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ABOUT SMASH AND OUR PHILOSOPHY:

SMASH was launched on the University of California, Berkeley campus in 2004 by Freada Kapor Klein in response to the lack of diversity in tech, coupled with the fabled lack of STEM interest and abilities within communities of color. SMASH is a free, multi-year STEM-intensive program that takes a long-term and holistic approach to developing low-income, first generation college students who will not only thrive in STEM careers but use their skills to effectuate change in their communities. Its mission is to build a strong, diverse and socially conscious workforce by leveling the playing field through academic learning. To date, SMASH has provided over 50,000 hours of education and its scholars have a 100% high school graduation rate.

This is a pivotal time for SMASH as we begin building on the success of our education programs, we are embarking on an aggressive expansion strategy to achieve national impact. Working at SMASH is about fast growth, personal commitment and the tenacity to challenge the status quo. If you think you have what it takes to dare to change the face of STEM - join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

At SMASH, we envision a STEM ecosystem where every scholar, regardless of the zipcode they grew up in, has the opportunity to participate in and thrive in the tech innovation economy. We believe that equipping our scholars with skills to be competitive in STEM fields can transform how we work and, in turn, yield tremendous social impact.

The Interim SD is accountable for overall program delivery and outcomes in alignment with National metrics. The SD provides leadership, support, and direction to SMASH scholars, families, and community partners in alignment with the SMASH mission and vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership + Team Management

Model, establish + own baseline SMASH cultural norms + expectations
Recruit, hire + onboard seasonal staff for the site
Performance manage seasonal staff in alignment with national organizational goals
Ensure proper data collection for scholars and seasonal staff (i.e. deliverables, transcripts, surveys, etc)

Program Implementation

Manage implementation of national programming at the site level, ensuring fidelity, cross-functional alignment + proper record keeping for quality assessment
Build out and manage site-specific wraparound programming ( STEM career exploration activities)
Manage communications with parents and scholars
Manage + reconcile site budget
Ensure programmatic metrics are met
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS

Collaboration: Exceptional listening, communication, and presentation skills; professionalism; excellent time management and organizational skills; timeliness and dependability; ability to have difficult conversations
Relationship Building: Respect for individual differences of everyone in the room; humility; patience when addressing situations; ability to listen to multiple perspectives; restorative approach to relationship building and conflict resolution
Problem Solving: Remain curious, innovate, iterate, and quickly pivot as needed; keep activities on task, think creatively, and act swiftly in the face of unexpected events; make data-based decisions
Resilience: Approach situations with a growth mindset, adapt, and reflect to ensure desired outcome(s) are met

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (advanced degree a plus)
3+ years in program management (in education and/or youth development, or equivalent a plus)
Demonstrated commitment to working with underrepresented populations and individuals of diverse backgrounds
A belief that ALL of our scholars are capable of high achievement in STEM fields
Experience working with high school age students a plus
Commitment to SMASHs mission and STEM diversity; willingness to embrace goals/values is essential
Results-driven; work around potential obstacles to ensure all goals are met and deliverables are completed by end of program
Self-starter with ability to work on multiple initiatives at the same time; excellent project and time management skills
Strong people management skills, including inspiring staff in a shared strategic vision, building an inclusive culture, and maintaining strong relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups

The desire and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including effectively adapting to changing priorities, juggling multiple projects, operating with a high degree of autonomy, and maintaining high levels of organization in a fast-paced environment

A deep and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Deep and authentic commitment to our organizational values.

We are seeking candidates with a personal commitment to fairness, social justice, and innovation - values that are embedded in our culture. We are committed to representation and inclusion, and we welcome applicants with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Benefits

The total compensation for this position is estimated to be $10,000 for 6 weeks. This is a non-benefited, temporary position.

OUR VALUES:

We Close Gaps, Open Doors, and SMASH Barriers
We Value Tech as a Tool to Scale Social Impact
We Lead with Racial Justice and Reflect the Communities We Serve
We Honor Distances Traveled, Not Just Finish Lines
We Challenge with Urgency, Respect, and Purpose
We Dont Just Talk. Positive Intent Must Lead to Positive Action

In addition to the the above shared values, SMASH will be required to bring individual and collective:

Integrity looks like demonstrating reliability, practicing and encouraging open communication, being trustworthy, and taking responsibility for the impact of our actions-- regardless of intent
Passion looks like seeking out team members to collaborate with and solve for challenges identified, effectively articulating and demonstrating a sense of purpose for our work, fostering and practicing trust in the vision
Conviction is about staying confident and operating with a high level of confidence in our collective ability to do this work successfully-- even in the midst of uncertainty and asking How might we vs What if?
Accountability is about taking the initiative to doing what is right for the organization, seeking and providing timely feedback, owning behavior, performance and decisions and following through on commitments and/or communicating when commitments are at risk

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

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 (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at SMASH.

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