Built for Colleges and Universities
Higher Education HR Solutions
Faculty credentialing, Title IX HR compliance, and shared governance workforce policies for colleges, universities, and community colleges in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Higher Education HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1Title IX and Clery Act HR policy requirements for campus employment
- 2Faculty credentialing and terminal degree verification for accreditation compliance
- 3Complex exempt/non-exempt classification for adjunct and staff roles
- 4Background checks for all employees with access to student populations
- 5Tenure and promotion HR documentation and process compliance
- 6Part-time and adjunct faculty benefit eligibility and ACA compliance
- 7FERPA aligned HR policies for employees with access to student records
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- Title IX and Clery Act HR policy development and compliance documentation
- Faculty terminal degree verification and credentialing programs
- Adjunct faculty ACA eligibility tracking and benefit compliance
- Background checks for all employees with student population access
- Tenure and promotion HR documentation and process compliance support
- FERPA aligned employee data handling and student record policies
- Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits
By the numbers
Why higher education HR needs a specialist
44%
Of faculty at degree-granting colleges and universities worked part time in fall 2022
2.25
Hours of service per week the IRS treats as reasonable to credit an adjunct for each classroom hour under ACA rules
1.5M
Faculty employed at US degree-granting postsecondary institutions in fall 2022
What we do
HR Services for Higher Education Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceTitle IX HR ComplianceTitle IX employment policies, investigation procedures, and Clery Act HR documentation for campuses.Learn more →
ComplianceFaculty CredentialingTerminal degree verification and faculty credential documentation for regional and national accreditation.Learn more →
ComplianceAdjunct ACA ComplianceAdjunct and part-time faculty hour tracking and ACA benefit eligibility compliance programs.Learn more →
ComplianceBackground ScreeningBackground checks for all employees, contractors, and volunteers with student population access.Learn more →
ComplianceEmployee HandbookHigher education handbooks covering Title IX obligations, FERPA, tenure processes, and campus conduct.Learn more →
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull HR audit for higher education institutions against Title IX, FERPA, and state employment standards.Learn more →
What members say
“It's the people at Catapult that make the experience great. I’ve never had a bad experience. The staff is very knowledgeable and does an excellent job of explaining situations in a way that’s easy to understand. We have been members for many years and plan to continue being members for many more.”
HR Built for Higher Education, Accreditation-Ready, Compliance-First
Our practitioners understand Title IX, faculty credentialing, and the complex workforce challenges unique to colleges and universities in the US.