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Job Summary

The Associate Director/Lecturer will design and teach credited and non-credited leadership classes and workshops. The incumbent will be assigned leadership related projects and carry out the vision and goals of the Archer Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education or related field
• Five (5) years professional experience designing and facilitating interactive leadership workshops
• Teaching/lecturing experience

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with current leadership practices and theories
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday. Nights and weekends occasionally required. 

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $68,000 - $74,000 + full benefits

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.

Application instructions

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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

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. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. 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).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.