
Who we are	Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎ Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary	The Student Services Coordinator serves in the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, located in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering. The Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of activities relating to the recruitment of new undergraduate students to the department, the retention and satisfaction of current students, and support of accreditation assessment activities. In addition, the Coordinator will be the first student-facing individual addressing general inquiries and questions for MANE students and faculty and is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for the School of Engineering and MANE. The Coordinator reports to the Senior Student Services Administrator. The Coordinator is expected to work independently and as part of a team of student-focused service providers.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of two years of relevant work experience A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Preferred Qualifications	Associate's Degree in Related Field preferred
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications Requires planning, organizing and effective time management skills Requires ability to analyze and interpret technical and other data Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives Requires ability to anticipate and solve problems
Representative Job Duties	Serve as first point of contact for MANE undergraduate students, responding to basic advising and logistics questions. Appropriately refer to appropriate campus resources such as CCPD, Student Success, Counseling Center, etc. Monitor registration and enrollment management for MANE courses. Assist students with scheduling difficulties that may arise during registration periods, coordinating with the registrar’s office as needed. Provide logistic support for the Sr. Student Services Administrator to facilitate the provision of academic advising services to current students and faculty including managing communication to students (e.g., organizing webinars for prospective students, organize MANE involvement in PREFACE and other Institute outreach programs), maintaining contact lists for MANE undergraduate students Plan, arrange and coordinate all admission events such as Medalist Day, Fall Open House, and Spring Accepted Student Celebrations. Coordinate special Department events: coordinate with entities across the campus as needed, anticipate needs, organize the necessary components for successful events, ensure readiness in advance of the activity and participate in execution of events Help build community within the MANE department through organization and facilitation of regularly scheduled social events. Coordinate with undergraduate and graduate student services on department event logistics, advertising, and planning Provide faculty with limited logistical support such as scheduling classrooms for tests and review sessions, facilitating testing accommodations for students when needed, and monitoring course syllabi compliance. Coordinate the course and final exam schedules of all MANE Department courses with UGSS Director and Institute personnel. Enter courses and faculty assignments into Institute wide enterprise systems in accordance with established standards and timetables. Work with ABET Curriculum Coordinators, Department faculty and ABET support staff throughout the academic year to ensure ABET requirements and polices are being followed; collect all necessary course documentation for review by external ABET evaluators. MANE Representative to coordinate Catalog and Curriculum revisions. Consult with MANE leadership including the Director of MANE Undergraduate Student Services, Associate Department Heads, etc. to incorporate all catalog revisions and curriculum template updates. Welcome on-site visitors to the JEC; answer general inquiries and direct visitors to appropriate locations and services as needed. Ordering supplies and other duties related to academic advising and office operations. Train, schedule, and provide direction to work study students to assist with department tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.
Shift	Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $24.00 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. RPI 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.


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. 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. Today, the Rensselaer research enterprise comprises $104 million in annual research expenditures, supports a diverse range of research centers and platforms, and ensures the advancement of interdisciplinary research in six key areas: Life Science & Biotechnology (Bioscience, Bio Manufacturing, Bioscience, Diagnosis) Future Computing (Data / AI, High Performance Computing, Quantum, Bits/Neurons/Qubits) Energy, Environment, and Sustainability (Energy Solutions, Built Environment, Freshwater, Sustainability) Materials & Manufacturing (Mat. Discovery, Mat. Processing, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics) Microelectronics (Mat. & Metrology, Hardware Co-design, Computational Microelectronics, Hetero-integration) Fundamental Knowledge (AstroX, Origins, Cognitive & Social, Financial) Microelectronics has played a significant role in nearly every major technological development of the last half-century. In keeping with our creative, interdisciplinary reputation for innovation, Rensselaer researchers cover the whole semiconductor spectrum, from theory to practice to product and from bench to bedside, across materials, design, devices, and systems. Please visit chips.rpi.edu for more information. The Office for Research collaborates with important external partners in the federal and state government, foundations and in industry to expand the impact our work and to support our world-class researchers as they improve lives, advance society, and change the world. 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!
Job Summary	Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the area of Microelectronics include: Materials & Metrology Hardware Co-design Computational Microelectronics Hetero-integration Note: The availability of positions is dependent on the availability of sponsored funding. Not all areas will have all positions, and some areas may be fully staffed.
Qualifications	Postdoctoral Research Associate - Candidates must have finished all requirements for their PhD or foreign equivalent at the beginning of their appointment Research Associate or (Sr.) Research Scientist - 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 (Sr.) Research Specialist - Positions require a relevant bachelor's degree / foreign equivalent or higher (Sr.) Research Engineer - Research Assistant - candidates must possess an associate's degree / foreign equivalent or relevant combination of experience, education and training
Pay transparency data:	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: $62,354 - $65,000 / yr Research Associate: $64,000 - $66,000 / yr Research Scientist: $66,000 - $95,000 / yr Sr. Research Scientist: $80,000 - $138,000 / yr * Research Specialist: $18.00 - $26.44 / hr Sr. Research Specialist: $62,354 - 66,000 / yr * Research Engineer: $66,000 - $86,000 / yr Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000 / yr *** Research Assistant: $16.00 - $22.00 / hr
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.


Who we are	Why Rensselaer? Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Summary	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking qualified candidates for Operating Mechanic and / or Senior Operating Mechanic positions within our steam plant operations. These positions perform maintenance and repairs on steam boilers and steam plant auxiliaries, working in a rotation to operate two central steam plants. Both levels provide maintenance and repair response coverage on evening, night, and weekend shifts for all campus facilities.
Minimum Qualifications	Operating Mechanic High school diploma or equivalent One (1) year of experience maintaining commercial or industrial mechanical equipment preferred Valid U.S. driver’s license Senior Operating Mechanic High school diploma or equivalent Five (5) years of experience maintaining and operating a steam plant or comparable industrial facility Valid U.S. driver’s license Applicants must meet the stated minimum education and experience requirements for the level they wish to be considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	For Both Levels: Working knowledge of stem cycle, plumbing, piping, mechanical repairs, electrical work, and general construction Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation Strong communication and customer service skills Flexibility in dealing with emergency situations Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Windows Constant attention to safety for self, co-workers, and others In addition, Senior Operating Mechanic candidates must demonstrate: Thorough knowledge of steam plant operations, boiler systems, and associated chemicals Ability to independently operate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex plant systems Experience planning and scheduling maintenance activities Ability to assume lead responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor or lead mechanic
Job Duties	Operating Mechanic: Monitor steam plant operations for safe, reliable, and efficient performance as instructed Start/stop boilers and auxiliary equipment and switch boiler fuels when instructed Maintain and update operational logs and reports Receive oil deliveries in accordance with Institute policies and applicable regulations Conduct water tests and adjust chemical feed rates as directed Perform routine and emergency maintenance on mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation components Assist with annual high-pressure boiler shutdowns and maintenance inspections Monitor and maintain chemical inventories, move chemicals and salt as needed Check and service satellite steam boilers and closed loop systems across campus Perform other duties as assigned Senior Operating Mechanic (includes all duties above, plus): Independently start, stop, and troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary systems without supervision Identify maintenance needs and work with supervisor to plan and schedule repairs Conduct and interpret water tests, adjusting chemical systems proactively Provide quality control oversight during annual high-pressure boiler shutdowns Order supplies and materials for approval by the Lead Operating Mechanic or Supervisor Assume lead responsibilities when Supervisor or Lead Operating Mechanic is unavailable
Shift	Non-Standard Shift: This position involves scheduled shift assignments on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. The 3rd shift is typically scheduled only during the winter months, generally from December through late March, depending on weather conditions and the onset of freezing temperatures. The role supports the operation of two central steam plants and provides maintenance and repair response coverage for all campus facilities.
Travel	Local travel between campus locations only
Driving	Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: Operating Mechanic: $26.00 - $28.50 per hour Sr. Operating Mechanic: $29.00 - 30.00 per hour 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.