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“Soft Skills”: How Communication and Trust Shape Work in Higher Ed April 7, 2026

Daniel B. Griffith, a mediator, educator, lawyer, HR leader, longtime contributor, and author in residence for HigherEdJobs, joins Careers and Coffee to discuss how communication, trust, and conflict shape daily work and workplace relationships.

How To Support Military-Connected Students: Meeting Evolving Needs April 2, 2026

Dr. Monteigne Long and Dr. Paul Tontz discuss how campuses can better support military-connected students by shifting from transactional services to more holistic, student-centered approaches. They share what has worked in practice, including co-creating programs with students and using feedback to strengthen support systems.

Best of March from HigherEdJobs April 2, 2026

Whether you're actively job searching or simply seeking to excel at your current institution, here are some editor's picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips from last month that may help you.

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Internal Moves: How To Position Yourself and Get the Timing Right March 26, 2026

Mark Coldren, leadership and engagement specialist with CUPA-HR, discusses how higher ed professionals can pursue internal career growth, navigate timing and workplace dynamics, communicate with supervisors, and build relationships while maintaining trust and long-term career direction.

Navigating Mid-Career Growth in Higher Education: A Toolkit of Podcasts and Articles March 17, 2026

Designed for mid-career higher education professionals, this collection of articles and podcasts highlights leadership development, feedback strategies, negotiation preparation, and strategies for managing expanding responsibilities.

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Think Clearly, Speak Powerfully in High-Pressure Moments March 5, 2026

Dr. Daniel Moser discusses interview and presentation anxiety, explaining why it happens and how professionals can communicate clearly under pressure. He shares strategies for preparing stories, reading audiences, and using the PREP framework to organize responses.

Best of February from HigherEdJobs March 2, 2026

Whether you're actively job searching or simply seeking to excel at your current institution, here are some editor's picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips from last month that may help you.

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Leading With Heart: Balancing Empathy and Accountability in Higher Ed February 19, 2026

Dr. Joseph Brennan returns to discuss heart-first leadership in higher education, emphasizing empathy, listening, the LASER framework, psychological safety, and balancing compassion with accountability to support teams, uphold standards, and improve culture.

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What Comes After You’re Hired: Navigating the First Weeks of a New Job February 13, 2026

In this episode, Leah Jackson, assistant director of editorial strategy at HigherEdJobs, discusses her articles "4 Ways to Prepare for Your New Job" and "Starting a New Job? Consider These Strategies for Success," encouraging professionals to carry the momentum of the job search into the early months of a new role and beyond.

Rethinking the JD: Pathways Into Higher Education Careers February 5, 2026

Attorney and professor Mark Need of Indiana University Maurer School of Law joins the HigherEdJobs Podcast to explain how law graduates create higher education careers through teaching, engagement, and learning.

Best of January from HigherEdJobs February 2, 2026

Whether you're actively job searching or simply seeking to excel at your current institution, here are some editor's picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips from last month that may help you.

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Why a Bad Interview Is Not Always a Bad Thing January 29, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Brennan joins the podcast to discuss his article, "What I Learned From My Worst Interview Ever," and how difficult interviews can uncover potential red flags and organizational culture.

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What It Means To Learn Alongside AI January 22, 2026

In part two of this HigherEdJobs Podcast episode, Dr. José Antonio Bowen and Dr. Edward Watson discuss AI as a partner in thinking, its role in relationships, customization, faculty workload, and how campuses can thoughtfully integrate emerging tools into teaching and learning.

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Between Caution and Curiosity: How Faculty Are Navigating AI January 15, 2026

In this episode, Dr. José Antonio Bowen and Dr. Edward Watson join Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin to explore how higher education can integrate AI into teaching, rethink integrity, adapt curriculum, and help faculty and students partner with technology responsibly.

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There Is Rarely a Risk in Behaving with Empathy December 11, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Laura Parson joins Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin to explore empathy as a leadership competency. She discusses emotional awareness, meaningful feedback, burnout boundaries, and why responding with empathy strengthens relationships, communication, and well-being across higher education, especially during moments of change.

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Author In Residence Leading With Compassion and Courage: Discussing Liberatory Leadership With Annmarie Caño December 9, 2025

How can leadership rooted in compassion and justice transform campus workplaces? In this Q&A, Author in Residence Annmarie Caño, Ph.D., reflects on her book, "Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education," and discusses how to create academic environments where people feel valued, seen, and supported.

Best of November From HigherEdJobs December 1, 2025

Whether you're actively job searching or simply seeking to excel at your current institution, here are some editor's picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips from last month that may help you.

The Power of Reflection: What ‘Good Enough’ Can Mean for Your Career November 26, 2025

In this episode, Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin revisit insights from Dr. Yi Hao and Dr. Mallory Neil on how slowing down can support career growth. They explore recognizing overload, taking intentional pauses, and using clearer check-ins to make more confident, values-aligned career decisions.

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Higher Ed Careers Interview Inside First-Generation Success, Part 2: A Four-Year University Perspective on Access and Belonging November 25, 2025

This two-part Higher Ed Careers interview features Jaclyn Rodriguez from the University of Memphis' four-year programming perspective and Christina Mortellaro from SUNY Genesee Community College's two-year access-focused lens. Both leaders share insights and initiatives that expand opportunity and improve outcomes for first-generation students.

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Higher Ed Careers Interview Inside First-Generation Success, Part 1: A Community College Perspective on Access and Belonging November 25, 2025

This two-part Higher Ed Careers interview features Christina Mortellaro from SUNY Genesee Community College's two-year access-focused lens and Jaclyn Rodriguez from the University of Memphis' four-year programming perspective. Both leaders share insights and initiatives that expand opportunity and improve outcomes for first-generation students

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