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Total Rewards Specialist	Troy, NY
The Total Rewards Specialist supports the development and administration of compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This role focuses on enhancing employee engagement and retention through data-driven rewards strategies, program management, compliance support, and collaboration with HR, payroll, and campus partners to deliver a competitive and effective total rewards experience.
Technical Lead, HPC & AI	Troy, NY
The Technical Lead, HPC (High Performance Computing) & AI is a senior member of the team responsible for the design and implementation of HPC and AI systems. The Technical Lead also develops and aids in the development of tools and in support of the HPC and AI ecosystems. This position also leads and manages projects for cross-functional teams.
Field House Temp Staff	Troy, NY
Incumbents are hired on an if/when needed basis during events at the Houston Field House. Representative assignments include: Parking Lot Attendant, Usher, Zamboni Driver, Box Office Clerk, Ticket Taker, and Sound Technician.
Assistant Coach, Ice Hockey	Troy, NY
The Assistant Coach for Ice Hockey assists the Head Coach in the management and administration of a Division I Hockey program. The core responsibilities of the Assistant Coach are to recommend, implement and execute a successful recruiting philosophy and strategy to ensure student-athletes are committed and engaged academically, athletically, and socially. In addition, the Assistant Coach is responsible for preparing and developing student-athletes both on and off the ice with instruction of an academic and personal nature.
Athletics Administrative Specialist (Part Time)	Troy, NY
The Administrative Specialist provides support to the Athletics Department, managing facility scheduling, rental agreements, game operations, NCAA event hosting, and daily departmental activities while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
Head Coach, Women's Basketball	Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking a dedicated coach to organize and lead a varsity intercollegiate athletics program through coaching, recruiting, and program administration. The role focuses on developing student-athletes in a competitive and academically supportive environment while ensuring NCAA compliance and strong program performance. This position also collaborates with campus partners, manages recruiting and budget responsibilities, and supports Institute and departmental initiatives.
Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations	Troy, NY
The Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations will lead how RPI shows up in the media and in the public conversation. This role is about shaping perception, building trust, and making sure RPI’s ideas, research, and people are part of the stories that matter. This role is responsible for elevating the Institute’s profile in top-tier national, global, and trade media through disciplined storytelling, agency management, strong editorial judgment, and trusted media relationships.
Supervisor, Environmental Services	Troy, NY
RPI is seeking a Supervisor of Environmental Services and lead a team ensuring top-notch cleanliness across campus residences, classrooms, labs, and offices. This role offers flexible shifts, hands-on leadership, and the opportunity to shape a safe, high-quality environment while managing staff, budgets, and operations. Enjoy a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, career growth, and the chance to make a visible impact on campus life.
Manager, Social Media Marketing and Growth	Troy, NY
The Manager, Social Media Marketing and Growth will help bring the Institute’s discoveries, people, and real-world impact to life across social platforms in ways that are clear, credible, and compelling. Working within Brand, Marketing & Communications, the Manager will lead social media as a storytelling and engagement channel, not just a broadcast tool. The Manager will connect RPI’s research, education, innovation, and leadership to external audiences through content that builds trust, sharpens RPI’s identity, and supports long-term goals around enrollment, advancement, and research. Additionally, the Manager will work closely with students, faculty, and teams across campus to shape strategy, set standards, and tell RPI’s story to the world through social media.
Life Sciences & Biotechnology Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Fundamental Knowledge Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Future of Computation Researchers	Troy, NY
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 Future Computation research cluster includes Rensselaer’s Future of Computing Institute (FOCI). Computational research at RPI will lead research in exploiting the emerging future of computation. The institute will explore the strains the global problems facing humanity place on the computational models of today.
Microelectronics Researchers	Troy, NY
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. Microelectronics has played a significant role in nearly every major technological development of the last half-century. In keeping with our creative, interdisciplinary reputation for innovation, Rensselaer researchers cover the whole semiconductor spectrum, from theory to practice to product and from bench to bedside, across materials, design, devices, and systems. Please visit chips.rpi.edu for more information.
Materials & Manufacturing Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers	Troy, NY
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 partners with industry, government, and academic institutions to accelerate renewable energy research, move technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace, and, ultimately, build and sustain economic value.
Administrative Specialist	Troy, NY
The Administrative Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituents in the Lally School of Management, providing front-facing support in the Dean’s Suite and Student Services. This role delivers comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean(s) and Student Services, including event coordination, student worker oversight, and office operations support. The Administrative Specialist helps ensure efficient daily operations by coordinating communications, managing logistics, and serving as a liaison across campus departments.
Assistant Director, Wellness Programs and Marketing	Troy, NY
The Assistant Director, Wellness Programs and Marketing supports the Associate Director for Wellness and Marketing in creating holistic and inclusive programs within the Recwell at the Mueller Center/Rensselaer Union department, fostering collaboration between students and the student experience division. The Assistant Director will focus on expansion of wellness programs such as Fresh Check Day, Wellness Wednesdays, Therapy Dogs, and Stress Relief Days through the design and implementation of collaborative programs within campus-wide divisions, student clubs and student leaders.
Roofer, Sr.	Troy, NY
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.
Gardener & Grounds Maintenance, Lead	Troy, NY
Keep RPI’s 275-acre campus looking its best! We’re hiring a Lead Gardener & Grounds Maintenance pro to lead a team, manage landscaping, greenhouse operations, and snow removal, and support campus events. Bring your horticulture expertise and hands-on skills to make a visible impact every day!
Sr. Research Scientist	Troy, NY
The Sr. Research Scientist leads advanced research at the Center, overseeing the Power Electronics Applications Laboratory (PEAL) and driving collaborations with the power electronics industry. This role manages PEAL operations, lab safety, and supervision of users, while supporting industrial partners in testing, characterization, and modeling of power electronics, including wide bandgap devices and power converters. The Scientist also helps develop research partnerships and innovative solutions leveraging PEAL capabilities.

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Total Rewards Specialist	Troy, NY
The Total Rewards Specialist supports the development and administration of compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This role focuses on enhancing employee engagement and retention through data-driven rewards strategies, program management, compliance support, and collaboration with HR, payroll, and campus partners to deliver a competitive and effective total rewards experience.
Technical Lead, HPC & AI	Troy, NY
The Technical Lead, HPC (High Performance Computing) & AI is a senior member of the team responsible for the design and implementation of HPC and AI systems. The Technical Lead also develops and aids in the development of tools and in support of the HPC and AI ecosystems. This position also leads and manages projects for cross-functional teams.
Field House Temp Staff	Troy, NY
Incumbents are hired on an if/when needed basis during events at the Houston Field House. Representative assignments include: Parking Lot Attendant, Usher, Zamboni Driver, Box Office Clerk, Ticket Taker, and Sound Technician.
Assistant Coach, Ice Hockey	Troy, NY
The Assistant Coach for Ice Hockey assists the Head Coach in the management and administration of a Division I Hockey program. The core responsibilities of the Assistant Coach are to recommend, implement and execute a successful recruiting philosophy and strategy to ensure student-athletes are committed and engaged academically, athletically, and socially. In addition, the Assistant Coach is responsible for preparing and developing student-athletes both on and off the ice with instruction of an academic and personal nature.
Athletics Administrative Specialist (Part Time)	Troy, NY
The Administrative Specialist provides support to the Athletics Department, managing facility scheduling, rental agreements, game operations, NCAA event hosting, and daily departmental activities while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
Head Coach, Women's Basketball	Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking a dedicated coach to organize and lead a varsity intercollegiate athletics program through coaching, recruiting, and program administration. The role focuses on developing student-athletes in a competitive and academically supportive environment while ensuring NCAA compliance and strong program performance. This position also collaborates with campus partners, manages recruiting and budget responsibilities, and supports Institute and departmental initiatives.
Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations	Troy, NY
The Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations will lead how RPI shows up in the media and in the public conversation. This role is about shaping perception, building trust, and making sure RPI’s ideas, research, and people are part of the stories that matter. This role is responsible for elevating the Institute’s profile in top-tier national, global, and trade media through disciplined storytelling, agency management, strong editorial judgment, and trusted media relationships.
Supervisor, Environmental Services	Troy, NY
RPI is seeking a Supervisor of Environmental Services and lead a team ensuring top-notch cleanliness across campus residences, classrooms, labs, and offices. This role offers flexible shifts, hands-on leadership, and the opportunity to shape a safe, high-quality environment while managing staff, budgets, and operations. Enjoy a supportive workplace with competitive benefits, career growth, and the chance to make a visible impact on campus life.
Manager, Social Media Marketing and Growth	Troy, NY
The Manager, Social Media Marketing and Growth will help bring the Institute’s discoveries, people, and real-world impact to life across social platforms in ways that are clear, credible, and compelling. Working within Brand, Marketing & Communications, the Manager will lead social media as a storytelling and engagement channel, not just a broadcast tool. The Manager will connect RPI’s research, education, innovation, and leadership to external audiences through content that builds trust, sharpens RPI’s identity, and supports long-term goals around enrollment, advancement, and research. Additionally, the Manager will work closely with students, faculty, and teams across campus to shape strategy, set standards, and tell RPI’s story to the world through social media.
Life Sciences & Biotechnology Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Fundamental Knowledge Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Future of Computation Researchers	Troy, NY
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 Future Computation research cluster includes Rensselaer’s Future of Computing Institute (FOCI). Computational research at RPI will lead research in exploiting the emerging future of computation. The institute will explore the strains the global problems facing humanity place on the computational models of today.
Microelectronics Researchers	Troy, NY
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. Microelectronics has played a significant role in nearly every major technological development of the last half-century. In keeping with our creative, interdisciplinary reputation for innovation, Rensselaer researchers cover the whole semiconductor spectrum, from theory to practice to product and from bench to bedside, across materials, design, devices, and systems. Please visit chips.rpi.edu for more information.
Materials & Manufacturing Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers	Troy, NY
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 partners with industry, government, and academic institutions to accelerate renewable energy research, move technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace, and, ultimately, build and sustain economic value.
Administrative Specialist	Troy, NY
The Administrative Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituents in the Lally School of Management, providing front-facing support in the Dean’s Suite and Student Services. This role delivers comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Associate Dean(s) and Student Services, including event coordination, student worker oversight, and office operations support. The Administrative Specialist helps ensure efficient daily operations by coordinating communications, managing logistics, and serving as a liaison across campus departments.
Assistant Director, Wellness Programs and Marketing	Troy, NY
The Assistant Director, Wellness Programs and Marketing supports the Associate Director for Wellness and Marketing in creating holistic and inclusive programs within the Recwell at the Mueller Center/Rensselaer Union department, fostering collaboration between students and the student experience division. The Assistant Director will focus on expansion of wellness programs such as Fresh Check Day, Wellness Wednesdays, Therapy Dogs, and Stress Relief Days through the design and implementation of collaborative programs within campus-wide divisions, student clubs and student leaders.
Roofer, Sr.	Troy, NY
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.
Gardener & Grounds Maintenance, Lead	Troy, NY
Keep RPI’s 275-acre campus looking its best! We’re hiring a Lead Gardener & Grounds Maintenance pro to lead a team, manage landscaping, greenhouse operations, and snow removal, and support campus events. Bring your horticulture expertise and hands-on skills to make a visible impact every day!
Sr. Research Scientist	Troy, NY
The Sr. Research Scientist leads advanced research at the Center, overseeing the Power Electronics Applications Laboratory (PEAL) and driving collaborations with the power electronics industry. This role manages PEAL operations, lab safety, and supervision of users, while supporting industrial partners in testing, characterization, and modeling of power electronics, including wide bandgap devices and power converters. The Scientist also helps develop research partnerships and innovative solutions leveraging PEAL capabilities.

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