Work at Smeal
Help shape the future of business education at Penn State.
Penn State Smeal College of Business is one of the in the nation, and we are actively working to push our programs even further. Doing that takes talented, dedicated people across every department, from researchers and academic advisors to team members in finance, IT, communications, and operations.
Why Join Smeal?
At Smeal, . Whether you are supporting students, driving research, or managing operations, you are part of a forward-looking workplace that helps people thrive.
Where Learning Meets Practice: We connect academic rigor with real-world industry perspectives. From teaching support specialists to cutting-edge coursework, our teams integrate modern tools—like AI and emerging technologies—into how we analyze information, make decisions, and operate.
A Scale That Creates Opportunity: You will join an active community of close to 500 faculty and staff who support more than 5,000 students, with ties to a global network of over 98,000 Smeal alumni.
Real Impact Beyond Campus: The work here spans academic advising, career support, global immersion programs, and managing thousands of internship connections annually aimed at shaping long-term outcomes for students and industry.
University-Level Benefits & Growth: As part of Penn State, employees enjoy excellent healthcare benefits, tuition discounts, comprehensive retirement plans, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Life in Happy Valley
Located at Penn State’s University Park campus, Smeal is rooted in the heart of State College, PA. It’s a university town with a high quality of life featuring short commute times, great public schools, a vibrant local food scene, and quick access to hiking, biking, and state parks. It combines the energy and cultural events of a major university with the ease of a welcoming local community.
Our Commitments
We integrate , , and into how we hire, teach, and run our day-to-day operations. Penn State consistently receives national recognition for building a campus culture where employees from all backgrounds can do their best work.
How to Apply
All open faculty, staff, and technical positions are managed through the official university portal. Search for "Smeal" to view our current vacancies