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HigherEdJobs PodcastAre Search Committees Just Going Through the Motions?In this episode, Matt Trainum discusses interview dynamics and how candidates can navigate processes that feel discouraging or unclear. He explores why perceived red flags -- like disengaged committees or brief postings -- don’t always mean the job is out of reach. Trainum shares real-world stories, practical advice for assessing institutional culture, and tips for staying confident during the search process. He encourages candidates to take their shot and stay open to unexpected outcomes, even when the odds feel uncertain.Do you have a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast? Send us...
2025-05-2713 min
ASU+GSV Summit SessionsRewiring Higher Ed: Weaving AI into Your Campus FabricRecorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Ardis Kadiu, Founder & CEO of Element451; Patrice Prusko, Director of Learning Design, Technology, and Media at Harvard Graduate School of Education; Sanjay Srivastava, CEO of Vocareum; and Charles Elliott, Head of Industry at Google. The conversation was moderated by Matt Trainum, Vice President of Networks and Strategic Partnerships at the Council of Independent Colleges.The panel explored how artificial intelligence is actively reshaping college campuses—not in the distant future, but right now. Panelists shared how AI is being used to enhance teaching and le...
2025-04-2539 minHigherEdJobs PodcastShould I Work at My Alma Mater?In this Ask the Expert episode, a listener asks about becoming an employee at their alma mater. Higher education expert Matt Trainum shares the pros and cons of working at your alma mater. Do you have a job search question that you would like to submit to Ask the Expert? Send it to us, and you might hear it discussed on the HigherEdJobs podcast.
2025-04-0812 minHigherEdJobs PodcastHow-Tos on Salary Negotiations During a Job SearchIn this Ask the Expert episode, HR expert Kathleen Hermacinski and Matt Trainum, vice president with the Council of Independent Colleges, respond to listeners' questions about salary negotiations during the job search process.Our listeners asked how to calculate your worth and how and when to mention salary during the interview process. Hermacinski suggests tapping into the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which offers a look at salaries for various positions in higher education. Trainum says higher education associations, including CUPA-HR, offer salary data, too. Our experts say that you must consider th...
2024-10-2220 minHigherEdJobs PodcastA Conversation on Recruiting Staff and Faculty in Higher EducationIn this Ask the Expert episode, HR expert Kathleen Hermacinski and Matt Trainum, vice president with the Council of Independent Colleges, respond to questions from listeners about the use of recruiting for roles in higher education.The questions they explore include how in-house and outside recruiting firms work at colleges and universities. Hermacinski said that outside firms search on behalf of the institution. Based on her experience as the head of human resources at Eureka College, she said they typically only use search firms for C-suite leadership positions, including president. Trainum said candidates must jump t...
2024-09-1715 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Am I a Poor Cultural Fit for Academia?Have you struggled to fit in when you landed a job on a college campus? In this Ask the Expert episode, Matt Trainum, vice president with the Council of Independent Colleges, responds to a listener who left the busy corporate world due to burnout and made a move into higher education. This person is having a difficult time adjusting to the "laissez-faire" attitudes of some department colleagues at a time when there are many external environmental challenges and opportunities. "Am I a bad cultural fit for my institution, department, or academia?" they asked. "After several...
2024-09-0315 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: What Jobs Should a 'Seasoned' Employee Apply For In Higher Education?In this episode, Matt Trainum with the Council of Independent Colleges responds to a question from a "seasoned" employee in their 50s. Our listener said they would like to get back into college recruiting but given their years of experience, they feel they are being passed up for roles that would be a good fit. "What positions should a 'seasoned' employee like me be applying for in higher education?" they asked.Trainum said that candidates should apply for jobs they're interested in, ones in which they can be successful. It's also important fo...
2024-08-2013 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How Do I Translate Higher Ed Skills to Land a Job in Another Industry?Matt Trainum offers his advice on how to translate the skills you've acquired in higher education into a job in a new realm. At the highest level, you have to believe that you can do whatever job you're applying to during your job search, he said. As you look to make that move, conduct smart research and prepare yourself well for each stage you'll encounter. Self-reflection is also a great place to start if you're imagining exiting higher ed and going into another industry. Translate is a key word, Trainum said. You've got to translate eve...
2024-06-1809 min
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2024-05-311h 03HigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How Many Adjunct Titles Can I Hold with Different Institutions?In this Ask the Expert episode, Matt Trainum answers a question about the number of adjunct titles an instructor can hold with multiple institutions. First, consider your goal of holding multiple positions: are you interested in more income, experience, or landing a role that could lead to a full-time position? Keep in mind that working for multiple colleges could mean dealing with more bureaucracy. Listen to the episode and learn more from Matt.Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Send us your question for a future episode.
2024-04-1607 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How Can I Communicate that I am Experiencing Burnout to my Supervisor?In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum addresses burnout and advises to start by pinning down what it is that is burning you out. Listen in to hear Matt's advice for communicating with your supervisor. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2024-04-0217 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How Can I Advocate for Professional Development Funding?In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum answers a question about requesting funding for conferences and professional development. It is no surprise that the changing landscape of funding in higher education has created a new normal for professional development. When asking for funding ensure your request aligns with your institution's needs and include how the professional development enhances your contributions to the institution as a whole. Listen in to hear several other great tips from Matt! Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2024-03-1915 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Does Retention of Faculty and Staff Influence Student Enrollment and Institutional Success?It sometimes feels like the message is that everyone is replaceable in higher ed, so good people and employees seek employment elsewhere. So how can higher ed retain these valuable faculty and staff? And doesn't retention of valuable faculty and staff influence student enrollment and institutional success? Check out expert Matt Trainum's thoughts on these questions in this Ask the Expert episode. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-11-1413 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Can You Provide Examples of Successful Cost-Reducing and Revenue Diversification Strategies in Higher Ed?Keeping in mind that most higher education institutions need to turn a profit, in this Ask the Expert episode, Matt Trainum answers a question about cost-reducing strategies and revenue diversification in higher ed. Matt, Kelly, and Andy go over some of the strategies that have been used over the past several decades and reflects on who higher ed needs to serve now. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-10-3111 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How do I transition from teaching elementary school to working in higher ed?In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum answers a question on transitioning from teaching elementary school to working in higher education. Matt advises that the best thing to do in this transition is to 'know your why.' Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-10-1007 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How do you keep your team up to date with new technology, software, and technical needs?In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum answers a question on keeping your team up to date with new technologies and software. Matt gives advice on navigating how to ask your team members to brush up, and keep up, with new technology. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-09-0508 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How can I safeguard my profession with the rise of artificial intelligence?In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum answers a question about artificial intelligence in higher education and safeguarding against job loss. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-08-2211 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: What questions are critical to see if the employer and the department are well-fit to the applicant's expectation?Expert Matt Trainum discusses what questions a job seeker can ask to see if the employer and the department fit their expectations.Matt offers several questions that can help you to learn about the 'rougher edges' of the department. He also shares how evaluating the questions that employers ask you can be vital in evaluating fit.Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-05-1611 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Should you contact an employer about a position you've applied for?Expert Matt Trainum answers a question about reaching out to employers when there has been no communication regarding the job posting or your application.Matt offers that a lack of communication is not about the candidate, it is about the HR office and their system. In higher ed, it is not uncommon that you will not get responses from jobs that you apply for, remember that this is an administrative issue not a personal issue. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-05-0213 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How can I leverage LinkedIn and my network in the higher ed industry?Expert Matt Trainum answers a question for a job seeker on how to leverage LinkedIn and their network for a competitive job search. Matt advises us to have authentic conversations regardless of which platform you are using to build and maintain your network. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-04-1812 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How do I handle being openly disrespected in a team meeting?In this Ask the Expert episode, expert Matt Trainum answers a question about being disrespected in front of colleagues by a supervisor during team meetings. Tune in to hear his advice and how to navigate the next steps necessary if you have been disrespected. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!
2023-03-0711 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: I left higher ed years ago, can I work in higher ed again?Featured higher ed expert Matt Trainum answers a question about leaving higher ed and returning with private sector experience. Trainum also answers whether there is hesitation to hire from the private sector. 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!
2023-02-0712 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How do you overcome the challenge of competing against an internal or interim candidate?Matt Trainum answers a question from a listener, 'How do you overcome the challenge of competing against an internal or interim candidate?' Matt advises, don't get in your head about internal candidates, just because there is an internal candidate does not mean that they are what the position needs. He also advises to 'read the tea leaves' and then decide if applying for the position is worth your time and energy. Is the job posted in a variety of places and for a substantial amount of time to show they are seeking outside hires? Or...
2022-12-2711 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Why doesn't higher education do more succession planning?Matt Trainum answers a question on succession planning in higher education. Matt shares that there is succession planning infrastructure in higher education, but there is also a lot of complexity in higher education that makes succession planning less straightforward. The conversation then turns to 'what is the definition of succession planning?' 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!
2022-12-1312 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Should I apply for a job that I don't have all the skills for?Have you ever applied for a job that requires software skills you haven't learned yet? Have you ever had a negative experience with one of the members of a search committee and wonder if that one person influenced your chances at getting hired? Have you ever wondered how your age plays a role in the job search process?In this mailbag episode, Matt Trainum answers these questions and provides advice on managing each scenario. We can’t wait to hear from you! Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the...
2022-11-2918 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Why are there so many adjunct positions these days?In this mailbag episode, Matt Trainum answers a question about making tenured jobs in higher education more attainable and the rising numbers of adjunct positions. Matt answers that, at the institutional level, there will always be a financial impetus for adjuncts. Andy adds that at the end of the day, from the student success perspective, the professional title of the instructor does not necessarily matter.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!
2022-11-0113 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: Is a degree from the US better than a degree from the UK?In this mailbag episode, Matt Trainum answers a question that deals with international degrees. A job seeker asked, is a degree from the US better than a degree from the UK? Matt answers that those with international degrees must be aware that the smaller and more regional the institution is, the more that institution may not have experience with hiring candidates with international degrees and sponsorships. Larger state institutions are likely to have more experience with hiring candidates with international degrees and experience with sponsorships. Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask t...
2022-10-0409 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: How to cope with no response after interviews?Listener Question:"How to cope with no response after interviews?" Listen in to hear the full answer from Matt Trainum and why the hiring process can have these holes.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!
2022-08-2311 minHigherEdJobs PodcastAsk the Expert: What advice do you have for baby academics?Listener Question:"What advice would you give to us baby academics who are applying to our first few rounds of full time tenure-track positions, and what to expect?" Listen in to hear the full answer from Matt Trainum, a cautionary note from Andy, and insightful advice from Kelly. 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!
2022-05-1007 minHigherEdJobs PodcastE3: Has Change Management Become a Hireable Skill?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...
2022-02-0732 min
SIXTH HOUR: The Wrongful Conviction of Brendan DasseyThe Reformers: Inside the Interrogation RoomIt’s lawful for police to use a variety of psychological techniques to induce suspects to confess including lying about evidence, accusatory questioning, and stomping their size tens up the nine steps of the REID technique because well, that’s what they’ve been taught. But times are a’changing.
In this episode of the Sixth Hour, my guests provide alternative, strategic interrogation practices grounded in science and rooted in humanity, what a revolution right?
Join me as we step into the interrogation room of Brendan Dassey and others with Dave Thompson, Partner and President of Wickl...
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