Health and Wellness Specialist

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Summer New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $12,000.00 To $12,000.00 Annually

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…