Why work at Skidmore?
Founded more than a century ago and located in Saratoga Springs, New York, on a beautiful, 1,000-acre campus, Skidmore is a highly regarded liberal arts college known for its creative approaches to just about everything.
Consistently acclaimed in national rankings, Skidmore has been recognized as one of 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Most Entrepreneurial Colleges,鈥� a 鈥淏est Value鈥� school and a 鈥淗idden Ivy.鈥�
With 2,500 students from 67 countries and 43 majors, Skidmore College offers faculty, staff and students a dynamic college experience.
The principal mission of Skidmore College is the education of predominantly full-time undergraduates, a diverse population of talented students who are eager to engage actively in the learning process.
The College seeks to prepare liberally educated graduates to continue their quest for knowledge and to make the choices required of informed, responsible citizens.
At Skidmore, creativity is at our core. It empowers us to combine different ideas,
try new things and look at the world from a wide range of perspectives. We have an
altogether different way of doing things at Skidmore, and it all starts with our commitment
to creative thinking.
Creative Thought Matters at Skidmore
"Diversity really comes down to making sure that everybody at Skidmore feels welcomed, feels like the campus belongs to them, feels like it鈥檚 their community, feels challenged and feels supported in those challenges. That鈥檚 at the heart of building a community of trust. We only learn from difference; it鈥檚 what teaches us what we do not know. Diversity and the liberal arts always go hand in hand."
鈥� President Marc C. Conner
Skidmore鈥檚 community of scholars, professionals and staff is intended to be inclusive
of individuals of every race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender/gender identity,
sexual orientation, religion, disability or place of origin, providing equitable employment
opportunities on a campus committed to ideals of diversity in the workplace and the
classroom.
There's so much to enjoy about working at Skidmore College, and the community offers
something for everyone. What do faculty and staff love most working at Skidmore?
"a welcoming and inspiring community"
"the amount of talent at Skidmore"
"work-life balance"
"meaningful work"
"opportunities for advancement"
"the emotion and excitement of Skidmore's athletics games and events"
"campus traditions, like Beatlemore Skidmania"
"community events like ice cream socials and the Founders Day picnic"
"a beautiful campus with big, gorgeous trees!"
"a campus of friendly and familiar faces"
Located 30 miles north of Albany, New York state's capital, Saratoga Springs is perennially listed as one of the most interesting and vibrant small cities in the United States. Famed for "health, history and horses" 鈥� its mineral waters, the nearby Revolutionary War battlefield and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racecourse 鈥� Saratoga is equally renowned as an arts and cultural destination.
The city's dynamic downtown 鈥� just a short walk from Skidmore 鈥� is brimming with galleries, clubs, museums, shops, coffeehouses and restaurants. Located near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains puts an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities within an hour's drive. Boston, New York City and Montreal are easily accessible 鈥� within a three-hour drive from campus.
More about Saratoga Springs
The college's comprehensive benefits plans include health and dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, professional development training/opportunities, generous paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. Additional perks include on-site child care, tuition benefits, free access to athletic facilities and discounts at area businesses.
Benefits at Skidmore
