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Who we are
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Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
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Job Summary
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The Athletics Alumni Events Coordinator will provide direct support to the Athletic Director. The Coordinator will collaborate with Institutional Advancement (IA) staff to ensure alumni events within the athletics department are designed and executed within the vision of both divisions (IA and Athletics). The coordinator will assist with special Alumni projects as assigned by the Athletic Director or other Senior members of the Athletic Staff ensuring short-term, annual giving goals are met in alignment with the mission of the Institute.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Candidates must have at least a high school diploma with a work and/or academic history demonstrating an interest in sports administration.
Some work experience is required.
Candidates must display excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact favorably with students including student-athletes, faculty, administrators, parents, donors, alumni, and others. Candidates must have academic or work experience that demonstrates their ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data and prepare materials summarizing findings in a formal report.
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Preferred Qualifications
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• Associate’s degree in college athletics or related field
• 1-2 years’ experience in college athletics
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community
• Requires ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
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Shift
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Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
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Travel
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Occasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less) |
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Driving
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Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
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Starting Salary/Rate
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Expected hiring amount: $17.30 per hour from August 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, and August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
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Application instructions
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Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
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Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
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Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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