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Total Rewards Specialist Troy, NY
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.
Administrative Specialist Troy, NY
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.
Supervisor, Environmental Services Troy, NY
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.
Administrative Specialist Troy, NY
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.
Assistant Director, Wellness Programs New York, NY
Support campus wellness programs and student engagement initiatives by planning events, managing digital platforms, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance the student experience. Work closely with RecWell and Institute departments to deliver inclusive wellness programming, marketing, and operational support across the Mueller Center and campus.
Manager, Social Media Marketing and Growth Troy, NY
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.
Roofer, Sr. Troy, NY
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.
Assistant Coach, Ice Hockey Troy, NY
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.
Administrative Coordinator Troy, NY
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.
Gardener & Grounds Maintenance, Lead Troy, NY
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!
Sr. Research Scientist Troy, NY
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.
Research Engineer (or Sr. Research Engineer) Troy, NY
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.
Restricted Fund Compliance Manager Troy, NY
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.
Repairer or Repairer Sr. Troy, NY
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.
Head Coach, Women's Basketball Troy, NY
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.
Sr. Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Officer) Troy, NY
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.
Athletics Administrative Specialist (Part Time) Troy, NY
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.
Coordinator, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations Troy, NY
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.
Multilingual Writing Specialist Troy, NY
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Coaches - Seasonal (2026-2027) Troy, NY
These are fixed term positions, and may be seasonal, depending on the sport and the need. The incumbents provide coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach of relevant team; and may oversee one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline or a component of a team.

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