HigherEdJobs Podcast

About HigherEdJobs Podcast

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.

Publisher

HigherEdJobs

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jan 2022

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

203 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   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.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   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.

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   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.

Who has been a guest on HigherEdJobs Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Matt Trainum
• Kathleen Hermacinski
• John Thelin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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