School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Jersey City, NJ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools and support study participation and assessment logistics. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and coordinate assessment arrangements. The role involves 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, parental permission tracking, communications with school coordinators, and progress updates. They travel to assigned local or regional school sites; occasional overnight and business air travel may be required. They use RTI-issued equipment and web-based systems to carry out project activities, including setting up Chromebooks and access points, troubleshooting connectivity, transmitting data after student sessions, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires meeting project deadlines, reporting progress and problems to a supervisor, submitting accurate time and expense reports, and attending virtual team meetings. Administrators are responsible for the proper care and return of issued equipment and for safeguarding participant incentives and project materials. All work must be completed professionally while preserving the integrity and confidentiality of information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience directly or indirectly related to field interviewing, data collection, teaching, and/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 and 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.
Have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required to travel by air for business.
Willingness to work in various weather conditions and after dark.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, especially 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 set up assessment logistics.
Collect confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
Meet with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
Manage administrative duties, including conference calls and online trainings.
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 and/or as needed.
Use an RTI laptop and other project equipment 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.
Promptly transmit data after student sessions.
Meet project deadlines and maintain accurate progress records and administrative reports.
Assume responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment; safeguard and track participant incentives, equipment, and project materials, and return issued equipment as required.
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 project team members.