Part-Time Professional Writing and Speaking Consultant Specialist

Location:

New York, NY Category:

Other Job Type:

Part-time Posted On:

Wed Apr 15 2026

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.

Job 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.