Hire Education: Building a Next-Gen Talent PipelineChad Nazworth - University of Maryland/College Park The Maryland Administrator Pathways (MAP) Internship Program offers a strategic solution for filling hard-to-retain entry-level positions in higher education by tapping into an often-underutilized resource: talented students on campus. This session will demonstrate how the University of Maryland, College Park developed MAP to address the high cost of turnover, the loss of productivity from failed searches, and the morale issues that arise when key positions remain unfilled. By developing a cohort of young, pre-trained candidates, MAP has seen early success in creating a sustainable model that not only fills vacancies but can also reduce salary compression pressures from a competitive hiring market. Participants will explore how to implement a similar program on their own campuses. The format will include an interactive presentation, featuring real-world data and case studies from UMD, followed by small group discussions where attendees will brainstorm ways to adapt the MAP model to their institutions. Co-presenters will use live polling and attendee input to facilitate a dynamic Q&A session to further engage participants and provide actionable takeaways. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to build and sustain a student-to-staff talent pipeline that improves recruitment, hiring, and retention—ultimately supporting long-term financial sustainability and operational efficiency while enhancing career-readiness competencies among our students. Learning Objectives
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