Join the Greater Tennessee HERC HERC Works. “Spousal hiring has been immeasurably simplified in many regions of the country that now have their own Higher Education Recruitment Consortium which posts up-to-date job listings at a wide variety of nearby academic institutions belonging to the Consortium. Having consulted with several HERCS, I have admiration for the void they are filling.” JoAnn Moody Faculty Diversity: Removing the Barriers, 2012, Routledge.  The Collaborative Advantage HERC leverages collaboration to provide members strategic and vital faculty and staff recruitment tools at a reasonable cost. Addressing the Dual-Career Challenge HERC is the only organization to offer tangible resources and networks to assist dual-career couples. Answering Higher Education’s Call for a Diverse Workforce HERC registered jobseekers significantly outpace national averages in both race and gender. Providing Valuable Professional Development HERC member conferences and webinars are included in membership. Saving Members Money on Products and Services HERC negotiates significant discounts with leading higher education vendors. Dual-career Resource Diversity Recruiting Cost Savings Professional Development HERC Membership ROI Contact for more information: Janet Rachel Director, Greater TN HERC Contact for more information: Janet Rachel Director, Greater TN HERC

Greater Tennessee (GTN) HERC GTN HERC Job Board Post an unlimited number of jobs to the GTN HERC job board Create a free employer profile with details about your organization View statistics on jobs posted regarding the number of days posted, detailed views, or times the apply button has been clicked by jobseekers Access a national database of HERC jobseeker resumes/CVs, totaling nearly 23,000, and contact jobseekers directly About Greater Tennessee HERC The Greater Tennessee Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (GTN HERC) is one of seventeen regional chapters of a national non-profit association of colleges, universities, non- profit organizations, and research institutes focused on increasing access to talented and diverse applicant pools and working collaboratively in cases of dual-career hiring. GTN HERC provides free resources to jobseekers searching for faculty, staff, and executive career opportunities. GTN HERC Regional Member Benefits GTN HERC Regional Member meetings allow for opportunities to network with member colleagues and learn best practices on issues affecting recruitment and retention Cross-posting of jobs to six job aggregator sites Outreach efforts in conjunction with OFCCP compliance regulations regarding veterans and individuals with disabilities Discounts on purchases available from higher education vendors who serve as HERC partners Learn More… Contact the GTN HERC director for details on how to become a member! Janet Rachel, GTN HERC Director Human Resources Vanderbilt University

Greater TN HERC One Organization Many Benefits All Inclusive Member BenefitsDual-CareerDiversity Recruiting Professional Development Cost Savings Unlimited job postings on regional & national jobs websites XXX Cross-posting of all jobs on DirectJobs, Glassdoor, Hero2Hired, Juju, Oodle, SimpleHired VetReady XXX Dual-career search technology & resources X CV/Resume database XXX OneClick cross posting for advertising jobs on other sites XX HERC advertises the HERC jobs websites in national diversity & disciplinary publications XX HERC attends national diversity conferences to promote the HERC jobs websites to minority jobseekers XXX Member discounts on products & services with prominent higher education vendors XXX Regional member best-practice sharing meetings & conferences XXXX Member webinars on recruitment & retention topics XXX Network of colleagues to assist with dual-career needs XXX Dual-career materials to include in candidate recruitment packets XXX Access to diverse & highly educated jobseekers XX Partnerships with minority serving associations & organizations that promote HERC to their constituents XXX

Greater TN HERC Advisory Board & Network Dark = current HERC regions Light = to-be-formed HERC regions 600 campuses, representing 25 states and the District of Columbia in the following regions: When you belong to HERC you belong to a larger network of colleagues Greater Chicago Midwest Greater Colorado Greater Oregon Greater Tennessee Metro NY & Southern CT Michigan Mid-Atlantic New England NJ-Eastern PA-DE Northern California North Texas Ohio-Western PA-WV Saint Louis Regional South-Central-Gulf TX Southern California Upper Midwest Upstate NY Diane R. BertyVice President TN Independent Colleges & Universities Association (TICUA) Tristan DenleyVice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Tennessee Board of Regents Lori Gonzalez Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs University of Tennessee Health Science Center Donna GwaltneySr. HR Generalist Belmont University Candy LindsaySr. Director, Talent Mgt. & Operations Vanderbilt University Diana D. McClayDirector, Office of Human Resources East Tennessee State University Janet Rachel Talent Acquisition Mgr., Diversity, Relocation & Career Navigation Vanderbilt University Claire ShapiroDirector of Human Resources Rhodes College John Zomchick, PhDVice Provost, Faculty Affairs University of Tennessee Knoxville

Greater TN HERC Discount Categories Membership Value - ROI Unlimited Advertising Diverse Candidate Database OFCCP Compliance Support Search Engine Optimization Advanced Reporting/Analytics Retention/Turnover Dual Career Program Professional Development National Peer Network Best Practices / Process Enhancements National Outreach / Brand Awareness Academic Discipline Societies, Publications & Organizations Diversity Employment Websites & Publications Broad-spectrum Employment Websites Housing & Relocation Assistance Academic Publishers Diversity Consulting & Conferences Non-Profit & Higher Education Consultants Talent Management & Work/Life Solutions Recruitment Advertising Firms & Solutions

General HERC Benefits Increases institutional visibility. The HERC websites expose job seekers from outside the region to institutions they had not previously known existed. Allows for cost-effective & efficient posting of ALL job openings at an institution. HERC’s annual fee is all inclusive and covers the posting for every job at an institution. This allows for national marketing of all jobs, not just faculty or senior level jobs. Facilitates dual-career searches. The HERC websites allows couples to simultaneously search for two positions in the region or sub-region. Couples that had not originally targeted the UNY region may be attracted to the area by the possibility of dual- career opportunities. Attracts passive jobseekers. HERC website electronic alerts notify users of the existence of positions in their discipline in the region, thereby drawing immediate attention to job openings and attracting passive jobseekers. Encourages candidate retention and position acceptance. The HERC website provides for early identification of potential employers or specific job opportunities Promotes the region and sub-regions. Lists area resources (e.g. multicultural, historical, natural, cultural, religious, relocation) that highlight the area’s quality of life and amenities available to residents. Indicates work/life sensitivity. An institution’s HERC investment substantiates its commitment to being a family-friendly employer. Creates institutional synergy. The existence of the consortium demonstrates to legislators, alumni, businesses, and other stakeholders that the higher education community is working together to promote the region. Fosters resource sharing. Member institutions are part of a network sharing recruitment and retention best practices. HERC members gather several times per year to learn from one another, share experiences and hear salient topics addressed by nationally-known speakers. In addition, HERC members circulate CVs/resumes of accompanying spouses/partners, allowing for more efficient assistance to these couples. Facilitates job amalgamation. The HERC website gives existing or prospective part-time faculty one source for putting together positions at multiple area institutions. Unmatched professional network. HERC’s professional network is simply unequaled. It’s rare to have an organization that embodies so much diversity. HERCs member institutions area diverse, counting public and private, 2-year, 4-year, and community colleges, and professional, teaching hospitals among their membership. Likewise, HERC’s member representatives are diverse, encompassing HR Directors, Chief Diversity Officers, Equal Opportunity Directors, Vice Provosts for Faculty Development, Deans, and Dual-Career Directors. Members all share one thing in common, an interest in collaboration and leveraging institutional resources to attract and retain the most outstanding and diverse faculty, staff, and administrators and a commitment to providing tangible resources for dual-career couples. For more information, contact: Janet Rachel, Director, Greater TN HERC

HERC Cost Savings: Select Partnership Discounts AccessibleEmployment.org – 15% off ads AllDiversity.com – 50% off ads American Psychological Association (APA) – 10% off ads Bright Horizons – 10% off consulting Diverse Issues in Higher Education – 10 % off ads Graystone Advertising – 2-10% rebate Hispanic Outlook – 15% off ads Insight Into Diversity – 10% off ads Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans – 20% off ads Latinos in Higher Ed – 15% off ads MilitaryVetJobs.com – 50% off ads NAACPJobFinder.com – 15% off ads National Black MBA Association – 15% off ad packages National Urban League Jobs – 15% off ads PeopleAdmin – 2.5% off entire contract for new customers WorkPlaceDiversity.com – 50% off ads 7