School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Denver, CO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools and support the associated study logistics. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or establish assessment arrangements. They collect confidential information, administer standardized questionnaires, and may meet with principals or district personnel to gain cooperation. The role involves independently managing administrative duties, participating in conference calls and online training, traveling to assigned local or regional school sites (with occasional overnight travel), managing travel logistics, and tracking parental permissions, school coordinator communications, and logistics updates. Administrators report progress and problems to their supervisor during weekly calls or as needed, use RTI-issued equipment and web-based systems, set up Chromebooks and access points, troubleshoot technical issues, and transmit data promptly after student sessions. Administrators must meet project deadlines, maintain accurate records and reports, safeguard confidential information and project materials, assume responsibility for issued equipment, track and protect participant incentives and equipment, submit accurate time and expense reports, and attend scheduled virtual team meetings. The position requires availability throughout the training and data collection period and may involve travel by air, for which a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative is required.

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 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 traveling by air for business reasons.
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, 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 establish 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 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 the supervisor during weekly conference calls 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, 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 records and administrative reports.
Take legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard and track participant incentives, equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft, and return issued equipment when the assignment concludes 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 project team members.