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Our Culture

At HACU, living our culture is essential to achieving our mission. We begin by fostering a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning. This approach drives collaboration, encourages new ideas and supports professional excellence. Join us as we lead the way as the premier association representing HSIs in higher education.

Our Vision

We aspire to build a society that wholeheartedly embraces change and collaboratively strives to enhance educational opportunities, foster prosperity, and empower personal success for all. Our vision transcends cultural boundaries, aiming to create a world where every individual thrives.

Our Values

Respect

The respect we extend to our colleagues on a daily basis forms the bedrock upon which our life-changing work is firmly established. It is through this foundation of trust and mutual regard that we collectively advance our mission forward, leaving a lasting mark on the communities we serve.

Excellence

We strive for excellence, aiming to exceed the expectations of our members, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Our victories will be celebrated, and our missteps embraced as opportunities for growth. We intentionally create space for reflection, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Innovation

As change makers, we refuse to maintain the status quo. Our commitment lies in continually seeking better, more impactful ways to support our members and the communities we serve. We believe in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation—one that thrives on curiosity, creativity, and forward-thinking.

Collaboration

We value the transformative impact of collaboration. By working together, fostering open communication, furthering understanding, and building caring and supportive environments, we can achieve something bigger than we could alone.

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable to our members and each other. This extends to our work, decisions, and actions—whether we act or fail to act. We recognize that the impact of our decisions and actions reverberates through the very communities we serve.

Ready to start your journey?

HACU offers meaningful career opportunities that make a lasting impact in higher education. If you are passionate about advancing educational success, join our team of innovators and change-makers. Your skills and dedication will help shape the future, and your journey begins here.

Employment Notices

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE/M/F/D/V).

We participate in E-Verify.

HACU is a Drug Free Workplace.

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We understand that finding the perfect job opportunity can be both exciting and challenging. If you haven’t quite found what you’re looking for yet, we invite you to share your information with us using the link below. By doing so, you’ll become part of our talent pool. Should an opportunity arise that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you directly.