Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes 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 the IBM Quantum System One - the world's first quantum computer on a university campus. 

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, three 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

The Gift Administration Officer composes all gift agreements for major donors at the Institute in collaboration with major gift officers, financial offices, and other advancement team members. The Gift Administration Officer is responsible for managing and overseeing all endowed funds from inception through completion, ensuring all endowed fund agreements are written and executed in accordance with the highest standards in the industry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Four (4) or more years experience in a large complex and dynamic organization working in positions/roles involving compliance, strategic communications, writing, data management, and/or donor relations

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in higher education
• Prior experience working in a legal or finance related profession

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of fundraising practices, IRS regulations as they pertain to charitable giving, CASE or AHP guidelines preferred
• Knowledge of legal language and agreements
• Strong sense of tact and discretion; ability to work responsibly and judiciously with confidential and sensitive information
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with colleagues, institute administrators, faculty and alumni in a pro-active, customer-service oriented manner
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage and execute multiple projects in a deadline, detail-oriented environment
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; analytical thinking and complex problem-solving skills, taking general information and translating into sound documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Requires a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word (merges, advanced formatting) and Microsoft Excel (including sorting and data comparison) and PowerPoint and working within large-scale digital databases
• Working knowledge of fundraising Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) software preferred
  
  

Representative Job Duties

• Draft formal pledge documents and legal donor gift fund agreements. Work with gift officers, advancement services, legal counsel, and the Institute’s financial offices, ensuring that all agreements are crafted according to RPI policies and practices.
• Track agreements through signatory and fund creation processes starting with digital project management workflow and ending with the advancement’s data management system.
• Manage the establishment of all endowed funds from inception to completion, including writing all agreements, working with development officers, donors, Finance, the President's office, Provost, Deans, Department chairs, faculty, Financial Aid, Advancement Services, or others as necessary to assure that agreements are written and executed in compliance with Institute regulations.
• Provide oversight and direction to campus constituents to ensure proper compliance and expenditures of endowed funds (including the Provost, Deans, Faculty, Department chairs) with the Sr Donor Impact Officer. Ensure that the budget managers of the five schools are aware of new endowed funds for which their departments have responsibility.

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $65,000 - $73,000

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.

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

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.

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.

Are you ready to change the world?  Apply now!

Job Summary

The Administrative Coordinator reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and provides administrative support to the Office of Undergraduate Education (75%) and Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (25%) to coordinate day-to-day administrative activities for these offices. The Coordinator provides support for office related functions such as portfolio wide purchasing, event planning, and support to members of the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Five (5) or more years of related office experience 

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Experience with Banner/OSCAR or similar systems. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Must be able to manage conflicting priorities and the demands of internal and external constituencies in a professional and calm manner
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a team environment is essential
• Requires ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform basic financial functions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour (40 hours per week)

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.

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

The Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support for Associate Vice President Public Safety & Emergency Management and oversees the day to day operations for the Department of Public Safety. The Administrative Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies, assists and represents the Associate Vice President in communicating with constituents, and handles multiple issues and concerns as they arise. The Coordinator also performs fiscal and budget related duties for the department of public safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of related experience or relevant combination of experience, education and/or training

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with MS Office Suite or similar word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development program, email and database applications.
• Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Ability to adapt to change quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in providing web-based content and social media related sites
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $20.00 – $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.

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.

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes 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, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. 

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, three 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

The Administrative Coordinator assists the Director of Planned Gifts and provides administrative and operational support to the gift planning program. The Administrative Coordinator performs a variety of advanced administrative duties, including assisting with scheduling, correspondence, travel and events planning, file and database maintenance. The Administrative Coordinator will also serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED
• Experience: 5 years of related experience or relevant combination of experience, education and/or training
• Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with MS Office Suite or similar word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development program, email and database applications.
• Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Ability to adapt to change quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $19.50 - $23.80

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.

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

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.

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes 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 System One.

Apply now!

Job Summary

The Administrative Specialist serves as the primary point of contact in the Office of the President for visitors and callers and is responsible for ensuring that all parties receive prompt, professional and courteous attention when contacting the President’s Office. The Administrative Specialist may independently respond to inquiries, assist the visitor/caller on appropriate next steps, or direct to the appropriate person or department. In addition, the Specialist acts as the Building Coordinator for the Troy Building; is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the offices on the 3rd and 4th floors designated to the President; ensures that office supplies and equipment are inventoried and maintained; and ensures that electronic and paper records are filed and/or destroyed as appropriate. Additionally, the Administrative Specialist performs a full range of secretarial and administrative duties supporting the President’s staff. The position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and customer focus that must be demonstrated and maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma / Equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of related office and customer service experience 
• Candidates must exhibit a high level of professionalism, be able to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy and be able maintain confidentiality. All candidates must have a customer focus that must be demonstrated and maintained at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications who also have experience on a college campus, as a student or as an employee are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (word, excel, access, Outlook)
• Requires ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Requires ability to work with minimum supervision
• Requires excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports
• Requires good problem solving skills involving multiple variables in standard situations
• Must possess the skills necessary to deliver exemplary customer service
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (word, excel, access, Outlook)
• Requires ability to prioritize work
• Ability to perform basic financial functions
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $20.00 - $23.00 / 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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

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.

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes 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, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. 

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!

Job Summary

The Administrative Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Institute Advancement’s advancement operations teams. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks, both routine and on-demand, aimed at facilitating the smooth operation of the prosect development, gift administration, and data management teams. Tasks include conducting light research, writing reports or documents, managing data, and handling other administrative duties as needed. The goal is to meet the teams’ requests and ensure that pertinent and timely information is provided to both internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

High School and five (5) years of related experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient with MS Office Suite or similar word processing, spreadsheet, presentation development program, email and database applications.
Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize
Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Ability to adapt to change quickly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact with others in a professional and effective manner
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Ability to anticipate and solve problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $19.50 - $23.80

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.

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

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.

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.

Apply now!

Job Summary

The Administrative Specialist is the initial point of contact for the department office. The Specialist works with the faculty graduate coordinator to maintain all graduate student records, coordinates Undergraduate Research Project (URP) program logistics, provides support to building coordinator, and lends administrative support to assigned faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years related administrative experience

Relevant combination of education, training and experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and report
•  Requires good problem-solving skills involving multiple variables in standard situations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work with sensitive information in a confidential and diplomatic manner
• Excellent planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to work with a wide range of diverse internal and external constituencies

Shift

Business Hours, Monday - Friday

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $19.00- $21.50

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.