FIT NYC Part-Time Professional Writing and Speaking Consultant Generalist

FIT, part of the State University of New York, is an internationally renowned college of art, design, business, and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts.

About the role

This is a part-time Professional Writing and Speaking Consultant Generalist position within the FIT Writing and Speaking Studio.

Responsibilities

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

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

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.

Pay

$33 per hour

Schedule

• 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.