Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Data Collector

Posting Number 24TM0508

Department GSE - NIEER

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Data Collector: Assessor will be expected to drive to assigned classrooms to administer tests or classroom observations. Assessments will be conducted at the child’s schools/centers.

Among the key duties of this position are:

• Scheduling appointments with schools, administering the assessments, reporting the number of completed assessments on a weekly basis to the Project Coordinator, and returning completed assessments to NIEER.

FLSA Nonexempt

Salary Details $38.00 Per Hour

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Part Time

Working Hours (per week) 19

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively and have effective client service skills.
• Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus or major in child development, early childhood, psychology or related field.
• Knowledge about child development and developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching practices is preferred (e.g. Teacher).
• Experience in classroom settings and/or working with children.
• Working knowledge and the ability to use basic spreadsheet, word-processing, and database and analytical software for data analyses, such as STATA, SAS, R, mplus, and HLM.
• Ability to write, speak, and read Spanish.
• Experience working with Hispanic communities.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Open Date 01/01/2025

Posting Close Date 12/31/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City New Brunswick

State NJ

Location Details

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