Academic Program Coordinator

Cambridge Information Group•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Edconic is seeking an organized, proactive, academically minded Academic Coordinator to support the development and delivery of short-term undergraduate programs on its Collegiate team. The role supports programs delivered with Vogue College of Fashion, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, The School of the New York Times, and Manchester City Sports Business School, working closely with the Global Academic Director to provide a strong academic experience for students, instructors, and industry contributors in New York City. The coordinator manages academic administration and program logistics across multiple partners and timelines, supports instructors and student-facing delivery, and helps ensure courses are well organized and meet academic standards. The role is hybrid during pre-program development, with full in-person work required in New York City during program delivery. The position is permanent and full-time, with approximately 40 hours per week during business hours, Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend work is required, and additional hours may be pre-approved during periods of high delivery demand.

Requirements

Experience in higher education, international education, study abroad, or academic program administration.
Strong academic administration, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and priorities.
Experience supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate or credit-bearing programs.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence working with teaching staff, students, academic partners, and external contributors.
Ability to take ownership of projects, proactively solve problems, and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Student-focused approach and commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging educational experiences.
Experience supporting teaching staff, academic materials, guest speakers, site visits, or experiential learning.
Proficiency with digital and administrative systems, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and learning management systems such as Canvas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent command of English.
Ability to work fully in person in New York City during program delivery periods.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Interest in experiential and industry-led education and the intersection of academia with culture, creativity, business, sport, media, and technology.

Responsibilities

Support academic program development and delivery across Edconic’s undergraduate portfolio, working closely with the Global Academic Director.
Coordinate course administration, including syllabi, schedules, teaching materials, assessments, course documentation, and learning management systems.
Support instructor recruitment, onboarding, and communication, ensuring instructors have the information and resources needed for successful delivery.
Coordinate guest speakers, industry contributors, site visits, and experiential learning with internal teams and external partners.
Maintain program timelines and academic deliverables, track deadlines, and identify potential issues or gaps.
Support student-facing academic delivery in New York City, including orientation, academic communications, attendance, assessments, and day-to-day student needs.
Liaise with academic and industry partners to maintain consistent communication and smooth coordination across programs.
Assist with quality assurance and academic standards, including course documentation, assessment processes, instructor feedback, and program evaluation.
Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve the student and teaching staff experience.
Provide on-site academic and operational support during program delivery.