Behind the Title: Alicia Simon, Dual Career Services Coordinator

Learn how to start or grow your career in higher education with insights from professionals, career coaches, and HR experts. The Let’s Talk Higher Ed Careers podcast, produced by HERC Jobs, explores a variety of campus roles beyond teaching, career growth strategies, and tips for navigating the higher ed job market. Whether you’re new to the field or ready to move up, each episode shares real stories and practical steps to help you align your goals, discover opportunities, and succeed in a fulfilling higher ed career. New episodes drop every two weeks on our YouTube Channel.

In this “Behind the Title” episode of Let’s Talk Higher Ed Careers, host Jennifer O’Neill talks with Alicia Simon, Dual Career Coordinator in the Office of the Provost at the University of Michigan, about the critical role dual career services play in faculty recruitment and retention.

Changing jobs is challenging. Relocating for a new opportunity with a partner can make it even more complex. Drawing from more than 20 years in higher education and her own experience as a dual career partner, Alicia discusses how dual career programs help faculty candidates, partners, and families navigate career transitions. She shares why successful recruitment is about more than filling a position, how candidates can advocate for themselves during the hiring process, and why higher education offers more career opportunities than many people realize.

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