HigherEdJobs Podcast

Dr. Shai L Butler shares her lived experience of withdrawing her candidacy for president at a university. Dr. Butler emphasizes that “you can have it all but not at the same time.” Does it take courage to step back and give yourself a break? Does it take courage to listen to your gut instincts? When should you go ahead with a candidacy? Is there such a thing as a ‘lateral move’ in our careers? Dr. Butler shares her advice and perspectives for anyone going through the same career stages and transitions. Andy and Kelly also discuss key takeaways from “Career Advice I Wish I’d Known a Decade Ago.” We are no doubt different people, coworkers, and professionals than we were a decade ago. Kelly and Andy stress that mentorship and mentoring, taking risks, and taking one step at a time, one day at a time, is essential for reflecting on our current and future careers.We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Learn more about the guest Dr. Shai L. Butler.  

Andy and Kelly respond to a question from a listener regarding job postings for predetermined candidates.  Articles mentioned in the segment: A Job Description Written for Exactly One PersonSham Interviews Go Way Beyond the NFL We can’t wait to hear from you!Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!

President Tyrone E. Couey, from National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Alumni Associations Foundation (NHBCUAAF), shares the state of HBCUs over the past decade and future prospects for HBCUs. President Couey and Vice President Richard Smith highlight their recent initiatives, student engagement projects, and partnerships that are leading the way in inclusivity, not only in higher education, but in civic engagement and the corporate world.We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Learn more about the guests Tyrone E. Couey and Richard DeWitt Smith.

In the first episode of The HigherEdJobs Podcast, learn the origin story of HigherEdJobs, get to know the hosts Andy and Kelly, and find out what’s to come on in the future of the podcast. Andy and Kelly chat with Christopher D. Lee, chief human resources officer, from William & Mary on the evolving hiring process in higher education. Dr. Lee highlights how "The committee process, the interaction with the candidate has fundamentally changed." What is interview etiquette these days? What is the biggest myth in the hiring process? Find out what is changing and how we are adapting. Dr. Lee shares his advice for hiring committees and for current job seekers. We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Learn more about the guest Christopher D. Lee. 

Change management is everywhere. Many higher education job descriptions now include words like 'change,' 'improve,' 'enhance,' 'agile,' 'adaptable,' 'future-focused,' these all focus on changing what isn't working at our institutions and keeping what is. What do current students need now? How does higher education governance keep change and innovation moving forward? What is most important for your institution right now? Podcast guest Matt Trainum tells us why job candidates who can effectively help solve and identify campus problems are in high demand. But how can current employees keep their careers moving forward amidst an environment of change? Kelly and Andy then discuss the article “Send These Five Weekly Emails to Advance Your Career” and why keeping daily discipline and maintaining authenticity is an essential part of advancing your career in an evolving workplace. We can’t wait to hear from you!• Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. • Learn more about the guest Matt Trainum.

Get ready to be a part of conversations with higher education experts and job search professionals. 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.