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Smith to support finance operations

Samantha Smith
Samantha Smith, Office Administrator

Samantha Smith joined the iSchool on October 2 as an office manager with the business and finance team. In this role, she will assist with purchases, financial transactions, and financial administrative maintenance.

Prior to joining the School, Smith served as an office manager in the UIUC Department of Computer Science. She holds associate degrees in business management and accounting from Parkland College.

"After reading the job description for office manager at the iSchool, I knew it was something I would enjoy," she said. "The position is a mix of tasks that I already know how to do along with some new ones to learn."

Outside of work, Smith enjoys spending time with family and attending her two little boys' sporting events.

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