Lazarus Center for Career Development

The Lazarus Center team supports students and recent graduates as they connect their liberal arts study to their career goals. Notably, within six months of graduation, 95% of Smith alums are employed, in graduate school, or in full-time service programs.

Department Updates

Building Hours

McCartney Hall now has extended hours!

Weekdays
Front door is open: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
OneCard swipe access: 4:30-8 p.m.

Weekends
OneCard swipe access: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Make an Appointment

Alums

within 5 years of graduation

Photo of three students during Illumination
A circular logo around a blue compass, with words reading Explore, Connect, Experience, Launch

Career Core

Career Core is Smith College’s framework for career development. Throughout your four years here, the Smith community—including the Lazarus Center for Career Development—will support you as you explore, connect, experience, and ultimately launch your career.

Learn More About Career Core

In the News

Campus Life

Leadership as Art

A new, multistory mural in Kathleen McCartney Hall depicts moments of the Smith College experience.

  • Campus Life
  • May 20, 2026
Someone stands and admires the new mural in Kathleen McCartney Hall.
Events

No Smithie Walks Alone

Inaugural Future of Work Summit at Smith College helps alums, students succeed in uncertain times.

  • Events
  • April 28, 2026

Find an Upcoming Event

The Lazarus Center leads or collaborates on more than 100 career development events every semester. There’s something for every class year and every major, including workshops, career treks, and panel discussions.

View Our Events Calendar

Smith Career Connect

Smith Career Connect is where students and alums come together to talk about careers. You can grow your network, receive tailored mentorship and browse job listings by alums who can help you secure the role—all in one place.

Learn More About Our Trusted Network

Explore the Lazarus Center

Going Places

Julia Beyer ’26

As a 2026–28 FAO Schwarz Fellow, Julia Beyer ’26 is bringing outdoor education to high school students in Boston.

A photo of Julia Beyer '26, Smith's FAO Schwarz Fellow

Elie Pichanick ’27

The summer before her senior year, Elie Pichanick ’27 brings her future into focus with a photography internship at Madison Square Garden.

Beatriz Cazho Garcia ’28

Proving that young people are engaged in politics, Beatriz Cazho Garcia ’28 lands a legislative internship with Massachusetts Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa.

Contact the Lazarus Center for Career Development

McCartney Hall
1 Chapin Drive
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063

Phone: 413-585-2582 Email: lazarus@smith.edu

Academic Year Hours
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Summer Hours
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Drop-in Hours with Peer Advisers 
Academic year only
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.