Early Childhood Data Collector (Part-Time: On-Call)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 18-18 / hour

Posted on Jul 7, 2026
Working Title Early Childhood Data Collector (Part-Time: On-Call)
Department NE Ctr Research on Youth, Fam & School-4425
Requisition Number S_260503
Posting Open Date 07/06/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/16/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Part-time, on-call data collectors needed to help fulfill many research functions in the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Responsibilities Include:
Field-based data collection and professional representation
  • Travel to schools across Lincoln and rural areas of Nebraska,.
  • Serve as the face of the research team in the field, coordinating schedules, conducting assessments, and upholding confidentiality and professional standards
Administering assessments and maintaining reliability
  • Conduct questionnaires with parents and administer standardized assessments to young children (ages 3–6)
  • Complete training to achieve and maintain reliability on all assessment measures
Supporting logistics and data management
  • Assist with scheduling assessments, scoring, checking data, and coordinating with other data collectors
  • Contribute to data management tasks and ensure accurate documentation

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Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree with some coursework in psychology, education, child development or related field and at least six months experience working with young children (ages 3-6 years); Additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and video-recording equipment.
  • Flexible availability during weekdays (7am-8pm) and/or weekends. Must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours up to 40 hours during these times.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Dependable transportation.
  • Familiarity with basic technology (e.g., iPad, video-recording equipment).
  • Valid driver’s license and approved to drive on University business.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, education, child development or related field.
  • One year of research experience, including assessment administration, classroom observations, scoring, or data entry.
  • Preschool classroom experience.
  • Knowledge of development in young children and child assessments.
  • Knowledge of working with families.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.00/hr minimum
How to Apply
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Tammi Hechtner
thechtner2@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Part-Time Temporary
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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