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Pre-College Advisor

Troy, NY

Pipeline Initiatives

CFHE
Staff
Student Affairs Professionals

Full Time

The Pre-College Advisor will serve as an academic advisor for college readiness and as a central resource for all RPI STEP students in grades 7-12. The Advisor will advise and counsel RPI STEP students on academic course requirements and selection to graduate high school and pursue college and career in STEM fields, including advising them on the college application process and choosing the right fit college The Advisor will report to the STEP Director and work with the STEP staff and guidance counselors at partner schools to monitor RPI STEP students’ academic performance in the STEM fields.

Troy, NY

Enrollment Management Office

Human Resources
Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

Full Time

The Associate Director, Campus Engagement and Visit Experience leads the full campus visit and yield event operation, the point at which admitted students most often decide to enroll. The position brings tours, information sessions, open houses, and yield events under a single owner, with attention to the quality and consistency of the visitor experience and to the data that links visits to deposits. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions, the Associate Director leads the campus engagement strategy and supervises the staff who support it, with the goal of raising yield among admitted students.

Troy, NY

Athletics

Athletics
Staff

Full Time

The Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations will oversee the day-to-day operations of specified athletic facilities, including scheduling, maintenance, and custodial services. The assistant director directly supervises athletic facilities and student staff and is the liaison for ROTC, athletic contests, and internal/external events. The assistant director oversees inventory, ordering within an assigned sports budget, issuance, laundry service, and repair for athletic equipment.

Troy, NY

Environmental & Site Services

Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

The Groundskeeper performs grounds and landscape duties, snow removal and equipment operations associated with the maintenance of the campus grounds and athletic fields and support all campus wide events.

Hybrid: in-office and remote work
Troy, NY

Undergraduate Enrollment Programs

CFHE
Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

Full Time

The Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions provides hands-on leadership of strategic community college recruitment efforts, operationalization of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and credit evaluation support. This position focuses on building and maintaining community college partnerships for transfer student recruitment. This position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Regular weekend and evening availability is required during fall recruitment and spring yield seasons.

Troy, NY

Office of the VP/ Dean of Hartford

Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

Full Time

Closing on: Oct 5 2026

The Assistant Vice Provost for Distance Learning leads recruitment and partnerships for RPI’s distance-learning and professional education operation and, along with and in support of leadership, sets and helps set the strategy for growing its enrollment, revenue, and market position of the unit. The position carries executive responsibility for the institution's partnership with its Online Program Enablement (OPE) supplier(s), holding the supplier(s) accountable to contracted enrollment objectives, service levels, and key performance indicators across the graduate degree, graduate certificate, undergraduate bachelor's completion, and continuing education portfolios, among others. The Assistant Vice Provost supports leadership in managing the portfolio’s operating budget and the net revenue contribution of the portfolio, oversees the business-to-business (B2B) employer partnership operation that anchors current enrollment, and directs the build-out of a structured continuing education business across multiple audience tracks. The position supports curricular initiatives for distance learning by the academic deans, as well as work as a colleague to marketing, financial aid, information technology, and career and professional development offices, and represents RPI@Work and other RPI distance learning facets to corporate partners, county and government partners, and institutional leadership.

Troy, NY

Physical Plant

Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking Operating Mechanic candidates to support the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of its central and satellite steam plants. These positions perform boiler and auxiliary equipment operations, preventive and emergency maintenance, water and chemical treatment, troubleshooting, and related facility support across campus.

Hybrid: in-office and remote work
Troy, NY

Campus Planning & Facilities Design

CFHE
Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

Full Time

Coordinates campus space planning, occupancy, and departmental moves while partnering with academic and administrative stakeholders to develop practical space solutions. Supports space data management, CAD-based planning, project coordination, and successful workplace transitions across the Institute.

Troy, NY

Lally School of M & T Dean's Office

Business, Accounting and Finance
CFHE
Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

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Full Time

The Director of Recruitment and Partnerships leads strategic recruitment, outreach, and enrollment initiatives for the Lally School of Management. This position develops partnerships, implements recruitment strategies, and collaborates with campus stakeholders to support enrollment goals.

Troy, NY

Environmental & Site Services

Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

The Department of Environmental Services seeks applicants to fill its opening for several Cleaner openings.

Troy, NY

Enterprise Information Services

CFHE
Information Technology
Staff

Full Time

The Business Support Analyst (BSA) IV leverages complex technology and applications to meet organization needs by providing technical support and business solutions for day to day operations and efficient and effective utilization of Institute enterprise applications. The BSA IV is responsible for continual evaluation and system improvement, application deployment and training, upgrade coordination, system troubleshooting, and determination of appropriate integration points. The BSA IV maintains expertise for numerous business applications and business subject areas and provides mentoring and development for other Business Support Analyst personnel.

Troy, NY

Mech, Aero & Nuclear Engineering

School of Engineering

Full Time

Closing on: Oct 30 2026

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Troy, NY

Mech, Aero & Nuclear Engineering

CFHE
Faculty
School of Engineering

Full Time

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's teaching mission by delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, and participating in departmental, institute, and professional service activities. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, space vehicle design, space navigation, space structures and control, space environments, and human factors. Candidates with expertise in other aerospace engineering disciplines are also encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to join a growing and collaborative department with a strong legacy in aerospace innovation and space exploration.

Troy, NY

Finance Applications Systems & Tech

Business, Accounting and Finance
CFHE
Staff

Full Time

The Senior FAST Analyst serves as the lead subject matter expert (SME) for the institute’s payment and disbursement operations, providing operational leadership through guidance, coordination, issue resolution, and continuous improvement; this position also manages the accounts payable staff. The Analyst monitors and supports day-to-day payment activities while driving process efficiency, system optimization, control compliance, and audit readiness. This role combines hands-on execution with strategic responsibility to ensure the effective use of financial systems and alignment with organizational objectives.

Troy, NY

Student Support & Resources Center

CFHE
Health Services
Staff

Full Time

The Counselor II will facilitate the normal developmental process of Rensselaer students and assist students whose normal developmental process is being impeded by adjustment problems and other disorders. The Counselor will work with students individually and in groups, as well as proactively work with the Rensselaer Community to create an environment that will allow students to maximize their personal growth. This position will also develop and implement mental health prevention and education programs. (NOTE: This is a 10-month role with a scheduled work period of August 1 through May 31 of the following year. The position will enter the non-work period beginning June 1, extending through July 31. This role is eligible for year-round benefits and ability to spread salary over 12-months.)

Troy, NY

Research: Materials & Manufacturing
Researchers and Research Support

Full Time
Part Time
Seasonal or Temporary

Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. The cross-disciplinary research leverages a convergence of expertise in materials, advanced manufacturing, and control systems, emphasizing synergistic integration of these fields to derive system-level solutions to complex technological challenges. The faculty's research interests encompass a broad spectrum of areas, including but not limited to energy materials, nanomaterials, nanocomposites, nanoscale heat transfer, thermoelectrics, nanomechanics, fiber-reinforced composites, additive manufacturing, nonlinear control systems, micromachining, spaceflight dynamics and control, tribology, nonlinear dynamics, nuclear materials, biomaterials, smart and adaptive materials, as well as computational approaches in nanomechanics and biomechanics.

Troy, NY

Research: Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Researchers and Research Support

Full Time
Part Time
Seasonal or Temporary

Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a leader in the field of life sciences and biotechnology, offering a dynamic environment for research and innovation. The Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) is a key component, focusing on fundamental and translational research to address global health challenges. RPI's Biological Sciences department provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for various career paths in research, medicine, and industry. The institute's commitment to interdisciplinary research and innovative education positions it as a significant player in the biotechnology sector.

Troy, NY

Research: Future of Computation
Researchers and Research Support

Full Time
Part Time
Seasonal or Temporary

Troy, NY

Research: Fundamental Knowledge
Researchers and Research Support

Full Time
Part Time
Seasonal or Temporary

Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. RPI is a leading technological research university with a diverse range of research centers and programs focused on addressing global challenges through innovative research. Primarily clustered around five broad areas (Materials and Microelectronics; Future of Computation; Life Sciences and Biotechnology; Microelectronics; and Energy, Environment, and Sustainability), the institute has opportunities in other fundamental knowledge disciplines.

Troy, NY

Research: Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Researchers and Research Support

Full Time
Part Time
Seasonal or Temporary

Troy, NY

Electrical, Computer, & Systems Eng

CFHE
School of Engineering

Full Time

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Lecturer. Candidates from all ECSE disciplines are encouraged to apply, with particular interest in electronics (including analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design), computer architecture, control and robotics, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's teaching mission through instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses and support of the core engineering curriculum. A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

Troy, NY

Enrollment Planning

CFHE
Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

Full Time

Join the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) as an Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and help recruit and enroll the next generation of innovative STEM students. These opportunities offer the chance to build relationships with prospective students, families, and school counselors while supporting recruitment, application review, and enrollment initiatives, with position level determined by your experience and qualifications. If you're passionate about higher education, enjoy travel, and thrive in a relationship-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Troy, NY

Campus Planning & Facilities Design

Business, Accounting and Finance
CFHE
Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

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Full Time

Lead campus space planning initiatives that support RPI's research, laboratory, and academic mission. This position partners with faculty and campus stakeholders to program, analyze, and optimize research space, ensuring efficient utilization while supporting strategic planning, capital projects, and long-range campus development.

Hybrid: in-office and remote work
Troy, NY

Human Resources Office

CFHE
Human Resources
Staff

Full Time

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator / Equal Opportunity Specialist supports the Institute’s commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and discrimination-free living, learning, and working environment. The position provides dedicated support for the effective administration of the Institute’s Title IX, Equal Opportunity, Title VI, and related civil rights compliance programs, helping ensure fair, thorough, and supportive processes for all participants.

Troy, NY

Physical Plant

Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

RPI is seeking a Roofing and Plumbing Maintenance Technician to support the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of campus roofing and gutter systems. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining a variety of roofing systems while assisting with minor plumbing and general facilities maintenance across campus. The ideal candidate is a skilled trades professional with roofing experience who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment and contributing to a safe, well-maintained campus.

Troy, NY

Physical Plant

Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

The HVAC/r Technician will perform diversified duties for maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems and associated controls. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Troy, NY

Public Safety Office

Public Safety
Staff

Full Time

The Public Safety Communications Specialist is responsible for monitoring, responding, and taking appropriate actions for incoming calls for service; process emergency and non-emergency communications, multi-agency radio communications, and provide documentation for these incidents in support of Public Safety operations. This position also serves as the focal point for all Institute communications outside normal business hours

Troy, NY

Campus Planning & Facilities Design

Business, Accounting and Finance
CFHE
Staff

Full Time

The Associate Director of Design & Construction leads the planning, design, and delivery of capital, renovation, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure projects across Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's campus. Reporting to the Director of Campus Planning & Facilities Design, this role oversees projects from concept through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements. The position manages internal project staff and external consultants and contractors while partnering with campus stakeholders to deliver projects that support RPI's academic, research, and strategic goals.

Troy, NY

Environmental & Site Services

Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Fleet Mechanic to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on campus vehicles and equipment, including emergency and snow removal support, within a collaborative and service-focused environment.

Troy, NY

Physical Plant

Staff
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

The Repairer performs basic repair and maintenance assignments on facilities and equipment using a variety of trades such as, but not limited to, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry. Also works as a part of a team to complete larger scale renovations. This position participates in on-call rotation for off-hour repairs in academic and residential buildings.

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Careers

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Category

Department

Work Type

Locations

Pre-College Advisor

Associate Director, Campus Engagement & Visit Experience

Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations

Groundskeeper or Groundskeeper, Sr.

Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions

Assistant Vice Provost, Distance Learning

Operating Mechanic

Space Planning Coordinator

Director, Recruitment & Partnerships

Cleaner - Environmental Specialist

Business Support Analyst IV

Lecturer

Aerospace Engineering Faculty (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice)

FAST Analyst, Sr

Counselor II (10-months)

Materials & Manufacturing Researchers

Life Sciences & Biotechnology Researchers

Future of Computation Researchers

Fundamental Knowledge Researchers

Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers

Lecturer, Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering (ECSE)

Admissions Counselor and/ or Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Planner, Research and Lab Facilities

Deputy Title IX Coordinator / Equal Opportunity Specialist

Roofer, Sr.

HVAC/r Technician

Public Safety Communications Specialist

Associate Director, Design & Construction

Fleet Mechanic

Repairer