Part-Time Professional Writing and Speaking Consultant Specialist

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 Specialist within the FIT Writing and Speaking Studio.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Specialist Responsibilities include a focus on the
specialist area (public speaking, visual rhetoric, or professional writing) to:

• Develop and conduct classroom and Studio
  workshops.
• Develop resources for teaching and learning.
• Assist the directors with and participate in ongoing staff and
  faculty development.
• Consult with students and faculty on academic and professional projects.
• Mentor undergraduate and
  graduate peer writing and speaking consultants to develop their knowledge and practice.
• Support Studio operations.

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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