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Manager, Advancement Communications Troy, NY
The Manager of Advancement Communications is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day marketing and communications activity within Institute Advancement, providing communications support and management for planned giving, annual giving, regional and constituent development, alumni engagement (including the RAA as needed), and events.
Archivist Troy, NY
The Institute Archives & Special Collections at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a forward-thinking, technologically creative, and service-oriented professional for the position of Archivist. Reporting to the Manager of Archives and Special Collections, the Archivist will be responsible for the organization, preservation, and discoverability of collections in all formats. The Archivist will collaborate on special projects to highlight the Archives in support of Institute-wide priorities and wider programmatic initiatives along with participating in outreach, reference, and education activities to facilitate engagement with the collections to users locally and worldwide. The Archivist participates in and receives support for professional development activities and will maintain knowledge of current and emerging technological best practices, standards, and trends in the field. This position is part of an information service team integral to the Rensselaer Libraries.
Director, Workforce Systems (HRIS) Troy, NY
The Director, Workforce Systems and Analytics is responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance for HR system implementation, optimization, and workforce analytics to support organizational goals and drive human resources department strategies. The Director will serve as technical and analytical leader to the department to drive the use of technology and analytics in support of the department's human capital improvement efforts and the overall employee experience. The Director is the champion for all HR system assessments, implementations, and optimization efforts. The Director will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data. The Director will use this data to provide workforce-related insights to HR leaders, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and key stakeholders.
Cleaner - Environmental Specialist Troy, NY
The Department of Environmental Services seeks applicants to fill its opening for several Cleaner openings.
Computational Science Engineering Researchers (2024 - 25) Troy, NY
Apply for consideration for one or more research staff positions as they become available through the end of the year.
Energy, Environment and Smart Systems Researchers (2024-25) Troy, NY
The research leaders who work, study, and innovate at Rensselaer share a common focus: unearthing new opportunities for solving the 21st century’s most challenging problems. Right now, more than 6.5 billion people are competing for the Earth’s dwindling supply of fossil fuels. By 2050, there will be 8 to 10 billion, and major advances in energy technology will be required to meet their needs. Rensselaer has faced that challenge by launching and expanding programs in renewable energy sources and energy conservation.
Media, Arts, and Social Sciences Researchers (2024-25) Troy, NY
Building on Rensselaer’s long tradition of innovation at the intersection of science, technology and the arts, our attention is turned to emerging needs at the human/technology interface. Whether the focus is on multi-modal virtual environments, interactive data displays, intelligent human/environment interfaces, synthetic characters, or social robotics, Rensselaer researchers draw from cutting-edge resources: the $200 million Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC), the petascale supercomputer at the Center for Computational Innovation (CCI), and an artificially intelligent computer system capable of answering questions posed in natural language, the first IBM Watson system ever given to an educational institution. Students learn to speak Chinese through the Mandarin Project’s virtual reality, synthetic intelligent characters and gamification. The Collaborative-Research Augmented Immersive Virtual Environment Laboratory (CRAIVE-Lab) brings scientific data into visual focus, and CAIRA (the Creative Artificially-Intuitive and Reasoning Agent) uses music recognition and logic-based reasoning to conduct distributed musicians, for example.
Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Researchers (2024-25) Troy, NY
Our excellence in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials builds from the fundamental understanding—experimental, theoretical, and computational - of the underlying atomic and molecular properties of a wide range of nanostructured materials. We now are developing robust, affordable, and sustainable methods for manufacturing new functional hybrid materials, and the hierarchical systems and products based upon them.
Sr. Event Planner Troy, NY
The Sr. Event Planner will facilitate the design and delivery of events that will advance Rensselaer’s fundraising goals by ensuring positive, consistent and meaningful engagement between the Institute and its prospects, donors, friends, alumni, parents, students, and institutional partners. The Sr. Event Planner will work with members of the Division of Institute Advancement and the campus community to collaboratively plan high-quality events and functions in accordance with Institute standards.
Sergeant Troy, NY
The Public Safety Sergeant provides supervision of shift including responsibility for assigning and coordinating Officer duties, evaluation of daily patrol activity and reports, productivity reports, special events, conflict resolution, emergency response and law enforcement coordination.
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Researchers (2024-25) Troy, NY
Apply for consideration for one or more research staff positions as they become available through the end of the year. In Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, we are creating new routes to drug discovery and development and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of disease.
Repairer or Sr. Repairer Troy, NY
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
Assistant or Associate Professor, Digital Transformation in Financial Services Troy, NY
The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position starting Fall 2025, at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, from scholars who work in areas at the cutting edge of finance, quantitative finance, financial economics, and/or financial analytics, as they pertain to the digital transformation of the financial services industry.
Marketing Manager (Hybrid Eligible) Troy, NY
The Marketing Manager carries out marketing, outreach, and networking for the Fashion Innovation Center (FIC), including helping to develop and promote New York State’s sustainable fashion industry. The Marketing Manager works with RPI faculty and staff, other FIC Consortium members, and partner organizations to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and outreach program to promote the FIC, its mission and vision, and NYS products and activities in fashion supply chain segments such as fiber-related agriculture, biomaterials, fiber processing, finishing, design, and production. These activities are in collaboration with FIC Consortium members including the Hudson Valley Textile Project’s Farm to Market Business Development Director.
Workforce Development Coordinator, NORDTECH Troy, NY
As the Workforce Development Coordinator for the NORDTECH Hub, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing workforce development activities within the NORDTECH community and the broader Capital and Upstate New York regions.
Network Engineer Troy, NY
The Network Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for complex, enterprise-wide services including the design, development and maintenance of campus network infrastructure.
Mover & Grounds Specialist Troy, NY
The Mover & Grounds Specialist performs moves, supports campus events. Performs snow removal, grounds and landscape duties, and equipment operations associated with the maintenance of the campus. • Must have the ability to work flexible hours which may include, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
HVAC/r Technician & Building Maintenance Troy, NY
The HVAC/r & Building Maintenance Technician will perform diversified duties for general building maintenance including carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and painting. HVAC-r responsibilities include repair, maintenance 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.
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.
Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, or Professor of Practice (Game Development) Troy, NY
The Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a faculty position in Game Development to begin Fall 2024, to teach courses in game design, development, and production. Appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice, with a multi-year, renewable contract.

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