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Liz Juszczyk has worked as an investigator, forensics interviewer, adjunct faculty member, chief academic officer and vice president of sales.

But nothing made her heart happier than working in higher education.

That’s why, when the chance arose to become the inaugural director of the Norse Network Hub at �鶹������Ӿ�, Juszczyk jumped at the opportunity.

“I know that on paper, people might not see the connection because the soonest thing they're going to see is real estate. You have to dig a little bit deeper,” she says. “I read the job description, and I was like, ‘This would fit me perfectly.’ All the traits from government, all the traits from higher education, all the traits with leadership and connecting with people and sales and marketing. Everything was just wrapped up with a little bow in this position. There's so many ways that I think my trio of sectors will help the Hub that I'm excited about.”

The Norse Network Hub serves as the “front door” to the university’s talent. This recruitment pipeline provides a one-stop shop, eventually in a physical space on campus, where students can easily connect with faculty, staff, alumni and regional employers.

Whether students are looking for an internship, a co-op or an experiential learning opportunity, the Hub is focused on professional growth and helping each student on their path toward career-readiness.

“Our goals are pretty simple," she says. "We want to bring more employers to campus to work with students, and we want to look at our curriculum to see what we may be able to add or adapt based on workforce needs. At the same time, it’s about helping students make those connections to the workplace both while they’re here at �鶹������Ӿ�and after they graduate. The Hub gives us a way to boost work-readiness and create more hands-on learning opportunities.”

For Juszczyk, who has bachelor’s degrees in behavioral sciences and communications and a master’s in criminal justice, it starts with making those connections.

Since her arrival in July 2025, Juszczyk has been actively meeting with regional employers.

“We’re in phase one right now, and for me that means getting to know people. If they don’t know me, they don’t know the Hub and without that, there’s no buy-in," she says. "Employers are already saying they want deeper engagement with students. And then there’s our alumni, 82% of which stay in the region. That’s huge. Everyone knows somebody from NKU, and that web of connections is something we are leaning into.”

As a newcomer to NKU, Juszczyk sees the Hub as a way to celebrate amazing work already being done while expanding opportunities for the university’s students.

And she sees her role as merely a facilitator.

“This is about growing our footprint and recognizing the people who’ve already been doing the work," she says. "Our faculty are amazing. They bring so much expertise to our students and help prepare them to stand out when they’re interviewing. We are excited to build on those existing employer connections while also tracking those connections and relationships so that we can thank those partners and continue to build on those ties. The more companies we engage, the more internships, co-ops and real-world experiences we can create for our students.”

Juszczyk also hopes to see even more experiences across campus—whether it’s an opportunity for extra credit or additional classes that can be added to certain colleges that include career development.

She knows this is just the beginning, but Juszczyk is excited to see the Norse Network Hub take off.

“I can't wait to see it grow,” she says. “I liked the opportunity to be a part of something that’s grassroots and be able to build something from the ground up. I have a very analytical way of thinking. So, taking something obscure and pulling out the parts and fitting them all together to make this a working entity is very rewarding to me.”