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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.

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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.

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A Chancellor’s Perspective on Leadership, Family, and Student Success March 12, 2026

Dr. Austin Lane, chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, discusses his path into higher education leadership, the realities of leading a public university, balancing family and career decisions, and his student-centered philosophy for shaping meaningful campus impact.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ask the Expert Can Reaching Out to a Predecessor Help or Hurt Your Job Search? January 8, 2026

In this Ask the Expert episode, Kathleen Hermacinski discusses when reaching out to a predecessor may be helpful, the potential risks involved, and how job seekers can approach these conversations while still maintaining professionalism and appropriate boundaries.

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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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Ask the Expert Is It Possible To Assess Work-Life Balance Before You’re Hired? December 4, 2025

In this Ask the Expert episode, Kathleen Hermacinski shares why she prefers the idea of work-life "harmony" over "balance" and explains how candidates can use targeted questions, nonverbal cues, and the hiring process itself to understand what an institution's work-life expectations truly look like.

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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Ask the Expert The HR Sounding Board: Finding Support When You’re the Support System November 19, 2025

In this Ask the Expert episode, Kathleen Hermacinski discusses how HR professionals can build effective sounding boards even when they are the campus go-to. She shares strategies for internal team structure, cross-campus partnerships, confidentiality, and the value of national networks in reducing isolation and strengthening decision-making.

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How Higher Ed Can Turn Appreciation Into Action for Veterans November 12, 2025

In this special Veterans Day compilation, producer Mike Walker revisits conversations with veterans and service members working and learning across higher education. The episode highlights how their leadership and resilience strengthen campus communities and how institutions can transform gratitude into sustained support. Listeners hear reflections on service, transition, and belonging that underscore higher education's ongoing role in honoring those who have served.

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What Does It Mean To Be a Scholar? November 5, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Jeni Hart considers what it truly means to be a scholar. She encourages a broader view of scholarship that values teaching, mentorship, collaboration, and public engagement alongside research. She also reflects on staying connected to scholarly work in administrative roles and how vulnerability can strengthen academic communities.

Careers in Student Affairs Month: Rethinking Student Support in a Time of Transition October 29, 2025

In this episode, recorded in recognition of Careers in Student Affairs Month, Kelly Cherwin and guest co-host Matt Trainum speak with Dr. Jeremy Moore, dean of students at Naropa University. The conversation explores how student affairs work continues to evolve alongside shifting student demographics, rising care needs, and new approaches to technology and connection. Moore shares how flexibility, intentional outreach, and a "beginner's mind" can support student success while also helping staff avoid burnout and build sustainable careers in the field.

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The Smartest Questions To Ask Before You Leave the Interview Room October 15, 2025

In this episode, inspired by a longtime HigherEdJobs contributor article, Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin discuss what to ask when the interview turns to you. Drawing from Justin Zackal's piece, "The One Question That Higher Ed Interviewers Love to Hear," they talk about how the right final question can reveal culture, show curiosity, and leave a lasting impression. The conversation offers ways to turn the end of any interview into an opportunity to connect and stand out.

Interview Success Starts with the Basics (and a Few Often-Overlooked Details) October 1, 2025

In this podcast episode, Gail Freeman, president and founder of Freeman Philanthropic Services, outlines the common mistakes she's seen across 10,000 interviews and the hidden rules that set candidates apart. She explains why treating Zoom interviews with full professionalism matters, why vague answers and early humor can backfire, and why following up with a thank-you note is critical. Freeman also urges job seekers to narrow their applications to roles they truly want and to ask meaningful questions that show investment in the organization.

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