• Contact Rebecca Ruffing
• 315-866-0300 x8225
• 315-866-9631

Hired in 2005

Education

B.S., Jacksonville University;
M.S., SUNY IT at Utica/Rome

Bio

Before joining the Herkimer College community, Rebecca served as assistant director of financial aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (1994-1998), college relations associate and admissions counselor at SUNY Morrisville (1992-1994), and marketing specialist for GPO Federal Credit Union (1989-1992).

From 1998-2001, Ruffing served as assistant to the president at Herkimer College, under the late President Ronald F. Williams. After a short hiatus when her children were young, Ruffing was appointed assistant director of public relations in 2005 and director in 2008. Ruffing's title changed to director of marketing and communications in 2024 to more adequately reflect the roles and responsibilities of the position. 

A lifelong resident of the Mohawk Valley, Ruffing is active in the community and has supported numerous non-profit organizations. She was appointed to the Genesis Group Board of Trustees in 2014, has served as secretary and treasurer, and is currently vice chair. Ruffing is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Mohawk Valley.

Ruffing holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Jacksonville University and a master’s degree in business management from SUNY Institute of Technology. In 2001, she was awarded the SUNYIT Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Service to Profession and Community.