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.
At the Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE), we design, research, develop, and translate next-generation technology for a resilient and socially sustainable built environment. Since 2008, CASE has driven innovation in architecture and the built environment through a unique collaboration between academic faculty and students, research teams, and industry partners. CASE takes an integrated science, engineering, and tech startup-inspired approach to advancing building capabilities across architecture, construction, technology, and product supply chains, with the goal of advancing sustainable, resilient, and healthy environments. Students work together with faculty and industry professionals to invent new building system strategies applied to real world built projects.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now using the link below:
https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/494365
Job Summary:
The Program Manager supports the growth and development of the Center for Architecture, Science & Ecology (CASE) in Brooklyn, NY through the coordination of its administrative operations, grants pursuit, and marketing / communications programs. With support from the Division of Research staff, the Program Manager ensures that the day-to-day operations of the Center’s office are managed within institute standards. In addition, the Program Manager enhances the visibility of the design, research, and sustainability activities at CASE, strengthens relationships with constituencies to develop messaging and collateral, and promotes CASE both online and through events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, grants management and/or non-profit organization or other closely related field
- Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered
- Preferred Qualifications - Experience with graphics and social media applications, fundraising or non-profit grant management, and coordinating (or directly managing) communication campaigns and events.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated planning, organizing and effective time management skills; strong attention to detail; skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- An understanding of the tasks needed for effective office management
- Must possess a passion for higher education and the intellectual ability to digest and create stories from complex STEM-related content.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of constituents.
- A grasp of the grant proposals, awards, and accounting processes
- Ability to plan and execute constituent focused events
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team
- Demonstrated success in meeting deadlines, adapting to changing priorities, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to deal with a variety of situations; and be able to shift gears as needed
- Ability to regularly report progress effectively
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications and any industry specific software applications
Expected hiring range: $72,000 - $80,000 (includes a 20% work location differential)
- 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.
- 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).
Benefits Summary:
- Affordable & premium medical, dental, vision insurance (immediate eligibility, FSA available)
- Employer paid life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, travel insurance
- 1% employee contribution to 8% employer contribution on 403(b) retirement account
- Supplemental Retirement
- 90% Tuition Assistance (staff/spouse/children)
- 16 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Center access
- Automobile purchasing discounts (GM, Mercedes Benz, BMW)
- Plus, much more!
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11232: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person