Senior Program Advisor- New York
About The Position
Edconic Pre-College programs offer an immersive environment for students to learn, investigate, and explore while fostering friendships, mentorship, and shared passions. These programs provide intellectually curious students the opportunity to live and learn in dynamic locations, leveraging the expertise and access of renowned institutions and brands such as The New York Times, Sotheby's Institute of Art, Vogue College of Fashion, Manchester City Sports Business School, and Wired Education. Edconic, owned by Cambridge Information Group, has a two-decade history of developing world-class learning programs and nurturing future industry leaders by delivering relevant, experiential courses taught by industry experts. Their mission is to empower lives through education, transforming student passions into meaningful career trajectories.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree or currently in college required.
- 2+ years of previous residential life experience (summer camp, boarding school, college campus etc.) required.
- Must be CPR certified or be willing to obtain prior to start of program.
- Two references required.
- Must complete online training prior to arrival.
- All staff will be working closely with minors and must successfully complete all training related to protection of minors.
- All positions will require use of one’s personal cell phone.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak another language is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining a strong, safe, and inclusive residential life community.
- Setting up all residential spaces prior to student arrival.
- Holding floor meetings with program counselors to disseminate important information.
- Completing evening room-checks to ensure all students are accounted for.
- Documenting student incidents through Student Management Software (SMS).
- Escorting students to and from off-campus events when necessary.
- Co-supervising Program Advisors and students.
- Assisting in the residential check-in and check-out process.
- Participating in Student Orientation events, including diversity, equity, and inclusion sessions and community building activities.
- Supporting the physical and mental health of students and referring them to appropriate resources.
- Attending weekly staff meetings.
- Enforcing program policies and procedures to ensure participant safety.
- Documenting policy violations and incidents.
- Mediating roommate and peer conflicts.
- Managing student and staff interactions using student management software.
- Completing room checks for a minimum of 5 nights a week.
- Abiding by Curfew and Proximity policy when scheduled.
- Assisting in the logistics and coordination of co-curricular activities.
- Assisting with administrative tasks, including the use of technology.
- Supporting the program through other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Housing with a roommate provided.
- Shift meals provided.
- Chaperone events and trips to local NYC attractions.
- Salary of $20 per hour.
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Career Level
Mid Level
