Data Collector

New World Medical, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A reputable organization is seeking a Data Collector to perform seat-belt usage data collection across New Jersey. The role requires reliable and honest individuals with personal vehicles to travel to various counties. Essential functions include observing seat-belt usage while ensuring safety. Candidates should demonstrate reliability and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $20/hour for drivers and $16/hour for non-driving data collectors, with work hours spanning from June to July 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a personal vehicle for travel.
• Proof of driver's license and vehicle registration required.
• Must be able to stand for 40 minutes at a time.

Responsibilities

• Drive to various locations across New Jersey for data collection.
• Collect data regarding seat-belt usage of drivers and passengers.
• Observe vehicles from a safe distance.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Honesty

Flexibility

Job description

Title

Data Collector

Department

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Reports To

Associate Professor, School of Applied Engineering & Technology

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

The Data Collector will be responsible for completing seat belt usage data collection with accuracy. As a reliable and honest member of the team, the Data Collector will use personal vehicles to drive themselves and other data collectors to locations and perform seat‑belt usage of New Jersey’s drivers and passengers while NJIT reimburses the mileage usage. The position is required to always observe safety distance away from the roadway.

Essential Functions

• Drive oneself and other data collectors to locations across New Jersey, including Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties from June 1 2026 to approximately July 15 2026, focusing especially on Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties. These teams would not travel to northern New Jersey.
• Perform data collection on seat‑belt usage of New Jersey’s drivers and passengers.
• Observe drivers and passengers in their vehicles to determine seat‑belt usage.
• Stand at a safe distance from the roadway to observe seat‑belt usage.
• Perform duties seven days a week between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm with flexibility on days available to work.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Any additional responsibilities as required by management.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Having a personal vehicle to travel to the site is required.
• Proof of driver’s license and vehicle registration must be provided.
• Must be able to stand and observe seat‑belt usage of vehicles traveling on the roadway.
• Must be able to stand for 40 minutes at a time while the data collection is being completed.
• Reliability, honesty, attention to details, and enthusiasm for hard work is required.
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience that prepares them for success in the position.

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $20 (USD) for those who are driving themselves and others and $16 (USD) for those who are only data collecting. NJIT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA

Non‑Exempt, Part‑Time