Standards of Conduct

Operating effectively takes cooperation and commitment from everyone. Therefore, your attendance and punctuality are expected. When absences and tardiness cannot be avoided, you are expected to notify your supervisor as early as possible, but no later than the start of your work day, or as per your collective bargaining agreement, if applicable. Excessive absenteeism or tardiness may result in disciplinary action. 

During the course of work, an employee may become aware of confidential information about NJIT’s business, including but not limited to information regarding university finances, research and new research development, software and computer programs, knowledge, skills and abilities of personnel. An employee also may become aware of similar confidential information belonging to the university's vendors.  It is extremely important that all such information remain confidential.   Any employee who improperly copies, removes (whether physically or electronically), uses or discloses confidential information to anyone may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may be required to sign an agreement reiterating these obligations.

Conflict of Interest and Business Ethics

NJIT employees, we must conduct ourselves in accordance with the New Jersey State statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding conflict of interest, applicable to State entities.  It is expected and required that we all make lawful and ethical decisions, and follow the Principles of Ethical Conduct when acting on behalf of the university.   Mandatory training and disclosures required by law, will be provided as part of your employment. It is essential that we embrace a tradition of behavior that will help us avoid conflicts, make sound judgments and instill confidence in all who we deal with.   For more information about ethics at NJIT please contact the ethics liaison officer in the Office of General Counsel by calling 973-642-7485. http://www5.njit.edu/ethics/ethics-njit/ ethics@njit.edu

You are expected to report to work well groomed, clean, and dressed appropriately for your position. Some employees may be required to wear uniforms or safety equipment/clothing. 

All employees authorized to drive university-owned or leased vehicles or personal vehicles in conducting university business must possess a current, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Any change in license status or driving record must be reported to management immediately. A valid driver's license must be in your possession while operating a vehicle off or on university property. It is the responsibility of every employee to drive safely and obey all traffic, vehicle safety, and parking laws or regulations. Drivers must demonstrate safe driving habits at all times. University owned or leased vehicles may be used only as authorized by management. Any violations that occur while driving a university vehicle are the responsibility of the driver. 

Employees may be reimbursed for reasonable approved travel expenses incurred in the course of business in accordance with university policy. These expenses must be approved by your supervisor, and may include air travel, hotels, motels, meals, cab fare, rental vehicles, or gas and car mileage for personal vehicles. All expenses incurred should be submitted through Chrome River with the receipts in a timely manner.  For further guidance, see NJIT’s Travel Guidelines by clicking here. 

NJIT’s communication and computer systems are intended for university business purposes. This includes the voice mail, e-mail and Internet systems. Users should have no expectation of privacy in regard to their use of university systems.  Additionally, university records, including email, may be subject to the Open Public Records Act.

For more details, please visit the Acceptable Use Policy page for Cyber Resources by clicking here.

Use of Social Media

NJIT respects the right of an employee to maintain a blog or web page, or to participate in social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or other similar sites. However, all rules regarding confidential and proprietary business information apply in full to blogs, web pages, and social networking sites.  Any conduct that is impermissible under the law if expressed in any other form or forum is impermissible if expressed through a blog, web page, or social networking site.  Further, posted material that is discriminatory, obscene, defamatory, libelous or threatening and has a connection to the employee’s position at NJIT is subject to all university policies.  Employees should review the university’s social media policy for further information, the policy is available here. 

Publicity/Statements to the Media 

All media inquiries regarding the position of the university as to any issues must be referred to the Office of Strategic Communications.  Only the authorized representative  can make or approve public statements on behalf of the university. 

Company-Provided Devices

University provided devices, which may include cell phones, laptops, etc (police radio), should be used for business purposes. Employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy in regard to the use of such devices, and all use is subject to monitoring, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. 

Recording Devices

As a general rule, recording devices and camera-equipped devices (including mobile communication devices) and their uses are restricted in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines concerning unauthorized surveillance.