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Job Summary

The Director of Engagement Events provides leadership and professional expertise in the planning and execution of engagement and advancement events designed to cultivate and/or recognize alumni, donors and prospects consistent with the strategic focus and image of Rensselaer. The Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Alumni Engagement and works with the members of the Division of Institute Advancement and the campus community to collaboratively plan high-quality events and functions and ensures that high standards and engagement priorities are reflected in the planning and presentation of events. The Director organizes and manages on-site and off-site execution of events with other Institute departments to ensure that activities are conducted smoothly and follow appropriate protocol.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Seven (7) years of experience managing and planning a wide variety of goal driven events, including experience with high profile and distinguished guests.

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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated project management, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage details of multiple and complex projects within firm schedules,
• Ability to set priorities that effectively carry out event goals in a manner that enhances the image of Rensselaer
• Ability to formulate creative ideas, and to analyze, evaluate, and negotiate details reflective of a successful event
• Demonstrated integrity, dependability, sound judgment, teambuilding and resourcefulness to establish and maintain collaborative, positive, and effective working relationships with multiple and diverse constituency groups
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite products
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial procedures and reporting
• Ability to apply management principles, practices and techniques to ensure the effective administration of the business unit, and to ensure that goals and priorities are accomplished

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $105,000 - $120,000 per year

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.