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Director, Marketing & Community Engagement
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Troy, NY
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| The Director of Marketing and Community Engagement oversees RPI Athletics’ marketing programs and game-day operations for home football and hockey contests. This role manages print and digital campaigns to drive revenue and visibility for all 23 varsity teams, coordinates signature Institute events, collaborates with broadcast partners, and strengthens community engagement. The Director ensures a high-quality fan experience while supporting the strategic goals of RPI Athletics and the broader Institute. |
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Operating Mechanic
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is seeking skilled and safety-minded professionals to join our Facilities team as Operating Mechanic or Senior Operating Mechanic within our Steam Plant Operations. These positions play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and operating RPI’s central steam plants, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of steam across campus facilities. The successful candidate will monitor boiler performance, perform preventive and emergency maintenance, and rotate through evening, night, and weekend shifts to provide 24/7 operational coverage. |
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Field House Temp Staff
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Future of Computation Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. The Future Computation research cluster includes Rensselaer’s Future of Computing Institute (FOCI). Computational research at RPI will lead research in exploiting the emerging future of computation. The institute will explore the strains the global problems facing humanity place on the computational models of today. |
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Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
RPI partners with industry, government, and academic institutions to accelerate renewable energy research, move technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace, and, ultimately, build and sustain economic value. |
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Materials & Manufacturing Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
The cross-disciplinary research leverages a convergence of expertise in materials, advanced manufacturing, and control systems, emphasizing synergistic integration of these fields to derive system-level solutions to complex technological challenges. The faculty's research interests encompass a broad spectrum of areas, including but not limited to energy materials, nanomaterials, nanocomposites, nanoscale heat transfer, thermoelectrics, nanomechanics, fiber-reinforced composites, additive manufacturing, nonlinear control systems, micromachining, spaceflight dynamics and control, tribology, nonlinear dynamics, nuclear materials, biomaterials, smart and adaptive materials, as well as computational approaches in nanomechanics and biomechanics. |
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Fundamental Knowledge Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
RPI is a leading technological research university with a diverse range of research centers and programs focused on addressing global challenges through innovative research. Primarily clustered around five broad areas (Materials and Microelectronics; Future of Computation; Life Sciences and Biotechnology; Microelectronics; and Energy, Environment, and Sustainability), the institute has opportunities in other fundamental knowledge disciplines. |
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Assistant Professor, Mathematical Sciences
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Troy, NY
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| The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. Our department seeks candidates whose research develops and applies mathematical frameworks toward the understanding of challenging problems with societal or technological impact in areas such as the life sciences, quantum systems, and engineering. |
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Program Manager, Supplementary Education
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Troy, NY
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| The Program Manager, Supplementary Education has primary responsibility for providing learning support services for students. The Manager will oversee, develop, train, monitor, and supervise comprehensive academic support programs including peer tutoring programs and teaching assistant (during the summer). In collaboration with campus constituents, the Program Manager will develop and support Institute-wide learning initiatives and support programs and activities. The Program Manager will participate in Student Success Center functions and be responsible for creating reports and materials for external audiences, maintenance of the website, and support office communications, marketing, and social media to promote tutoring and learning resources. |
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Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life
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Troy, NY
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| 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. |
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Administrative Coordinator
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Troy, NY
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| The Administrative Coordinator assists the Assistant Vice President of Regional Development and provides administrative and operational support to all Regional Development Directors. This includes managing scheduling, budgeting, correspondence, travel arrangements, expenses, event planning, reporting and database maintenance. The Administrative Coordinator will also serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies, ensuring smooth communication and coordination across the advancement enterprise. |
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Academic Support Engineer (or Sr. Academic Support Engineer)
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Troy, NY
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| The Academic Support Engineer (or Senior) provides technical support for fabrication resources within the School of Engineering, including the Forge (student maker space), BioMed FabLab, and MILL. The Academic Support Engineer collaborates with faculty and staff to initiate and update advanced manufacturing curriculum ensuring it remains at the forefront of advanced manufacturing education. This position also maintains the current manufacturing equipment while staying up to date on new manufacturing technologies and equipment. Additionally, this person coordinates with faculty on manufacturing classes and instructs Computer-Aided Machining and General Manufacturing Processes Classes. |
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Teaching Track: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice (School of Architecture Spring 2026)
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Architecture. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester.
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Teaching Track: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice, School of Engineering (Spring 2026)
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for anticipated Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are renewable. |
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Teaching Track Faculty: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice, School of Science (Spring 2026)
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Troy, NY
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| The School of Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for anticipated openings for Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Science. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are contingent upon enrollment. |
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Project Administrator
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Troy, NY
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| The Project Administrator is responsible for coordinating project activities, maintaining and updating project schedules, managing, assignments, monitoring progress, and communicating with the many participants involved in the IBM-RPI Future of Computing Research Center (FCRC), including other VPR centers. The Project Administrator will provide logistical and administrative support to executive-level stakeholders both internally and externally. |
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Robotics Lab & Woodshop Supervisor
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Troy, NY
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| Seeking a Robotic Lab / Woodshop Supervisor to lead and advance its state-of-the-art fabrication facilities. This position provides hands-on instruction, technical expertise, and operational leadership across robotic, digital, and woodworking technologies in support of the School of Architecture’s academic and research mission. Join a world-class community that blends innovation, design, and advanced manufacturing in a collaborative and inclusive environment. |
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Counselor I (10-months)
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Troy, NY
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| NOTE: This position is full time from August 1 through May 31each year, with the ability to spread benefits over 12 months. The Counselor I will facilitate the normal developmental process of Rensselaer students, and assist students whose normal developmental process is being impeded by adjustment problems and other disorders. The Counselor I will work with students individually and in groups, as well as proactively work with the Rensselaer Community to create an environment that will allow students to maximize their personal growth. The Counselor I will also develop and implement mental health prevention and education programs. |
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Operations Manager, Student Health Center
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Troy, NY
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| The Operations Manager for the Student Health Center oversees departmental systems and communications, manages student health and dental insurance programs, leads quality improvement efforts, ensures compliance with accreditation standards and state and federal regulations, and monitors the department budget. In addition, the Manager directly supervises the front office and support staff for the department to ensure quality services are provided to students, parents, and internal stakeholders. |
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Program Manager, New York Fashion Innovation Center
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Troy, NY
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| The Program Manager leads the New York Fashion Innovation Center’s operational and project management activities, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with program objectives. This position coordinates cross-functional teams, manages work plans and budgets, establishes efficient processes, and reports outcomes to stakeholders, including New York State. The Program Manager also collaborates and liaises with constituents across academia, industry, and government. |