SMASH · 1 month ago
2026 SMASH Academy - Residential Director (Northeastern)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$9,536/mo - $9,836/mo
1+ years expSMASH is committed to increasing racial equity in K-12 STEM education and is seeking a Residential Director to manage the residential team and oversee programming for high school students during the SMASH Academy. The role involves recruiting, training, and leading a team of Residential Advisors while ensuring a safe and enriching environment for students to develop their STEM skills.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead the Residential Team of RAs
Serve as a role model for responsible behavior and personal integrity
Head the SMASH residential program, including directing and scheduling the work of RAs
Manage the performance of RAs (number is site dependent), including coaching and performance evaluation
Lead the team on the organization, planning, and delivery of programming and workshops
Oversee the Residential team shift schedule and requests for time off or shift swaps
Coordinate and ensure completion of team deliverables
Conduct workshop observations
Complete RA performance evaluations during the last week of SMASH Academy program
Develop a strong sense of community and teamwork amongst the residential team to ensure strong scholar support
Continuously develop personal leadership and teamwork skills to ensure the whole team functions at a high-performing level
Adhere to COVID-19 safety precaution protocols put in place
Deliver site-specific RA Training in collaboration with SMASH Curriculum and Training team
Guide the residential team in preparing and decorating the dorms before scholar move-in
Prepare and facilitate SMASH Residential Team Meetings
Plan (in coordination with SMT) residential programming and signature events, including but not limited to: Town Hall Meeting, Community Meetings, Recognition and Exhibition Event, Talent Show, Family Event
Ensure the residential team thoroughly organizes and/or supports recurring events including but not limited to: Fun Friday activities, Weekend field trips, Speaker series, Networking nights, Programming/activities during unscheduled windows
Enforce SMASH policies and procedures and ensure all staff are aligned on expectations
Build community with and amongst scholars and staff
Facilitate a communication between the residential and academic components of SMASH
Communicate and meet with families as needed with guidance from the PD
Attend Site Management Team Meetings, SMASH Community Meetings, SMASH Residential Director Workspace Meetings
Facilitate check-ins with the entire residential team
Communicate and uphold norms and program rules of conduct to ensure student safety, open and honest communication, and responsible student behavior
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)
Serve as a mandated reporter and additionally as point person for any residential incident reporting
Coordinate and maintain logistical aspects of dorm life including maintaining relationships with university staff
Implement SMASH Scholar support practices and adapt with PD based on site specific needs
Uphold SMASH policies and core values while using restorative practice to hold scholars accountable whenever applicable
Identify scholars who need additional support and lead the residential team in developing and delivering support plans (per the direction of the Program Director)
Reside in residence halls among scholars; Sleep on site for a minimum of 6 nights per week, and co-lead on-call staff in emergencies
Address scholar issues through a Restorative Practices approach
Attend Staff Closeout
Attend site management Staff Closeout
Complete and submit RA performance evaluations
Ensure completion of RD deliverables (e.g. final survey, share RA evaluations with SMASH, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
1-3 years supervisory experience of a 5+ person team (residential settings preferred)
1-3 years professional experience in youth academic and/or recreational programs
1-3 years professional experience in youth supervision (middle and high school preferred)
Direct experience working with students of color and/or low-income youth
Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills are required
Strong attention to detail, prompt responsiveness to communications and delivery of deliverables
Understanding and sensitivity to the barriers that students of color face with accessing higher education
Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively and be able to give and receive feedback
Self-starter with a solution-focused approach to challenges
Ability to work some nights and weekends before SMASH Academy begins, as required for some program events
Position requires lifting up to 15 pounds
Pass criminal background check and/or LiveScan
Preferred
Access to a vehicle during SMASH Academy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google products
Spanish fluency
CPR/First Aid certification
Company
SMASH
SMASH empowers brilliant underrepresented students with rigorous science, technology, engineering and math education, coursework.
11-50 employees
Funding
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Dr Freada Kapor Klein
Founder
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