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Maggie Smith

Assistant Director, Student Career Advising

Assistant Director, Student Career Advising

Student portfolio: Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education and Social Policy (SESP)

As an Assistant Director of Student Career Advising, Maggie works with students in the schools of Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education and Social Policy (SESP). Additionally, Maggie also works on the Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP) and Northwestern Externship Program (NEXT). Maggie joined NCA in 2013.

Maggie earned her Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Ohio State University,  and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University. Before joining NCA, Maggie worked in fraternity & sorority life and leadership development. Maggie has additional experience in employer development and career services for a graduate business population (primarily MBA students).

In another life, Maggie might have been a Spanish teacher or Top Chef judge. Maggie also likes spending her time with family, trying new recipes, and listening to podcasts/audiobooks.

Maggie’s favorite advice for students: “Don't be afraid to say "yes" to new opportunities or new ideas. Take advantage of options that come your way - you never know where they might lead! It may not always be the direction you initially had in mind, but it could be something better!”