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Job Summary

The Director for Recruitment and Partnerships for the RPI Lally school of Management will develop, oversee, and execute Lally’s recruitment strategy and have primary responsibility for partnering with domestic and international organizations that are approved by campus partners to identify and recruit qualified students for consideration for admission to the Lally School of Management. The Director will collaborate with multiple offices across Rensselaer to develop strategies and corresponding materials to promote recruitment efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience in admissions, marketing, or recruiting
• Valid U.S. Driver License

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to engage, develop relationships with, and influence working professional audiences, including prospective students and alumni
• Ability to identify a new idea or concept and bring it to fruition
• Ability to develop sustained relationships with all internal and external constituencies
• Ability to deal effectively with a dynamic and fast-paced office that demands agility, flexibility and responsiveness
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to make a compelling public presentation
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to maintain service levels to many different constituencies

Shift

Business hours with occasional weekend or evenings required

Travel

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $75,000- $90,000

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.