Announcements
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where:
Virtual Classroom-HR
Cost: Free. Registration is Required
At Rensselaer, we maintain that “leadership” involves a learnable set of actions and behaviors that is available to everyone. Whether it be leading a particular project or initiative, assisting others in overcoming obstacles and capitalizing on opportunities, or catalyzing co-creation with colleagues, Rensselaer community members model leadership every day. In this workshop, participants will explore the tenants that comprise everyday leadership and discuss the behaviors that define leadership not as positional or based on title, but rather on values and actions.
31 New Employees Join RPI in August!
We’re excited to welcome 31 new employees who joined the RPI community in August! Join us in congratulating them as they begin their RPI journey!
Administration
- Faizuddin Rahimi, Public Safety Officer I
- Andrew Schermerhorn, Senior Carpenter
Athletics
The Division of Human Resources is pleased to partner with Adirondack Health & Wellness for this year's Flu Shot Clinics at the Heffner Alumni House.
Flu Shot Appointments are still available for Friday, October 3 (10am - 3pm) and Wednesday, October 22 (1pm - 4:30pm).
Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 of the posted staff vacancies at RPI are filled by current RPI employees? Ever wonder if you could be next? Competing for a vacancy is an effective way to learn more about other jobs on campus and has the added benefit of giving hiring managers the chance to learn more about your career aspirations, your talents, and your contributions. Take the next step in your RPI career.
Faculty and Staff are invited to participate in a virtual dialogue with MetLife Dental Plan representatives, designed to help ensure you have an exceptional member experience.
On Wednesday, September 17 from 11:00 am to 12 noon attendees will receive:
This course provides supervisors with a step-by-step overview of how to assign learning content to employees using Percipio. You’ll learn how to search for relevant courses, create and manage assignments, track completion, and support your team’s development goals. Designed to be quick and practical, this session equips you with the tools needed to guide your team’s learning journey effectively.
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free. Registration is required.
20 New Employees Join RPI in July!
We’re happy to announce that 20 new employees joined the RPI team in July! Join us in giving them a warm welcome as they start this new chapter with us!
Administration
In this seminar, Managers and Supervisors will learn from each other and our Facilitators about important topics such as the Employee Value Proposition and Employee Experience, the six fundamental Leadership competencies at Rensselaer, and experience a “day in the life” of a Supervisor. In addition, the importance of managing employee performance, providing both rewards and recognition, employment law fundamentals and tools for building team capacity will be explored.
Division of Human Resources Professional Development Seminar: "Connect Through Conversations" Part 1
Description: Much of a leader’s work is accomplished through daily conversations with team members and others. These interactions, especially the tough ones, often involve intensely personal feelings (on both sides) that have an impact on the practical outcome of the conversation and the personal connection between the leader and the person. The leader’s level of emotional intelligence—the ability to manage oneself and one’s relationships—is a critical factor in the success of these tough conversations. Part 1 of 2.
