Discount Plans and Additional Benefits
These perks and discounts are available to all NJIT employees upon their employment. If you have any questions please reach out to the benefits department.
Union Affiliation
AAUP/PSA: Faculty & professional staff with greater than a 60% full-time workload
OPEIU: Secretarial/clerical, security and certain technical positions
AFSCME: Maintenance, Custodial and Facility positions
FOP: Police Officers
SOA/LOA: Police Sergeants & Lieutenants
UCAN: Graduate Students, Research Assistants, Research Associates, Teaching Assistants, etc.
Contact the Office of Legal Affairs (973) 596-5708 or the Director of Labor & Employee Relations at (973) 596-3142 for additional information or refer to the appropriate union contract. Contracts are available on our website.
Automobile and Homeowners Insurance
Personal Automobile and Homeowner’s Insurance is available to NJIT employees through the N.J. Manufacturer’s Insurance Co., Personal Lives Underwriting Department, 301 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628.
Telephone: (800) 232-6600. Follow the phone prompts to get information on coverage available in your area.
No special code is needed.
Transportation
Public transportation and parking are pre taxed benefits. NJIT offers two commuter tax savings programs. Enrolling in either of these programs may provide tax savings of up to 35% up to $315.00 per month for 2024. To enroll, or for additional information regarding these benefits please contact the Payroll Office at payroll@njit.edu.
NJ Transit - You may purchase your NJ TRANSIT bus, rail, light rail monthly pass through payroll deductions by filling out a Business Pass Enrollment Form and return the completed form to payroll@njit.edu.
Commutercheck is for employees traveling on other States’ Transit Systems. To enroll please visit, login.commuterbenefits.com.
Mobile Phone Plans
A discount is provided to all NJIT employees with carriers Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. For more information reach out to benefits@njit.edu.
Daycare
Sarah Ward Nursery
Located at 105 Lock Street. Child care and preschool programs are available for toddlers age 15 months to 5 years. The free Pre-school program participants must be
Newark residents. Hours of operation: 7:00am to 5:30pm. For information call (973) 645-0442.
Lightbridge Academy
The Lightbridge Academy Corporate Advantage Program offers: 5% discount for all full day programs for NJIT employees.
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Infant, toddler, pre-school and Summer camp programs
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Seedlings Early Childhood Education
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Interactive whiteboard and IPad technology
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PartView Internet Monitoring system
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Parent e-communications app
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Extended day schedule included
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Large playground with water play fountains
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Clean, healthy environment
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A potential savings of up to $1,000/year depending on the program
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Back-up care (ensuring coverage for those choosing nannies or other care options as their primary child care)
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Preferred status on our waiting lists
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No administrative fees
E-mail: Marketing@LightbridgeAcademy.
Call: (732) 980-1900 ext. 198
Visit: LightbridgeAcademy.com
Bookstore Discount
A 10% discount on all items except textbooks, miscellaneous non-taxable merchandise and snacks.
Employee Fitness Program & Recreational Facilities
Recreational and fitness services are available free of charge to staff; includes state of the art exercising equipment, heated indoor pool, FACILITIES tennis courts, bowling alleys, video area, racquetball, weight lifting, in-door and out-door track, sauna, etc.
Service Awards
An annual awards ceremony to recognize our employees with for their years of continuous service to NJIT.
Staff Privileges
Access to the library, theater, athletic and social events with a valid NJIT ID card.