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Associate Director, First Year Experience Troy, NY
The Associate Director of First-Year Experience (FYE) serves as an expert in the needs of first year college students.
Executive Housekeeper (Part Time) Troy, NY
This part-time Executive Housekeeper position involves performing a variety of housekeeping duties at the residence of the President of Rensselaer, adhering to established standards and procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining the home's cleanliness and organization, periodically inventorying supplies and equipment, and investigating new cleaning tools and making recommendations to the House Manager. Candidates must be comfortable with dogs, as the home is pet-friendly with two resident dogs, and occasional pets from visitors and family. Proven experience, strong organizational skills, and discretion are essential.
Carpenter or Sr. Carpenter Troy, NY
The Carpenter performs construction, installation, and repair of structures, woodwork, doors, hardware, and glazing systems conforming to state and local building codes. Works as a member of a versatile team performing office/lab fit up, structural and finish system maintenance, remodeling and minor construction projects. Also assists other trades with repair and maintenance work. In addition to the above, a Sr. Carpenter plans and performs complex construction, installation, and repair of structures, woodwork, cabinetry, hardware, doors, and glazing systems conforming to state and local building codes.
Director, Engagement Events Troy, NY
The Director of Engagement Events provides leadership and professional expertise in the planning and execution of engagement and advancement events designed to cultivate and/or recognize alumni, donors and prospects consistent with the strategic focus and image of Rensselaer. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Alumni Engagement and works with the members of the Division of Institute Advancement and the campus community to collaboratively plan high-quality events and functions and ensures that high standards and engagement priorities are reflected in the planning and presentation of events. The Director organizes and manages on-site and off-site execution of events with other Institute departments to ensure that activities are conducted smoothly and follow appropriate protocol.
Director, Constituent Engagement Troy, NY
The Director of Constituent Engagement directs all planning and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated, department-wide alumni engagement program on behalf of the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Division of Institute Advancement. The Director is responsible for the development of early student engagement programming, on and off-campus partnerships with Athletics, Fraternities and Sororities, and alumni affinity groups, focusing on earlier engagement of student leaders and alumni through activities with Rensselaer.
The Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Endowed Chaired Professor or Career Development Chair in Industrial and Systems Engineering Troy, NY
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, is seeking applications for the prestigious Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Endowed Chaired Professorship in Industrial and Systems Engineering. We are actively recruiting faculty at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels and we welcome applications for both the Career Development Chair (junior faculty) and the tenured full Chair professor levels.
Lecturer or Sr. Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change, and Society Troy, NY
The Department of Science & Technology Studies (STS) in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the area of environmental sustainability, climate change, and society.
Administrative Specialist Troy, NY
The Administrative Specialist provides general administrative support to the Office of Alumni Engagement. The Administrative Specialist performs a variety of administrative duties, including assisting with scheduling, correspondence, travel and event planning, and file and database maintenance.
Thomas Phelan Endowed Chair & Department Head Communication & Media Troy, NY
The Department of Communication and Media in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants for the Thomas Phelan Endowed Chair & Department Head in Communication & Media, a tenured faculty position with a broad focus in Communication and the Public Sphere, beginning in August 2025.
Athletics Communications Coordinators - Fixed Term (2 openings) Troy, NY
The Athletics Department seeks two temporary, fixed-term positions for the Spring semester to assist with day-to-day and game-day operations. The Coordinator, Marketing and Communications will support marketing efforts and fan engagement during home athletic events, assist with digital asset creation, stat tracking, broadcast or streaming support, and press box duties. The Coordinator, Sports Information and Communications will provide similar support, with additional responsibilities in website management, social media content creation, and photograph tracking. Both positions will work closely with full-time staff to ensure smooth operations and enhance the overall athletic experience at RPI.
Assistant Dean, Student Success and Belonging Troy, NY
The Assistant Dean for Student Success and Belonging is responsible for providing leadership and direction of Student Success initiatives. The Assistant Dean collaborates with other portfolio areas throughout Student Life and across the Institute to advance efforts to foster the academic success for underrepresented minority students. The Assistant Dean provides leadership in developing and implementing programs and policies, which support the Institute’s vision for the recruitment, matriculation, success, and graduation of students who come from underrepresented backgrounds.
Sr. Business Manager for the Office of Student Experience Troy, NY
The Sr. Business Manager is responsible for the budget management for the Student Experience portfolio. The manager provides oversight of business operations, finance, and budget, and oversees all fiscal protocols. The manager supervises and serves as a resource to department level business staff to ensure consistent practices that comply with Institute and Portfolio guidelines. In collaboration with the Manager, Administrative Operations, manage the Division of Student Experience’s hiring process to ensure that all institute policies are being followed. Represent the portfolio on business affairs to the Rensselaer Community and act as a central point of contact for the financial affairs of the Division of Student Experience.
Director, Recruitment & Partnerships Troy, NY
The Director for Recruitment and Partnerships for the RPI Lally school of Management will develop, oversee, and execute Lally’s recruitment strategy and have primary responsibility for partnering with domestic and international organizations that are approved by campus partners to identify and recruit qualified students for consideration for admission to the Lally School of Management. The Director will collaborate with multiple offices across Rensselaer to develop strategies and corresponding materials to promote recruitment efforts.
Administrative Associate roles in both the Army ROTC and Navy ROTC Troy, NY
The Administrative Associate for Army and Navy ROTC provides vital support by managing records, processing paperwork, and coordinating events. Responsibilities include handling scholarships, commissions, training, and military functions. The Army ROTC role focuses on cadet training and physical fitness, while the Navy ROTC role emphasizes naval protocol, formal events, and financial transactions. Both positions require strong organizational skills and familiarity with military regulations.
Business Coordinator Troy, NY
The Business Coordinator provides support for a variety of business functions including but not limited to financial transactions, travel accounting and procurement processes for all assigned areas within the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The incumbent assists the Business Manager and Business Administrators to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions in accordance with Institute policies and protocols and monitoring the Portfolio’s Operating Budget to assist in budget forecasting and monthly reporting.
Teaching Track Position: Design and Society Troy, NY
The Department of Science & Technology Studies (STS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) seeks a teaching-track Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice in the area of design and society.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership Troy, NY
The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior starting Fall 2025, from scholars who work in areas at the cutting edge of organizational behavior and leadership.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship/Innovation Troy, NY
The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position starting Fall 2025, at the Assistant Professor level, from scholars who work in areas at the cutting edge of entrepreneurship research.
Assistant Professor in Design and Society Troy, NY
The Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the areas of equitable design, sustainability and design, design justice, collaborative or participatory design, product design, industrial design, or object design. The person hired for this position will conduct research at the intersection of design and STS, which may include publications, exhibitions, commissions, or collaborative projects.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting Troy, NY
The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position starting Fall 2025, at the Assistant Professor level, from scholars who work in areas at the cutting edge of finance and accounting.

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