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Annual Giving Officer
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Troy, NY
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| The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of 150-200 prospects who are capable of giving $10,000 - $100,000. The incumbent will travel frequently to solicit annual gifts of $100,000 down to the Patroon Society level ($2,500/year). |
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Academic Success Coach
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Troy, NY
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| The Academic Success Coach provides proactive, individualized coaching to undergraduate students with a focus on retention, persistence, and graduation. Utilizing evidence-based and strengths-based coaching frameworks, the Coach supports students in developing the skills, self-efficacy, and strategies needed to achieve their academic and personal goals. Programmatic responsibilities include coaching students on academic probation, supporting at-risk student populations through early intervention, and participating in outreach activities of the Student Success Center to relevant campus offices including Student Life, Financial Aid, and the Registrar. The Coach actively contributes to campus-wide recruitment and orientation activities as a representative of the Student Success Center. |
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Total Rewards Specialist
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Administrative Specialist
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Supervisor, Environmental Services
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Administrative Specialist
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Troy, NY
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| The Administrative Specialist works closely with the Director of Access & Neurodiverse Student Success [ANSS] to support the administrative and operational needs of the Office. The Specialist primarily supports the daily operations of the Testing Center for students with declared accommodations and student-athletes. |
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Assistant Director, Wellness Programs and Marketing
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Manager, Social Media Marketing and Growth
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Roofer, Sr.
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Assistant Coach, Ice Hockey
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Administrative Coordinator
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Troy, NY
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| The Administrative Coordinator assists the Director of Planned Gifts and
provides administrative and operational support to the gift planning program. The Coordinator performs a variety of advanced administrative duties, including assisting with scheduling, correspondence, travel and events planning, file and database maintenance. This person will also serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies. |
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Gardener & Grounds Maintenance, Lead
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Troy, NY
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| 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! |
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Sr. Research Scientist
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Troy, NY
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| 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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Research Engineer (or Sr. Research Engineer)
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Troy, NY
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| The Research Engineer (or Sr.) helps drive applied research, prototyping, and technology translation in collaboration with industry partners of the Center for Smart Convergent Manufacturing Systems. This role bridges hands-on engineering, data-driven experimentation, and industrial problem solving, contributing to high-impact projects and deployments. |
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Restricted Fund Compliance Manager
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Troy, NY
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| Seeking Restricted Fund Compliance Manager. The position supports Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in managing and overseeing donor-funded gifts and endowed funds to ensure compliance with donor intent and institutional policies. The role involves monitoring spending, resolving restrictions on unspent funds, conducting financial analyses and audits, reviewing donor agreements, and collaborating with campus partners, including Institute Advancement and Financial Aid. The incumbent serves as a key resource for stakeholders, providing guidance on fund usage, reporting, and stewardship to optimize the impact of restricted funds across the Institute. |
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Repairer or Repairer Sr.
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Troy, NY
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| The Repairer performs basic maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment across multiple trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting, and masonry, while supporting team-based renovation projects and participating in on-call rotations for off-hour repairs. The Senior Repairer performs both basic and complex repairs, fabricates and reworks parts for obsolete equipment, and takes a leading role in larger-scale renovation and maintenance projects. |
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Head Coach, Women's Basketball
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Sr. Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Officer)
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Troy, NY
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| This search is being manage externally. To express interest, please email resume & supporting materials to Wendy Wilsker with Boyden Executive Search at wwilsker@boyden.com.
The Sr. Major Gift Officer will serve as the Director of Development for the School of Science and is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school. The Sr. Major Gift Officer will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute’s Central Advancement Office, to effectively build successful fund-raising programs for the school. |
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Athletics Administrative Specialist (Part Time)
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Coordinator, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations
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Troy, NY
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| The Coordinator of Athletic Facilities, Equipment, and Operations manages equipment issuance, maintenance, and laundry operations while supporting coaches and student-athletes. This role ensures a welcoming experience for visiting teams and officials, overseeing facility operations and event setup. |