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Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life Troy, NY
The Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life is a student-focused, collaborative, and strategic leader responsible for the development and management of Rensselaer’s fraternity and sorority community. The Director supports an active and academically engaged fraternity and sorority system that contributes meaningfully to campus culture, school spirit, and student success at one of the nation's premier STEM institutions.
Director, Access & Neurodiverse Student Success Troy, NY
The Director of Access and Neurodiverse Student Success provides strategic leadership, management, and operation of the Access and Neurodiverse Student Services Center ensuring an accessible academic and campus environment where neurodiverse and students with disabilities can thrive. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of disability-related accommodations and support services in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies. The Director also advances programs and activities which anticipate the needs of students and provides services which allow Rensselaer to reach its retention and graduation goals.
Sr. Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Officer) Troy, NY
The Sr. Major Gift Officer will serve as the Sr. 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. This person will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute’s Central Advancement Office, to effectively build successful fund-raising programs for the school.
Computational Science Engineering Researchers (2025 - 26) Troy, NY
Apply for consideration for one or more research staff positions as they become available through the end of the year.
Assistant Director, Inclusive Excellence Troy, NY
The Assistant Director of Inclusive Excellence is responsible for managing the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) grant and overseeing programs that support the academic success, professional development, and engagement of underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students in STEM and licensed professions. This position plays a vital role in promoting equity, access, and inclusive excellence by developing and delivering high-impact student support initiatives.
Chief Information Officer Troy, NY
This search is being managed externally. To express interest or nominate a candidate, please email supporting materials confidentially to John Milman at SpencerStuart - rpicio@spencerstuart.com. The Chief Information Officer will help modernize the university’s technology function to meet the community's current and future needs, while also leading an institution wide digital transformation. This lead er will be responsible for evaluating RPI's current technology operating model and portfolio, developing a technology strategy in partnership with stakeholders across the community that accounts for the needs of both individual schools/colleges and the university at large, and then laying out plans to modernize the university's technology function to begin delivering results in support of this new strategy. There is a desire to create a pragmatic centralized strategy, while also meeting and supporting the specific needs of the individual colleges or constituencies (ie: faculty, students, staff, etc.)
Media Relations Manager Troy, NY
The Media Relations Manager is one of RPI’s chief storytellers with a proven expertise in brand storytelling and strategic media relations. The media relations manager plays a critical role in raising awareness of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an esteemed institution of academic excellence, groundbreaking research and global community influence and impact. The media relations manager will produce and disseminate relevant and engaging stories that advance the Institute in top tier national consumer media outlets and scholarly publications, and across all Institute storytelling channels.
Content Marketing Manager Troy, NY
Rensselaer seeks candidates with a passion for Higher Education to serve as Content Marketing Manager. This position is responsible for developing and executing digital-first, high-quality content that elevates RPI’s brand and engages key audiences. This role focuses on content creation, multimedia storytelling, and content optimization, ensuring that it aligns with RPI’s strategic goals. The Content Marketing Manager will leverage AI tools, SEO best practices, analytics, and audience insights to continuously refine content strategies for maximum impact. This position reports to the Associate Vice President, Marketing and Communications in the Office of Community Engagement and Communications (OCEC).
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Troy, NY
The Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach will oversee all operations of the Mueller Center weight room and assist the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach in designing and implementing programs for all varsity athletic programs. Specifically responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of safe and effective strength and conditioning programs to improve performance of club sports, the general population, and the Men's & Women's varsity teams. The AS&C Coach will assist in the oversight of East Campus Strength and Conditioning Center during assigned shifts and during absence of Head Strength and Conditioning Coach when available.
Director, Business Development Troy, NY
The Director of Business Development will lead industry engagement and strategic partnerships for the Center for Smart Convergent Manufacturing Systems (CSCMS), a New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT). Serving as the lead strategic and operational advisor to the Center Director and Associate Director, this role oversees business development, outreach and marketing, and external relations. The individual will develop leads and cultivate relationships with manufacturers and other resources, negotiate and secure collaborative R&D projects, and expand the Center’s impact across New York State and beyond
Mover & Grounds Specialist Troy, NY
The Mover & Grounds Specialist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute supports campus operations by performing moves, event setup and breakdown, snow removal, and grounds maintenance using various equipment. This hands-on role requires strong customer service, equipment operation skills, and the flexibility to work varied hours to help maintain the safety and appearance of the university’s 275-acre campus.
Social Media Marketing Manager Troy, NY
The Social Media Marketing Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and refining Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s enterprise-level social media strategy. The Manager will build upon RPI’s existing social media presence to support institutional goals related to brand visibility, audience engagement, student recruitment, and reputation building.
Director, Scale.Rensselaer Troy, NY
The Director of SCALE.Rensselaer will play a pivotal role in launching and operating an accelerator dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle the world’s toughest problems. The Director is responsible for strategic planning, program development, and community engagement to support entrepreneurs across various disciplines. The Director will lead initiatives that promote innovation, business development, and entrepreneurial education, ensuring alignment with SCALE.Rensselaer’s goals and objectives. By fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem within the Capital Region and beyond, the Director will drive transformative solutions and advancements in technology.
Associate Vice Provost, Student Health & Wellness Troy, NY
The Associate Vice Provost (AVP) is a key member of the Student Experience leadership team and plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction for Student Health and Wellness. The AVP proactively addresses opportunities and challenges, manages resources, formulates policies, and builds essential relationships with academic and administrative colleagues. The AVP will work closely with a range of stakeholders to cultivate an environment that prioritizes student well-being and will have direct oversight of the Student Health Center, Student Counseling and Psychological Services, and Case Management, fostering programs and services that contribute to a holistic and healthy campus culture. The AVP oversees the Student Health Insurance Plan and partners with the Athletics Department on supervision of athletic trainers.
Lecturer Position in Information Technology and Web Sciences Troy, NY
The Information Technology and Web Science Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has positions open at the Lecturer / Senior Lecturer/ Professor of Practice level. These are up to three-year appointments depending on the level, with the option of renewal based on suitable performance.
Tenured Faculty Openings in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine New York, NY, Troy, NY
Job Summary: The Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM), a partnership between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), is hiring Constellation and Constellation-affiliated chaired and non-chaired tenured faculty in the area of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM). https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493743
Cleaner - Environmental Specialist Troy, NY
The Department of Environmental Services seeks applicants to fill its opening for several Cleaner openings.
Refrigeration HVAC/r Technician or Sr. Technician Troy, NY
Seeking HVAC/r Technician candidates who have an emphasis on Refrigeration experience. The HVAC/r Technician, Sr. will plan and perform complex and diversified duties for maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, kitchen appliances, air conditioning, chilled water, heating and ventilation systems and associated controls. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Assistant Professor, Computational Ecology Troy, NY
The Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Computational Ecology. We seek a passionate and innovative individual who uses sophisticated computational methods and/or mathematical modeling applied to large and complex datasets to understand and/or forecast biological and ecological phenomena across time and space. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated potential to establish a strong externally funded research program, primarily in computational ecology but with potential for a laboratory component and contribute to the teaching mission of the department.
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.

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