Higher Education Strategist
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
- 15+ years professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in Higher Education programming, planning, design, and strategy.
- Specialized expertise in programming, planning, and design of learning environments.
- Demonstrable thought leadership through written publications and conference presentations.
- Proficient in MS Office (advanced skill in Excel), Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools, e.g. Power BI, Tableau.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment.
- 3 weeks of PTO within the first year, with the option to purchase additional time off.
- 8 paid federal holidays and 15 extra Fridays off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellbeing resources and paid parental leave.
- 401(k) program with employer matching and tuition reimbursement.
SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national integrated design firm that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working across 21 locations in the U.S. and China, our network of 1,500 experts is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery. Across more than 20 design disciplines, we work collaboratively and creatively, sharing ideas and learning from one another. Our integrated design approach blends aesthetics with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to create a better tomorrow—for clients, employees, the community, the environment, and our collective future. Our unique culture and impact on the built environment have received recognition from top-ranking institutions, publications and design authorities the world over. In 2025, we were named a Top Workplace in the United States by Energage and USA Today.