Full-Time Classroom Assistant, Textile Development & Marketing

Location: New York, NY Category: Staff Posted On: Fri Sep 26 2025 Job Description: The Classroom Assistant in the School of Business and Technology is responsible for supporting instructional activities in campus laboratory settings under the direction of the course instructor. Key responsibilities include assisting individual students and groups in the practice and application of textile skills, demonstrating techniques, providing support to address learning needs, and consulting with the instructor regarding student progress or areas requiring additional attention.

Responsibilities

Assist faculty in reinforcing knit technology instruction through hands-on demonstrations.
Prepare and create swatch materials for classroom use, support students during open lab sessions, and assist in the development and execution of student project work.
Guide students in using various knitting machines and hand-knitting techniques.
Facilitate problem-solving and experimentation with ideas, offering industry-informed insights and guidance.
Work independently with students during open lab hours.
Coordinate with IT to update knitting software and related computer systems as needed.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair knitting machines; including Dubied, Stoll, and Brother models, as well as linkers and other departmental equipment.
Manage scheduling of demonstrations and coordinate supplies with department and other classroom assistants.
Train newly hired faculty and staff on the proper use of departmental knitting equipment.
Provide specialized demonstrations for faculty, course development, and lead demonstrations for the college upon request.
Actively supporting students during classes and open lab sessions, including guiding their use of knitting equipment.
Assisting faculty, preparing instructional materials, and creating knit swatches and demonstrations as requested by the department.
Participate and offer recommendations in team and department meetings.

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:

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Textile Technology, or a related field.
2 years of relevant professional experience.
Advanced knowledge of knit fabric analysis and production planning.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Textile Science, Textile Technology, or a related field preferred.
3 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
Prior experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software for knit textiles preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated expertise in textile development and related skills.
Excellent organization, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem solving skills.
Skilled in support of special art and technology hardware, software and peripherals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations.
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software for knit textiles.
Ability to assist students with knitting machines during scheduled classes and open lab hours.
Demonstrable expertise in set-up, maintenance, and repair of Dubied, Stoll, Santoni, and Brothers machines and technology.
Ability to work effectively as both a leader and a contributing team member, collaborating with colleagues across departments on diverse initiatives.
Skilled in active listening and customer service, with the ability to understand and respond positively to the needs of students, staff, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability and high performance.

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

Salary Salary: $70,391.75 per year

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $70,391.75 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 85, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule Days/Hours: M-F, 30 hours per week, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

Retirement Plans
Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefit Plan
FIT Tuition Exemption Program
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
4-day Summer Workweek
Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

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.

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Physical Requirements And Work EnvironmentThe working conditions for this position may be in any combination of an office space, classroom, or lab. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent bending or twisting, frequent walking, frequent climbing, frequent pushing, pulling, or reaching, frequent use of hands to handle tools, frequent lifting of 20 lbs. or less, and occasional lifting of over 50 lbs.

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