Director of Resident Health and Wellbeing

Position Title: Director of Resident Health and Wellbeing

Office: Programs and Resident Life

Reports to: Vice President of Resident Experiences

Work Arrangements: Live-In / In-Person Role

International House (I-House) is a residency program for graduate students and young professionals, built on the simple yet radical notion that living in a diverse community instills a lifelong dedication to cultural understanding.

Since 1924, I-House has welcomed young people from all over the world to live, learn, and grow together. In addition to offering safe and comfortable housing within a New York City historic landmark, I-House hosts an array of programming and other opportunities designed to foster cross-cultural connection and to help residents form lifelong bonds.

From the outset, our mission has been simple and daring: to cultivate individuals who will help bridge the polarization, isolation, and division our world continues to face. Through an intentional admissions process, we curate an eclectic, interdisciplinary cohort of open-minded individuals who come together at a key stage in life for a crash course in social and cultural intelligence. It is a life-changing experience our alumni carry into their communities, practices, and professions.

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International House (I-House) is seeking a compassionate, strategic, and culturally responsive Director of Resident Health and Wellbeing (Director) to serve as the primary wellness resource for our diverse international residential community.

Reporting to the Vice President of Resident Experiences, the Director provides leadership in resident wellbeing through supportive counseling, case management, crisis intervention, wellness education, and community engagement. The Director develops and implements initiatives that foster resilience, belonging, intercultural understanding, and holistic wellbeing while supporting residents through personal, academic, emotional, and cultural transitions.

As a member of the Resident Experiences leadership team, the Director collaborates across departments to strengthen the resident experience, supervise the Peer Counselor Program, coordinate wellness initiatives, and contribute to the strategic priorities of International House.

I-House offers meaningful career opportunities, robust benefits, and a supportive environment for its employees. Perks and benefits include:

• Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance and financial support for job training
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and related expenses
• Complimentary access to our on-site fitness facilities
• Employee appreciation events and enrichment programming
• A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative work culture committed to I-House’s core values of Empathy, Respect and Moral Courage

This is a required live-in position. The Director is provided a one-bedroom apartment within International House and serves as an active member of the residential community. Living on-site is an essential function of the position and supports the Director's ability to build relationships with residents, provide timely support, and respond effectively to emergencies.

• Reside at International House as a condition of employment.
• Maintain a visible, approachable, and engaged presence within the residential community.
• Participate in an established on-call rotation and respond to resident emergencies and urgent concerns occurring outside normal business hours.
• Provide after-hours consultation and support to Resident Experiences staff and Public Safety regarding wellness and behavioral concerns.
• Support evening and weekend programs, community events, and institutional initiatives as needed.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in responding to emergencies and determining when consultation, referral, or emergency services are required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of care following after-hours incidents.
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