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Planner, Research and Lab Facilities

Troy, NY

Campus Planning & Facilities Design

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

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.

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

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.

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

Enrollment Management Office

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

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Full Time

The Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions would lead the full undergraduate admissions operation, roughly thirty positions together with the recruitment and visit budgets, and would carry a central share of responsibility for net tuition revenue. The Assistant Vice Provost level gives the position the standing it needs to work as a peer with the academic deans, the marketing office, and the financial aid office, and it matches the practice at peer science and technology institutions.

Troy, NY

Enrollment Planning

CFHE
Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

Full Time

The Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions provides hands-on management of key first-year recruitment projects, supports application evaluation processes, and represents RPI within assigned recruitment territories focused on high school outreach and first-year student recruitment.

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

Public Safety Office

Public Safety
Staff

Full Time

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Special Service & Community Engagement Captain to play a pivotal role in advancing campus safety, preparedness, and community engagement. This leadership position oversees recruitment and onboarding of Public Safety staff, manages training and compliance programs, and develops technical and operational solutions to strengthen security systems. The Captain also coordinates large-scale emergency drills, facilitates law enforcement partnerships, and leads outreach programs with students, faculty, and staff to build trust and foster a safe, inclusive campus community.

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

ICA Sports

Athletics
Staff

Full Time
Seasonal or Temporary

Assistant Coach, Track & Field provides coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach. Oversee one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline or a component of a team, and assist the Head Coach with all aspects of recruitment and training of athletes.

Troy, NY

Public Safety Office

Public Safety
Staff

Full Time

The Public Safety Sergeant provides front-line supervision of Public Safety Officers and oversees daily shift operations to ensure the safety and security of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute community. This position is responsible for staff supervision, emergency response coordination, investigations, report review, conflict resolution, and law enforcement collaboration. The Sergeant serves as a leader and role model while maintaining a safe campus environment through effective decision-making, communication, and personnel management.

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.

Troy, NY

Lally School of M & T Dean's Office

Administrative Support
Business, Accounting and Finance
CFHE
Lally School of Management
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Staff

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Full Time

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking two experienced Administrative Operations Managers to provide strategic administrative and operational leadership within the Lally School of Management and the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS). These positions serve as key partners to the Deans, overseeing school-wide administrative operations, faculty affairs, executive support, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities that advance each School’s mission and goals.

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: Microelectronics
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

Sch of Humn & Social Sci Office

Administrative Support
Staff

Full Time

The Administrative Coordinator supports the strategic and operational effectiveness of HASS by coordinating department-level operations, academic and research-related activities, events, scheduling, procurement, compliance, and administrative processes. The position works closely with the Manager of Administrative Operations, Department Heads, search committees, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.

Troy, NY

Athletics

Athletics
Business, Accounting and Finance
Staff

Full Time

The Director, Sport Performance & Wellness will lead and manage RPI Athletics’ Sport Performance & Wellness initiatives, providing strategic oversight of data collection, integration, and performance programming to enhance student-athlete safety, development, and wellbeing. The Director will oversee Strength & Conditioning operations, collaborate with coaches and Athletic Training staff, and design and implement training programs supporting Division I hockey student-athletes.

Troy, NY

Networking and Telecommunications

CFHE
Information Technology
Staff

Full Time

(1st and 2nd shift - see details) The Computer Operator performs standard operational procedures and provides support services for internal and external users of the computers and peripheral equipment. The Computer Operator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of information and services in a multi-disciplined computing environment, including initiating and monitoring application programs and systems utilities, and quality control.

Troy, NY

Civil Engineering

CFHE
Student Services and Academic Support
Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Full Time

The Instructional Laboratory Supervisor oversees the daily operations of engineering instructional laboratories, ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. This position provides technical expertise, maintains laboratory equipment and facilities, supports instructional activities, and promotes compliance with safety and accreditation standards.

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.

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

Student Support & Resources Center

CFHE
Health Services
Staff

Full Time

The Counselor I 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. This role 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. The Counselor 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

Library Information Services

CFHE
Information Technology
Staff
Student Services and Academic Support

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Full Time

The Library Associate is primarily responsible for providing customer service at the Libraries’ Service Desks and using information systems for circulation, class reserves and Interlibrary Loan. This position may also coordinate daily collection management, provide training to student workers, and assist with materials and transactional processing. 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.

Troy, NY

Rensselaer Technology Park

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. The Repairer also works as a part of a team to complete larger scale renovations. The Repairer participates in on-call rotation for off-hour repairs in Technology Park offices, Pat’s Barn and tenant leased facilities.

Troy, NY

Student Transitions

CFHE
Staff
Student Affairs Professionals
Student Services and Academic Support

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Full Time

The Associate Director, Career Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the career development functions of the Center for Career and Professional Development. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Experiential Learning and Professional Development, this position leads a comprehensive portfolio of career education services designed to prepare students and alumni for successful career outcomes, including career coaching, career education programming, career readiness initiatives, and career-related resources.

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Category

Department

Work Type

Locations

Planner, Research and Lab Facilities

Roofer, Sr.

Operating Mechanic

HVAC/r Technician

Public Safety Communications Specialist

Assistant Vice Provost, Undergraduate Admissions

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Associate Director, Design & Construction

Captain

Fleet Mechanic

Assistant Coach, Track & Field

Sergeant

Repairer

Administrative Operations Manager(s) : Lally School of Management and the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Materials & Manufacturing Researchers

Life Sciences & Biotechnology Researchers

Future of Computation Researchers

Microelectronics Researchers

Fundamental Knowledge Researchers

Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers

Administrative Coordinator

Director, Sport Performance and Wellness

Computer Operator

Laboratory Supervisor

Groundskeeper or Groundskeeper, Sr.

Director, Recruitment & Partnerships

Counselor I (10-months)

Library Associate (10-months)

Repairer, Rensselaer Tech Park

Associate Director, Career Development