Miles Murphy
New York,NY
Summary
Strategic university relations and talent programs professional with experience building partnerships across higher education, healthcare, and industry organizations. Proven ability to lead campus engagement initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, coordinate large-scale events, and strengthen early-career workforce pipelines. Skilled in stakeholder management, program coordination, relationship development, and candidate experience within fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Academic & Industry Relations
Aspen Dental
11.2022 - Current
- Lead strategic partnerships with dental schools, residency programs, and industry organizations to support long-term workforce development initiatives.
- Manage university engagement strategies across multiple markets, including career fairs, student programming, networking events, and professional development initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiting, operations, and leadership teams to align organizational hiring priorities with academic outreach efforts.
- Represent the organization at conferences and industry events to strengthen employer brand visibility and expand professional partnerships.
- Track engagement metrics and program outcomes to improve operational effectiveness and candidate conversion strategies.
Academic & Industry Relations Manager
Aspen Dental
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Supported relationship management efforts with universities, residency programs, and professional organizations to strengthen early-career talent pipelines.
- Coordinated campus engagement initiatives, including recruiting events, student outreach campaigns, and informational programming.
- Guided students and residents through career exploration and hiring processes while maintaining a strong candidate experience.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to support workforce planning and talent attraction initiatives.
- Assisted with planning and execution of industry and university events to enhance organizational presence and engagement.
Strategic Talent Sourcer
Aspen Dental
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed and maintained talent pipelines for high-priority and hard-to-fill roles across healthcare operations.
- Partnered with hiring managers and recruiting teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Conducted candidate outreach and initial screening processes to assess qualifications and engagement.
- Maintained candidate activity tracking and reporting through ATS and CRM platforms.
Education
Master of Human Resource Management -
Wichita State University
01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hunter College, City University of New York
01-2018
Skills
- University Relations & Academic Partnerships
- Program & Event Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Early Career Program Development
- Relationship Management
- Talent Pipeline Strategy
- Healthcare Industry Experience
- CRM & ATS Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
Websites
Timeline
Senior Manager, Academic & Industry Relations
Aspen Dental
11.2022 - Current
Academic & Industry Relations Manager
Aspen Dental
12.2019 - 11.2022
Strategic Talent Sourcer
Aspen Dental
05.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hunter College, City University of New York
Master of Human Resource Management -
Wichita State University