Teams at Smith College

Provides cross-platform technical support for research, teaching, and administrative computing across a science center. Supports macOS, Windows, Linux, research software, laboratory instrumentation, HPC resources, data storage, AI/ML infrastructure, servers, backups, and network services. Responsibilities include system deployment, troubleshooting, endpoint security, lifecycle management, user training, documentation, infrastructure maintenance, and limited web and digital services support.

Supports the administration and implementation of academic, housing, dining, and disability-related accommodations for students. Manages assigned caseloads, confidential records, communications, note-taking accommodations, documentation requests, reporting, and compliance with FERPA, ADA, and Section 504. Coordinates office systems, trains users, supports intake and interactive accommodation processes, assists with reception coverage, and contributes to departmental procedures, committees, and special projects.

Develops speeches, remarks, correspondence, opinion pieces, talking points, and other executive communications for Smith College’s president. Translates complex institutional priorities into compelling narratives, advises senior leaders on messaging, prepares leadership for public engagements, and coordinates research, reviews, approvals, and communications strategy. The role also monitors higher education and policy developments, supports thought leadership, maintains messaging archives, and evaluates communication effectiveness while handling confidential information.