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
Automobile and homeowners 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.
Please refer to NJIT’s insurance identification number 58296-5.
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 $280.00 per month for 2022. 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 NurseryLocated at 105 Lock Street. Child care and preschool programs are available for infants at 6 weeks to 5 years. An after school program is available for children ages 5 through 13. Hours of operation: 6:30a.m. To 6:30 p.m. For information call (973) 645-0442
Lightbridge Academy10% Discount for Preschool and Kindergarten Programs for NJIT employees
5% Discount for Infant & Toddler Programs for NJIT employees
- Infant, toddler, pre-k and Kindergarten programs
- Seedlings Early Childhood Education
- Interactive whiteboard and iPad technology
- ParentView internet monitoring system
- Parent eCommunication app
- Extended day schedule included
- Large playground with water play fountains
- Clean, healthy environment
Email: Marketing@LightbridgeAcademy.com
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.