"Assistant Director, Academic Integration"

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 Assistant Director, Academic Integration for undergraduate experience provides leadership and execution of academic support. Monitors academic pitfalls for first- and second-year cohort through programs and initiatives such as: I-PERSIST mentoring and First-Year Intervention program. The Assistant Director collaborates with Institute partners to collect and assess identifiers for academic areas of concern to provide appropriate support. The Assistant Director also assists in developing and planning programs that support and enhance first-year students’ academic and personal success and leadership development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related field
• Three (3) or more years experience with student development programs
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships with diverse constituents

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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of student development concepts and theory
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate to students
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects
• Ability to deal with rapidly changing, as well as sometimes competing priorities

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $62,353.20 - $63,654 / yr

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.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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