HigherEdJobs Podcast

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Oct 2026

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The HigherEdJobs Podcast is dedicated to helping higher education professionals find fulfillment in their careers and be the change agents that higher education needs in today's world. Join hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin, along with guest experts, as they examine job search strategies and break down the latest news and trends in higher education.

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October 27, 202618 min

What Role Does Self-Reflection Play in Navigating a Career Crossroads?

An author, leadership coach, and vice president of student life answers a listener question about using self-reflection and strategy to navigate career crossroads. She shares a three-question framework of the what, the why, and the how, and explains how checking your motives and weighing the costs can help you tell temporary frustration from a genuine need for change. Intentionality can help you move forward with confidence.

October 20, 202616 min

Why Do Silos Form in Higher Education, and How Can You Work Within Them?

A former professor and dean, licensed clinical psychologist, and certified executive coach answers a listener question about navigating silos, unclear decision-making, and differing views on institutional culture in higher education. She shares a three-step cycle of seeing, appraising, and acting, and explains how curiosity, perspective taking, and candid feedback can build trust. One small step forward is enough.

October 13, 202612 min

Why Aren't I Being Given the Full Scope of My New Role?

An executive search consultant and former chief human resources officer answers a listener question about building credibility in a new role when responsibilities are slow to arrive. He explains that trust is rooted in predictability and takes time, so keeping your commitments, learning the culture, and being patient can help you earn respect and expand your responsibilities. A slow start is rarely about you, and a deliberate first 90 days can set you up for success.

October 6, 202617 min

How Can You Show You’re Ready To Manage Before You Have the Title?

A higher education leader with more than 30 years of experience as a faculty member, provost, and vice president for academic affairs answers a listener question about preparing for a first management role. She explains why a growth mindset matters, how managers can lead from any spot on the organizational chart, and how to tell powerful stories about transferable skills like judgment, problem solving, and teamwork. She also shares why recalibrating goals is a sign of wisdom, how humility strengthens your leadership, and how mentors, coaches, and trusted colleagues can help you see your potential and grow into your next role.

September 29, 202615 min

How Can You Make Every Resume Update Easier Than the Last?

An executive search consultant and former chief human resources officer explains how to build simple habits that keep your resume current, so you're never scrambling to reconstruct years of accomplishments. Recording wins while they're fresh, maintaining a master resume you tailor for different roles, scheduling quick quarterly updates, and keeping your LinkedIn profile consistent can help you stay ready for your next opportunity whenever it comes.

September 22, 2026Episode 11219 min

S6 Ep112: The Retention Recipe: What It Takes To Keep Talent in Higher Ed

Dr. Dianne Valdivia, associate vice-provost of human resources and adjunct professor at Miami-Dade College, joins the podcast to discuss what it takes to retain talented staff in higher ed, from building supervisor-employee trust to using "stay interviews" instead of waiting until an employee is already out the door.

September 15, 202614 min

Can You Reach Senior-Level Roles Without Going Into Management?

Dr. Ilene Crawford, executive coach and former provost, joins the podcast to discuss whether higher ed professionals can advance into mid- or senior-level roles without pursuing a traditional management track, and what that path might look like.

September 8, 2026Episode 11137 min

S6 Ep111: Teaching Toward Slow Hope: Place, Purpose, and the Future of Career Readiness

Douglas Haynes, professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and author of "Teaching Toward Slow Hope: Place-Based Learning in College and Beyond," joins the podcast to discuss how colleges and universities can help students connect their education to purpose, community and belonging. He examines the growing emphasis on career readiness in higher education and explains how place-based and community-based learning, including Northland College's Superior Connections program, can help students build relationships, find meaning and see new possibilities for their futures.

September 1, 202618 min

What Should Candidates Negotiate Besides Salary in a Job Offer?

A former dean and psychologist explains how to negotiate fringe benefits and campus resources when starting a research role without full salary support. Understanding how university budgets are structured, building a clear rationale for each request, and framing the conversation as collaborative rather than transactional can help you set yourself up for success from day one.

August 25, 2026Episode 11024 min

S6 Ep110: Why Every Higher Ed Professional Should Think Like a Storyteller

John Festervand, a higher education advancement professional and executive producer of the documentary An Open Door , joins the podcast to talk about storytelling as a skill for every higher ed professional --not just those in marketing or communications. Building on his experience producing a documentary about Dr. Temple Grandin and years of donor engagement, he shares how to identify and elevate the stories happening on campus, why storytelling is central to leadership and advocacy, and how job seekers can use it to stand out in cover letters and interviews.

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