School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Seattle, WA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools and support the logistics of school participation. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or arrange assessment logistics. The role includes collecting confidential information, administering standardized questionnaires, and meeting with principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation. Administrators independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls, online training, travel logistics, permission tracking, coordinator communications, progress updates, and time and expense reports. They travel to assigned local or regional school sites, with occasional overnight travel and possible air travel. They use project-issued technology to conduct project activities, establish connectivity, troubleshoot technical issues, and transmit data after student sessions. The position requires meeting project deadlines, maintaining accurate records, protecting confidential information, and taking legal responsibility for issued equipment and project materials. Administrators must safeguard participant incentives and return issued equipment when the assignment ends or when requested. They attend virtual team meetings and complete all required activities professionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience directly or indirectly related to field interviewing, data collection, teaching, or working with children in schools.
Comfort working in a school setting and in all types of neighborhoods.
Effective spoken communication and listening skills.
Fluency in English reading, writing, and speaking.
Availability for the entire training and data collection period.
Ability to successfully complete training.
Valid U.S. driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Comfort using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and associated equipment such as Chromebooks and internet routers.
Competence with internet and computer applications.
Access to a password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Ability to travel, including overnight as required.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required to travel by air.
Willingness to work in various weather conditions and after dark.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, and curious, with enjoyment of interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, particularly email and internet proficiency.

Responsibilities

Administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools.
Contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or arrange assessment logistics.
Collect confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
Meet with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
Manage administrative duties independently, including conference calls and online training.
Travel to assigned local or regional school sites and manage travel logistics; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Track parental permission results, communications with school coordinators, and logistics updates.
Report progress and problems to a supervisor during weekly conference calls or as needed.
Use a project-issued RTI laptop for project activities, including entering information in web-based systems, viewing electronic reports, and sending and receiving email.
Set up Chromebooks and access points to establish connectivity and troubleshoot technical issues.
Read text verbatim from paper documents and a computer.
Transmit data promptly after student sessions.
Meet project deadlines and maintain accurate records of progress and administrative reports.
Take responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard and track participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft, and return issued equipment when the assignment ends or when requested.
Complete required activities professionally while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of acquired information.
Submit timely and accurate time and expense reports.
Attend scheduled virtual meetings with other project team members.