2026 SMASH Academy - Site Director (Morehouse)

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.



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.





Position Description

The Site Director is responsible for leading all aspects of SMASH programming at the site level, including staff management, program implementation, scholar engagement, and community building. Reporting to the National Program Director, the Site Director ensures program fidelity, maintains organizational culture, and drives exceptional outcomes for approximately 65 scholars through strategic leadership and operational excellence.



You must be available for all training and program dates.



Onboarding

3.2.2026 (National, Virtual)

SMT Training

3.9.2026 - 4.5.2026 (National, Virtual)

Staff Training

4.6.2026 - 6.5.2026 (National, Virtual)

6.8.2026-6.12.2026 (Site-specific, In-Person)

SMASH Academy

6.15.2026-7.2.2026 (Site-specific, In-Person + Virtual)

Virtual Close Out

7.2.2026



Key responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below.



Leadership + Team Management

Model, establish, and maintain SMASH cultural norms and expectations at the site level in alignment with national standards
Lead the recruitment and hiring process for seasonal staff for the site, in collaboration with the National Program Director
Onboard seasonal staff for the site
Performance manage seasonal staff in alignment with national organizational goals, with support and guidance from the National Program Director
Ensure proper data collection for scholars and seasonal staff (i.e. deliverables, transcripts, surveys, etc.) and report findings to the National Program Director
Program Implementation

Collaborate with the National Program Director to select and onboard a cohort of ~65 scholars
Lead day-to-day implementation of national programming at the site level, ensuring fidelity, cross-functional alignment, and proper record keeping for quality assessment
Design and manage site-specific wraparound programming (commuter programming, STEM career exploration activities, electives, academic year events) in alignment with national program goals
Manage daily communications with parents and scholars; escalate critical issues to the National Program Director
Track and report on programmatic metrics to the National Program Director; ensure site-level metrics are met
Communication + Collaboration

Maintain regular communication with the National Program Director through scheduled check-ins and progress updates
Collaborate with the National Program Director on strategic decisions, program adjustments, and problem-solving
Provide input and feedback to inform national program strategy and best practices
Participate in cross-site collaboration and knowledge-sharing as directed by the National Program Director


Required Attributes:

Cultural Leadership: Ability to embody and cultivate organizational values and norms.
Strategic Thinking: Capacity to align site-level activities with broader organizational goals.
Problem-Solving: Creative and effective approach to addressing challenges.