Part-Time Professional Writing and Speaking Consultant Generalist

Company Description:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an
internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and
applications for a part-time Professional Writing and Speaking Consultant Generalist within the FIT Writing and Speaking Studio.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Generalist Responsibilities include a focus on mentoring
peer tutors by:

• Modeling consulting practices through individual and group sessions with students and faculty on written and
  oral communication projects for FIT course work and professional projects.
• Facilitating undergraduate and graduate peer writing and
  speaking consultants to develop reflective practice through session observation and consultant-led debriefs.
• Assisting the directors
  with and participating in ongoing staff and faculty development.
• Conducting classroom informational visits and
  workshops.
• Developing resources for teaching and learning.
• Developing student-facing workshops on special
  topics.
• Supporting day-to-day operations of the Writing and Speaking Studio.

Opportunities for leadership,
scholarship, and professional development are available.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all
duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold or be actively pursuing a
  master’s degree or higher in Composition Studies, Communication Studies, or a related field within their area of communication
  specialization.
• 2+ years working in a writing or communication center with mentorship responsibilities and/or experience consulting
  with graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a writing/communication
  center using a peer-tutoring model.
• Experience teaching writing or teaching public speaking.
• Experience collaborating with
  faculty or supporting faculty development.
• Evening and weekend availability.

Additional
Information:

This is a pooled position, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to fill current and future openings as
they become available.

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check
process.

Salary

Salary: $33 per hour

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: 8 – 16 hours per week during FIT Writing and Speaking Studio hours of operation; in person; work schedule subject to change
based on needs of the department.

FIT Writing and Speaking Studio hours of operation: M-TH, 10am – 8pm; Fri, 10am – 6pm; Sun, 3-7pm

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive
Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior
compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information
has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at
info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for
visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is
firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to
creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual’s
ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting
discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service,
height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether
children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility
for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT’s
non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT’s students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount
importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual
report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of
the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety’s administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an
office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending, occasional
walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for
this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• A
  list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants – Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.

Review
of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not
be able to contact each applicant individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.

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