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Sr. Student Services Administrator (Graduate Program, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
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Job Summary

The Sr. Student Services Administrator works with the Graduate Program Director to manage all phases of the graduate student recruitment/admission process and the graduate student financial aid process for new and continuing students.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • Two or more years of experience with academic advising, student services, student affairs, career development or related field

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in higher education strongly preferred

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency with on-line degree audit and tracking system such as Degree Works
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships with a culturally diverse population at all levels across the Institute
  • Ability to create a welcoming environment that is inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail in a complex organizational environment
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
  • Ability to anticipate and solve problems
  • Ability to initiate projects and function as a self-starter
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and apply FERPA regulations

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

No travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $60,500 - $65,500

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.

Salary : $60,500 - $65,500

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