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2026 SMASH Academy - Residential Advisor (Berkeley)

SMASH · Berkeley, CA · 6 mo ago
On-siteManagement$20/hrFull-time

About SMASH

At SMASH, we aim to build a strong STEM workforce through academic learning and experiential engagement for high school and college students. We empower dedicated students in STEM fields through intensive education, rigorous coursework, and access to resources, aiming to cultivate success in college and careers. Our vision is to create a STEM ecosystem where every student can thrive in the global economy. By providing opportunities, we seek to enrich our communities and workplaces with well-prepared, competitive leaders.

Position Description

This is a pivotal time for SMASH as SMASH builds on the success of our programs. Working at SMASH is about rapid growth, grit, personal commitment, accountability, and courage to challenge the status quo. If you have what it takes to change the STEM landscape, we want to hear from you.

SMASH is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization operating under the umbrella of the Kapor Center family of organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Live on campus for the duration of the program
  • 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
  • Manage and facilitate daily scholar duties and meetings
  • Implement SMASH Residential Curriculum and coordinate weekly activities
  • Support program activities and manage scholar study time
  • Supervise scholars, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being
  • Communicate and uphold norms and program rules of conduct
  • Report and document scholar misconduct
  • Attend and actively engage in regular program meetings and debriefs

Required Attributes

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

What You Bring

  • Demonstrated commitment and/or alignment and understanding of the mission of SMASH
  • Demonstrated effectiveness working with students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds
  • Will complete junior year of college by start date (preferred), or has completed at least freshman year of college and has proven, relevant experience
  • Comfort working with online data, tools, and platforms - which include Google Drive, Google Calendar, Slack, Canvas, SMASH Resource Library, etc.
  • Previous experience teaching and/or facilitating programs for high school age youth
  • Flexibility and professionalism a must
  • Ability to form positive and professional relationships with ethnically and culturally diverse youth and staff
  • Ability to work efficiently, both independently and collaboratively, and give and receive feedback
  • High competency in written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and working with diverse groups of individuals
  • Ethical, consistent, and available to students as a role model and resource
  • Willingness to be hands-on, conflict resolution oriented, and an active problem solver as challenges arise
  • Strong academic and critical thinking skills; ability to tutor high school AP math and/or science preferred (not required)
  • Interest or skills in sports, yoga, art/expression and/or wellness activities a plus
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred (not required)

Application Information

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.

If you have been selected for this position by your Program Director (PD), an application is required (you do not need to submit a cover letter) and your PD will send you the link to apply. Please also submit the recommitment form provided by your PD, and SMASH will send you your updated offer letter.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt position. The hourly compensation for this position is estimated to be $20. 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.

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

We value a diverse workforce: people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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