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National Math and Science Initiative

Is this your company?

I would stay away. - Anonymous employee National Math and Science Initiative Employee Review

1.0
24 Jun 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great mission. NOT apart of Common core. this has been reported in other reviews here so i thought i would clear that up they do not use common core or participate in anything with it. Good benefits Health, Vision. Good PTO. They do look within to fill roles. Great new CEO who is trying to turn the company around. Don't give up on him.

Cons

Dental is poor. They do look within to fill roles. This being said, you have to be part of the clique in order to be considered. HR department is cringe worthy and will go out of their way to either be out of the office or just flat out ignore you. The worst HR team in the business. Pay is poor and extremely under market. I think they are trying to fix this. There are great people that work here but you have to be part of their "clique" in order to feel at home. This place is very gossipy. Everyone acts as if they are in high school when it comes to talking about people even the HR person. HR is probably the worst about talking about other employees and spreading information. The leadership is extremely split and wont be easy to communicate with. It feels at times that they are all working against each other especially when it comes to them dealing with the IT department. The IT department is under the poorest management I've seen at any company I have been at. They are throwing away hundreds of thousands of dollars and no one is auditing them. I would advise donors to stay away as they run rampant with their funds in the IT department.

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5.0
17 Nov 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Bold vision to transform the face of STEM: NMSI advances STEM education by diversifying the teacher workforce, building the capacity of STEM teachers and school systems, and expanding access for more students to excel in STEM learning and see themselves in STEM careers -- especially students from underrepresented groups. NMSI has a strong research department with long-term data showing that their students -- across all demographic groups -- consistently outpace national averages in advanced STEM enrollment, AP exams, persistence through college, and earning STEM degrees. -Strong 5-yr strategic plan: NMSI has a well thought-out strategic plan that keeps staff rowing together to build educator and school system capacity, leverage high-quality technology solutions, and elevate supports for Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities. -Led and staffed by hard working and committed people: During the pandemic, NMSI did better than many nonprofits and even for-profits. But eventually strategic shifts and a restructure were necessary, which caused hard feelings for some people in Sept 2023. But the organization emerged stronger and more effective. It is clear why the restructure was necessary, and the new leadership team has been sincere in their work to make NMSI an irresistible and equitable organization where all staff feel empowered and safe to do their best work.

Cons

Significant change at the organization is difficult for some. And NMSI has taken on some of society's most inextricable problems, which is not a good fit for all people.

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2.0
16 Jul 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good pay, some great people, you can choose your hours

Cons

- Work was disjointed, materials not always accessible, overall organization and management have no idea what is going on.

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