Health and Wellness Specialist- New York

Job Title: Health and Wellness Specialist, Pre – College 2027

Organization: Edonic

Department: Pre – College

Reports to: Director of Residential and Student Life

Program Information

Edconic Pre – College programs provide students with an immersive environment in which they learn, investigate, and explore while having fun and discovering friends, mentors and instructors who share their passions and interests. It also gives intellectually curious students the opportunity to live and learn in a dynamic location while drawing upon the unrivaled expertise and access of The New York Times, Sotheby's Institute of Art, Vogue College of Fashion and Manchester City Sports Business School, encouraging student s to take their learning beyond the classroom and into the real world.

About Edconic

Knowledge is our passion. We thrive at the intersection of business and education and have built a global reputation for developing world-class learning programs to nurture the industry leaders of tomorrow. 

Our mission is to empower lives through education. We seek to understand the passions of a new generation of students to help transform those passions into meaningful and fulfilling career trajectories. We do this by delivering relevant, experiential courses taught by industry experts from the world’s best brands.

Edconic has been operating for two decades beginning with the acquisition of the London campus of Sotheby’s Institute of Art in 2003. Over the years we have built a portfolio of world-class academic programs with iconic brands including Sotheby’s Institute of Art, The School of the New York Times (est. 2016), City Football Leadership Institute (est. 2022) and Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design (acquired in 2023), Manchester City Sports Business School, and Wired Education. Edconic is owned by Cambridge Information Group (CIG), a family-owned investment firm since 1971 focused on long-term and meaningful ventures in education, technology, and information services.

Position Description

The Health and Wellness Specialist should have a deep understanding of how social, emotional, and mental health are interconnected. They offer tailored guidance and evidence-based strategies to enhance self-awareness, manage emotions effectively, and improve interpersonal abilities. The ideal candidate will play a key role in promoting holistic wellbeing and fostering an inclusive environment within our school community.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

This is a temporary live-in-position for Edconic’s pre – college programs with specific duties and responsibilities which include but are not limited to the list below:

• In collaboration with Edconic’s pre – college programs, including both permanent and temporary staff, coordinate resources and support services for students in need that prioritizes socioemotional wellness.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate students’ needs and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide psychoeducation on topics related to socioemotional health, such as mindfulness, resilience-building, and effective communication strategies.
• Offer individualized coaching and guidance to students to help them set and achieve goals related to their wellbeing.
• Occasionally, facilitate group sessions to foster connections among students, covering topics such as mindfulness, communication skills, stress management, and building healthy relationships.
• On a case-by-case basis, participate in disciplinary meetings and provide input on appropriate interventions and consequences, taking into account the unique needs and circumstances of each student.
• Through empathetic listening techniques, assist in navigating challenges, managing stress, and developing coping mechanisms for improved wellbeing.

Qualifications

The Health and Wellness Specialist will be an experienced professional with prior leadership experience and a minimum of 2 years of work in comparable positions. Prior work in a university program, boarding school, or camp is particularly desirable.

Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field in state of New York preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with research and best practices in socioemotional wellbeing.
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be CPR Certified.

The Health and Wellness Specialist will be expected to work up to 40 hours a week and will be required be on call and work weekends. Dates of commitment are below:

• Virtual Training: May 25th, 26th and May 27th
• Move-in: May 31th
• In Person Training: June 1st – June 4th
• Term 1: June 6th – June 18th
• Term 2: June 20th – July 2nd
• Term 3: July 4th – July 16th
• Term 4: July 18th – July 30th
• Move-out: July 31st

Must be available to work for the entire duration of the program.

This position offers the following:

• Housing with and shift meals provided.
• An opportunity to work with a passionate team of diverse people.
• Stipend of $12,000 for the full Summer ($3000/Term).

Language Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to speak another language a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Other Requirements 

All staff will be working closely with minors and will need to pass a criminal background check and successfully complete all training. All positions will require use of one’s personal cell phone.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a basic office/academic environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Edconic reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.

Edconic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.