive job board and free career resources.
A career in higher education provides meaningful, mission-driven work. Colleges, universities, hospitals, research labs, and related organizations seek professionals like you—individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences—to drive innovation and empower student success.
We serve as a voice for all job seekers, offering insights that encourage and support higher education institutions in creating a thriving and welcoming work environment.
HERC Jobs is administered by the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), a nonprofit coalition of higher education institutions and affiliated groups committed to expanding the candidate pool and fostering inclusive workplaces.
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