Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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. 

Sep 10, 2026
$75,000 - $80,000 yearly
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Job Summary: The Space Planning Coordinator supports the effective planning, implementation, and coordination of campus space resources across RPI facilities. Working closely with academic and administrative departments, this position coordinates space requests, occupancy planning, departmental relocations, and implementation of approved space assignments. The Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for space-related changes, ensuring accurate space records, effective communication, and seamless occupancy transitions that support the Institute's strategic, academic, and operational priorities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in space planning, facilities planning, move management, workplace planning, project coordination, or a related field....
Sep 10, 2026
$120,000 - $140,000 yearly
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Job Summary: The Associate Director of Design & Construction provides strategic leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of capital, renovation, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure projects across Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's campus. Reporting to the Director of Campus Planning & Facilities Design, this position oversees projects from concept through occupancy, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with institutional priorities, campus standards, applicable sustainability practices, and regulatory requirements. RPI's project portfolio spans a historic campus core alongside modern research, laboratory, and instructional facilities, requiring the Associate Director to balance preservation of existing building character with the technical demands of research-intensive space. Serving as the Institute's representative, the Associate Director directs an internal team of project managers and engineers...
Sep 10, 2026
$90,000 - $110,000 yearly
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Job Summary: The Planner, Research and Lab Facilities provides specialized planning expertise for the programming, space allocation, and physical development of research, laboratory, and instructional space across RPI facilities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Planning, this position works closely with faculty, researchers, department administrators, Environmental Health & Safety, and project delivery teams to translate research and academic program needs into functional, adaptable, code-compliant laboratory and research environments. The position supports evidence-based planning through space programming, utilization analysis, and technical planning for capital projects, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day space allocation decisions.The Planner, Research and Lab Facilities provides specialized planning expertise for the programming, space allocation, and physical development of research, laboratory, and instructional space across RPI facilities....