Academic Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $975

Academic Specialist, Pre-College 2026 New York

Department : Vogue Winter Break

Employment Type : Contractor

Minimum Experience : Mid-level

Context

Edconic is a successful group of education businesses, including Sothebys Institute of Art, The School of The New York Times, Manchester City Business School, Wired Education, and Vogue College of Fashion. Its mission is to build compelling education programs in partnership with the worlds best brands. The Global Pre-College & Collegiate Division (GPCD) supports its expansion and plans for growth, by working across schools on the development and delivery of non-MA programs.

About Vogue Winter Break

Vogue Winter Break invites high school students who are curious and passionate about the world of fashion to experience it first-hand in the heart of New York Cityone of the most important fashion capitals in the world. Students will explore a range of topics shaping the industry today and will participate in a specialized course in fashion business.

The program, which consists of a one-week term in January, will provide students with direct access to fashion-world professionals, and faculty will host daily live sessions. Faculty-guided tours of notable industry sites in NYC will bring a firsthand experience of the fashion world. All courses are taught by fashion industry experts in collaboration with teaching professionals.

Job Summary

On a daily basis, Academic Specialists observe classes and provide pedagogical feedback to Vogue Winter Break

academic staff to help strengthen the overall student experience. As additional adults in the classroom alongside each sections Instructor and industry expert lecturers, Academic Specialists are a crucial organizational support for the teaching team. Academic Specialists provide back-up instructional support, assisting in tutorial sessions during the afternoon. Academic Specialists chaperone class site visits alongside the Instructor and are responsible for finding and safely and effectively managing class travel. After the end of the term, Academic Specialists review and revise evaluations of students written by faculty to create a common tone and ensure a positive, constructive, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant field is required; a graduate degree (obtained / in progress) or professional experience is recommended. Additionally, Academic Specialists should have at least two years of assistant teaching experience or one year of experience as a lead teacher with some experience teaching or editing writing, ideally within a fashion, arts, or humanities context. Academic Specialists must be CPR certified by the beginning of the program; applicants must either possess CPR certification or be willing to acquire it at their own expense in advance of the program. Three professional references are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Session :

• Complete asynchronous training sessions on diversity and inclusion, use of the Orah app,

protection of minors, mental health first aid, de-escalation protocols, and mandated reporting. Obtain CPR / First Aid certificate at own expense.

one orientation session via Zoom that focuses on the Academic Specialist role, and

the ethos and teaching practices of Vogue Winter Break and Vogue College of Fashion.

Instructor / Academic Specialist team for introductions and any necessary course preparations.

During Session :

detailed

reports on observations that include pedagogical feedback to strengthen course offerings.

and all creative projects during daily tutorial sections.

Post-Session :

Instructional Dates with Open Positions :

NOTE : Vogue Winter Break Academic

Specialists work 30 40 hours per week, typically scheduled Monday through Friday between

8 : 30 AM 4 : 30 PM.

Some tasks may be completed remotely, though all applicants must be available to work in person in New York City. Knowledge of and prior experience in the city, specifically navigating the subway system, is strongly preferred.

Areas of Content Expertise

Fashion design, fashion styling, fashion media, fashion business, creative direction, fashion history, art history, cultural studies,classroom management, high school student support

Other Requirements

Academic Specialists must be CPR certified or must be willing to obtain certification at their own expense prior to the

start of the program.

Academic Specialists must bring a personal laptop computer or tablet each day to complete

class observation evaluations online.

Language Skills

While no special language skills are required for the position, applicants must be capable of upholding the highest standards of written and spoken English.

Teaching Experience

Academic Specialists should have at least two years of assistant teaching experience or one year of experience as a lead instructor, with some experience teaching writing, fashion, and / or media studies.Academic Specialists should also have some experience with high school students, in either formal or informal educational programs.

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.

Salary

$975(1 week), as an independent contractor.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Only qualified candidates should apply (NO RECRUITERS).

Vogue College of Fashion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact

Candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter indicating their interest in the position to winteracademics@voguecollege.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.