Data Collector
Company: Rutgers University
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is
seeking a Data Collector for the National Institute for Early
Education Research ( NIEER ). Responsibilities for this position
will include scheduling appointments with schools, administering
the assessments, reporting the number of completed assessments on a
weekly basis to the Project Coordinator(s), returning completed
assessments to NIEER and data entry and cleaning. Among the key
duties of this position are the following: Completes reliability
requirements for the assessments and classroom observations
required for the specific project assigned. Communicates with
assigned child care programs, preschools, or schools to schedule
data collection dates. Maintains active communication with programs
as necessary to facilitate data collection. Administers assessments
or observations in designated classrooms, as trained. Monitors
participation completion of study daily and follow-up surveys.
Administers semi-structured interviews to teachers, as needed.
Provides daily reports on completed work. Reports the number of
completed assessments to the Project Coordinator(s) and return
completed assessments to NIEER on a weekly basis. Ensures the
accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of data and adherence to
study protocols. Enters data as trained by coordinators and assist
in data cleaning and/or entering. Participates in the recruitment,
screening, and scheduling of participants for study visits.
Supports coordinators in project management tasks related to data
collection. Handles special projects assigned based on demonstrated
knowledge and job skills. 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. 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. Experience in classroom
settings and/or working with children. Ability to write, speak, and
read Spanish. Experience working with Hispanic communities.
Keywords: Rutgers University, New Brunswick , Data Collector, Education / Teaching , New Brunswick, New Jersey
