Smash
2026 SMASH Academy - Residential Advisor (Northeastern)
Boston, MA · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$30k-$105kDetected 26 days ago
CiscoLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
About the role
- We empower dedicated students in STEM fields through intensive education, rigorous coursework, and access to resources, aiming to cultivate success in college and careers.
- By providing opportunities, we seek to enrich our communities and workplaces with well-prepared, competitive leaders.
- Working at SMASH is about rapid growth, grit, personal commitment, accountability, and courage to challenge the status quo.
Responsibilities
- Residential Team Member Live on campus for the duration of the program Supervise 30-105 high school students (minors) in residence; serve as a role model for responsible behavior and personal integrity Work closely with fellow Residential Team members to create, deliver, and fine-tune scholars' residential experience Continuously develop personal leadership and teamwork skills to ensure the whole team functions at a high-performing level Complete administrative duties as it relates to surveys, incident reports, scheduling, event planning and coordinating, tracking, etc.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with all SMASH and university personnel; positively represent the SMASH organization and program Act as an academic and leadership role model, while maintaining physical and social boundaries with scholars (applies to social media as well) Scholar Support and Safety Supervise scholars, being that they are minors, at all times and remain attentive to their safety as well as socio-emotional needs Create an environment that cultivates a sense of self-efficacy and personal well being Participate in identifying scholars who need additional support and collaborate with the team, per the direction of the RD and Program Director, to develop and deliver support plans Uphold SMASH policies and core values Communicate norms and program rules of conduct to ensure student safety, open and honest communication, and responsible student behavior Report, document, and follow up on any scholar misconduct as per SMASH and university policies, expectations, and core values Sleep on site amongst scholars and support in responding to overnight emergencies Depending on the site, participate in a rotating on-call daytime shift (when scholars are in class) and/or on-call nighttime shift by responding to emergency phone calls and conducting rounds Position requires walking, sitting, and standing day to day.
- COVID-19 safety precaution protocols Support program activities, including:
- scholar move-in/move-out, Town Hall, family picnic, dance and talent show, recognition and exhibition event, supplies inventory/packing, and staff debriefs Manage the facilitation of scholars' study time and collaborate with designated instructors on assignments Plan and deliver activities for scholars to participate in during unscheduled times and supervise scholars' unstructured free time and recreational activities Complete all assigned deliverables on time Adhere to COVID-19 safety precaution protocols put in place SMASH Site Leadership Attend and actively engage in regular program meetings, 1:1s with site management, RA retreat, training, and debrief (see link above for specific training dates) Communicate and uphold norms and program rules of conduct to ensure student safety, open and honest communication, and responsible student behavior.
- This is a pivotal time for SMASH as SMASH builds on the success of our programs.
- The Residential Director manages the RAs.
- The Residential Advisors (RAs) support the Residential Director (RD) to oversee the residential and youth enrichment components of the SMASH Academy.
Requirements
- Climbing stairs, running, and participation may be required during community activities.
Nice to have
- Apply for this position below and ensure you can make the training and program dates (see table in above section of Job Description).
- If applying to multiple sites, please rank your site preference in the application.
- The application includes a place to upload your resume and cover letter and to provide written responses to specific prompts.
- This position will close when filled.
- excellent time management and organizational skills
- timeliness and dependability
- patience when navigating situations
- ability to listen to multiple perspectives
Compensation
- This is a non-exempt position.
- The hourly compensation for this position is estimated to be $18.00.
- Should the employee miss any hours or days of work, the daily and therefore total compensation will be adjusted accordingly.
- If your assignment ends earlier than we anticipate for any reason, your compensation may also be reduced accordingly.
- Please note, pay will be variable per pay period based on part-time and full-time phases of the program.
- These policies are subject to variation based on specific circumstances.
Benefits
- About SMASH At SMASH, we aim to build a strong STEM workforce through academic learning and experiential engagement for high school and college students.
- Our vision is to create a STEM ecosystem where every student can thrive in the global economy.
Equal opportunity
- In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.
- Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on "protected categories," SMASH also strives to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office.
- Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at SMASH.
- people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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