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Candidates should have advanced knowledge and expertise in Computer Science, with a demonstrated passion for teaching adult learners and helping them thrive academically. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in various areas of Computer Science and a proven track record of excellence in teaching adult learners in an online environment. This position reports directly to the Department Chair of IT and Cybersecurity.
Teaching at Excelsior University means embracing a commitment to teaching excellence and delivering high-quality instruction to non-traditional students. Our faculty play a vital role in empowering students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as leaders in their professions. Faculty members foster diverse perspectives, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, and help students challenge assumptions while connecting research to real-world practice. They are deeply engaged in teaching, mentoring, and guiding students toward academic and professional success.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned course as prescribed, making no changes to content or implementation guidelines.
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise through constructive and substantive involvement with student discussions/learning activities and sharing of expertise and experience.
- Challenge students’ own thinking and form connections between theory and practice across disparate areas of knowledge in diverse settings, and among divergent viewpoints.
- Create an effective, engaged, and vibrant online learning community by maintaining a frequent and meaningful online/email presence in courses.
- Adhere to established minimum teaching and engagement expectations, and to all University and School of Graduate Studies policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
- Offer timely formative and summative feedback on student assignments. Set clear academic standards, provide constructive feedback throughout the course, and provoke critical thinking.
- Commit an average of 134-140 hours of work per 3-credit course assigned.
- Provide prompt, substantive, and timely responses to student needs and communications.
- Be familiar with the Canvas learning management system and all support services available to students.
- Demonstrate skill in understanding cultural differences and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An earned master's degree in computer science or related field required. Doctorate preferred.
Demonstrated significant industry and/or experience in the field of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Cloud Computing, or Software Development.
Teaching or training experience in Data Science, Artificial Inelegance, Networking and Cloud Computing, Software Development, or related fields.
Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to Excelsior University's mission and CARES Credo.
Rate of Pay:
1. A flat rate of $1000 per credit for a section of at least 10 undergraduate students or 8 graduate students. Courses that fall under these student headcounts are
considered low enrolled courses.
2. Low enrolled courses will be paid on a directed study rate ($250/student for undergraduate courses and $300/student for graduate courses) based on the number of students enrolled in the course section at the close of late registration.
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12203
- 8/2/25
Reporting into the Sr. Director, Application Management & Business Intelligence, the Director-IT Service Management will create a cohesive and efficient IT service environment that enhances the performance of help desk, tech support, application development, infrastructure, integrations, and academic technology teams.
This is a full-time hybrid role with a minimum of two days each week worked at the Albany, NY campus with the remainder of the week worked from home.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- ITSM Framework Development: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and university goals.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across all IT support functions.
- Metrics Definition: Define and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Operational Level Metrics (OLMs) to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Release Management: Develop and manage a robust release management framework to streamline application and system updates.
- Collaboration: Work closely with help desk, tech support, application development, infrastructure, integrations, and academic technology teams to optimize support processes.
- ITSM Application Management: Oversee the administration and optimization of ITSM applications such as BMC Helix, ServiceNow, or similar platforms.
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 3+ years managing IT service management.
- An earned ITIL certification is required.
Other/Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in building or redesigning ITSM frameworks.
- Strong ability to define and manage SLA, KPI, and OLM metrics.
- Experience with ITSM applications (BMC Helix, ServiceNow, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Experience in higher education IT environments.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
The hiring salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12203
- 8/2/25
Excelsior University is recruiting Subject Matter Experts (SME) on a contractual basis to support individual course development. The SME will have advanced knowledge and expertise in computer science and Artificial Intelegence. Courses to be developed or revised may include: (1) Machine Learning Foundations: Responsible AI Development (2) Natural Language Processing and Emerging Apps (3) Visonary Machines: Exploring Computer Vision Technologies (4) Responsible AI: Neural Networks and Deep Learning (5) Ethics Society, and Law in AI.
Reporting to the Department Chair, the SME plays a key role in the design and revision of course content. The SME works closely with the Department Chair, Learning Experience Designer, and other staff across the University during the course development process. The course development process lasts about 20-weeks/4.5 months, unless it is an expedited development. This timeline does not include the Excelsior onboarding and compliance training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Update an existing course or design a new course based on area need, including program content and materials and/or delivery methods, and based on foundational knowledge, emerging practices, changes in the discipline, etc.
- Align course development with course and program learning outcomes. Thematic areas may include:
- Possess the ability to identify relevant learning resources and content.
- Create engaging learning activities, assignments, and valid assessments of learning.
- Ensure that the course curriculum aligns with Excelsior’s justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles.
- Commit to being available throughout an agreed upon course development timeline and able to meet project deadlines.
- Participate in weekly or bi-weekly course development meetings.
- Collaborate with the course development team throughout the design process.
- Use the Excelsior University course shell as the framework for the course.
- Write lectures, assignments, rubrics, and provide original content in an editable format.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- An earned doctorate, or a master's degree and significant professional experience in the field, ideally in the field of computer science, or another field relevant, and a background in Data Science, to supporting the program and its courses.
- Demonstrated significant industry and/or experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
- Teaching experience at a two- or four-year degree granting institution in computer science or a related field preferred.
- Familiarity with the development and implementation of curriculum and/or training computer science.
Remote applicants please be aware that the University is required to withhold New York state income taxes from your wages, as well as the state income tax, if applicable, in the state where you perform services. This is because of New York’s “convenience of the employer” rule, which requires the University, as a New York employer, to withhold New York income tax from the wages of its employees working outside of New York if the employee’s work is performed outside of New York for the convenience of the employee, rather than out of a business necessity of the University.
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12203
- 8/2/25
The Report Developer is a member of the BI team within Information Technology Services reporting to the Reporting Manager. Collaboration with stakeholders, analysts, business users and technology staff to deliver BI solutions to Excelsior University is expected.
Gathering and analyzing business requirements; designing, developing, and maintaining reports or applications using Ellucian Banner are necessary.
The Report Developer is expected to develop an in-depth understanding of data maintained in various application systems, and how it is best organized or integrated. This position will participate in efforts to build, extend, and maintain the underlying data architecture that supports reporting needs of the University.
This position is based out of the university’s home office in Albany, NY with the option of considering remote candidates. Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern time. The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station). Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without multiple interruptions and noise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work in collaboration with data analysts and business users to analyze, estimate, and fulfill requests for information and reports from transactional systems.
- Design and develop reports and dashboards using Elucian Banner
- Assist in performing BI systems testing, including data quality assurance, operations process, performance, and usability testing.
- Perform tasks related to the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of reporting artifacts.
- Create and maintain PLSQL and TSQL procedures to process and store data.
- Maintain a strong understanding of business workflow, processes, and events and how these are captured in transactional systems.
- Write technical documentation and term definitions in Data Cookbook.
- Enhance professional knowledge and skills by attending conferences and advanced training in required areas of expertise.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, database management or related field required.
- At least three years’ experience writing and troubleshooting complex Oracle SQL queries and PL/SQL code OR Microsoft SQLServer Queries and TSQL.
- Strong understanding of relational database systems. Experience in designing and developing dimensional models is desirable.
- Experience with enterprise-level business intelligence applications and reporting tools. Experience in Banner, Power BI, QlikView and Qlik Sense are desirable.
- Experience translating complicated technical concepts into simple and effective business terms to high-level leaders and non-technical people.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Banner, Power BI, QlikView and Qlik Sense.
- Strong understanding of relational database systems.
The hiring salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12203
- 7/29/25
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Who we are | Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and IBM's Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world! Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
Job Summary | The Animal Care Technician (BioResearch Technician) will perform all tasks related to the day-to-day operation of the animal research facility which include animal care and husbandry and facility sanitization and maintenance. The BioResearch Technician also will support basic research procedures, as directed by the Operations Manager. |
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Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements. |
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Shift | 7:30am to 4pm, rotating weekends and/or holidays |
Travel | No travel |
Driving | No Driving |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range: $22.50 - $23.75 / hr 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. |
| Job Posted Date | 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. 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). |
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. | |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 7/28/25
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Who we are | Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
Job Summary | Lecturer Position in Information Technology and Web Sciences The Information Technology and Web Science Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a position open at the Lecturer. Minimally, candidates must possess a terminal degree in Information Technology (IT) or related field of study with at least five years of direct relevant work experience beyond their graduation; preferably professional and/or management experience in an IT field that includes significant contributions and/ or impact. Prior successful teaching experience at the university level is highly desirable and evidence of teaching effectiveness may include student evaluations, syllabi, and/or sample assignments. Any teaching statement should be included in an application. We are seeking applicants from all areas of Information Technology/ Applied Computer Science with preference given to candidates with research and relevant work experience/ specialty in one or more of the following fields: - Data science, data analytics, including big-data technologies The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of undergraduate, and graduate information technology/ applied computer science courses in both on campus/ synchronous settings as well as blended/ low-residency formats. Candidates may instruct in both core and concentration courses, co-advise students in their plans of study, advise projects and independent study courses. Suitable candidates may develop new or adapt existing courses in the candidate's area of specialty, under guidance from the program director and curriculum committees. |
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | The Lecturer will be a skilled communicator in multiple settings and methods, include teaching, presenting, writing, and electronic communication. The incumbent must be proficient in current electronic devices and personal computing technology |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range:
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 with contact information for three (3) references. Please be ready to upload 1) your cover letter, 2) your C.V., 3) your statement of research interests, 4) evidence of effective teaching and 5) a statement describing your contributions to a welcoming and inclusive environment in any prior professional or academic setting. Application process questions may be directed to careers@rpi.edu. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu. |
| Job Posted Date | 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. 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). |
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. | |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 7/27/25
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Who we are | Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
Job Summary | In Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, we are creating new routes to drug discovery and development, and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of disease, from Alzheimer’s and diabetes to cancer. Just of few of the research centers include: https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/baruch-center-biochemical-solar-energy-research |
Minimum Qualifications | For researcher positions, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in a related science or technical discipline. For research support positions, candidates must possess an associate degree or foreign degree equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience. For Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research Associate, or Research Scientist positions, candidates must possess the relevant doctoral degree and experience. |
Preferred Qualifications | Additional opportunities exist for those with a relevant advanced degree, publication record, and/or significant additional years of paid professional experience in a related position. Individuals who possess these qualifications and who have the potential to, or a demonstrated track record of being able to build collaborative external partnerships are especially desirable. Relevant combinations of training, education and experience will be considered. |
Starting Pay Information: | Pay transparency disclosure: The hiring 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.
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Application instructions
| Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload any required documents, such as your resume and cover letter If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu |
| Job Posted Date | Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. |
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). |
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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- Troy NY,New York, NY
- 7/27/25
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Who we are | Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, # astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
| Building on Rensselaer’s long tradition of innovation at the intersection of science, technology, social sciences, and the arts, our attention is turned to emerging needs at the human/technology interface. Some of the areas that may be hiring include:
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Minimum Qualifications | For research support positions, candidates must possess an associate degree or foreign degree equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience. For Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research Associate, or Research Scientist positions, candidates must possess the relevant doctoral degree and experience. |
Preferred Qualifications | Additional opportunities exist for those with a relevant advanced degree, publication record, and/or significant additional years of paid professional experience in a related position. Individuals who possess these qualifications and who have the potential to, or a demonstrated track record of being able to build collaborative external partnerships are especially desirable. Relevant combinations of training, education and experience will be considered. |
Starting Pay Information: | Pay transparency disclosure: The hiring 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.
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Application instructions
| Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload any required documents, such as your resume and cover letter If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu |
| Job Posted Date | 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). |
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law #LI-DNI | |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 7/27/25
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Who we are | Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. |
| Research Groups | Just of few of the research centers include: Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems Department of Materials Engineering Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering The Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center |
Job Summary | The Research Groups listed above are seeking applicants to support the goals of a variety of sponsored research activity |
Minimum Qualifications | For researcher positions, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or foreign degree equivalent in a related science or technical discipline For research support positions, candidates must possess an Associate's Degree or foreign degree equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience |
Preferred Qualifications | Additional opportunities exist for those with a relevant advanced degree, publication record, and/or significant additional years of paid professional experience in a related position. Individuals who possess these qualifications and who have the potential to, or a demonstrated track record of being able to build collaborative external partnerships are especially desirable. Relevant combinations of training, education and experience will be considered. |
Pay transparency disclosure: | Pay transparency disclosure: The actual salary/wage that is provided to selected candidates will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the needs of the department, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. The following hiring ranges are provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. Postdoctoral Research Associate: $55,500- $60,000 Research Specialist $18.00 - $25.00 Research Engineer: $66,000 - $8,6000 Research Assistant: $15.00-20.00 |
| 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). |
For more details, and to apply
| Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload your CV and a cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu |
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law #LI-INI | |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 7/27/25
Excelsior University is seeking a dynamic Business Intelligence Developer to join the Technology department. Take your love of analytics to the next level and help us optimize our students' journey. This full-time hybrid role reports to the Director of Business Intelligence (BI) within the Information Technology Services unit. Only two required days per week at Excelsior's home office: 3 Columbia Circle Albany, NY. The remaining days can be worked from home.
The BI Developer is a member of the BI team within Technology and Facility Services reporting to the Director of BI. Collaboration with stakeholders, analysts, business users and technology staff to deliver BI solutions to Excelsior University is expected. Gathering and analyzing business requirements; designing, developing, and maintaining reports or applications using Power BI, QlikView, Qlik Sense and other BI tools is necessary.
The BI Developer is expected to develop an in-depth understanding of data maintained in various application systems, and how it is best organized or integrated. This position will participate in efforts to build, extend, and maintain the underlying data architecture that supports reporting or analytical needs of the University.
- Work in collaboration with data analysts and business users to analyze, estimate, and fulfill requests for information and reports from transactional systems.
- Design and develop reports and dashboards using Power BI, QlikView, Qlik Sense and other BI tools.
- Assist in performing BI systems testing, including data quality assurance, operations process, performance, and usability testing.
- Perform tasks related to the deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of business intelligence systems.
- Create and maintain PLSQL and TSQL procedures to process and store data.
- Assist in executing, monitoring, and administering data extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes within the production data warehouse environment.
- Maintain a strong understanding of business workflow, processes, and events and how these are captured in transactional systems.
- Write technical documentation and term definitions in Data Cookbook.
- Enhance professional knowledge and skills by attending conferences and advanced training in required areas of expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, database management or related field required.
- SQL, Power BI, Requirements Analysis experience required
- At least three years’ experience writing and troubleshooting complex Oracle SQL queries and PL/SQL code OR Microsoft SQL Server Queries and TSQL.
- Strong understanding of relational database systems and data warehousing concepts. Experience in designing and developing dimensional models is desirable.
- Experience with enterprise-level business intelligence applications and reporting tools. Experience in Power BI, QlikView and Qlik Sense are desirable.
- Experience translating complicated technical concepts into simple and effective business terms to high-level leaders and non-technical people.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Presentation skills, data validation, Test Driven Development skills
The hiring salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12203
- 7/25/25
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Start/End Time: 8:30 am - 4:54 pm
Hours Per Week: 37
Weeks Per Year: 52
Position Title: Advancement Information Services Specialist
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular Full-time
Supervisor: Executive Director of Admissions & Advancement Systems & Services
Position Purpose: Maintains accurate and up-to-date information related to fundraising and constituent data within the College Relations department. Focuses on managing and ensuring data integrity, generating reports, and supporting fundraising efforts.
Plays a critical role in supporting the advancement efforts by managing data, providing insights, and ensuring the efficient operation of systems and processes.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Gift Processing and Acknowledgement: Processes and records incoming gifts and donations accurately and in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with financial policies and procedures, legal requirements, and donor restrictions when recording and allocating gifts. Coordinates the acknowledgement process by generating gift receipts, thank-you letters, and other donor correspondence.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Generates reports and analyzes data to provide insights into donor giving patterns, and overall fundraising performance. Assists in the production, maintenance and distribution of financial reports, gift/pledge acknowledgement correspondence, pledge reminders and matching gift requests.
Collaboration and Communication: Addresses questions/requests regarding gifts/pledges from all sources. Works closely with fundraising teams and other staff members to understand their data needs and provide them with accurate and timely information. Contributes to the organization's ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
Administrative: Works regularly with the Finance Office on account reconciliations and pledges. Provides support for the annual audit and fiscal year end closing processes. Trains, assigns, and monitors the performance of student workers. Assists colleagues during busy times and for overlapping responsibilities including assisting with department wide events such as Homecoming and Reunion.
Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Familiarity with and understanding of the purpose of fundraising in higher education or a nonprofit setting.
Demonstrated experience in data entry with the desire to meet expectations of efficiencies, timeliness and accuracy
Proficiency working with a variety of software applications (MS Office suite)
Proficiency in using donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software is preferred.
Demonstrated ability and desire to learn, apply and retain complex and detailed processes and procedures
Strong analytical and data management skills.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel.
Ability to work independently and as a team member, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Compensation:
The rate for this position is $20.00 an hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- 7/15/25