School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Detroit, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or arrange assessment logistics. 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, and tracking permissions, communications, and logistics updates. They travel to assigned local or regional schools, with occasional overnight travel and possible air travel. They use project-issued equipment and web-based systems to carry out project activities, set up Chromebooks and access points, troubleshoot technical issues, transmit data promptly after student sessions, and maintain accurate records and reports. The role requires safeguarding confidential information, equipment, incentives, and project materials; meeting project deadlines; submitting accurate time and expense reports; and attending virtual project meetings. Administrators must be available for the full training and data collection period and work professionally in varied school and neighborhood settings and weather conditions, including after dark.

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 in 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 project-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 for business.
Willingness to work in varied 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, 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.
Independently manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online training.
Travel to assigned local or regional school sites; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Manage travel logistics.
Track parental permission results, communications with school coordinators, and logistics updates.
Report progress and problems to the supervisor during weekly conference calls and/or as needed.
Use project-issued computers and web-based systems to enter information, view electronic reports, and send and receive 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 progress and administrative records.
Take full and legal 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 concludes or when requested by the supervisor.
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.