Field Data Collector — Early Childhood (Part-Time, On-Call)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking part-time, on-call Early Childhood Data Collectors to support the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools. You will travel to Lincoln area schools, administer parent questionnaires and standardized assessments for children aged 3–6, and help maintain study reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating field schedules, participating in data management tasks, and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with coursework in psychology, education, or child development.
• At least six months’ experience with young children (ages 3–6).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and video recording.
• Flexibility to work 10–40 hours per week across weekdays or weekends.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and approved to drive on University business.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Lincoln area schools and rural Nebraska for assessments.
• Represent the research team in the field, coordinating schedules and maintaining confidentiality.
• Administer parent questionnaires and standardized assessments for children aged 3–6.
• Complete training to achieve and maintain reliability on assessment measures.
• Assist with scheduling, scoring, data checks, and coordinating with other data collectors.
• Contribute to data management tasks and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Independent worker

Reliable transportation

Flexible availability

Basic tech literacy

Education

Associate’s degree with coursework in psychology, education, child development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Video recording equipment

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking part-time, on-call Early Childhood Data Collectors to support the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools. You will travel to Lincoln area schools, administer parent questionnaires and standardized assessments for children aged 3–6, and help maintain study reliability.

Responsibilities include coordinating field schedules, participating in data management tasks, and documenting procedures.