Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith serves as the Associate Director of Development at Penn State University, focusing on alumni giving and engagement to support the College of the Liberal Arts. Previously, Matthew held various roles within the Smeal Business Career Center, including Director of Professional Graduate Employer Relations, where responsibilities included connecting employers with MBA/MS talent and managing employment data, and Assistant Director of Recruitment and Employer Relations, emphasizing partnerships to enhance graduate employment outcomes. With a background in client services and marketing from roles at American HomePatient and The McClatchy Company, Matthew possesses strong skills in relationship building, marketing strategy development, and data management. Education includes an M.B.A. from Wilkes University and a B.S. in Crime, Law, and Justice from Penn State University. Additionally, Matthew has experience as an Adjunct Instructor at the Penn State Smeal College of Business.